Maz

When you are away from home you tend to value people more. People at home, people you spend time with. I think this is because the social dynamic has changed. This is a picture of my “last supper” with Mazen. Mazen was really the first Arabic man I met when I came to Qatar. When we arrived at the Grand Regency back in March he took an interest in the little kiwi contingent. We have stayed in touch and I really enjoy his friendship. We met Mazen in town and he indicated that he was leaving Qatar. This is significant because of the labour laws he will not be able to return here for at least two years ( I think they are pushing for five) .
Mazen is leaving to work in Dubai as the new job has accommodation for his wife and baby daughter. While he is happy working where he is he cannot get accommodation for his family so needs to make the change.