Dr Khalid Al Shafi
By Dr Khalid Al Shafi
Since my beloved country won the hosting rights of the 2022 World Cup, diseased and malevolent arrows have targetted every now and then any achievement related to Qatar, whereas a number of newspapers around the world and international organisations have been mobilised to create objections under the pretext of so-called labour and human rights. They work to place hurdles in the way of completing this event which is considered a pride for the Arab Gulf in general.
I have been struck by a video clip on YouTube talking about the achievements of Qatar and its supervisory positions with regard to Arab and Islamic issues, at the time of the provoked attack that undermines Qatar’s international rank and its position in all international spheres.
Despite these glances that highlight Qatar’s regional and global role, especially in the humanitarian field, these desperate voices are trying in vain to cover up those achievements, though they are defeated due to Qatar’s feats being highlighted by prestigious global organisations in the political, social and economic fields.
If we look honestly and objectively at these indicators, we find that Qatar is first in international forums, and it is not easy to restrict the spheres of Qatari leadership.
However, there are a lot of statistics reported by international organisations that have become an international reference reflecting the reality of the situation in Qatar when it is preparing for many events benefiting people globally.
Statistics indicate that Qatar is the first Gulf country and the third globally among the least corrupt countries in the diversion of public funds to persons or companies. It stood first in the Gulf and fourth internationally among countries that have the least irregular payments and bribes.
My country, too, ranked as the first in the Gulf and twelfth internationally in terms of enjoying the independence of the judiciary.
In addition, Qatar has been ranked the first in the Gulf and fifth internationally in the least affected countries by nepotism in government decision-making when deciding on policies and contracts (government transparency).
At the international level, the successes achieved by Qatar, such as the initiatives to get some prisoners released from a number of countries, are highlighted.
These stance are the biggest proof of the status enjoyed by Qatar in the world and the deep trust everybody has in Qatar.
Thanks to its stance, Qatar has become a beacon of hope for all crisis-hit countries with its successful mediation initiatives, which in turn will bring the parties in disagreement to the discussion table and propose solutions to the most serious issues. Thanks also to Qatar’s lofty guides and its good reputation.
At the end of my article I can say that I am confident that Qatar will remain the first in the lead, despite criticism that it is subjected to from time to time from individuals and organisations aiming at harming our nation and its rank. I do not care what is being said, we are the sons of this homeland and we know that the success of our country is an envy of others.
In the footsteps of Qatar National Vision 2030, which will open up new avenues of growth, development and a confident look for the future, we say: Keep on, our beloved country, in your prospects of uniqueness.
May your steps towards more creation and excellence be blessed and give the whole world a new success story that will be narrated by generations to come.
