The Darkside of Qatar

The Honest Truth about Qatar. Qatar has a controversial history and “come up” story. Explore Doha with us and learn hard and difficult truths about one of the safest, richest countries in the world.
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[@TheYarbros]

Hey fam! We had an informative stopover in Qatar on our way to Africa. As one of the safest and richest countries in the middle east, its history was built on controversial immigrant labor. If you’d like to support our content … buymeacoffee.com/TheYarbros and join our Patreon patreon.com/theyarbros

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[@mattburrito]

i’ll never visit a middle eastern nation less they are all full westernized to democracy

[@vinabyrd2653]

I received a blessing so Imma bout to buy y'all some coffee. Amen!

[@MrA-km8ws]

​@@mattburritoclearly living under a rock by following youtuber views

[@mattburrito]

@@MrA-km8ws not the point that you missed but whatever

[@teddydavis2339]

We can always count on the Yarbros to keep us informed and keep it real. You are appreciated more than you know. Thank you, guys.

[@TheYarbros]

I appreciate that Love this! Thank you!

[@user-he4xb9fd5x]

Haven't heard from you guys in a minute .Nice to see you again good video .

[@TheYarbros]

Hey, thanks for sticking around and checking out our latest video. Looking forward to sharing more regular content with you.

[@BondJamesBond...]

The Middle East is a complete no no in my honest opinion. They aren't Black people friendly because there are too many of us folks who reported having a horrible time in the Middle East.

[@TheYarbros]

A lot of the stories we've come across are heartbreaking. I respect your opinion.

[@martinaheadspeth4733]

Completely agree.

[@aryub5851]

Yeah they are actually treating you very well in the US 😂

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Yep soon as I hear sharia law I’m out.

[@FA6682]

Good, don’t come

[@LivingLovingAbroad]

Whoop Whoop! I love it. Y'all's filmmaking skills are top shelf ✊🏾 I worked in Kuwait and the working conditions are terrible for the foreign workrrs

[@TheYarbros]

You know firsthand! Thanks for the comment and support!

[@tonitoniitoniii5624]

I was so excited to see you in Qatar. I was there in April and loved it. As a solo traveler, I felt safe alone, even at night. The malls were huge, and the hospitality was warm. Much love from Texas.

[@TheYarbros]

Glad to hear you had a great time! We took advantage of our stopover to explore Doha. The safety we felt as travelers was unmatched despite its complicated history.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽✌🏼 God Bless 🙏🏼

[@TheYarbros]

Glad to see your comment, thanks for watching!

[@elevenfiftynine]

Great video! Thanks guys, and you’re both looking great. Looking forward to the next one.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

So good to have you back. Missed your videos. Be safe & continue to travel the world.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! 😌

[@cherglen100]

Missed you guys!!! Great video. Can’t wait to see the videos on Africa !

[@jodymooney255]

I was so happy to see your video! Haven’t seen in some time and congratulations on the 100k! Stay safe!❤

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you so much!!!

[@mariemontana2678]

Missed you guys! Glad to see you back, and congrats on reaching and surpassing 100k! Can’t wait to see more great content!!!🦄

[@travelaroundlife]

So glad you are back! Amazing video. Travel safe

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks so much! Nice to be back in these streets w/ y’all!

[@kassd6063]

Yeeeaaasss! Y’all have been missed. I absolutely love how y’all think outside the box with your videos. It’s like watching Dateline. 😂.

[@RafiBarides]

Great video! Small audio tip, in your video editor maybe trying switching all the recorded speaking audio from “stereo” to “mono”. That way you can make sure that bits of audio are not only coming through one ear.

[@maryjoan4128]

WELCOME BACK TO Utube,,, Amazing video,,, All the best

[@TheYarbros]

Many many thanks!

[@cindyk3076]

I missed you guys, happy to see you back! Qatar doesn't seem like a place that I would want to visit, but I'm glad that you had a good experience.

[@TheYarbros]

Yeah, it was a stop over program and we wanted to check out an Arab country for the first time…

[@journeytothemosthigh5021]

We enjoyed Qatar as well. It’s beautiful and very clean there. It was our first experience before Africa and our first experience in Asia. Slavery was globally and not one situation better than the other. “He who leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity..”

[@kagaramakagarama7210]

Wow it's a blessing to hear from you guys. I missed you😢 I left South Africa to move to Guadalajara. I missed you when you were here. Thank you for your content. Enjoy your journey and keep it coming ❤😊

[@lifewith9cats153]

Thank you for presenting the other side of Qatar. As a woman, I will not visit countries where women (and others) are so obviously mistreated. And the slavery aspect is beyond troubling. All that glitters is not gold (or good). Safe travels.

[@Thatwhiteb]

Welcome Back! Looking forward to the mother land content!

[@darleneburton4786]

Thanks sharing. I will add this to my travel list.

[@TheYarbros]

Enjoy!

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Great info and vid!

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you liked it!☺️

[@dawnwright5542]

You guys are like a traveling news cast 😂and I love it, great niche! Super happy to see you guys are safe and back in front of the camera. ❤❤❤ Stay blessed & safe.

[@TheYarbros]

lol yup your eyes and ears to the world … we’re trying to be. Thank you! You just encouraged us. Blessings to you!

[@sharoncarrington1474]

Very informative video, thanks for showing both sides. The blemishes outweigh the positives for me. I will pass. I was wondering about the patches - glad to see the collection continuing 🥰

[@TheYarbros]

I understand. Those blemishes are serious. You know we absolutely had to get our patches!

[@vinabyrd2653]

Hey fam What up doe! OMG(oodness) I, for one, am very appreciative of the fact you guys have new content. It was very insightful wow! You guys were dearly missed. As always thank you for sharing.

[@TheYarbros]

Heyyy! Whas happenin fam! We needed to spend some one on me time w/ each other and build a new skill set for this new era. We’re ready! Appreciate you checking for and appreciating us!☺️😜💙

[@kryskorky8432]

Really Enjoyed! Safe Travels

[@2packproductions]

So good! Missed you guys!

[@TheYarbros]

Blessed to have you checking for us! Thanks just took a pause before starting this new era!

[@robertw8666]

Your filmmaking skills certainly have gotten slicker over time. Nice video. Enjoy your travels.

[@TheYarbros]

Wow, thanks! That’s an area we’re always working on.

[@gabriellehollis9081]

You always give it to us straight. Thanks for giving us the tour.

[@windydayz]

Another great video!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TamanuLowkie-z1q]

This is no different from what America did and still doing.

[@KBM144]

Sudan 🇸🇩 🇪🇹 Ethiopian Turkey 🇹🇷 Kenya 🇰🇪 God will bless the righteous and condemn the wicked .

[@AT-gu8by]

Turkey invaded North Africa, dont rep that flag.

[@bbutler7158]

Wow! This was great! ❤❤❤

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Thank you for the honesty. Glad to see you two back in action!

[@TheYarbros]

Our pleasure! We needed to just enjoy traveling and each other for a minute.

[@michelejennings5430]

Awesome video❤.

[@IamTaiCain]

Welcome back❤❤❤

[@damonmorris5874]

Hey family so good to see your guys faces on the camera!! We are so excited to see and hear about your experiences in the Mother Land❤

[@dwalker6868]

So excited for you guys long time coming Africa thank you for sharing this video. Stay blessed.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! We’re super excited to be here and can’t wait to share more.

[@edra4054]

Thank you. Looking forward to your African experience✊🏿

[@TheYarbros]

We are too! Thanks for watching!

[@wildloveliving]

Sooo wonderful to see y’all back posting. Thanks for sharing great insight of Qatar…some of the same systemic issues I learned when in Dubai. Looking forward to your shares from the Motherland🌍blessings and wellness always to you both✨🙏🏽💫.

[@sandrasgotvoice]

This was a great segue to the Motherland! Missed you guys, but I knew it would be SO worth the wait. The brother said “Yarbros!” I’m sure that warms your heart to see fans in even the most unexpected places. I probably wouldn’t last a couple of days in the Middle East 😠. On to “The Mother City” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@walterray96]

Thanks for sharing! The good, bad and the ugly. Had no idea slavery lasted till the 1950s! Lord have mercy 😢

[@TheYarbros]

Blew my mind too!

[@gangstalkingsimulation1319]

VERY INFORMATIVE 💯💯🤠🤠

[@TruthSerum101]

All that hypocrisy. I'll just watch from KZbin.

[@TheYarbros]

I get it.

[@0SirBrain0]

You can't even wear shorts like wtf 😅.

[@MrA-km8ws]

​@@0SirBrain0riddle me this batman ... what the heck are high amount of western expats doing there then ? Oh wait that's right the tax free perks and luxury and safety attracts them.

[@jefftrag1956]

Hola de Tlaquepaque! Do you think you can go back? Thanks for talking truth.

[@melodygraham7015]

Beautiful. I will need a travel buddy for that one though.

[@TheYarbros]

I understand!

[@ColetteElizabeth]

Great video 😎

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks 😁

[@sheisiqbal7984]

When i visited Qatar, i noticed many migrant workers doing the so called dirty jobs. And I understand why - most of the workers come for uneducated backgrounds, and everytime i met the migrant workers, the never took any responsibility and weren't polite or friendly, and the areas where they lived were littered and dirty. Unfortunately thats the sad reality, and you can watch my videos to see this first hand. Other nationalities, especially Arabs, Qataris or Europeans were really nice and friendly and even bought me coffee. The past is past, and Qatar is a great place to enjoy a good life, but yes, the kefala system is there but is not misused in most cases. Media just like over exaggerate the issue, all the uber drivers, and the migrant workers often have accommodation provided as well, which in contrast to their own countries specially Indo-asia, do not have. Also if you compare working conditions of Qatar versus their countries, Qatar is better by miles. Thats my observation, appreciate the video!🎉

[@mbarakjabry7634]

It looks beautiful, i wanna visit. Thanks for the beautiful vlog

[@TheYarbros]

Enjoy. It is beautiful.

[@canders207]

People may find the rulings in Qatar and the middle east to be strict but look at the vast benefits: Clean streets, reduced homelessness, no drunken and disorderly behaviour or people taking drugs in the street, safety etc etc. I feel safer there than in London where there are instances of men raping women on public transport etc.

[@arnitafrance3844]

Good to see you on these airways

[@ambessaseway5594]

Are you still in Qatar?? I would only post this channel once you left

[@denicagilmer7951]

Welcome back! Missed you guys☺

[@Silverbackugx]

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[@tinotendakunaishe7952]

I was hella profiled at the Doha airport. followed around for 7 hours. i have dreadlocks ...Lol

[@bedinabebe4521]

Thanks for this Amazing Educative Content. So happy that you're on the Continent. The family channel is now called EXPAT LIFE GHANA. JASMINE AMMA & Dela have amazing returnee channels in Ghana. Please forgive my prior Passport Bro ref. AFRO MILLENNIAL MAMA is a great channel to connect with in Senegal. Rochelle from Canada has a channel that just moved from Ghana to Nigeria.

[@JahBlessTravels]

Very informative video, thanks for sharing. That part of the world is very traditional and conservative.

[@VicMansaMusa]

Crazy how yall highlighted the best of Qatar at the end for less than a minute. I been in that country many times and in a way i like it more than USA. Its a completely safe place to be, no one dares touch you especially for a woman. Kids can play outside all night with no issues or worry that someone is going to do something to them.

[@TheYarbros]

That’s fine we talked to some expats who loved it and then we talked to some migrant workers who broke our hearts. We’re still in touch w/ then and they are petrified about going on record w/ their complaints…that says a lot to me.

[@HowardHolloman]

As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans."

[@TheYarbros]

Right! Best to know Rome’s rules before you get there.

[@noushadkaripp4383]

where is the source

[@dianaj3139]

Very interesting History lesson! Gracias Yarbros!! Love your content!

[@KBM144]

They haven't been paid in 7 months . The math isn't adding up.

[@freddiedouper]

At least they control their own resources. Africa can learn a lot from them. In regards to making the most of its resources!

[@MrPman474]

I liked Qatar, and was last there right before the pandemic shut everything down (If I had traveled a week later, I probably would have gotten stuck!!) I didn't know as much about the history then, but had a good experience. Foreigners were very friendly, but I never met any Qataris. Lots of sightseeing to do, and I never made it to the museums. I would go back! PS: I did wear shorts, especially when we went to the desert. Nobody said anything. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@JJ-mn8md]

Now, I've heard it all. Given a forced vaginal exam??? Hell NO!

[@TheYarbros]

Thought that was crazy too. They aren’t used to women having rights.

[@CJ-xg6ii]

Excellent presentation of the pros and cons of Qatar♥️♥️

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@mosheed-dragon8438]

Still the highest salary to immigrants.

[@tracywalker244]

Like you said it’s a beautiful country but definitely has some blemishes . Thanks for the video.

[@katem4365]

Colleagues have told me the disparity in social status was very uncomfortable to witness and ultimately hastened their decisions to leave Qatar. Another unfortunate issue in ME countries (esp Qatar) is high rate of paediatric birth defects resulting from sharing blood relations as marriage between cousins is strongly favoured.

[@geoffdixonsintes5167]

THAT'S WHY THERE'S NO RESTRICTIONS IN MY DAILY LIFE

[@augustbrante8117]

To me Qatar is one of the US's strongest allies definetly more than Israel. They hosted US troops in war in middle east while Isreal didnt. It's strange how they split the money they make between all the natives from there. Kuwait is just like this too. There are still countries in Africa that have slaves. So wierd to me. But when you look at history there have been slaves since before BC. you can say since the very begining of time. 97.9 % of us come from slavery somewhere in our background. Only the very bluest of blood royals who kept on marrying royals have zero % slavery in their linage. I dont know if I could live in Qatar or Kuwait had a riend serv all of his millitary career there. He really liked it. Have great travels!!!!!

[@TheMeticulousMoo]

I appreciate the fairly balanced approach to this video and hope you enjoyed your time in Doha! Unfortunately the much of the middle east & north Africa doesn't treat migrants well currently, I sincerely hope this improves in the future. PS By the way "Sharia" law does not consider the testimony of a women half of that of a man, this is a myth. There are a few specific circumstances (one afaik) where the testimony of 2 women is equivalent to that of a man, but there are other circumstances where the testimony of a women is worth that of 4 men.

[@JakobinaJames-bw3cc]

We sometimes forget that these countries don't invite you to come to them , so dont talk bad about them 😢

[@travelbruh77021]

Unfortunately the same for Dubai....we love Dubai but it has deep secrets also

[@kamelmebhah4979]

Its wired. I see poblicity I quote visit dubai? I have been to Doha itsnt bad bit hot and humidity. As a british Muslim

[@savoryexposure]

I think the spotlight on the workers in Qatar wasn’t what they bargained for 😮 Looking forward to your content from Africa!

[@Team974]

Sadly a lot of information in the video is inaccurate

[@geoffdixonsintes5167]

@ 2:01 MENORCA

[@Peoplehavebeenasking]

I love Qatar! I’m an African American who works in Philly and I have a second home in Doha. Qatar is beautiful, safe, modern, and there is so much to do and enjoy. I highly recommend it as a vacation destination or a place to stay. 😊 (Spoiler Alert 🚨 Next videos are in South Africa 🇿🇦 😅)

[@fredmugo1596]

Bro,where are you staying?as currently iam almost homeless in qatar, i have not had a job for almost 6 months now,probably you can host me for a month or 2😊

[@MrPman474]

I'm would definitely buy a condo there, if they were affordable.

[@live.life.on.purpose]

Awe man y'all tricked me lol. I was waiting for the Africa content.

[@TheYarbros]

It’s coming. We’re here now gathering content 😉

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

Great 411. Glad to see both sides.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@Justgoflyaway7]

I Skip this Country Itz a No No holidays for me 🤔

[@JwjshHwhwb]

As a Qatari this is false , u said we have been trading “ slaves “5:13 in the Visio qatar was independent in 1971 but you said that it was till 1952 in that time Qatar was taken over by the British , this is js disrespectful as a Qatari ur saying that we tell the foreigners to come they came by there own will to work here , stop trying to put Qatar in a bad picture. Thosse “ slaves” as u described they reached out to Qatar for work to support there family’s and it’s not appropriate for u to come to Qatar js to stop tourists and trying to make Qatar look bad , I understand how u wanted to make a video about Qatar but please don’t do it by describing Qatar as “slaves” in the being of the vidio

[@TheYarbros]

With all due respect. No lies we’re told in this video. Slavery was outlawed in 1952 as stated in Qatars museum of slavery. Next, Qatar recruits workers through third party companies STILL using the Kafala system. We have numerous recent public accounts of migrant worker abuse. Also, if you believe that the Zanzibar slave trade benefited the slaves you are believing the lies of your government. No one wants to be a slave. They made the best of their situation like we do. I urge you to research more about your culture. It isn’t our place to put any country in a “bad” light our jobs is to talk about what we see with in the countries we travel through. We shared our highlights too. The facts are Qatar is evolving and the have a long way to go before all human rights are recognized by the Authoritative state of Qatar. I’s also true that it’s a beautiful place with a beautiful culture that is trying to set a new standard for the Arab nation. You cannot too that by making excuses and acting like horrible things didn’t and aren’t happening.

[@kittyandcats-ji3fy]

@@TheYarbros I understand you’re just trying to spend information but they mean it kinda offended them since not all migrant workers are treated horribly And you’re basically saying that all of them are treated horribly I’m not trying to be rude or anything. I’m not trying to offend you. I’m just saying that you’re not right and things are actually right but the parts that said about the workers probably offended them I hope you understand. [:

[@JwjshHwhwb]

Well it’s not appreciated for u to describe Qatar as “ slavers” in the beginning of the video and the kafla system is used in most of all the Arab nations , the kafla system is not the best way but I know we can improve , u have no right to say that our government is lining, as in my opinion our government is great , am not trying to start a fight I js don’t appreciate u describing Qatar as “ slavers”

[@Team974]

Did you take the time to speak to Qataris?

[@Team974]

@@TheYarbrosthe Kafala system was abolished, if you have information on any company trying to abuse it, then you have a duty to name and shame.

[@ladydeath7309]

Damn this is good! Im assuming yall already left because censorship is no joke there

[@TheYarbros]

Haha, yes we’re in the wind! 💨 We had a couple of stories about things that “happened” to people who spoke against the state but we though we’d look biased.

[@ChasExplorz]

Do you hear it pronounced cutter there?

[@TheYarbros]

We’ve heard ‘cat - tar’.

[@ChasExplorz]

@@TheYarbros I ask because the news in the states often says cutter

[@canders207]

@@ChasExplorz Yes this is how it's pronounced properly

[@hiruu]

Doha is next, for the Middle East, but yeah… I wouldn’t want to live there. I worked there for about 7 months at the US base. The wealth is breathtaking, 😂. You got to have a “exit visa”, if you work there. It is crazy working there, but the money is good.

[@1987whitez]

Thanks for telling me this information I am packing my bags right now and going there, and seeing for myself sounds like a safe lawful place to me. Am going to make statement on the slavery if these people was doing so great of taken care of they own people then Africans wouldn't been going into slavery, my opinion since black people were disturbed all OVER THE ENTIRE WORLD what that tells you about AFRICA and yet they still have taken advantage of TODAY.

[@TheYarbros]

Enjoy yourself! It is the safest place in the Gulf. A part from the heat it’s a good time! Safe travels!

[@post_eternity]

1952 was when slavery was abolished in Qatar what?

[@ifeifesi]

Saudi Arabia officially abolished slavery in 1962, but unofficially it still goes on. There was a slave market recorded in the 1980s by a Saudi Princess who was trying to flee the royal family. Most slave trading has moved online in the rich Arab countries though.

[@geoffdixonsintes5167]

IRISH LANCE CORPORAL ALWAYS ON GUARD

[@micro-uhgresh-uhnn]

Wait, how did I miss the good side of Qatar? African American woman here! ☝🏽😊 I am new here, so maybe I have to scroll down. I visited UAE, which is similar to Qatar, I hear. I found it wonderful and hospitable. Perspective is everything. Like America, countries in The Middle East (TME) are evolving. I also witnessed some of the workers and learned some stories about the conditions of contractors. However, it did not dampen my experience as a tourist. My hotel was affordable and 5-stars. My taxi was a Lexus and the mall was a shopper’s fantasy. I felt super safe too. The food was delicious and it was easy to get around because everyone spoke English. I had a dinner cruise on the Creek. The public restrooms have bidets, a bonus…and people smelled so good! As a woman, I only saw foreign workers staring but none bothered me. The laws that preserve modesty in their communities didn’t bother me because I am modest here in America. Some say strict, I say modest. I found the Adhan (call to prayer) sounding over the city to be spectacular to witness. I love Muslims. Watching shops close temporarily for prayers and reopening was amazing and different. I hope those who love safe travels and culture venture to TME. It’s like no place else on earth.

[@18breaths66]

These are a people are now wealthy and exploit the poverty of surrounding populations. Yeah I get that but you correctly identified them as simple fishermen before oil discoveries. This was not an area of large food production or need to exploit mass labor in mining or some other industry. Soooooo I’m not so sure if this story of mass premodern slavery is legit. How do you press large amounts of people to be slave fishermen and why? How could you have the wealth to even purchase them?

[@TheYarbros]

They have a museum there that talks all about it. Diving for pearls put them on the map.

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

2:02 And i dont get this video, it's supposed to be dark so why all this fucking happy traveling vibe?? I dont wanna go to a place like this!!!

[@arabianbusinessconcepts9286]

Is it so hard to accept and respect a culture different from yours? You shouldn’t be traveling then.

[@TheYarbros]

We had a great time in Qatar. I don’t think it’s hard to accept at all. This video is more about letting people know what they need to accept and know before they go…. A look before you leap situation.

[@lisakbush6845]

Where are you now? Did you make it to the continent? I know the internet isn't so good there but you guys just disappeared! Kinda.

[@professork5634]

Misinformation, am an American living here for 6 years now, there is no slavery here, they come here by choice , not like america brought by force. If they don't get paid then it's a company issue which needs to be reported to Qatar officials properly. I love living here compared to shit New York I lived in.

[@KMiley]

They can keep it. I’m good. None for me thanks.

[@sandrasgotvoice]

#200k by New Year’s Day.

[@Jassim-g1g]

Qatari and proud

[@AT-gu8by]

Quater owes reparations as do the every other Arab nation.