Exodus of professional workers reshaping Qatar

A view shows the exterior of Doha’s Alhazm mall, developed by real estate tycoon Mohammed al-Emadi, in Qatar May 14, 2016. Picture taken May 14, 2016. Alhazm Mall/Handout via REUTERS

DOHA (Reuters) - Five years ago Samer Habib left the United Arab Emirates and moved to Qatar where he opened a restaurant that turned a profit serving Lebanese salads and sandwiches to expats.

In June, the business folded.