Despite its small population of 2.2 million, Qatar boasts the highest per capita wealth in the world. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund holds more assets in London than even the Queen of England, including the UK’s tallest building, The Shard. Recently, Qatar has diversified its investments to include the United States.
The Sport of Sheiks
Camel racing, known as “The Sport of Sheiks” has a long history in Qatar, dating back thousands of years. It was traditionally done with the use of small children, typically boys around the age of four, as riders and guides for the camels. These children were often subject to starvation to keep their weight low. […]
With a permanent population of less than one million people, Qatar…
With a permanent population of less than one million people, Qatar hires migrant workers to fill their empty stadiums in the Qatar Stars League, paying them one dollar an hour to “sit in the stadiums and pretend to have fun”.