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Got Guns?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Civilians in Qatar own about 520,000 guns, but law enforcement officers have only 2,360. This uneven distribution of firearms doesn’t correspond with the country’s crime-free reputation.

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Cutting to the Solution: Weight Loss Surgery in Qatar

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Qatar has seen a surge in demand for bariatric surgery, and it’s being spurred on by the country’s high obesity rate.

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WANTED: Qatari Nurses

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Qatari nurses are hard to come by in Qatar, and the shortage is raising concerns.

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Al Wabra: Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Can the rugged Qatari desert be a home for the world’s endangered species? 

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Grandpa Has Nowhere to Go

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

The population over 60 in Qatar will at least double soon, but there are only three nursing homes in Qatar and waiting lists are piling up.

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Desert Farming: Battling the Odds

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Qatar imports 90 percent of its food, yet it still strives towards food independence. But can Qatari farms meet the food demands of the country?

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Qatar’s Museum Gamble

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Museums are cropping up all around Doha. But some experts question whether the country is showcasing the wrong artists and themes. 

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Qatar’s Blind Spot

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Qatar’s conservative culture makes it difficult for blind people to integrate into society. But one organization is trying to change that.

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Fairytale Weddings: A Qatari Nightmare

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

To marry or not to marry? That is the question many Qatari men are asking when confronted with the high cost of weddings. 

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A Youthful Puff

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christina Paschyn

Children and adolescents are not allowed to purchased tobacco products in Qatar, but is the law being enforced?

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