hmmm, sounds like a very similiar incident that happened to a male cabin crew from qr.
apparently he accepted a ride from 2 locals in doha one night as there was no cabs available.
they brought him to a nearby desert, took turns to rape him then stole his belongings. they then dropped him off to a nearby street and sped off.
however unlike the british girl, the culprits were never caught and the qr management fired him as soon as they heard the news.
the management even advised him against reporting the matter to the police!
sounds like incidents like this are not uncommon in the GCC states...