Qatar's Transformation and International Relations

When did Qatar start to engage in Arab affairs for the first time?

1956

What was the mission of the British political agent in Qatar?

To manage Qatar's foreign affairs

What was the result of the growing British influence in Qatar?

Qatar's connection with Britain intensified

What did Sheikh Ali agree to implement in 1949?

All treaties signed by his father with Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was a concern for Qatari citizens?

The Palestinian cause Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant improvement in Qatar?

The improvement of services provided to citizens Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as Britain's first political agent in Qatar in 1949?

John Wilton Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Philip Plant in Qatar?

British advisor to the Emir Signup and view all the answers

What was the structure of Qatar's government before Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah?

A traditional system with power concentrated in the ruler's hands Signup and view all the answers

What did the Sheikh rely on to make decisions in the absence of written laws?

Inherited customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Sheikh consult with in some public matters?

Senior dignitaries and tribal elders Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1950 in Qatar's history?

Philip Plant arrived in Doha with a group of British experts Signup and view all the answers

How did the Sheikh exercise his judicial powers?

Through the appointment of Sharia judges Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary criterion for naming a crown prince?

Competence Signup and view all the answers

What was the main source of income before the oil era?

Taxation on ships and sailors Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Britain's pressure on Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah to implement administrative reforms?

To improve the local administration in Qatar Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the oil era beginning in 1949?

Oil revenues becoming the most important source of income Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the crown prince in the administration?

To assist the Sheikh in administrative tasks Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the small population in Qatar and the need for manpower?

Britain convinced Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah to bring in foreign workers Signup and view all the answers

What was developed to meet the large demand for water?

The first seawater desalination plant in Qatar in 1953 Signup and view all the answers

What was Hancock particularly attentive to?

Keeping state accounts properly Signup and view all the answers

What was built in Doha in 1957?

A new hospital in Rumaila Signup and view all the answers

What was the nationality of the administration that emerged in the 1950s?

British Signup and view all the answers

What was built to receive large ships and handle more loading and unloading operations?

A new port and docks in Doha Signup and view all the answers

Who failed to draft a state budget in Qatar?

Philip Plant Signup and view all the answers

What was the title awarded to Sheikh Ali by the Queen of England?

His Highness Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Qatar's first budget set by Hancock?

1953 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the bank that set up a branch in Doha in 1949?

Eastern Bank Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as a financial advisor to replace Philip Plant?

Hancock Signup and view all the answers

Why were talks held with British operators of mail, telephone and telegraph services?

To upgrade means of communication connecting Doha with the rest of the world Signup and view all the answers