Here's why Qatar may see the World Cup as a success - despite criticism over human rights and on-field failure.
But the World Cup has showcased what has been a remarkable thaw in these Gulf relations, portraying Qatar not as an isolated regional outcast,
“It helps Qatar build soft power by hosting all those leaders and delegations,” said Alexis Antoniades, an associate professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, which is affiliated with the Qatar Foundation, a state-led nonprofit organization. “It’s like you invite me to your house: You show me around and we have a nice day.”
This is the latest evolution for a country whose capital was little more than a sleepy fishing town until the discovery of oil in the 1940s. In the 1970s, it discovered one of the world's largest natural gas fields, making it today the third most prolific exporter behind Russia and the U.S., transforming its previously desert horizon into a glitzy, skyscraper-filled panorama.
"It’s amazing, honestly, what an amazing job Qatar has done putting this World Cup on," Elias Damouni said outside the Khalifa International Stadium, just outside Doha, for the U.S. men's knockout game against Netherlands on Saturday. Describing the country as"super safe, super fun, super accommodating, and the only thing I can think to say is," he paused to cover his heart,"we really thank the Qataris.
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