If any country encapsulates the life of the foreign worker, then Qatar is surely it.
Just a few decades ago the tiny Gulf state was the region's most sleepy outpost, known for pearl trading, and not much else.
Now it boasts a modern capital city, enormous industry thanks to its vast gas reserves, and is gearing up to host the World Cup in 2022. This phenomenal development has only been possible because of one key resource: migrant workers.
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