More than 50 years ago, Doha was not so different than it is today in many ways, according to a video report that includes archived footage from 1958 depicting life in Qatar’s capital.
The six-minute black and white video, which aired on Al Rayyan TV in 2013 but has been making the rounds online recently, also sheds light on how much the country has developed in the past half-century.
The report briefly covers several issues relevant to 1958 Qatar that are also relevant today, including the water supply, healthcare costs, education and construction projects.
The footage showed Qataris roaming the city in the same traditional clothes they wear today, with some driving Cadillacs and other luxury cars of that era, while others rode on motorcycles.
Original article by Heba Fahmy
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Footage of Qatar from half a century ago highlights nation’s development
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