About Qatar
Located on the Arabian Gulf coast, the State of Qatar is a gateway between
East and West, welcoming visitors from around the world. At the cross roads of
contrasting economies, cultures and natural environments, the strategic location
of the country has attracted visitors to the region for thousands of years.
With a predominantly young population, Qatar is currently experiencing high
rates of population growth due to massive urban development, large-scale
investment projects and generous government expenditure.
The positive economic expansion that Qatar has experienced has brought visitors
from a variety of sectors and markets, including oil and gas, real estate,
finance, education, research and science and sport and leisure.
With the advent of economic prosperity in the last century came the development
of a modern infrastructure, transport and telecommunication links, educational
facilities, science and technology research, hospitals and health care.
Having built a reputation for quality and excellence, Qatar is recognized as a
leading destination in the Gulf region for meetings, exhibitions and
conferences, offering travellers a business-oriented destination combined with
leisure activities. Qatar is a bridge between tradition and global innovation.
it is a luxury destination that attracts premier leisure, business, medical,
sport and education tourism, while properly preserving, maintaining and
highlighting its authentic heritage and rich past.
Qatar is a place where people see things differently, where citizens embrace new
ideas and visitors are welcomed as honoured guests and dear friends.
Land Area :
The total land area of Qatar is approximately 11.521 km2.
Population:
The population of Qatar amounts to 1.679110 inhabitants. 83% of inhabitants
reside in Doha and its main suburb Al-Rayyan
Capital City:
Doha
Official Language:
Arabic is the official language in Qatar, and English is widely spoken.
Religion:
Islam is the official religion of the country, and the Shariah (Islamic law) is
a main source of its legislation.
Major Cities:
Doha, Al Wakra, Al Khor, Dukhan, Al Shamal, Mesaieed, Ras Lafan and others.
Currency:
The official currency is the Qatari Riyals (QR), which is divided into 100
dirhams. The exchange parity has been set at the fixed rate of USD 1 = QR 3.64 (approximately).
National Day:
The 18th of December in commemoration of Sheikh Jasim Bin Mohamed Al Thani, the
founder of the State of Qatar.
Public holidays:
National Day : 18th December.
Eid Al-Fitr Holiday : Starts from the 28th of Ramadan until 4th of Shawal (Higri calendar).
Eid Al Adha Holiday : Starts from 9th of Zillhijjah until the 13th of Zillhijjah (Hijjri Calendar).
Work Hours:
Government Offices : 7 am to 2 pm.
Private establishments : 8am to noon, and 4 pm to 8 pm.
Friday and Saturday are the weekend holidays.
Local time:
Greenwich Mean Time + 3 hours (GTM+3).
Electrical current:
240 Volts +6% with frequency 50hertz.