http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/rss en-us Copyright QTA QTA Discover Qatar QTA WEBMASTER it@qatartourism.gov.qa An irrepressible enterprising spirit Overview The Qatari economy has exhibited considerable growth in the last eight years and according to a World Economic Forum 2008-2009 report, the country is now http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/212 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Qatar endeavours to establish relations of solid cooperation with all peace-loving peoples and nations in the context of mutual respect and common interests to promote and serve international peace and security. http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/210 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Constitution Qatar is officially a hereditary lsquo;Constitutional Monarchyrsquo; with its ruler taking the title lsquo;Emirrsquo;. Succession is within the Al Thani family; if there is no Al Thani http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/209 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Qatar from the 16th Century The Kingdom of Hormuz was an important centre for trade in the 15th and 16th centuries AD but it was taken by the Portuguese in 1514. In a policing action at the behest of http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/288 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Historical steps at a glance 4000 BC Ubaid pottery from Mesopotamia found in Qatar is thought to be the worldrsquo;s earliest evidence of international trade 3000-1000 BC Qatar flourishes as a trading http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/207 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 The history of Qatar is inextricably bound to that of the surrounding region, while the nomadic lifestyle of much of the population of the Arabian Peninsula has resulted in the same family names reappearing http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/205 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Located halfway along the western coast of the Gulf, the 11,437 sq km State of Qatar benefits from its key location, halfway between Europe and Asia. With more than 80 destinations, Qatar Airways easily http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/175 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Recognising the importance of the environment and the countryrsquo;s biodiversity, the Ministry of Environment has introduced action plans and legislation to ensure environmental protection. Measures http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/179 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 More species than you may imagine Although Qatar has a harsh desert climate with saline soils and warm seas, it has a surprisingly diverse and extensive range of flora and fauna. Approximately 1,900 documented http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/177 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 The plants are too numerous to identify individually; additional reading material is suggested at the end of this section.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/178 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 Qatar benefits from year-round sunshine, with temperatures ranging from 25ordm;C (74ordm;F) up to 45ordm;C (113ordm;F) in summer. The best months to enjoy Qatar\\s pleasant weather are between October and May. http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/176 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 25 A growth with diversity in mind Financial Sector The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) was founded in 2005 to attract international financial institutions and multi-national corporations. Its vision is to http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/213 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 04 / 20 The Qatari economy has exhibited considerable growth in the last eight years and according to a World Economic Forum 2008-2009 report, the country is now the most competitive Arab economy, ranking 26th worldwide. http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/211 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 03 / 04 Qatar is officially a hereditary lsquo;Constitutional Monarchyrsquo; with its ruler taking the title lsquo;Emirrsquo;. Succession is within the Al Thani family; if there is no Al Thani son in the immediate http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/208 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 02 / 11 The history of Qatar is inextricably bound to that of the surrounding region, while the nomadic lifestyle of much of the population of the Arabian Peninsula has resulted in the same family names reappearing http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/204 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 01 / 11 Located halfway along the western coast of the Gulf, the 11,437 sq km State of Qatar benefits from its key location, halfway between Europe and Asia.nbsp; With more than 80 destinations, Qatar Airways http://qatartourism.gov.qa/discover/index/1/174 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2009 / 07 / 14