Qatar's Era of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
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Where did Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani attend school until secondary school?

  • Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst
  • Qatar schools (correct)
  • Military Academy in Qatar
  • University in Great Britain

    • What position did Sheikh Hamad hold in 1977?

  • Minister of Defense
  • Heir (correct)
  • President of the Higher Council of Planning
  • Head of the Higher Council of Youth

    • What was the source of development and population rise in Qatar during Sheikh Hamad's rule?

  • Wealth (correct)
  • Planning and Youth
  • Democratization and Development
  • Security and Prosperity

    • What did Sheikh Hamad recognize was necessary for building a modern state?

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

    What year did Sheikh Hamad graduate from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst?

    <p>1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of establishing the Financial Center of Qatar?

    <p>To aid the work of High Council for Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much investment was made in oil and non-oil sectors?

    <p>$145 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of Qatar's gas field in the world?

    <p>Second largest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the production level of LNG per year?

    <p>77 million tons/year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Qatar export its first barrel of gas?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest station for liquefying gas?

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

    What is the ranking of Qatar's economy in terms of growth since 2000?

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

    What is the primary goal of Emir Hamad's education policy?

    <p>To raise educated experts for Qatar's growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age is education compulsory in Qatar?

    <p>Until age 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Qatar Education Foundation?

    <p>Focus on education, scientific research, and social growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Education City established in Qatar?

    <p>2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the higher education institution established in Qatar for engineering?

    <p>Texas A&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the entity responsible for education policy?

    <p>To plan and execute education policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Health Care Foundation?

    <p>To provide Qatar with the highest quality of health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Higher Council for Family Affairs?

    <p>To study problems facing family and propose solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the National Bureau for Human Rights dedicated to?

    <p>To promote human rights and fight against human trafficking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Council for Culture and Heritage?

    <p>To support the development of culture through creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Qatar preparing to host in 2022?

    <p>The World Cup football tournament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of Qatar's foreign policy?

    <p>To support independence, security, and prosperity for Qatar and the larger region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Qatar in international conflicts?

    <p>To serve as an arbitration power in global disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Qatar's cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

    <p>To enhance mutual security and cooperation among member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Doha Agreement in 2008?

    <p>It ended the Lebanon dispute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Qatar's policy in supporting Arab and Islamic affairs?

    <p>To support diplomatic solutions to conflicts in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Qatar's role in the Darfur dispute?

    <p>Qatar played a key role in resolving the conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Al-Jazeera was launched in 1997 as a Qatari TV channel.

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

    The Constitutional Assembly was established in 1996.

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

    Qatar's population was half a million residents in 2000.

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

    Women were not allowed to vote in the 1999 Municipal Council elections.

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

    The media in Qatar was heavily censored during the 1990s.

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

    A decree was issued to draft a Constitution for Qatar in 2000.

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

    The Constitution of Qatar went into effect on 29 April 2003.

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

    The Emir of Qatar established the Constitutional High Court in 2005.

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

    The High Council for Planning was established to reduce dependence on petrol and gas.

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

    Qatar's Constitution represents the country's democratization.

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

    The government posts in Qatar are filled by appointment rather than election.

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

    The Constitution of Qatar guarantees the rights and freedoms of candidacy, suffrage, and assembly.

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

    The Higher Council for Family Affairs was established in 2002.

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

    The National Bureau for Human Rights is dedicated to fighting against human trafficking.

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

    The National Council for Culture and Heritage supports the development of culture through sports.

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

    Qatar is preparing to host the Olympic Games in 2022.

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

    The Health Care Foundation aims to provide Qatar with a low quality of health care.

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

    Qatar has a strong focus on education, with education being compulsory until the age of 10.

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

    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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