Qatari press

"Qatari press laws stipulate prison sentences for a host of offences, including criticising religion, the army and the royal family. Most companies are directly or indirectly linked to the government, Qatari royalty or a powerful family, and can exert huge pressure on media outlets to stick to positive news. On an individual level, journalists are pressured into self-censorship. Most are expatriates and their employers hold on to their passports, with many called in for questioning by the police when they displease the authorities or powerful private interests." (But ignore the words of Menard: he is quite annoying and he views himself wherever he travels in the Middle East as the ultimate civilizer of the natives). (thanks Omar)