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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Qatar and Qataris News


Country Profile
Qatar also known as the country or State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in Western Asia.Qatar has been ruled as an absolute Monarchy by Al Thani Family since the mid-19th century.
Qatar has the world's highest per capita GDP,economy grew by 19.40%, the fastest in the world.
Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and will be the first country in the Middle East to host the tournament.
Capital                  Doha
Currency               Riyal
Official Language  Arabic
Population             2 Million(2011 Estimate)
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Politics and Government
Qatar is an absolute Monarchy where the Emir of Qatar is the Head of State and  the Head of Govt.
Emir of Qatar

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the current Emir since  June 27,1995 after deposing his father( Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani was vacationing in Switzerland) in a Palace Coup and was crowned on June 20,2000.
Prime Minister of Qatar

Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Muhammad Al Thani is the Current PM of Qatar in office from April 03,2007
Consultative Assembly of Qatar
The Consultative Assembly (Majlis as-Shura) is the legislative body of the Monarchy of Qatar, with 35 members.

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