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About Qatar

General
ABC News - Qatar Country Profile
About Qatar Qatar, Interesting Places, Business, Shopping
ArabInfo - Qatar Country Info, History, Government, Links
ArabNet - Qatar Overview, History, Geography, Business, Culture, Government, Transport, Tour Guide, Links
CIA Factbook - Qatar Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications, Defense
Countries.Com Qatar Information, Search Engine, Related Links
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Qatar Culture, Economy, Health, Education, Religion, People, History
Encyclopaedia of the Orient Culture, Economy, Health, Education, Religion, People, History
Ethnologue - Qatar Language
Highlights on Qatar Government, Religion, History, Industry, People, Education, Climate, Cities
Indian Ocean Rim Region - Qatar Key Facts, Development Indicators
Info Please - Qatar General Info, Geography, Government, History
Information About Qatar Land and Population, Economy and Government, History
ME Info - Qatar Map, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation
National Geographic Society Qatar - A brief overview
Qatar General Info ....
Qatar People, Geography, Government, State Officials, Economy, Transportation, Defense
Qatar Economy, Defense, Geography, Government, People, National Anthem, Weather
Qatar Geography, Climate, People, Modern History, Other Information ....
Qatar in Prespective Information, Important Places, Policies, Heritage, YASA
Qatar Info For anyone who wants to find out more about life in the State of Qatar. General & practical info, What to do ....
Qatar - OnLine News, Business, Technology, Culture, Education, Tourism, Shopping, Government, Entertainment
Sands of Time Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Economy, Government, Culture, Media, Society, Culture ....
Swinging on the Hook - Qatar Geography, People, Government, History, Economy, Travel Notes
U.S. Library of Congress Country, Geography, Society, Economy, Government, Culture, Security ....
Umm Sa´id (Musay'id) Town & port. Qatar info - General & Industrial
Welcome to Qatar Government, Geography, Population, Banking, Education, Health, Living, Places, Sport, Embassies
Welcome to Qatar Words of H.H, Photos from Qatar, Qatar Map, Silver Jubilee ....

Environment

Qatar Science Club & Occidental Reef Ball Project

Map & Flag (see Travel

Flag of Qatar
Flag of Qatar
Flag of Qatar
Map of Qatar Shaded Relief (285K)
Maps of Qatar

Culture

Al-Minbar Islam as a creed and a way of life
Islam OnLine Credibility & Distiction
Qaradawi's Papers
Photographic Gallery Mohammed Mannai
AltaVista Find this: 
Images Audio/MP3 Video
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Business

General, Economy, Reports & Statistics
AquaStat Water resources
Central Tenders Committee (CTC)
Country Commercial Guide Qatar 1999 Tender laws, administers tenders and bids including awarding, classification ....
International Exhibitions Logistics Association Qatar Customs Information
International Investment Company Track your investment in Doha Stock Market, Pakistan & International reports ....
OPEC Qatar statistics
SESRTCIC databases Statistical, Economic and Social Research for Qatar
Tobacco or Health Socio-Economic Situation
Tradeport Market Research Reports, Trade Information, Financing, Key Contacts, Travel, Culture
U.S. - Qatar Business Council Members, Trade, Links, News
U.S. Department of Energy - Qatar Information, Oil, Natural Gas, Refining, Onshore & Offshore Development ....

Banks

Arab Bank The largest privately owned Arab institution in the world
British Bank of the Middle East
Commercial Bank of Qatar Provides the full range of banking services
Doha Bank The largest private commercial bank in the State of Qatar
Qatar National Bank
Qatar Central Bank

Directories

Companies in Qatar Web directory of local & foreign companies operating in Qatar, private clinics, Web services ....

Investment & Promotion ....

International Center for Conferences Management The premium center for holding conferences and seminars in Qatar
Mirror Public Relations Local & International Exhibitions ....
Qatar International Exhibition Center QIEC - Facilities, Calendar, About Qatar, Other Services
Tenders in Qatar Tenders announced in newspapers

Legal & Law ....

Al-Kaabi Law Firm - Lawyers & Legal Consultants Company History, Lawyers Profiles, Laws & Courts in Qatar
Ali & Partners Providing a full range of legal services
Amnesty International - Qatar Publications and news releases
Business Software Alliance Software Piracy and Bahrain's Copyright Law
The Duality of the Legal System One applies sharia law (Muslim law). Second, Adlia court (civil court)
International Court of Justice Case concerning delimitation & territorial questions between Bahrain & Qatar
Law Offices of Dr. Najeeb Al-Nauimi Advocates & Legal Consultants
The Legal System of Qatar Country Profile, Legislative System, The Judicial System, The Judiciary, The Legal Profession
Political Reference Almanac
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Education

Schools
Ahmad bin Hambal School - Arabic Site Information & Services
Doha College Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales
Doha English Speaking School - DESS A broad and balanced education within a secure and challenging environment
English Modern School
Ibn Taymia Secondary School - Arabic Site
Norwegian School Qatar, Links to Arab Countries, Norwegian Schools and Norwegians living in Qatar
Pakistan Education Center Mission, Organization, Administration, Prospectus, Activities, Links
Qatar International School

Technical Colleges & Universities

Botany Department, UQ And The Agricultural Sciences, Faculty, general Info, Links ....
Chemical Engineering Department, UQ Faculty, Curriculum, Courses, Labs, Activities, Admission, Engineering ....
Department of Geology, UQ Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Links to Earth Sciences
Shaqab Institute for Girls (SIG) The first Institute of its kind in the Arab World
University of Qatar, UQ

Related sites

Gulf Kids Cool Corner, Adventure World, Dr. Homework, Kid's Talk and more ....
Internet Public Library Say Hello in the Arabic Language, Learn Arabic, Arabic Culture
Qatar Archaeology Project Dip into pages on the archaeology of Qatar to learn more about this fascinating country
Qatar University Foundation Program's Ladies' Group Six's Page
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Media

Newspapers
Al-Raya Arabic Daily Newspaper
Al-Sharq Arabic Daily Newspaper
Al-Watan Arabic Daily Newspaper
Gulf Times English Daily Newspaper

TV & Radio

Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel
Arab Radio & Television ART Channels Schedules & Highlights
BBC World Service News in Arabic or English, Live Audio, Science & Technology, Learn English, Program Schedules
Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network - Channels & Schedules
Qatar Cable Vision Channels & Services
Qatar Television QTV - Channels 9, 11 & 37

OnLine News

Qatar Info Monthly An interactive web site / magazine, aimed at expatriates & visitors
Qatar News Agency
Washington Post & Associated Press Qatar
Yahoo! Qatar News Headlines

Newsletters

Customs Department - Arabic Newsletter
Up to the minute breaking news from around the World
AltaVista Find this: 
News The Web
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Organizations

Government and Governmental sites
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
Computer Center Ministry of Education - Arabic Site
Customs Department - Qatar Qatar, Statistics: Qatar Foreign Trade, General Information
Geographic Information Center GIS
Land Information Center
Ministry of Endowments & Islamic Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Qatar News, Diplomatic Pouch, Pictures, Job Opportunities, Foreign Relations ....
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture Arabic Site
Planning Council Created by Information System & Computer Department

Corporations and Industrial Entities

Hamad Medical Corporation Departments, Education & Training, Research, Health Information, Journals ....
Qatar Fertilizer Company QAFCO
Qatar Flour Mills Co. History, Employees, Products, Sales ....
Qatar General Petroleum Corporation QGPC
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company QIMCO
Qatar Liquefied Gas Company QatarGas
Qatar Petroleum Company QAPCO
Qatar Steel Company QASCO
Qatar Telcom

Cultural

British Council in Qatar Cooperation with Ministries, Services, News, Language Courses ....
British in Qatar Particularly useful for those of you new to Qatar, though they are useful to everyone
Doha Players The home of live theatre in Doha, Qatar.
Qatar Festivals A build up to full-fledged events ....
Qatar Photographic Society QPS - Galleries, Slide Show, Publications, Links ....

Centers, Societies ....

Center of Environment's Friends Environment awareness which aims at promoting the good of all people
Family Development Center Social development that is lasting and continuous ....
Qatar Charity Society

Foreign

British Embassy - Doha The Embassy offers consular, commercial and visa services to members of the public ....
Embassy of India - Qatar Consular Services, Labour/Welfare, Economics & Commerce, Indian Organizations in Qatar
French Embassy - Qatar Consular Section, Economics & Commerce, Cultural Centre ....
Italian Embassy - Qatar Consular Services, Visas, Economics & Commerce, Info about Qatar & Italy ....
U.S. Department of State Qatar Country Report on Human Rights Practices
U.S. Embassy - Qatar In the Embassy, Current, Regional & Global issues, Washington File, Information & Services
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Sport & Recreation

Al-Etehad Sports Club (in Arabic)
Doha Darts League Results, Scoreboard, Links ....
Doha Sailing Association Affiliations with the International Sailing Federation & Laser International Classes Associations
Duchess of York's visit to Qatar "The Qatar Mobil Tennis Open'96 Surprise !"
Golf in Qatar Information about Qatar's golf courses
Qatar Amateur Athletic Federation 1 The organizers of the Qatar International Athletic Grand Prix
Qatar Amateur Athletic Federation 2 The organizers of the Qatar International Athletic Grand Prix
Qatar Bowling Federation About Bowling in Qatar and achievements
Qatar International Desert Marathon Official news letter
Qatar Volleyball Association Brings you all news on Qatarian Volleyball in brief, with direct links to all major happening
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Travel & Tourism

Airlines Serving Qatar Directly
Air India
AirLanka
British Airways - BA
Egypt Air
Emirates UAE
Gulf Air Bahrain
Palestinian Airlines
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Trans Mediterranean Airwats - TMA Lebanon
Yemenia Yemen Airways

Travel, Tours, Guides ....
Destination Qatar Facts at a Glance, Photo Gallery, Qatar and Area Maps, Links
Excite Travel - Qatar Fact sheet, what to do, where to stay, speciality guide, news & media ....
Lonely Palnet Guide Destination Qatar - A great guide
Lycos City Guide - Doha Culture, History, Entertainment, News, Weather, Visitor's Guide ....
MCI Travel Guide - Qatar
Middle East Travel - Qatar Accomodation, History, After Hours, Travel Info, Addresses, Cities & Sights, Business ....
Travel Guide - Qatar General & Trave Info, Money, Duty Free, Health, Accodomation, Visas ....
Webcrawler Guide to Qatar Fact sheet, What to do, Where to stay, Speciality guides, News & Media
Welcome to Qatar Sightseeing, Doha, Out of Doha, Luxury hotels, Dining, Shopping, Culture, Business, Sport
World Travel Guide A breakdown of information on Qatar

Health & Travel Tips
Armchair World Tips for Travelers to The Middle East and North Africa
CDC Travel Information Middle East Health Recommendations
Travel Document Systems About Qatar and Its People, Travel Conditions, Entry and Visa Requirements, Links
Travel Health OnLine - Qatar General Information, Health Precautions, Disease Risk Summary, Official Health Data
Travel Notes - Qatar Brief History, Currency Converter, Anthem, Articles, Map, Chat ....
Travellers Tips - Qatar Visa, Currency, Weather, Precipitation
U.S. Consular Information - Qatar Visa, Medical Facilities, Crime, Drug Penalties, Traffic

Hotels ....
CNN - Qatar Map, Hotels, Information
Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel
Doha Sheraton Hotel Own web site ....
Doha Sheraton Hotel
Hostels in Qatar Addresses
Hotel Guide - Qatar Location, Facilities, Booking, Rates
Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace Location Map, Guest Rooms, Function Halls, Restaurants, Recreation ....
Hotel Travel Hotels directory & tourist information
Ramada Hotel Doha Location Map, Rates, Information Check, Facilities
TheTravelSite Hotel & Lodging Links

Weather ....
Tide Calendar Tide Times, Sunset, Sunrise and global position
Weather Underground - Qatar Temperature, Humidity, Pressure
Yahoo Weather Forecast & Satellite Image
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Books

This is a selection of books that cover various subjects related to Qatar.
The comments here are extracts from reviews and comments from editors and readers.
Click on the book title for full details and reviews.

New books:

This Way Gulf States : Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen By JPM Publications
Designed to provide the maximum of cultural, historical, and practical information in a minimum space, each guide offers a variety of street, subway, and regional maps.


Recommended reading:

Qatar By Byron Augustin
The book discusses geography, history, religions, culture, economy, and daily life.

Bedouins of Qatar By Klaus Ferdinand

The Ottoman Gulf : The Creation of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, 1870-1914 By Frederick Anscombe
.... bases his work on the Ottoman documents and sees the Gulf from the perspective of Instanbul. . . . Excellent.

Qatar Country Review 1999/2000 By Robert Kelly
Up-to-date sources for political and economic information.

Qatar Country Study Guide By USA International Business Publications
This study guide contains basic information on economy, government, business, history and geography, climate, traditions, people, places to visit.

Qatar Investment & Business Guide By Emerging Markets Investment Center
Provides strategic information on economy, industrial development, banking, and government.

Qatar Business Law Handbook By Emerging Markets Investment Center
Contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.

Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the Uae : Challenges of Security By Anthony Cordesman
Covers the military situation of the Arabian peninsula. This particular volume is divided in sections by country, and covers history, the current military situation, and internal security issues

Oil and Politics in the Gulf : Rulers Merchants in Kuwait and Qatar By Jill Crystal

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