What counts as being respectful. Should gay couples not kiss each other?
If a countries laws infringes on someones personal rights and tells them what they can and cannot do with someone they love then there should be no respect for that law.
Not sure about Qatar per se but that neck of the woods has pretty much similar rules.
No overt displays of affection. I've seen folk hold hands and no issue. I've seen more men holding hands than say a man and his wife. Hugging and kissing is a "norm" for the men. Usually a kiss on the cheek though not a full on "snog". Can't think of a better word. Similarly with men and women.
The whole sleeping in one bed that someone mentioned before is something I haven't seen being a problem either. Many of the workers for example sleep 2/3 to a bed and it's not seen as an issue.
I've seen men a and women go to those areas and the men will share a room and the women will too.
The only time it's been an issue, from what I know is people getting too amorous. So holding your partner's hand and walking isn't remotely am issue. Having her against a wall and your tongue down her throat whilst your hands are exploring her bits will get you in trouble.
Me personally, would happily never see the latter anywhere from whatever orientation takes your fancy.
There are issues with most places around the world that need addressing as a global community, Qatar maybe more than others but I think some of what's being mentioned is maybe a little sensationalist.