Qatar at a glance:

Qatar is an Arab emirate in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and the Persian Gulf.

An oil-rich nation, the country enjoys a vibrant and dynamic economy and has the second highest GDP per capita in the world.
The state of Qatar is enjoying a period of sustained prosperity and strategic social development.

Significant progress in human, social, economic and environmental developments has been achieved as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

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Culture

As an Arab and Islamic nation Qatar has maintained its rich cultural heritage and traditional values despite outstanding economic and social growth. More than 80 % of its entire population lives in the capital, Doha.

With its stunning architecture and the award-winning waterfront, the Corniche, Doha is led by a dynamic mixture of people from all over the world. The city offers brilliant shopping miles, attractive real estate for global investors and world-class leisure.

Doha has established itself as a cradle of education, providing first-class international universities and schools to help its residents achieve the highest of all goals.

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Economy

Once deriving its modest wealth from pearl diving, Qatar has rapidly vaulted its economy and become one of the world’s most prosperous countries.

Its enormous gas resources have fuelled Qatar’s innovative future and encourage remarkable investments in healthcare, education, sports, finance, technology and legal services.

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