Qatar in Perspective: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Doha (Ad Dawhah), Ar Rayyan, Al Khawr, Umm Sa'id (Mesaieed), Dukhan, Bani Utub, Wahhabis, Al Than, Ottoman, Saudi, British Intrigues

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Qatar, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Chapter 1: Geography * Introduction * Physical Terrain and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Cities * Doha (Ad Dawhah) * Ar Rayyan * Al Khawr * Umm Sa'id (Mesaieed) * Dukhan * Natural Hazards * Environmental Issues * Geography Assessment * Chapter 2: History * Introduction * Early History * Arrival of the Bani Utub * The Wahhabis * The Pirate Coast * Beginnings of the Al Thani Dynasty * Ottoman, Saudi, and British Intrigues * The New Gulf Oil State * Independence * Recent History * History Assessment * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy Resources * Natural Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Organizations * Economy Assessment * Chapter 4: Society * Introduction * Ethnic and National Groups * Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Traditional Dress * Arts * Music * Dance * Sports and Recreation * Society Assessment * Chapter 5: Security * Introduction * United States-Qatar Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Saudi Arabia * Bahrain * United Arab Emirates * Iran * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Regional Conflicts * Water * Demographic Challenges * Security Assessment * Final Assessments