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Where did Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani attend school until secondary school?
Where did Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani attend school until secondary school?
What position did Sheikh Hamad hold in 1977?
What position did Sheikh Hamad hold in 1977?
What was the source of development and population rise in Qatar during Sheikh Hamad's rule?
What was the source of development and population rise in Qatar during Sheikh Hamad's rule?
What did Sheikh Hamad recognize was necessary for building a modern state?
What did Sheikh Hamad recognize was necessary for building a modern state?
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What year did Sheikh Hamad graduate from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst?
What year did Sheikh Hamad graduate from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst?
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What was the purpose of establishing the Financial Center of Qatar?
What was the purpose of establishing the Financial Center of Qatar?
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How much investment was made in oil and non-oil sectors?
How much investment was made in oil and non-oil sectors?
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What is the ranking of Qatar's gas field in the world?
What is the ranking of Qatar's gas field in the world?
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What is the production level of LNG per year?
What is the production level of LNG per year?
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When did Qatar export its first barrel of gas?
When did Qatar export its first barrel of gas?
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What is the name of the largest station for liquefying gas?
What is the name of the largest station for liquefying gas?
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What is the ranking of Qatar's economy in terms of growth since 2000?
What is the ranking of Qatar's economy in terms of growth since 2000?
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What is the primary goal of Emir Hamad's education policy?
What is the primary goal of Emir Hamad's education policy?
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At what age is education compulsory in Qatar?
At what age is education compulsory in Qatar?
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What is the focus of the Qatar Education Foundation?
What is the focus of the Qatar Education Foundation?
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When was Education City established in Qatar?
When was Education City established in Qatar?
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What is the name of the higher education institution established in Qatar for engineering?
What is the name of the higher education institution established in Qatar for engineering?
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What is the primary responsibility of the entity responsible for education policy?
What is the primary responsibility of the entity responsible for education policy?
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What is the main goal of the Health Care Foundation?
What is the main goal of the Health Care Foundation?
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What is the purpose of the Higher Council for Family Affairs?
What is the purpose of the Higher Council for Family Affairs?
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What is the National Bureau for Human Rights dedicated to?
What is the National Bureau for Human Rights dedicated to?
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What is the purpose of the National Council for Culture and Heritage?
What is the purpose of the National Council for Culture and Heritage?
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What is Qatar preparing to host in 2022?
What is Qatar preparing to host in 2022?
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What is the main objective of Qatar's foreign policy?
What is the main objective of Qatar's foreign policy?
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What is the role of Qatar in international conflicts?
What is the role of Qatar in international conflicts?
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What is the primary goal of Qatar's cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
What is the primary goal of Qatar's cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
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What is the significance of the Doha Agreement in 2008?
What is the significance of the Doha Agreement in 2008?
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What is the focus of Qatar's policy in supporting Arab and Islamic affairs?
What is the focus of Qatar's policy in supporting Arab and Islamic affairs?
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What is the significance of Qatar's role in the Darfur dispute?
What is the significance of Qatar's role in the Darfur dispute?
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Al-Jazeera was launched in 1997 as a Qatari TV channel.
Al-Jazeera was launched in 1997 as a Qatari TV channel.
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The Constitutional Assembly was established in 1996.
The Constitutional Assembly was established in 1996.
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Qatar's population was half a million residents in 2000.
Qatar's population was half a million residents in 2000.
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Women were not allowed to vote in the 1999 Municipal Council elections.
Women were not allowed to vote in the 1999 Municipal Council elections.
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The media in Qatar was heavily censored during the 1990s.
The media in Qatar was heavily censored during the 1990s.
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A decree was issued to draft a Constitution for Qatar in 2000.
A decree was issued to draft a Constitution for Qatar in 2000.
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The Constitution of Qatar went into effect on 29 April 2003.
The Constitution of Qatar went into effect on 29 April 2003.
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The Emir of Qatar established the Constitutional High Court in 2005.
The Emir of Qatar established the Constitutional High Court in 2005.
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The High Council for Planning was established to reduce dependence on petrol and gas.
The High Council for Planning was established to reduce dependence on petrol and gas.
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Qatar's Constitution represents the country's democratization.
Qatar's Constitution represents the country's democratization.
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The government posts in Qatar are filled by appointment rather than election.
The government posts in Qatar are filled by appointment rather than election.
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The Constitution of Qatar guarantees the rights and freedoms of candidacy, suffrage, and assembly.
The Constitution of Qatar guarantees the rights and freedoms of candidacy, suffrage, and assembly.
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The Higher Council for Family Affairs was established in 2002.
The Higher Council for Family Affairs was established in 2002.
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The National Bureau for Human Rights is dedicated to fighting against human trafficking.
The National Bureau for Human Rights is dedicated to fighting against human trafficking.
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The National Council for Culture and Heritage supports the development of culture through sports.
The National Council for Culture and Heritage supports the development of culture through sports.
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Qatar is preparing to host the Olympic Games in 2022.
Qatar is preparing to host the Olympic Games in 2022.
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The Health Care Foundation aims to provide Qatar with a low quality of health care.
The Health Care Foundation aims to provide Qatar with a low quality of health care.
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Qatar has a strong focus on education, with education being compulsory until the age of 10.
Qatar has a strong focus on education, with education being compulsory until the age of 10.
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Study Notes
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Background
- Born in 1952, educated in Qatar before attending the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, graduating in 1971.
- Held positions as leader of Qatar's military forces and Minister of Defense.
- Became Heir on May 31, 1977, and led Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
Policy Focus: Democratization, Security, Development, Prosperity
- Advocated for a modern state based on democratization and established the Financial Center of Qatar.
- Managed a $145 billion investment in oil and non-oil sectors, enhancing economic growth.
- Focused on transparency and cooperation with countries purchasing Qatari oil.
Economic Development: Gas
- Home to the second-largest gas field globally and a leading source of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
- LNG production reached 77 million tons annually, with the first export to Japan in 1997.
- Developed major liquefaction facilities, including OUREKS in 2003 and LULU station in 2011.
Economic Development: Other Areas
- Invested $16 billion in industrial development from oil revenues and foreign investments.
- Established Qatar’s petro-chemical industry and the world’s largest aluminum plant at Montaqua Amsaieed.
- Qatar's economy has been the fastest growing globally since 2000, reducing its dependence on foreign investment.
Social Development: Education
- Focused on elevating education standards, implementing compulsory education until age 20.
- Allocated significant budget resources for educational advancements, making it the fastest-growing sector.
- Established Education City in 2003, attracting prestigious international schools and institutes.
Social Development: Health and Human Rights
- Founded the Higher Council for Family Affairs in 1998 to address family issues.
- Established the Health Care Foundation in 2012 for high-quality healthcare provision.
- Launched the National Bureau for Human Rights in 2002, focusing on anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Foreign Affairs
- Aims to make Qatar a notable player in both Arab and global politics.
- Emphasizes human rights, peaceful conflict resolution, and collaboration with the UN.
- Supported regional diplomacy, mediating conflicts in Lebanon, Gaza, and Darfur.
Constitutional Development
- Established the Constitutional Assembly in 1997 to promote democracy and human rights.
- Conducted the first direct municipal elections in March 1999, allowing equal voting rights for men and women.
- Ratified a new constitution on April 29, 2003, which went into effect on June 8, 2005.
Aspects of the Constitution
- Included a separation of powers across executive, legislative, and judiciary branches.
- Recognized rights to candidacy, suffrage, and assembly under popular sovereignty principles.
- Established the Constitutional High Court in 2008 to maintain judicial independence.
Economic Development: Planning and Finance
- Formed the High Council for Planning to oversee national growth across various sectors.
- Focused on diversifying the economy beyond oil and gas dependence through strategic investments.
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This quiz explores the life and reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. Learn about his early life, education, and rise to power.
