Qatar - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Qatar, it was the origin of the name is uncertain, but it dates back at least 2,000 years since a term "Catharrei" was used to describe the inhabitants of the peninsula by Pliny the Elder (1st century A.D.), and a "Catara" peninsula is depicted on a map by Ptolemy (2nd century A.D.). The Government system in this country is the absolute monarchy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 8 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Khawr wa adh Dhakhirah, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Ash Shamal, Ash Shihaniyah, Az Za'ayin, Umm Salal
National symbols

A maroon field surmounted by a white serrated band with nine white points; national colors: maroon, white.

The flag
The National flag of Qatar has maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side; maroon represents the blood shed in Qatari wars, white stands for peace; the nine-pointed serrated edge signifies Qatar as the ninth member of the "reconciled emirates" in the wake of the Qatari-British treaty of 1916.
The National Anthem
Title "Al-Salam Al-Amiri" (The Amiri Salute)
Lyric/music Sheikh MUBARAK bin Saif al-Thani/Abdul Aziz Nasser OBAIDAN
More about the government of Qatar
Date of Independence 3 September 1971 (from the UK)
National holiday National Day, 18 December (1878), anniversary of Al Thani family accession to the throne; Independence Day, 3 September (1971)
Legal system mixed legal system of civil law and Islamic (sharia) law (in family and personal matters)
International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
Constitution
History Previous 1972 (provisional); latest drafted 2 July 2002, approved by referendum 29 April 2003, endorsed 8 June 2004, effective 9 June 2005
Amendments Proposed by the Amir or by one third of Advisory Council members; passage requires two-thirds majority vote of Advisory Council members and approval and promulgation by the emir; articles pertaining to the rule of state and its inheritance, functions of the emir, and citizen rights and liberties cannot be amended
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth no
Citizenship by descent only the father must be a citizen of Qatar
Dual citizenship recognized no
Residency requirement for naturalization 20 years; 15 years if an Arab national
Executive Branch
Chief of state Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
Head of government Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023)
Cabinet Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the amir
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Advisory Council or Majlis al-Shura (45 seats; 30 members directly elected by popular vote for 4-year re-electable terms; 15 members appointed by the monarch to serve until resignation or until relieved; note - legislative drafting authority rests with the Council of Ministers and is reviewed by the Advisory Council
Elections Last held for 30 elected members on 2 October 2021 (next to be held in 2025); last members appointed - 14 October 2021 (next appointments - NA)
Election results
30 nonpartisan members elected; composition - men 30, women 0, percentage women 0%
15 appointed members; composition men 13, women 2, percentage women 13.3%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Supreme Court or Court of Cassation (consists of the court president and several judges); Supreme Constitutional Court (consists of the chief justice and 6 members)
Judge selection and term of office Supreme Court judges nominated by the Supreme Judiciary Council, a 9-member independent body consisting of judiciary heads appointed by the amir; judges appointed for 3-year renewable terms; Supreme Constitutional Court members nominated by the Supreme Judiciary Council and appointed by the monarch; term of appointment NA
Subordinate courts Courts of Appeal; Administrative Court; Courts of First Instance; sharia courts; Courts of Justice; Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center, established in 2009, provides dispute resolution services for institutions and bodies in Qatar, as well as internationally
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador MISHAL bin Hamad bin Muhammad Al Thani (since 24 April 2017)
Chancery 2555 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Telephone [1] (202) 274-1600
FAX [1] (202) 237-0682
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://washington.embassy.qa/en/home
Consulate(s) general Houston, Los Angeles, New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Timmy DAVIS (since 5 September 2022)
Embassy 22 February Street, Al Luqta District, P.O. Box 2399, Doha
Mailing address 6130 Doha Place, Washington DC  20521-6130
Telephone [974] 4496-6000
FAX [974] 4488-4298
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://qa.usembassy.gov/
National heritage
Total World Heritage Sites 1 (cultural)
Selected World Heritage Site locales Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Key Political parties and their leaders in Qatar
  • International organization participation
  • ABEDA
  • AFESD
  • AMF
  • CAEU
  • CD
  • CICA (observer)
  • EITI (implementing country)
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  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (national committees)
  • ICRM
  • IDA
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  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IHO
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
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  • Interpol
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  • IOM (observer)
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  • ITU
  • LAS
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  • PCA
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
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  • UNIDO
  • UNIFIL
  • UNOOSA
  • UNWTO
  • UPU
  • WCO
  • WHO
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  • WMO
  • WTO
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