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Qatar

Qatar

Notable Qataris

Qatari businessmen

Qatari politicians

Qatari sportspeople

Olympic competitors for Qatar

Qatari athletes

Qatari basketball players

Qatari chess players

Qatari weightlifters

Qatari directors

  • Mubarak AlSulaiti

Buildings and structures in Qatar

Airports in Qatar

Airports in Qatar

Bridges in Qatar

Forts in Qatar

Lighthouses in Qatar

Lighthouses in Qatar

Malls in Qatar

Museums in Qatar

Museums in Qatar

Places of worship in Qatar

over 5000 mosques in Qatar

Sports venues in Qatar

Football venues in Qatar

over 20 more top class stadiums being built for the 2022 world cup

Communications in Qatar

Communications in Qatar

Qatari culture

Culture of Qatar

Art in Qatar

Events in Qatar

Festivals in Qatar

Food in Qatar

Languages of Qatar

Literature of Qatar

National symbols of Qatar

Qatari music

Religion in Qatar

Theatre in Qatar

World Heritage Sites in Qatar

Economy of Qatar

Economy of Qatar

Companies in Qatar

Companies of Qatar

Education in Qatar

Education in Qatar

Schools in Qatar

over 50 schools and world known universities in Qatar Foundation

Universities and colleges in Qatar

Environment of Qatar

Geography of Qatar

Geography of Qatar

Cities and towns in Qatar

Municipalities of Qatar

Zones of Qatar

Government of Qatar

Emirs of Qatar

Elections in Qatar

Foreign relations of Qatar

Law enforcement in Qatar

History of Qatar

History of Qatar

Human Rights in Qatar

Human rights in Qatar

Qatari media

Media of Qatar

Al Jazeera

Military of Qatar

Military of Qatar

Organisations based in Qatar

Politics of Qatar

Politics of Qatar

Political parties in Qatar

(no political parties exist)

Public parks and gardens in Qatar

Qatari society

Sport in Qatar

Sport in Qatar

Football in Qatar

Qatari football clubs

Golf tournaments in Qatar

Qatar at the Olympics

Tennis tournaments in Qatar

Transport in Qatar

Transport in Qatar

Airlines of Qatar

Travel in Qatar

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of Qatar</span>

The history of Qatar spans from its first duration of human occupation to its formation as a modern state. Human occupation of Qatar dates back to 50,000 years ago, and Stone Age encampments and tools have been unearthed in the Arabian Peninsula. Mesopotamia was the first civilization to have a presence in the area during the Neolithic period, evidenced by the discovery of potsherds originating from the Ubaid period near coastal encampments.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani</span> Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family. He was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 until 2013 when he abdicated the throne, handing power to his fourth son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who was born to his second spouse, Moza bint Nassir. The Qatari government refers to him as the Father Emir.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emir of Qatar</span> Monarch and head of state of Qatar

The emir of the State of Qatar is the monarch and head of state of the country. The emir is also the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and guarantor of the Constitution. The emir holds the most powerful position in the country, and has a prominent role in foreign relations.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani was the Emir of Qatar from 27 February 1972 until he was deposed by his son Hamad bin Khalifa in a coup on 27 June 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">House of Thani</span> The ruling dynasty of Qatar

The House of Thani is the ruling family of Qatar, with origins tracing back to the Northern Arab Banu Tamim tribe. Today Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his mother Moza bint Nassir lead the house.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Al Wakrah</span> City in Al Wakrah Municipality, Qatar

Al Wakrah is the capital city of the Al Wakrah Municipality in Qatar. Al Wakrah's eastern edge touches the shores of the Persian Gulf and Qatar's capital Doha is situated to the city's immediate north. Governed by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, it was originally a small fishing and pearling village. Over the years, it evolved into a small city with a population of more than 80,000 and is currently one of Qatar's most populous cities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Consultative Assembly of Qatar</span> Legislative body of the State of Qatar

The Consultative Assembly is the legislative body of the State of Qatar, with 45 members. Following the 2021 Qatari general election, it has 30 elected and 15 appointed members. The body can only question the prime minister, who is appointed by the Emir of Qatar, on his policies if two-thirds of the members agree, which is unlikely given that one-third of the members are appointed by the Emir.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Al-Gharafa SC</span> Association football club in Qatar

Al-Gharafa Sports Club is a Qatari multi-sports club based in the Al Gharrafa district of Al Rayyan municipality. The club is best known for its football team, although it also has teams for other sports. The club was established on 6 June 1979 as Al-Ittihad and later officially incorporated into the Qatar Football Association on 23 September of that same year. The club was officially renamed to its current form in 2004 to better represent the district of Al-Gharafa, where the club is located.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Al Gharrafa</span> District in Al Rayyan, Qatar

Al Gharrafa is a Qatari district of Al Rayyan City, which is located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. In close proximity to Education City and constituting a part of the Doha Metropolitan Area, the Doha Expressway and Al Shamal Highway run along the district. Many malls operate out of the area. To the east, it neighbors the largely residential areas of Duhail and Madinat Khalifa North, therefore Al Gharrafa is largely a retail hub for nearby residential areas. Doha's downtown is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southeast.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 AFC Asian Cup</span> International football competition

The 2011 AFC Asian Cup was the 15th edition of the men's AFC Asian Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The finals were held in Qatar from 7 to 29 January 2011. It was the second time that the tournament was hosted by Qatar, the previous occasion being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup. Japan won the cup after a 1–0 win against Australia, and earned the right to compete in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil as the representative from AFC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani</span> Emir of Qatar from 1913 to 1949

Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, also known as Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani or Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim Al Thani, was the Emir of Qatar. He was born in 1880 in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. He then abdicated in favour of his crown prince and second son, Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, in 1940. Sheikh Hamad died eight years later and Sheikh Abdullah assumed office once again until 1949, when he stepped down from office in favour for his eldest son, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani. Oil was also discovered for the first time during his rule.

Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani was Crown Prince of the State of Qatar. Sheikh Hamad was the second son of the second Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, and also the father of the fifth Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.

Jassim may refer to:

The first municipal council in Qatar was formed in the early 1950s and it was reorganized in 1956. Doha municipality came into being in May 1963. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs was established in 1972 as a government body responsible for supervising the functions of municipalities.

The 2012 Emir of Qatar Cup was the 40th edition of a men's football tournament in Qatar. It was played by the 1st and 2nd level divisions of the Qatari football league structure.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 WAFF Championship</span> 8th WAFF Championship, held in Qatar between 2013 and 2014

The 2013 West Asian Football Federation Championship was the 8th WAFF Championship, an international tournament for member nations of the West Asian Football Federation. The tournament was hosted by Qatar from 25 December 2013 to 7 January 2014 and the host country won the tournament for the first time. The 2012 champions, Syria, did not defend their title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Umm Salal Ali</span> Town in Umm Salal, Qatar

Umm Salal Ali is the seat of the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 AFC Asian Cup</span> 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup was the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It involved 24 national teams after its expansion in 2019, with hosts Qatar the defending champions.

Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company (QIPCO) is a prominent Qatari shareholding company based in Doha, which through its subsidiaries, maintains a focus on financial and real estate markets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup</span> International football competition

The 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup was the 6th edition of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, the biennial international age-restricted football championship organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the men's under-23 national teams of Asia. The tournament was held from 15 April to 3 May 2024.