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Country Name

Qatar

Country Code

QA QAT

Country Calling Code

+974

Country Profile

Destination Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, an independent emirate (an Arabic Islamic monarchy) in the Gulf Region. The country is situated on a peninsula that extends from the Arabian Peninsula approximately 160 km (99 mi) north into the Persian (Arab) Gulf, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia. Qatar shares maritime borders with Bahrain, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.

Capital Name

Doha

Languages

Arabic (official); English (widely spoken)

Country Currency

Qatari Rial (QAR)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +3h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

27.8 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

11,586 km² (4,473 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

The Museum of Islamic Art Doha Fort Barzan Towers The National Museum of Qatar Al Wakra Museum Al Jassasiya Carvings Al- Zubarah Fortress The Doha Desert State Grand Mosque Mosque Corniche Souq Waqif Falcon Souq Aspire Park Katara Cultural Village The Pearl Qatar Islamic Cultural Center (FANAR) Sealine Beach Resort Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art MIA Park

News

Al Jazeera Qatar based Arab channel television. Al-Raya Qatar News (in Arabic) Al-Sharq Daily News (in Arabic) Gulf News Daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, covers news from the Gulf region. Gulf Times National and international news. Qatar News Agency (QNA) The state-run Qatar News Agency (QNA) was established on 25 May 1975 by Emiri Decree. Qatar in international news: Amnesty International Annual Report 2013 Qatar Amnesty International report placing the spotlight on Qatar’s construction sector ahead of the World Cup. The Guardian Revealed: Qatar's World Cup 'slaves'. Al Jazeera Union criticises Qatar for labour abuses.

Art Culture

Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Portal of the ministry responsible for administering Qatar's cultural policies and programs. Katara Cultural Village The Cultural Village Foundation is Qatar's project for multi-cultural activities. Katara hosts international, regional and local festivals, workshops, performances and exhibitions. Qatar Photographic Society Galleries, Slide Show and Publications.

Economy Business

Quatar Banks Qatar Central Bank Qatar National Bank Commercial Bank of Qatar Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quatar Products Qatar Petroleum Qatar Petroleum is responsible for all oil and gas industry processes in Qatar and abroad, established in 1974. Qatar Petroleum Company Qatar Yellow Page Yellow Pages and telephone directory.

Transport

Airline Qatar Airways The national carrier of the Arabian Gulf State of Qatar. Doha International Airport Official website with information about schedules, facilities, and services.

Tourism

Qatar Tourism Experience Qatar, the official Qatar country travel and tourism site. Tourist Attractions Some Information on Qatar's tourist attractions. Qatar Hotels & Clubs Qatar's hotels, resorts, and recreation and beach clubs. Qatar National Hotels Accommodation information by QNHC Qatar National Hotels Compagny. Discover Qatar Guide to Qatar by Qatar Airways. Doha online Portal site with information on Qatar and Doha

Education

Ministry of Education and Higher Education Official website of the ministry, the highest official authority on all educational affairs in the State of Qatar. Doha College The international British school in Doha, the not-for-profit organization is sponsored by the British Embassy. University of Qatar Official web site of the University of Qatar, the only government university in the country was founded in 1977.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR QATAR VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days US passport holders will not require prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR QATAR VISAS: One completed Qatar visa application Two passport type photos Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page One copy of flight itinerary Bank statement copy from the last three months showing ample funds Two copies of your passport information page Invitation from host in Qatar Company business letter -

Additional Information

Climate: Hot and dry, some humidity in summer Type: Constitutional Emirate. Independence: 3 September 1971 Constitution: 1970 Basic Law, revised 1972; currently under complete review. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, fish. Agriculture products: Fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish. Industries: Crude oil production and refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers. Exports - commodities: liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, steel Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, food, chemicals

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