Got Guns?
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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Projects completed by freshmen journalism students during the spring of 2013.
Cutting to the Solution: Weight Loss Surgery in Qatar
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
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
Can the rugged Qatari desert be a home for the world’s endangered species?
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Grandpa Has Nowhere to Go
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
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
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
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
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
Children and adolescents are not allowed to purchased tobacco products in Qatar, but is the law being enforced?
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