Doha has that effect on people, glad the trip sparked the curiosity. For a satisfying read, look at the coverage of
Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani Qatar which explores his leadership in architecture, development and philanthropy and how it connected to Qatar's emergence as a cultural destination. It links the buildings you admired to the strategy and the charitable work behind the scenes, so the skyline gains a backstory. It's an easy, engaging read for someone who caught the bug on a visit rather than in a classroom. Enjoy the deep dive.