DOHA, Qatar — Stepping off the plane in Doha, glass towers rise from the desert, air-conditioned walkways cut through the heat and artificial islands stretch into the Persian Gulf — all signs that the capital of Qatar has reinvented itself from its oil-fueled past. Doha is in the midst of a sweeping transformation, balancing its role as a global diplomatic center with ambitions of becoming a modern urban hub. The result is a city that uses its wealth to create a polished, high‑end environment for everyday life as well as for international visitors. The skyline of the West Bay area is the most visible sign of this shift, with its dense collection of glass towers serving as the financial heart of the country. For a visitor from Korea, this development could be a major point of interest because the city is not only expanding in size but also creating specialized districts for different needs. These projects are part of the country's strategy to diversify the economy beyond energy resources under the Qatar National Vision 2030. Much of this rapid progress was accelerated by the 2022 F