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Qatar's Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani Era

Test your knowledge about the reign of Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani in Qatar, including his inaugural announcements, laws, and institutions. Learn about the significant changes he introduced during his era.

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What was the date of Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement?

22 February 1972

What was the main purpose of the Majlis al-Shoura?

To discuss and vote on laws proposed by the ministry council

What was established on 23 April 1972?

The Shura Council (Majlis al-Shoura)

What was one of the key aspects of Emir Khalifa's development plan?

<p>Implementation of a welfare state</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many parts did the 1972 constitution have?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Emir's speech at the first Majlis Shura convening?

<p>To open the first session of the Majlis Shura</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa appointed as in 1972?

<p>Head of the army</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the president of Qatar University?

<p>Sheikh Khalifa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Qatar University?

<p>To train skilled cadres to develop the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1975 to promote media services?

<p>Qatar News Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Qatar Public Petrol Foundation?

<p>To supervise excavation, prediction, transportation, and selling of petrol products</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?

<p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?

<p>Abu Fantas for Electricity and Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the national currency of Qatar?

<p>Qatari Riyal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?

<p>Ministry of Country and Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

<p>A council based on tribal, linguistic, religious, and historical ties with other Gulf states</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the GCC established on 25-26 May, 1981?

<p>Abu-Dhabi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major goals of the GCC?

<p>To establish a common military power for defense of member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Qatar's policy in addition to establishing a military power?

<p>To establish economic unity in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Emir Khalifa do in 1973 in solidarity with OPEC?

<p>Stopped export of petrol to USA and Holland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who visited Qatar in 1979?

<p>Queen Elizabeth II and Kurt Waldheim, Head of UN Security Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Emir Khalifa's policy towards other countries?

<p>Policy of openness and mutual respect towards countries of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Emir Khalifa's focus on in his inaugural radio announcement?

<p>Development and raising salaries for public employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the constitution established on 19 April 1972?

<p>It introduced a welfare state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Majlis al-Shoura?

<p>To discuss and vote on laws proposed by the ministry council</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Majlis Shura convene for the first time?

<p>May 1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Emir Khalifa's development plan?

<p>Developing a welfare state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shura Council?

<p>To oversee public projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the GCC?

<p>To counter any foreign enemy and establish a military power</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Emir Khalifa stop the export of petrol to the USA and Holland?

<p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key aspects of Qatar's policy towards other countries?

<p>Mutual respect and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization did Qatar become a member of in solidarity with Arab countries?

<p>OPEC</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who visited Qatar in 1979?

<p>Both Queen Elizabeth II and Kurt Waldheim</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main priority of Qatar's foreign policy?

<p>Commitment to Arab affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani appointed as?

<p>Head of the Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the education system during the era of Emir Khalifa?

<p>To train skilled cadres who will work to develop the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1973 as the School of Education for both men and women?

<p>Qatar University</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Qatar News Agency established in 1975?

<p>To promote media services and contribute to Arab issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Heir Apparent?

<p>The Emir</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?

<p>The Ministry of Country and Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?

<p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Qatar University?

<p>To train skilled cadres who will work to develop the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?

<p>The Abu Fantas for Electricity and Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the national currency of Qatar?

<p>Qatari Riyal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emir Khalifa was inaugurated on 22 February 1971.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement emphasized on national income being a part of the private budget.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The constitution established on 19 April 1972 had 6 parts and 70 paragraphs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Majlis al-Shoura was established to aid the Emir and represent the country.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emir Khalifa's development plan focused on establishing a military power.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Shura Council was established to oversee public projects and discuss state matters.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established on 25-26 May, 1980.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emir Khalifa bin Hamad signed the GCC into existence in Abu-Dhabi.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qatar's policy was to establish military power only for sea defense of these countries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qatar is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emir Khalifa stopped the export of petrol to the USA and Holland in 1974.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The GCC consists of only five member states.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed as the Heir Apparent in 1972.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qatar University was established in 1973.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Emir appoints the Heir Apparent without the approval of the Al-Thani family.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sheikh Khalifa was the president of Qatar University.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Qatar News Agency was established in 1972.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qatar became the owner of its petrol wealth in 1971.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Television broadcasting started in Qatar in 1968.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ministry of Industry and Public Works was established to promote media services.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Natural gas was discovered in Qatar in 1972.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The national currency of Qatar is the US dollar.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

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Emir Khalifa's Era

  • Inauguration on 22 February 1972
  • Emphasis on development and raise on salaries for public employees, including the disabled, retired, widowed, and orphaned
  • Establishment of the Majlis al-Shoura to aid the Emir and represent the country
  • A constitution was established on 19 April 1972 with 5 parts and 71 paragraphs, incorporating principles of economic, political, social, and educational development

Government and Politics

  • The Emir appoints the ministers of the state
  • Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed as head of the army in 1972
  • Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was head of police
  • Heir Apparent: appointed by the Emir, needs Al-Thani family approval by majority vote
  • Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed Heir Apparent on 31 May 1977 and Minister of Defense

Education

  • Development of schools, including night schools for men working during the day and schools for women and elderly men and women
  • A school system was built from primary school to university
  • Qatar University was established in 1973 as the School of Education for both men and women
  • Qatar University was officially established in 1977 and opened in 1985
  • Goal of education: to train skilled cadres who will work to develop the country

Media and Press

  • A special ministry for press and culture was established
  • Newspapers: Al-Arab (est. 1972), Al-Raya, Al-Watan, and Al-Sharq
  • Periodicals: Al-Doha, Al-Aruba, and Al-Ahad
  • Qatar News Agency was established in 1975
  • Radio was established in 1968 and improved in 1972
  • Television (TV) broadcasting started in August 1970 (B&W) and in 1974 (color)

National Economy

  • Petrol: Qatar Public Petrol Foundation was established to supervise excavation, prediction, transportation, and selling of petrol products
  • Gas was discovered in 1971 in Qatar at Ras al-Ghas in the North
  • Excavation of gas offshore started in 1984
  • Qatar signed agreements with companies for buying liquid gas
  • Production industries: diversifying the economy by focusing on alternative sources of income
  • CAPCO: chemical factory and industry
  • QASCO: iron and concrete works
  • Cement and aluminum production started in 1974
  • Petrol refinery opened in 1975 in Mesaiad
  • Ministry of Industry and Public Works was established as a think tank for industrial development
  • Farming: Ministry of Country and Agriculture was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production
  • Electricity production plant was opened in 1977 to produce electricity and water in the Gulf
  • National currency: Qatari Riyal was founded in 1973

Foreign Policy

  • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Qatar was part of GCC based on tribal, linguistic, religious, and historical ties with other Gulf states
  • GCC was established on 25-26 May 1981
  • Relations with Arab and foreign nations: commitment to Arab affairs and international solidarity with Arab countries
  • Membership in OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Export Countries)

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