About Shabina Khatri
Shabina S. Khatri is a Muslim American journalist freelancing in Doha, Qatar. While in the Gulf, she has reported on Doha’s struggle to transform from a tiny desert peninsula that imports everything (including people – expats comprise 92% of the population) into the region’s premier cultural, political and economic hub. You can follow her on Twitter @dohanews and www.shabina.net
Latest posts by Shabina Khatri
Stories
January 19th, 2010
Qatar: Did Doha finally get a Wal Mart?
December 21st, 2009
Qatar: Critiques bristle; calls to shut down popular online forum
A series of scathing posts on Qatar Living, an popular online forum, prompts locals to call for site's demise. Campaign not against all expats, says founder of anti-QL Facebook group.
November 23rd, 2009
Qatar: Cartoon of maid abusing child raises ire
A cartoon published in a local paper in Qatar depicting a crazed maid abusing a child has raised the ire of Doha bloggers, many of whom are condemning the possible satire for being racist and in poor taste. Shabina S. Khatri has more on the debate.
November 13th, 2009
Qatar: No one is above the law - really?
November 10th, 2009
Qatar: Anticipation mounts over England vs Brazil football friendly
September 16th, 2009
Qatar: Country's woes not expat labor's fault
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