Qatar’s leader has hit back at what he described as unprecedented attacks on his country, including “ in a state of influence In preparation for the World Cup later this year.

The Gulf state has faced constant questions over its treatment of foreign workers. A few weeks ago, human rights and fan groups called on FIFA to set aside $440 million to compensate migrant workers.human rights violationsDuring the preparations for the World Cup.

Qatar’s government, which has denied the allegations, said it introduced various reforms over the past five years, including a new national minimum wage and the abolition of the infamous Kafala system.

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, acknowledged that not all was well, but told the World Economic Forum in Davos that Qatar has made improvements “at the pace of the world”. Cup in 2010

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, Even today, there are people who cannot accept the idea that the Arab-Muslim country will host a tournament like the World Cup. Al Thani told his audience.

These individuals, many of whom are in positions of influence, attacked at a rate never before seen when a mega sporting event was hosted by other countries on different continents, despite the fact that each of these countries had had its own specific issues and challenges.

, Qatar is like its own country. If not better, striving for continuous improvement and hope for a better future. We are very proud of the growth, reforms and progress we have made, and we are grateful for the spotlight that the World Cup has given us and for inspiring us to make these changes at lightning speed. I assure everyone listening that this edition of the World Cup will be special. “, assures the Qatari leader.

At the same meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the tournament was expected to be watched by 5 billion people worldwide, breaking the previous record of 3.5 billion held by the 2018 event in Russia.