ABOUT QATAR
Qatar is a peninsula projecting into the Arabian Gulf. It lies east of Bahrain, northwest of the United Arab Emirates, and north of Saudi Arabia. It is developing at a rapid pace, with a construction boom driven by the country's huge gas reserves.
Qatar is currently promoting activities to reduce its economic reliance on oil and gas, in particular by creating a knowledge-based economy. Qatar Foundation is working towards this goal through its programs at Education City that are pursuing their missions in the areas of education, scientific research and community development.
Before the discovery of oil, Qatari livelihood depended on pearl diving, fishing and desert subsistence. Qatar is now one of the world's leading producers and exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and expects to become the world's largest producer by 2010. The revenues have taken Qatar into the ranks of the world's wealthiest countries.
Due to Qatar's dependence on a large foreign work force expatriates outnumber Qatari nationals. The seasonal nature of some of the work results in a fluctuating population.
Qatar is a family-oriented society and a safe place to work and live. Visitors are openly welcomed. The standard of living is high due to rapid development of the economy, and infrastructure is regularly upgraded.
For more information about Qatar and life in Qatar, visit;
link to www.mofa.gov.qa
link to www.qatarinfo.net
link to www.qatartourism.gov.qa