Capital

 Doha is the capital of the State of Qatar, the seat of government, and the location of major commercial and financial institutions. The city is also a major cultural center, home to numerous museums and educational institutions.

Location and geography

The State of Qatar is a peninsula located along the central part of the western coast of the Arabian Gulf, east of the Arabian Peninsula. It is approximately 100 km wide and extends 200 km into the Gulf. Qatar shares its southern land border with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has maritime borders with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.

Population

Government & Politics

Qatar’s government structure includes ministries, supreme councils, and other government entities. The country's public administration institutions are undergoing rapid and continuous development to meet the needs of citizens and beneficiaries of government services. Many employees, including citizens and residents, work in government agencies and other public sector institutions. The system of government in Qatar is based on the separation and collaboration of powers. The executive authority is vested in the Amir and the Heir Apparent, who are assisted by the Council of Ministers as specified by the Constitution, while the legislative authority is vested in the Shura Council.

 

The Head of the State: HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

 

The Amir is the Head of the State. His person shall be inviolable and he must be respected by all. He is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, which he supervises with the assistance of the Defense Council, set under his direct authority. The Amir represents the State internally and externally and in all international relations. Judicial authority is vested in the courts in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, and judgments are proclaimed in the name of the Amir.

 

The Amir appoints the Prime Minister and Ministers, accepts their resignations and relieves them from their posts by Amiri Orders. He may also entrust the tasks of one or more ministries to a minister or the Prime Minister in accordance with the Amiri Order designating the appointment.

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Prime Minister: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

 

The Prime Minister chairs the sessions of the Council of Ministers, manages its discussions, and oversees coordination among ministries to ensure unity and integration across government entities. He also signs resolutions issued by the Council of Ministers in its name and on its behalf.

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Council of Ministers

 

The Cabinet is formed by an Amiri Order based on the proposal of the Prime Minister. The responsibilities and authorities of the ministers and government departments are specified according to the law. The Council of Ministers – being the supreme executive authority in the country – is mandated to monitor all internal and external affairs within its jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the law. Ministries and other government entities are responsible for executing the relevant public policies and programs.

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Contact Information

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Officials of the Government

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