Category Archives: Qatar

Freedom of Expression in Qatar

Qatar has claimed to commit to social and political reforms, yet there are still significant [...]

Abdullah Ibhais: Another Case of Vengeful Imprisonment

In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in Western Sports Teams

Introduction The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have notoriously been accused of sportswashing, a tactic [...]

Gender discrimination in the GCC country’s citizenship nationality laws

Summary How is citizenship passed to children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? Do [...]

Gender-Based Violence Against Migrant Women in Qatar

Qatar’s rapid economic development, driven by its oil and gas industry, has attracted a large [...]

Domestic workers’ rights in Qatar: reforms and persisting deficiencies

Cleaners, cooks, childminders and drivers are the main roles of domestic workers in Qatar, a [...]

Condemnation of Racism and Discrimination in Qatar

Qatar, a rapidly developing nation in the Middle East, has made significant strides in addressing [...]

Qatar’s discrimination against naturalized citizens

Qatar’s Law No. (6) of 2021, approved in July of the same year to pave [...]

The Persistent Discrimination Against the Baha’i Community in Qatar

The Baha’i community in Qatar has faced increasing discrimination and restrictions, raising concerns from international [...]

Gender Discrimination in Qatar’s Nationality Laws

Qatar’s discriminatory laws and practices against women have long been documented by Human Rights Watch [...]