A new photo project set to be exhibited at a London art venue in October has already drawn ire from many, including Qataris.
The project, dubbed " Harrodsburg," by photographer and social activist Dougie Wallace, documents "the growing wealth divide" in London at the footsteps of the Qatari-owned Harrods department store.
According to Wallace, the project, a collection of pictures showcasing wealthy shoppers in the Knightsbridge district, is a culmination of "the rising economic and political power of the 'one per cent'."
The photos provide an illustration of the sort of clientele that, for the artist, cause a surge in retail and consumer prices, leading to a growing wealth inequality.
Some of the portraits also featured a number of veiled women from the Gulf, sparking outrage from Qataris on social media and a debate on privacy.
"No one has the right to take a picture of anyone [without permission]"
Some, like this Twitter user, called for the immediate prosecution of the photographer.
"The British judiciary should prosecute him for his actions, because it infringes on the rights of visitors in the country. If this happened in a Gulf country, this wouldn't have passed smoothly."
But according to British law, it's permissible to take pictures of anyone in a public space.
"He's allowed to take pictures in public places, it's not a matter of breach of privacy and they can't prosecute him."
So Qataris warned their peers to watch out for Wallace, who will continue taking pictures until December despite his exhibition's October opening:
"This is the picture of photographer Dougie Wallace for those who want to avoid him or those who want to have their picture taken."