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Qatar, officially State of Qatar, independent emirate (1995 est. pop. 534,000), 4,400 sq mi (11,400 sq km), on a largely barren peninsula in the Persian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (S). The capital is Doha. The economy of Qatar is dominated by oil and natural gas, which accounts for 70% of export income. Oil and gas revenues have been used to diversify the economy, including the development of chemicals, steel, cement, and fertilizer industries and banking. A minority (20%) of the population are Qataris (Arabs of the Wahhabi sect of Islam); the rest are largely other Arabs, Pakistanis, Indians, and Iranians. Arabic is the official language, but English is also widely spoken. The country is a monarchy.

History
Qatar was ruled by Bahrain from the 1700s until the mid-1800s, when Great Britain and the Ottoman Empire began vying for control of the peninsula. It was a British protectorate from 1916 until 1971, when it became independent. In the 1980s and 90s Qatar had territorial disputes with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. During the Persian Gulf War (1991) international coalition forces were deployed on Qatari soil. The present emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, came to power in 1995 after ousting his father. In the late 1990s Sheikh Hamad eased press censorship and promoted ties with Iran and Israel. Since 2001 Qatar has allowed U.S. use of the Al Udeid air base, and the headquarters for the U.S. invasion of Iraq (2003) were in the country.

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Info Please General info, map, geography, government, history, land & people....
Nation By Nation Info, government, human rights, news, geography, history, people, links....
Qatar Info +Arabic For anyone who wants to find out more about life in the State of Qatar. General & practical info, what to do....
US Department of State - Background Notes People, history, government, political conditions, economy, travel, business, foreign relations....
US Library of Congress Everything you ever wanted to know about Qatar....
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Cellular News Cellular coverage map, systems, frequencies....
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Flag Explanation, historical, military & political flags, subdivisions, national emblem....
Holidays Fixed public holidays and time zone
Maps Country, cities, CIA atlas....
Maps
Maps Cities & towns. Global position, altitude, WAPF (weather) forcast,
Stamps +Arabic Since 1957 - Qatar Philatelic Bureau
World Clock Local time, sunrise, sunset, GMT offset, daylight saving....
World Paper Money Paper currency since 1960
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General, Economy, Reports & Statistics
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fact sheet (pdf) & travel information....
Bilateral Relations with Japan Diplomatic, investment, economic cooperation, residents....
Central Tenders Committee (CTC) +Arabic Tender laws, administers tenders and bids including awarding, classification....
Doha Securities Market +Arabic Providing fair, orderly, efficient and facilitated trading....
MBendi Business information, news, industries, events
Muslim Trade Network Trade reference directory and guide....
Organization of Islamic Countries - SESRTCIC +Arabic The most comprehensive database: statistical, economic and social
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - OPEC Statistics....
Ports Focus Ports, harbours, marinas....
Qatar and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....
Q-Update Provides rapid, relevant and accurate business briefing information and reports
Qatarization +Arabic The development of the Qatari workforce, through proper education and training
Tenders in Qatar Links to sites with tenders listing
US - Qatar Business Council Members, trade, links, news
US Department of Energy - Qatar Information, oil, natural gas, refining, onshore & Offshore Development....
US Department of State Country commercial guide 2001 (pdf)
World Bank Qatar at a glance (pdf)

Banks

Commercial Bank of Qatar Provides the full range of banking services
Doha Bank +Arabic The largest private commercial bank in the State of Qatar
Qatar Central Bank +Arabic Support the national economy and the stability of the currency
Qatar Islamic Bank +Arabic Various Banking and investment services
Qatar National Bank Handles all aspects of banking and financial requirements

Directories, Job Opportunities

Career Qatar Online recruiters
Companies in Qatar Web directory of local & foreign companies operating in Qatar, private clinics, web services....
Key Resources Recruitment and training specialists
Qatar Business Directory Shopping guide include product reviews and consumer information....
Qatar eDirectory +Arabic Electronic directory ispecialized in commercial advertising....

Investment & Promotion....

Indian Business & Professional Network To promote trade and commerce and formation of manufacturing and trading joint ventures between India and Qatar
Qatar Expo To organise international exhibitions and to promote trade relations with different countries....
QWETEX Qatar Water and Electricity Technology Exhibition and Conference
Ras Laffan Industrial City Combines the services of a modern industrial & commercial port, support services and management services


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National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage Concerned with culture and its affairs
National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage Arabic Concerned with culture and its affairs

Art, Literature, Photography, Cinema....

Photographic Gallery +Arabic Mohammed Mannai. Portraits, human interest, heritage....
Qatar Photographic Society +Arabic Galleries, slide show, publications, links....

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Cultural, Scientific, Environmental, Sporting Entities & Info

British in Qatar Particularly useful for those of you new to Qatar, though they are useful to everyone

Al-Shaqab Stud To maintain the breeding of the original Qatari horse....
AquaStat Information on quantity and quality of freshwater and its availability
BirdLife To determine the priorities for bird conservation in the region
Friends of The Environment Centre Arabic
Qatar Science Club & Occidental Reef Ball Project Environment awareness which aims at promoting the good of all people

Al-Rayyan Sports Club Arabic Different sports, news, analysis....
Al-Wakra Sports Club Arabic Cultural and sport activities....
Doha Darts League Results, scoreboard, links....
Doha Sailing Association
Golf in Qatar Golf Association, Golf Club, Qatar Masters.... Affiliations with the International Sailing Federation & Laser International Classes Associations
Motorcycling in Qatar Results, calendar, track info, news, gallery....
Qatar Aeronautical College Golf Society Regular competitions, play other golf societies, clubs or associations and organise trips....
Qatar Amateur Athletic Federation The organizers of the Qatar International Athletic Grand Prix
Qatar Bowling Federation Teams, tournaments, news....
Qatar Football Arabic National league, cups, teams....
Qatar National Olympic Committee +Arabic Local and International sport news....
Qatar Squash Federation Official Website. Calendar, Qatar Masters....
Qatar Tennis Federation Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Qatar TotalFinaElf Open....
Qatar Volleyball Association Brings you all news on Qatarian Volleyball in brief, with direct links to all major happening
Racing & Equestrian Club +Arabic Race horses, pure Arabian show horses, jumping, dressage, riding & endurance horses....
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Ahmad bin Hambal School Arabic Information & services
Cambridge School A British Style International School
Doha Academy A range of balanced academic, creative and physical programmes
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
Ibn Taymia Secondary School +Arabic One of many state schools.
Ideal Indian School Provide high standard of education....
Jassim Bin Hamad School Arabic Info about the school, calendar of school exams, test and holidays, results....
Khalifa Secondary School Arabic Experienced Teachers that do all things they can do to help students to get high marks
Omar Bin Al-Khatab Scientific School Info about the school, teachers, students....
Qatar International School Following the British curriculum

CHN University Qatar campus, virtual tour....
College of the North Atlantic - Qatar A high quality, student centered, public post-secondary technical institution
Department of Geology, UQ Mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, links to earth sciences
Qatar Aeronautical College
Qatar Banking Training Institute Providing training and development of professional skills in Qatari banking and financing sectors....
Qatar Conferences, Training and Consulting QCTC Training programs for the Industrial and Governmental departments....
University of Qatar, UQ +Arabic Consists of seven colleges....
Virginia Commonwealth University - Qatar Special educational opportunities in the design professions
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar WCMC–Q - The educational program leads to the awarding of the doctor of medicine degree

Institutions & Organizations

Qatar Foundation +Arabic Focuses on the collaboration and integration of research and higher education program
Shaqab Institute for Girls (SIG) The first Institute of its kind in the Arab World

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Human Rights Watch +Arabic Other languages Human rights developments & report
US Department of State Country report on human rights practices

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Constitution Background, history & news
The Duality of the Legal System One applies sharia law (Muslim law). Second, adlia court (civil court)
Elections Results, parties, parliament, electoral institutes, electoral calendar, political database....
The Legal System of Qatar Country profile, legislative system, the judicial system, the judiciary, the legal profession
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Al-Raya Arabic Daily newspaper
Al-Sharq Arabic Daily newspaper
Al-Watan Arabic Daily newspaper
Gulf Times Daily newspaper
The Peninsula Daily newspaper

OnLine News, Newsletters, News Agencies....

Qatar News Agency +Arabic Francais News, images & pictures....
Washington Post News & references

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Qatar Cable Vision +Arabic Channels & services
Qatar Television & Radio QTV - Channels 9, 11 & 37

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One World +Other languages Archives, articles and news from different sources
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Government & Organizations....

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Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
Political Leaders Dates and figures of the leadership since 1960 (with pictures)

Amiri Diwan +Arabic Officials and departments
Central Municipal Council Arabic
e-Government +Arabic Deliver government services on-line to the citizens, residents and business sector....
Ministry Of Civil Services Affairs And Housing +Arabic Services for various sectors....
Ministry of Education Arabic Information, curriculum, listing of state and public schools....
Ministry of Endowments & Islamic Affairs +Arabic Al-Minbar. Islam as a creed and a way of life
Ministry of Foreign Affairs +Arabic Qatar news, diplomatic pouch, pictures, job opportunities, foreign relations....
Ministry of Interior +Arabic Visa Tracking System, Traffic violation inquiry service and other services
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture +Arabic Online services, MIS centre, structure, job opportunities....
Planning Council +Arabic Concerned with preparing economical and social policies and plans for the country
Supreme Education Council +Arabic Development and implementation of the education reform effort....

Corporations, Organizations, Public Hospitals and Industrial Entities

Hamad Medical Corporation +Arabic Departments, education & Training, health Information, journals, tenders, employment....
Internet Qatar The internet service provider
Q-Post +Arabic History, branches, services, philatelic....
Qatar Chemical Comapny Q-Chem - An integrated petrochemical plant
Qatar General Electricity And Water Corporation +Arabic KAHRAMAA - Secure the country’s need of electricity and potable water in a permanent and regular manner
Qatar Fertilizer Company QAFCO
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company +Arabic QIMCO
Qatar Liquefied Gas Company +Arabic Nippon QatarGas
Qatar Lubricants Company QALCO - Makers of Qatar’s own lubricants
Qatar National Hotels Co. +Arabic Francais Deutch QNHC - To establish, own, and manage hotels and tourist related projects
Qatar Navigation QNTCC
Qatar Petroleum QP- Formerly Qatar General Petroleum Corporation(QGPC)
Qatar Petroleum Company QAPCO
Qatar Shipping Company Owners/operators of LNG tankers
Qatar Steel Company QASCO
Qatar Telcom +Arabic Q-TEL
Qatar Electricity & Water Company +Arabic QEWC - Power generation and the desalination
RasGas Arabic Access to the North Field, the largest offshore non-associated natural gas field in the world

Centres, Institutions, Societies....

Computer Centre Arabic
Geographic Information Centre +Arabic GIS - Journal, events, map & data sales, training....
Institute of Administrative Development Arabic Training and research
Qatar Charity Society +Arabic Undertake its activities in Asia, Africa and Europe
Qatar National Cancer Society Arabic
Qatar Red Crescent Arabic
Shafallah Center +Arabic Provide comprehensive services to children with disabilities....
Zakah Fund To collect and distribute Zakah and Sadaqa

Foreign Entities

Australian Embassy Consular services, visa & immigration, commercial affairs, about Australia, Australians in Qatar
French Embassy Arabic Francais Consular section, economics & commerce, cultural centre....
Indian Embassy Passport and Miscellaneous Services, Visa Services....
Iranian Embassy Commercial, Consolate, tourist and cultural sections. News & photos....
Italian Embassy Italiano Consular services, visas, economics & commerce, info about Qatar & Italy....
Indian Embassy Consular & visa services, labour/welfare, info....
Jordanian Embassy +Arabic
Nepalese Embassy Nepal-Qatar relation, consular services, manpower recruitment, tourism, associations....
US Embassy +Arabic In the embassy, current, regional & global issues, Washington file, information & services

British Counsil Information on education and training
World Health Organization Tobacco & health, socio-economic situation
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Travel & Tourism

Airlines, Air, Sea & Coach Charters Services
Gulf Helicopters +Arabic Experienced in Offshore Operations
Qatar Airways High product and service into Europe and the Far East.
Privilege Club Qatar Airways frequent flyer program

Airports Airport names, cities and codes

Travel, Tours, Guides.... More country info

DohaCity Portal, Country info and guide....
Experience Qatar Explore Qatar, photos, events....
Qatar Summer Wonder +Arabic A site by Qatar Tourism Authority....

Excite Travel Activities & events, attractions, history & culture, off the beaten track....
Lonely Planet Travel information, maps, photos, background historical and cultural information
Middle East Travel Accommodation, history, after hours, travel info, addresses, cities & sights, business....
Travel Guide General & travel info, money, duty free, health, accommodation, visas....
World Travel Guide Accommodation, addresses, business, climate, essentials, resort, social, travel

Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Hostels....

Doha Sheraton Hotel Facilities, reservation, map....
Doha InterContinental Hotel Location, leisure, bearby attractions....
Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace Location map, guest rooms, function halls, restaurants, recreation....
Marriott Doha Gulf Hotel A state of the art fitness center to mix business with pleasure
Movenpick Hotel Doha - Superbly located in the heart of the city, on the spectacular Corniche Road
Oasis Hotel & Beach Club
Ramada Hotel Located in the heart of the city....
Ritz-Carlton Exclusive island resort....
Rydges Plaza Only ten minutes from the center....

Inter-Continental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza Hotels & Resorts - IC Hotels Group
Doha Hotels

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Hostels Addresses & location
Hotels Travel Hotels directory & tourist information
Inn26 Hotels and motels directory, local info....

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel information, country advise, latest travel updates....
Travel Document Systems Passports, visas, travel documents
US Consular Information Visa, health, crime/drug penalties....

Weather....

Tide Calendar Tide times, sunset, sunrise and global position
Weather Underground Temperature, humidity, pressure
Yahoo Weather By city. Forcast, sunrise, sunset, humidity, wind, dewpoint....
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