Doha
Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the nation's population living in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.
Some of the key events about Doha
- 1825The Al Thani family established Doha as their capital
- 1867A severe cholera epidemic struck Doha, causing significant loss of life
- 1916Ottoman forces bombarded and damaged Doha during World War I
- 1932The Great Depression caused a collapse in the pearl market, devastating Doha's economy
- 1937A major fire destroyed much of Doha's central market area
- 1949Oil was discovered in Qatar, leading to rapid development of Doha
- 1956Riots broke out in Doha against British colonial rule
- 1963A severe drought affected Doha, causing water shortages and crop failures
- 1971Doha became the capital of the newly independent state of Qatar
- 1975Qatar University, the country's first national college of higher education, was established in Doha
- 1991Doha was hit by Iraqi Scud missiles during the Gulf War
- 1997The Museum of Islamic Art was conceived, later becoming a major cultural landmark
- 2005A suicide bombing at a theater in Doha killed one person and injured several others
- 2006Doha successfully hosted the 15th Asian Games, showcasing its ability to organize large international events
- 2010Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Doha as a central hub
- 2011The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island spanning nearly four million square meters, was completed
- 2012A major fire at the Villaggio Mall in Doha killed 19 people, including 13 children
- 2016Hamad International Airport, one of the most advanced airports in the world, became fully operational
- 2019The National Museum of Qatar opened, featuring innovative architecture and exhibits on Qatari history and culture
- 2022Controversy surrounded the treatment of migrant workers during preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Doha
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