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The State of Qatar is a small, oil-rich peninsula projecting northward from the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula into the Arabian Gulf. With substantial oil and natural gas reserves, Qatar is one of the wealthiest states in the region and has developed high quality health care and education systems.
The capital city of Doha lies on the east coast of the peninsula and features a wide mixture of modern and traditional Arabic architecture.
Doha, the capital city of Qatar, is the major commercial centre of the country and has the perfect blend of a cultural and contemporary lifestyle. Hosting international conferences and seminars such as The Islamic Conference summit, The World Trade Organisation Conference, The World Football Cup (Under 19’s), The Athletics Grand Prix, The Tennis Open, The Squash Tournament, The Golf Masters Tournament in addition to many others, Doha is known to be a modern and exciting city.
The economy of Qatar is dominated by oil and natural gas, which accounts for 70% of export income. Qatar is one of the richest nations (per head of population) on Earth, with the average citizen worth $27,000 and rising.
With ambitious plans being actively implemented, Qatar is gradually fulfilling its potential as a high-quality tourism destination.
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