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Info Qatar

Qatar The State of Qatar is a sovereign and independent state in the Middle East, occupying a peninsula in the Arabian Gulf which has emerged as one of the world’s most important producers of oil and gas. It is an Islamic State whose laws and customs follow the Islamic tradition with the Islamic Law (Sharia) as the principal source of its legislation. Since 2013, the country has been governed by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Geography

The State of Qatar is a peninsula located on the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. The peninsular is approximately 100km across and extends 200km into the Gulf. Qatar occupies an area of 11,521 square kilometers and includes several islands. It shares a land frontier with Saudi Arabia and maritime borders with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.

Economy

The State of Qatar has grown from a British protectorate known for pearling, into one of the world’s most important oil and gas producing countries. While there is increasing investment in non-energy sectors, oil and gas still account for more than half of the Gross Domestic Product. Due to its substantial reserves of oil and gas, the country has one of the highest incomes per capita in the world.

Qatar National Vision 2030

The vision is a guide for economic, social, human and environmental development of the country in the coming years. It aims at transforming Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its own development and providing for a high standard of living for all of its people for generations to come. The aims and intentions of FPQ are in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and accompanied plans of the State of Qatar.

‌By 2030, Qatar aims to be an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people. Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed.

‌Qatar National Vision 2030

By 2030, Qatar aims to be an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people. Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed.

Pillars of QNV 2030

Economic Development

Development of a competitive and diversified economy capable of meeting the needs of, and securing a high standard of living for, all its people both for the present and for the future

Social Development

Development of a just and caring society based on high moral standards, and capable of playing a significant role in global partnerships for developmen

Human Development

Development of all its people to enable them to sustain a prosperous society

Environmental Development

Management of the environment such that there is harmony between economic growth, social development and environmental protection