Qatar the Past

Human habitation of the Qatar Peninsula dates far back to nearly four thousand years BC, according to archaeological evidences, excavations, inscriptions and scarce potteries found in various areas of the country. In the 5th century BC, the Greek historian Herodotus referred that the first dwellers of Qatar were the Canaanite tribes, who were known for their navigation and naval commerce. Furthermore, the Greek geographer Ptolemy’s so-called Map of Arabia included as well what Ptolemy himself then called “Qatra”, which is thought to be a reference to the Zubara city, being previously one of the most important commercial ports in the Gulf area. Qatar played a vital role as narrated by the Arab-Muslim historical sources. The Qatari dwellers involved themselves in preparing the first naval fleet to transport armies during the Muslim conquests. Under the Abbasid rule during the eighth Hijri century (14th AD), Qatar witnessed a period of economic prosperity as made evident by the written records found in the Maroub Fort on the western coast.

Qatar the Present

Within short period of time, the State of Qatar has made great strides in all fields of economy especially the industrial ones. Oil revenues have been well utilized to establish a solid base for oil and gas related industries and other basic industries, and build an advanced infrastructure capable of serving national industries and responding to its future needs and challenges. The Ministry of Industry and Energy works to build a strong industrial base, import industrial products, diversify national income sources and increase the contribution of the industrial sector in the gross domestic product (GDP) with a view to achieve a balanced economic growth aside from oil revenues. The Ministry of Industry and Energy has adopted several goals that include developing and supporting industrial sector to diversify sources of national income; increasing the added value of intermediary materials; encouraging the private sector to increase its contribution to industrial development; increasing the contribution of manufacturing industries sector to the GDP,

Qatar the Future

Winning the bid for the FIFA World Cup 2020 was only one part of the game. Qatar is currently preparing itself to welcome a global audience into its home for one of the most widely-attended events in the world. Qatar is undergoing a complete infrastructural makeover to cater to a global audience. These infrastructural projects include the building and development of existing facilities such as stadiums, roads and freeways, an extensive railway network, housing projects, hotels, malls and even the brand new Hamad International Airport. Each of these will be world-class facilities that will offer an unparalleled quality of services. One of Qatar’s primary goals is to develop an extensive railway network which would serve residents of Qatar in moving from one place to another locally as well as a long distance rail service which would increase mobility of passengers between Qatar and its neighbour Saudi Arabia. Qatar Rail is developing a world-class efficient public transportation system, which will consist of three main services:

Introduction

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OUR MISSION

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OUR VISION

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National Day:

The 18th of December every year in commemoration of Sheikh Jasim bin Mohammad Bin Thani the founder of the State of Qatar.
The holiday is annually celebrated on 18 December. It is a national holiday and most of the public are given the day off from school and work. Prior to the Emiri decree in June 2007, Qatar National Day was annually celebrated on 3 September, the day of Qatar's independence. Thousands of single men were turned away from participating in the 2013 and 2014 parades.
On 18 December 1878, Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father Mohammed bin Thani as ruler of the Qatari Peninsula. He is deemed to have unified all the local tribes by combating external forces, such as the Ottomans. He also earned a considerable degree of autonomy for the tribes of the peninsula. The holiday has been instrumental in developing a sense of national identity among locals and expats. It has also helped improve knowledge and appreciation of Qatar's heritage.

Qatar 2022

Winning the bid for the FIFA World Cup 2020 was only one part of the game. Qatar is currently preparing itself to welcome a global audience into its home for one of the most widely-attended events in the world. Qatar is undergoing a complete infrastructural makeover to cater to a global audience.

STADIUMS

Many new stadiums will be built to accommodate a large number of spectators from all over the world. For the ease and comfort of both spectators and players, air conditioning units will be installed across all stadiums. A number of existing stadiums will be developed to accommodate a larger number of spectators than is possible at present. This will be made possible by installing modular seats, which can be removed or retained after the 2022 World Cup tournament.

Qatar Integrated Railway Project

One of Qatar’s primary goals is to develop an extensive railway network which would serve residents of Qatar in moving from one place to another locally as well as a long distance rail service which would increase mobility of passengers between Qatar and its neighbour Saudi Arabia. Qatar Rail is developing a world-class efficient public transportation system, which will consist of three main services:

1. · Doha Metro
2. · Long Distance
3. · Light Rail Transit

Malls

Mall of Qatar: Located in a master-planned community Al Rayyan Gate, and in close proximity to Education City and Al Rayyan Stadium that will host some of the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches, Mall of Qatar will be one of Qatar’s largest mixed use/residential and educational community. The mall will house over 400 international brands, including a luxury court, which will feature brands by some of the world’s best designers. With over 20 international restaurants, 21 food court eateries and 40 cafés and specialty food stores The Doha Metro will link Mall of Qatar to the rest of the city In addition, a live performance area ‘QLIVE’ with a four-storey high glass dome roof will have live programming throughout the year.
Doha Festival City: This mall, located on Al Shamal Road, is one of the largest retail developments in Qatar. Its anchor tenant, Swedish furniture giant IKEA opened doors in early 2013. It will feature more than 500 stores and over 85 restaurants and cafés. An indoor and outdoor entertainment park will entertain families and children throughout the day. The mall will also house two five-star hotels and a large conference centre to give the business community in Qatar easy access to a business venue. One of the unique and exciting features of this mall is the cinema theatres with VOX MAX technology, which will enhance the moviegoer’s experience with motion-based seating. Each of these cinemas will feature a 20m digital wide screen equipped with 3D technology. The VOX Gold service will feature the country’s first in-theatre butler service.
Marina Mall Qatar: Set against the Lusail Marina on the east coast of Qatar, the Marina Mall will be linked to five pebble-shaped retail islands. The mall building alone will have over three main levels including a hypermarket in the basement. It will also have cinema theatres, family entertainment centres, and restaurants with terraces overlooking the marina and spa facilities.
North Gate Mall: North Gate Mall, located on Al Khairatiyat Street off Shamal Road, will feature three floors with cinemas, a supermarket, as well as leading home, fashion, dining and entertainment brands and stores. There will also be a Crystal Garden, indoor/outdoor Market Street, Shamal Hall and other features which will make it a very community-friendly place.
Tawar Mall: Tawar Mall will be the first green mall in Qatar. It will consist of three floors with over 265 stores. An interesting feature of the mall will be its oriental-themed rooftop indoor/outdoor open rooftop garden along with a deck of mezzanine-floored restaurants and coffee shops next to a large food court that can seat more than 1000 persons. The skylight above will allow natural light into the area. Other facilities comprise twelve 3D cinema screens (including two separate VIP Screens and VIP Lounge), a family entertainment/splash center, a four-star hotel and a large hypermarket.
Al Gharafa Mall (Gulf Mall): Gulf Mall will be linked to Landmark Mall via a footbridge. With a traditional design, it will have a 13-screen cinema complex, a play area and gaming zone for children and food courts for visitors.