The state of Qatar will not implement a dress because it is almost impossible to enforce, goes against the notion that Qatar is a multi-cultural and tolerant society, and it will play out very badly in the world media at a time the government is seeking to raise Qatar's profile. The article I cited in the OP was discussing the negative implications for the World Cup.
Having said that, there is nothing wrong with a private campaign that kindly requests visitors to behave within the cultural norms of the society (eg be good guests). In exchange Qataris should be expected to be good hosts.
The state of Qatar will not implement a dress because it is almost impossible to enforce, goes against the notion that Qatar is a multi-cultural and tolerant society, and it will play out very badly in the world media at a time the government is seeking to raise Qatar's profile. The article I cited in the OP was discussing the negative implications for the World Cup.
Having said that, there is nothing wrong with a private campaign that kindly requests visitors to behave within the cultural norms of the society (eg be good guests). In exchange Qataris should be expected to be good hosts.