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Dr. Nas, openly gay Qatari, makes World Cup statement in SF

14 June 2026 09:14

Dr. Nas, the only openly gay Qatari, used a World Cup event in San Francisco to advocate for LGBTQ rights in Qatar.

- He appeared at Saturday's match and hosted a dance party. - He founded The Alwan Foundation to gather data on LGBTQ people in Gulf states.

- His activism has cost him family and friends in Qatar. - He works in HIV prevention in San Francisco.

The event highlighted his ongoing campaign, Love is the Goal, and his personal risk in speaking out.

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