Qatar 2003

Qatar Border Map

In 2003, the State of Qatar was a small Middle Eastern country located on the Persian Gulf with a population of around 800,000 people. It was a rapidly developing nation, with one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world. The economy was heavily reliant on oil and gas exports and Qatar had become one of the world’s leading suppliers. According to computergees, the country also invested heavily in infrastructure and education, with top universities being established in Doha. In 2003, Qatar had strong ties to other Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while it also had close diplomatic relations with other nations around the world. It was a member of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In 2003, Qatar was gradually transitioning from an autocracy to a constitutional monarchy and had adopted an increasingly progressive stance towards social issues such as women’s rights and freedom of expression. Tourism to Qatar was still relatively low but it was beginning to draw visitors due to its modern infrastructure and cultural attractions.

Yearbook 2003

Qatar. According to Countryaah.com, Qatar Independence Day is December 18. A full 96.6% of voters voted on 29 April for the country’s first constitution, which stated that an advisory parliament should be established. Thirty of the 45 members of Parliament will be elected by universal suffrage, with female suffrage, while the rest will be elected by the country’s emir.

The Emir announced on August 5 that his eldest son, Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa, would lose his position as Crown Prince. New followers of the throne became another of the emir’s sons, 24-year-old Tanim bin Hamad ath-Thani.

During the Iraq war in March – April, event development was largely controlled by Qatar, where the US had its military headquarters.

On June 10, State Qatar Airways became the first airline to establish a regular air service with Iraq since the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

In October, the oil group Shell agreed with Qatar’s government to build the world’s largest natural gas conversion plant to liquefied fuel, a $ 5 billion deal.

Qatar – Doha

Doha

Doha, Arabic ad-Dawḥah, capital of Qatar, located on the eastern side of the Qatar Peninsula on the Persian Gulf; 521,300 residents (2011). Doha is since then a locally important port, and the economy was previously based on fishing, pearl fishing, trade and smuggling. However, the shallow waters and the presence of coral reefs only allowed traffic with smaller vessels.

Since oil began to be mined in 1939, the city has been modernized and grown rapidly. It now extends about 5 km along the coast. A deep harbor was built in the 1970s, and the city has an international airport.

Qatar aims to become a sports center in Asia. Doha has a number of lavish sports facilities and the city has hosted several major sports competitions, including the Asian Games 2006. To the soccer World Cup to be decided in Qatar 2022, several air-conditioned indoor arenas will be built so that the competition can be held in summer.

Qatar Border Map

State of Qatar Brief Guide

According to AbbreviationFinder, The state of Qatar (Arab. Dawlat Qatar), or Qatar, is a predominantly desert-covered emirate in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. The country is home to a large U.S. Air Force base. Qatar is a member of OPEC.

Food & beverage
Qatar’s food culture has been influenced by the food cultures of the surrounding areas. Influences have come from India and Iran, for example. Spices are used a lot, as are seafood, chicken, lamb and rice and vegetables as side dishes. One serving of national cuisine is considered a serving of Machboos, a serving of spicy rice served with either meat or seafood. Sweet dishes include, for example, deep-fried dough balls dipped in honey. Fresh fruit and dates are also used for dessert. Pork and alcohol are not available to the public because of Islam. Water and beverages must be industrially bottled. It is also a good idea to rinse fruits and vegetables with bottled water. Heated or tablet-purified water can be drunk. Reheated foods should be avoided.

Travel Seasons
Travel should be avoided during the summer when the weather is really hot and humid. The best time to travel is late fall or early spring.

Security
Qatar is a generally safe tourist destination. However, the country has occasionally reported the threat of terrorist attacks against Westerners. The risk of terrorism in the country is low. There is little crime in the country. However, tourists are advised to exercise the usual caution. The code of conduct stemming from the Islamic faith should be considered. Alcohol must not be imported and Israeli products can cause problems.