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Qatar
Qatar A country of Arabia. It is bounded by Saudi Arabia inland and by
BAHRAIN to its west.
Physical
Qatar is a hot arid country occupying a peninsula of desert on the southwest of the Persian Gulf.
Economy
The economy and exports of Qatar are dominated by crude oil, which is present both on-shore and off-shore. Industries include oil-refining, gas liquefaction, fertilizers, cement, and steel. Due to its oil wealth the country has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. In 1987, native Qataris constituted less than a quarter of the total population, the remainder being immigrant workers.
History
Historically linked with Bahrain, Qatar was under Bahraini suzerainty for much of the 19th century. In 1872 it came under Ottoman suzerainty, but the Ottomans renounced their rights in 1913. In 1916 Qatar made an agreement with Britain which created a
de facto British protectorate. Oil was discovered in 1939 and exploited from 1949. The agreement with Britain was terminated in 1968 and Qatar became fully independent in 1971, under a constitution by which the Emir, Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani would govern as Prime Minister. Qatar provided bases for UN forces in the
GULF WAR, after which it strengthened its links with Iran. In 1995 the Emir was over-thrown in a bloodless coup by his son, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who embarked on a programme of liberal reforms. This has caused mounting tension with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and led to an attempted coup in 1996.
Capital: | Doha |
Area: | 11,337 sq km (4377 sq miles) |
Population: | 579,000 (1998 est) |
Currency: | 1 Qatar riyal = 100 dirhams |
Religions: | Muslim (mainly Sunni) 92%; Christian 6.0%; Hindu 1.0%; Baha'i 0.2% |
Ethnic Groups: | South Asian 34.0%; Qatari Arab 20.0%; other Arab 25.0%; Iranian 16.0% |
Languages: | Arabic (official); South Asian languages; Persian |
International Organizations: | UN; Arab League; OAPEC |
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Qatar: Abrupt Change of Rulers in Qatar Has a Precedent
Magazine article from: The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs; 6/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; QATAR: ABRUPT CHANGE OF RULERS IN QATAR HAS A PRECEDENT BY ANDREW I. KILLGORE AND RICHARD H. CURTISS...states, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's first year of rule in Qatar was full of surprises. He lined up Qatar with the 7 (including...
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Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. announces Initial Public Offering.
News Wire article from: Mena Report; 3/15/2009; 700+ words
; Summary: Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar" or the "Company"), part of the Vodafone Group, the...subsequent listing on the Doha Securities Market ("DSM") in Qatar. Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar" or the...
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Qatar Foundation's Discover Education City exhibit comes to Abu Dhabi
Newspaper article from: Al Bawaba; 12/8/2005; 700+ words
; Today Qatar Foundation and the universities at its Education City in Doha...officers from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts in Qatar, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University...
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Qatar: Gas Exports May Soon Give Qatar World's Highest Per Capita GDP
Magazine article from: The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs; 6/30/1996; ; 700+ words
; QATAR: GAS EXPORTS MAY SOON GIVE QATAR WORLD'S HIGHEST PER CAPITA GDP BY RICHARD H. CURTISS On Jan. 1, 1997, the State of Qatar will make its first shipment of liquified natural gas (LNG) to...
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QATAR WELCOMES SECURITY U.S. OFFERS.(SERIES: PREPARING FOR WAR A KEY ALLY: QATAR THIRD IN A SERIES)(NEWS)(QATAR)
Newspaper article from: St Louis Post-Dispatch (MO); 11/13/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Post-Dispatch Washington Bureau DOHA, QATAR -- * A partnership born after the Gulf...force captain. That means, he said, that Qatar needs a partner. "We are a small fish...but the American partnership with tiny Qatar appears to be a match made in heaven...
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QATAR: Joint venture construction contract award for planned $$71,000,000 medical college, CONTRACK INTERNATIONAL [USA] & DARWISH ENGINEERING [Qatar] - Order #: 073302.
Newspaper article from: WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World; 7/1/2002; 700+ words
; PROJECT OVERVIEW: The local QATAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE &...awarded a construction contract, through QATAR PETROLEUM, which is acting as its project...INTERNATIONAL and DARWISH ENGINEERING of Qatar. According to the terms of the award...
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QATAR: Joint venture construction contract award for planned $75,000,000 to $80,000,000 bridge arts and sciences college, MIDMAC CONTRACTING & CONTRACO [Qatar] - Order #: 073402.
Newspaper article from: WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World; 7/1/2002; 700+ words
; PROJECT OVERVIEW: The local QATAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, SCIENCE &...awarded a construction contract, through QATAR PETROLEUM, which is acting as its project...MIDMAC CONTRACTING P.O. Box 1758 Doha, Qatar International direct dial: 011 + [974...
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qatar airways set to be first airline in the world to be powered by gas-based fuel.
News Wire article from: Middle East; 11/14/2007; 700+ words
; qatar airways set to be first airline in the world to be...FuelQatar Petroleum, Shell, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Qatar Science & Technology Park And Woqod Join Forces In Study Qatar Airways today entered into a landmark agreement with...
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Qatar Airways Announces Codeshare Agreement With United Airlines.
PR Newswire; 6/27/2007; 700+ words
; ...In United States Announcement Comes As Qatar Airways Enters North American Market With...York NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways and United Airlines today announced...20070627/NYW138) Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will significantly expand its presence...
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Qatar: For Qatari Educators, Women are Both the Problem and the Solution
Magazine article from: The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs; 6/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; QATAR: FOR QATARI EDUCATORS, WOMEN ARE BOTH THE...Al-Kuwari brushes aside compliments on Qatar's remarkable educational progress. "Running...Whatever the truth of that assertion, what Qatar's assistant under-secretary for educational...
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Qatar
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
QATAR Nation on the western shore of the Persian Gulf. Qatar occupies a mitten-shaped peninsula that extends about...widest point, it has an area of 4,400 square miles. Qatar shares a land border with Saudi Arabia and is separated...
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Qatar General Petroleum Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Qatar General Petroleum Corporation Post Office Box 3212 Doha Qatar 491491 Fax: 831125 State-Owned Company Incorporated: 1974 The transformation of Qatar from a nomadic society, largely dependent on pearl trading...
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Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. Qatar Airways Tower P.O. Box 22550 Doha, Qatar Telephone: ( + 974) 449 6000 Fax: ( + 974) 462 1533 Web site: Private Company Incorporated: 1993 Employees: 6,550 Sales: $1.5 billion (2006 est...
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Qatar National Bank SAQ
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Qatar National Bank SAQ PO Box 1000 Cornish Street Doha, Qatar Telephone: ( + 974) 4407407 Fax: ( + 974) 4413753 Web...Commercial Banking; 522293 International Trade Financing Qatar National Bank SAQ (QNB) is Qatar ’ s largest...
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Qatar Telecom QSA
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Qatar Telecom QSA PO Box 217 Corniche Street, W Bay Doha, Qatar Telephone: ( + 974) 4400766 Fax: ( + 974) 4830011 Web site: Public Company Incorporated: 1972 as Qatar National Telephone Service Employees: 1,832 Sales...
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