Qatar
March 2, 2000
The 1990s has been a decade of changes in Qatar’s politics. In June 1995, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the eldest son of Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, toppled his father in a bloodless
March 1, 2000
Coca Cola and Burger King prepared free meals and other entertainment for children with special needs. The 50 children, who were between the ages of
February 24, 2000
Although the Qatari football team lost yesterday at home 0-1 to Wales, the team's fans left the stadium feeling good about the performance. Al Watan
February 21, 2000
The Qatari table-tennis team lost its first game(1-3) in the World 2000 Championship games to Sri Lanka. At the beginning of the match in Malaysia th
February 14, 2000
Foreign Investments The Law Regulating the Investment of Non-Qatari Capital in Economic Activities No. 25 of 1990 governs the area of foreign investment in Qatar. Under this law, non-Qataris are allo
Banking and Currency Foreign Currency The Qatari Riyal is freely convertible on world financial markets. Currency exchange is regulated by Law No. 4/1982, which controls and sets licensing. In June
Legal Analysis Islam is Qatar's official religion, and Islamic jurisprudence, the Shar'ia, is recognized as the basis of the country's legal system. Civil legislation is based upon codification. As s
The government encourages foreign investment, particularly joint ventures with Qataris. As long as a company has a local agent or sponsor, Qatari law permits fully foreign-owned companies. Foreign-own
Although Qatar is among the smallest Gulf countries in terms of geography, it has the third largest supply of natural gas in the world as well as a large supply of petroleum. Qatar believes its futu
General Data Population 0.54 million (1999) Religion Islam Government Constitutional Monarchy Languages Official: Arabic (English is widely spoken) Work Week Public Sector: Saturday - Wednesd
February 13, 2000
Following a meeting between Qatar and German football representatives, it was decided that the two sides would establish strong cooperative programs.
February 6, 2000
A Qatari organization is relaunching a successful program that trains girls in various fields, including cooking, hospitality, handicrafts and arts, a
February 3, 2000
Thirty-two drivers from 10 countries will fire up their engines with hopes of winning this year's Middle East Series, which begins today at the Hotel
January 27, 2000
Qataris are eager to help needy Muslims across the globe, and are now focusing much of their attention on Chechnya, where Russians are battling with l