QatarIn modern days

Dale KetternMr. Othman 8D

Doha, the capital city is located here.

Qasaman, qasaman, qasaman biman rafa' as-seme'Qasaman, qasaman, qasaman biman rafa' as-seme'

Qasaman biman nashraz.- z.iye'Qasaman biman nashraz.- z.iye'

Qat.arun satbaqa x.auratanQat.arun satbaqa x.auratan

Tasmu birux.i l-aufie'Tasmu birux.i l-aufie'

Siru' 'ala nuhaj il-'uSiru' 'ala nuhaj il-'u

wa'la z.ia' il 'anbiya'wa'la z.ia' il 'anbiya'

Qat.arun biqalbi siratQat.arun biqalbi sirat

'azul 'amjaad ul-'iba'azul 'amjaad ul-'iba

Qat.arun ir-rajil al-'awainQat.arun ir-rajil al-'awain

X.aumatnu yaum al-inda'X.aumatnu yaum al-inda'

Wax.amaymun yaum as-salamWax.amaymun yaum as-salam

Jawarix.a yaum al-fida'aJawarix.a yaum al-fida'a

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Qasaman, qasaman, qasaman biman rafa' as-seme'Qasaman, qasaman, qasaman biman rafa' as-seme'

Qasaman biman nashraz- z.iye'Qasaman biman nashraz- z.iye'

Qat.arun satbaqa x.aratanQat.arun satbaqa x.aratan

Tasmu biruxi l-aufi'e Tasmu biruxi l-aufi'e

Swearing by God who erected the sky

Swearing by God who spread the light

Qatar will always be free

Sublimed by the souls of the sinceres

Procede thou on the manners of the ascendants

And advance on Prophet's guidance

In my heart,

Qatar is an epic of glory and dignity

Qatar is land of the early men

Who protect us at time of distress,

Doves they can be at times of peace,

Warriors they are at times of sacrifice

Fast FactsFast Facts Located in the Middle EastLocated in the Middle East Official religion is IslamOfficial religion is Islam Time GMT +3Time GMT +3 Total: 11,437 sq km Total: 11,437 sq km Natural resource petroleum, natural gas, Natural resource petroleum, natural gas,

fish fish Population 928,635 (July 2008 est.) Population 928,635 (July 2008 est.) Capital City DohaCapital City Doha Currency is Qatar Riyal (QAR)Currency is Qatar Riyal (QAR) Football is a very important sport in Qatar Football is a very important sport in Qatar

Short History Of QatarShort History Of Qatar• It has been proven that the first inhabitants of

Qatar lived in 4000bc. This has been proven from Ancient rock carvings that were found during European expeditions. Also Qatar is located on old historical maps. The historical texts were said to have come from the first inhabitants, the Canaanites.

Detailed HistoryDetailed History• Qatar was a very small and poor country before the 16th century, but its growth was really

started by a man named Sheikh Qasim Bin Muhammad Al-Thani, he's the man that united Qatar and fought for it. The man was very brave and daring and had the ability to take down any problems he faced, in or out of the country. The Sheikh was informed about his country at all times and never hesitated to defend Qatar, but never tried to cause conflict. When the Ottomans tried to invade Qatar he tried to make peace, but when the foolish Ottomans still didn't accept he defended his country and defeated the Ottomans.

•       The Qatari Tribes entered Qatar in The beginning of 18th century, and progressed throughout Qatar later on in the 18th century. The Tribes of Qatar were unified in 1849 starting with Doha. When the Ottomans were defeated in the battle of Al-Wajba, the independence of Qatar grew a substantial amount; many of the Qatari tribes recognized the amazing leadership of Sheikh Qasim because of this victory. Qatar stayed part of the Ottoman Empire until it signed a treaty with Britain. Although this happened Qatar was still going to be ruled by the Al-Thani family.

•       Qatar gained it's independence in 1971, when this happened Qatar became a member of the Arab League and the United Nations. Since then Qatar has discovered Natural Gas and has made a lot of money from this natural resource. Qatar has more gas lines then roads; this is because Qatar needs to export its rich substances to different countries. Its natural gas is Qatar's main energy source and money source. Qatar is now worldwide known and is the worlds 3rd richest country per capita.  The leader right now of Qatar is Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who is continuing the road to make Qatar a wonderful place for people…

Economy and population in Qatar

• In the past few decades the economy of Qatar has been rising very quickly. Since the oil has been found Qatar has been flourishing. The population of Qatar has also been rising very quickly. The oil in Qatar is the major source of income and provides Qatar with lots of what it has right now. The famous Al Jazeera channel was made by the Qatari government, and is now the most popular news channel in all of Qatar. One large project that Qatar is dealing with now is the building and developing of the new town, Lusail. Pearl diving used to be the main source of income.

Social FactsTourism is a growing source of income in Qatar. Lots of visitors come to Qatar and lots of hotels have been built. All the hotels in Qatar can suit up to 8000 people. There are lots of tourist companies that offer trips to the desert and such.law closely restricts the activities of Qatari women, who are largely limited to roles within the home. Women are not allowed to obtain a driver's license without the permission of her husband. However, growing numbers of woman are receiving government scholarships to study abroad, and some women work in education, medicine, and the mediaQatar has the lowest violence rate in the world.

Political aspects of Qatar

• Qatar is now ruled by H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, who was put to power in 1995.

• Qatar gained its independence when the British withdrew back in September 3rd 1971.

The EmirThe Emir H.H. Sheikh Hamad is a very popular emir to his H.H. Sheikh Hamad is a very popular emir to his

people because of his loyalty and kindness to Qatar. people because of his loyalty and kindness to Qatar. One time when he came back from America after a One time when he came back from America after a

kidney transplant he received a very warm welcome kidney transplant he received a very warm welcome from his people.from his people.

He began his education in Qatar then continued his He began his education in Qatar then continued his college years in Sandhurst Military Academy in college years in Sandhurst Military Academy in England.England.

He has done a very good job in developing QatarHe has done a very good job in developing Qatar He is one of the many reasons of why Qatar is now one of He is one of the many reasons of why Qatar is now one of

the most developed countries in the Middle East.the most developed countries in the Middle East. One of the reasons why Qatar has the highest income per One of the reasons why Qatar has the highest income per

capita is thanks to the Emir. capita is thanks to the Emir. He is sometimes known as the Emir of generosity. One day He is sometimes known as the Emir of generosity. One day

after hurricane Katrina he donate $100million.after hurricane Katrina he donate $100million.

Education in QatarEducation in Qatar• Education is very important in Qatar, Education is very important in Qatar,

and Sheikha Moza has done her best and Sheikha Moza has done her best to improve the education even more. to improve the education even more.

• One of the biggest education centres One of the biggest education centres in the world is in Qatar, it is called in the world is in Qatar, it is called Education City and is still being Education City and is still being expanded.expanded.

• There are also some other famour There are also some other famour colleges and universities in Qatar, colleges and universities in Qatar, such as Cambrige University, Texas such as Cambrige University, Texas A&M University, College of the North A&M University, College of the North Atlantic and more.Atlantic and more.

Education 2• Qatar Academy is in the top 10 best

schools in the middle east. Qatar Academy hires only the best of teachers from all over the world.

• Qatar is building a major building for medical usage. This building is called Sidra. It is going to be really big and will provide state of the art facilities.

CultureCulture Qatar is the only GCC country to allow women to vote. Qatar is the only GCC country to allow women to vote.

Alcohol is available in Qatar, yet you need a license for Alcohol is available in Qatar, yet you need a license for this first. 30% of people in Qatar are Qatari's, which this first. 30% of people in Qatar are Qatari's, which shows that there are many expatriates. Qatar also has the shows that there are many expatriates. Qatar also has the largest Money per Capita. Sheikh Hamad is really focused largest Money per Capita. Sheikh Hamad is really focused on getting the people in Qatar to be Athletic, and he has on getting the people in Qatar to be Athletic, and he has organized the building of Aspire. Aspire is a world wide organized the building of Aspire. Aspire is a world wide recognized sports facility. He also builds big football recognized sports facility. He also builds big football stadiums and has now brought in a group of professionals stadiums and has now brought in a group of professionals from all over Europe. These 14 people are supposed to try from all over Europe. These 14 people are supposed to try and enable one Qatari team to enter the champions and enable one Qatari team to enter the champions league. This would be a big step for Qatar since Qatari's league. This would be a big step for Qatar since Qatari's really like football and would bring Qatar more on the really like football and would bring Qatar more on the map. The Qatari laws are based on Islamic Laws. The map. The Qatari laws are based on Islamic Laws. The dress code in Qatar is also changing and Westernizing dress code in Qatar is also changing and Westernizing more, as now women can really wear what they want. more, as now women can really wear what they want. Lots of new shopping malls and entertainment facilities in Lots of new shopping malls and entertainment facilities in order to attract more tourists and convince them to come order to attract more tourists and convince them to come back. Qatar is being turned into a luxury destination with back. Qatar is being turned into a luxury destination with lots of famous hotels such as the Ritz Carlton, the Four lots of famous hotels such as the Ritz Carlton, the Four Seasons and the famous pyramid shaped Sheraton.Seasons and the famous pyramid shaped Sheraton.

Asian Games, OlympicsAsian Games, Olympics

The Asian games were held in Qatar in 2006 and The Asian games were held in Qatar in 2006 and were a big success. Qatar is now a candidate for were a big success. Qatar is now a candidate for the run in holding the Olympics. This would be a the run in holding the Olympics. This would be a very big and important step for the tourism industry very big and important step for the tourism industry in Qatar. Lots of people came to the Asian games, in Qatar. Lots of people came to the Asian games, and lots of hotels were built for this. Roads were and lots of hotels were built for this. Roads were also re-built and the infrastructure was updated. also re-built and the infrastructure was updated. The Asian games went really smooth, and so The Asian games went really smooth, and so hopefully the Olympics will be a big success just hopefully the Olympics will be a big success just like the Asian games.like the Asian games.

The changeThe change Over the past few years Qatar has really Over the past few years Qatar has really

changed a lot. As you can see Qatar has changed a lot. As you can see Qatar has really changed a lot during the past few really changed a lot during the past few years and Qatar is a very new country.years and Qatar is a very new country.

1975 2007

The PearlThe PearlThe Pearl is a big housing complex The Pearl is a big housing complex opening in Qatar. Many celebrities have opening in Qatar. Many celebrities have already bought a house here (For already bought a house here (For example David Beckham) The Pearl will example David Beckham) The Pearl will be very famous and a very luxurious be very famous and a very luxurious complex, like The Palm, located in complex, like The Palm, located in DubaiDubai

ReligionThere are lots of people in Qatar, and these are of many different Religions. There are Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and others. However the most popular religion is Islam. Most people in Qatar are Sunni Muslims, however there are some Shia’a.

PicturesPictures

The Emir.

The Qatar Foundation Logo

The Skyline of Qatar

Money in Qatar

The Qatari National football team

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Al Jazeera Logo

Logo of the QFA (Qatar football association)

The Sheraton Hotel. It used to be the tallest building in Qatar (2001)

Thank you for watching my Thank you for watching my presentation on Qatar. I hope presentation on Qatar. I hope

you enjoyed it and learnt you enjoyed it and learnt some new things. If you some new things. If you

havent already been in Qatar, havent already been in Qatar, it is a really tourist friendly it is a really tourist friendly

and nice place to visit.and nice place to visit.

Dale Kettern Dale Kettern 8D8D

Bibliography www.wikipedia.org www.cia.gov www.qf.org.qa www.education.gov.qa www.ameininfro.com www.loadtest2005.net www.english.mofa.gov.qa