Opinion Archives

5 min

Opinion

10 things you’ll miss about Qatar (if you’re a pampered expat)

From boozy brunches to generous per diems to ambitious infrastructure projects, former Doha resident Mikolai Napieralski shares what he and other expats miss about living in Qatar.

6 min

Opinion

How Qatar can win the moral high ground in the Gulf crisis

For Qatar to truly claim the moral ground in this regard, it should repeal its cybercrime law and unblock Doha News, among other things, argues Kenneth Roth, the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch.

6 min

Opinion: How Qatar can win the moral high ground in the Gulf crisis

By Kenneth Roth Photo for illustrative purposes only. As the dispute between Qatar and its neighbors plays out in headlines across the region, the importance of free and fair media has…

3 min

Opinion

Report: Qatar residents among world’s most inactive

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Santiago Sanz Romero/Flickr Qatar residents — especially women — are among the most sedentary in the world, a new Stanford University study has found. The report, published in…

2 min

Qatar expert shares five myths about drowning children

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Pixabay Drowning is a silent killer and can happen within seconds, especially in children. This is why parents must watch their kids very closely when…

1 min

Report: UAE behind Qatar hack that kicked off Gulf dispute

For illustrative purposes only. Credit: QNA UAE authorities were the ones responsible for hacking Qatar’s official news agency and social media channels in May, US intelligence officials have reportedly said. The…

5 min

Opinion

Qatar, your media is letting you down

In this opinion piece, Doha News Editor-at-Large tackles "fake news" criticisms and explains why good news about Qatar isn't always good news for the country and its people.