While in no way condoning this idiot's behaviour, I can to some extent understand his point of view. When the seat is reclined it leaves less space and is uncomfortable for the passenger behind unless he too reclines his seat. I have problems when the passenger in front reclines his seat beacause I then find the TV screen too close to watch comfortably so then I need to recline my seat too. Then I worry that I am annoying the passenger behind me.LOL
And probably nothing happened to the Qatari because of the 'old boys club' attitude of comraderie among them.