Alcohol debate shines light on divisions in Qatari society
In the eye of the storm: Hassan Al Thawadi
By James M. Dorsey
Delegates to a high-powered international sports security conference had a glimpse this week of Qatar's internal debate about how far the Gulf state should go in meeting Western and world soccer body FIFA demands that offend conservative segments of Qatari society and the royal family.
With the …
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