The paper said the move by Transport for London was triggered by concerns over the soccer World Cup host’s stance on LGBT+ rights and its treatment of migrant workers.
The FT quoted a person involved in the Qatari review as saying TfL, which is chaired by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, contacted Q22, the body overseeing the World Cup and Qatar’s tourism authority, this week to inform them of the ban. The TfL ban “has been interpreted as a message from the mayor’s office that Qatari business is not welcome in London,” the person was quoted as saying.The Qatar Investment Authority owns Harrods, the department store, the Shard skyscraper and is co-owner of Canary Wharf.
Qatar's government communications office did not immediately respond to an email from Reuters seeking comment. Under the spotlight as it hosts the World Cup, Qatar has defended itself against criticism, saying it is a welcoming country that does not discriminate against people and has denied accusations of abuse of workers. Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar.
Excellent stand by the MayorofLondon !! qatar is a repressive Islamic regime with no human rights for migrant workers and slavery like conditions. They need to know they are not respected around the world!
Good let them be out of western countries