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Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniTamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been emir of Qatar since 2013. His rule has focused on economic diversification, state investment and an active diplomatic role, while Qatar has hosted major international events and faced scrutiny over migrant-worker conditions and its regional relationships.QatarQatar is a Gulf peninsula state ruled by the Al Thani family. Independence in 1971 and development of the North Field transformed it into a major natural-gas exporter, while a large expatriate population and active foreign policy have shaped its modern society and regional role.Gulf Cooperation CouncilThe Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional organization founded in 1981 by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It coordinates economic, political and security policy while preserving the sovereignty of its member states.DohaDoha is the capital and largest city of Qatar, located on the Persian Gulf coast. From its origins as a pearling and trading settlement, it has grown into a modern centre of government, energy, media, education and international sport.ArabsArabs are a diverse ethnolinguistic group linked by Arabic language, shared cultural traditions and historical connections across the Middle East and North Africa.Arab LeagueThe Arab League is a regional organization founded in 1945 to coordinate policy among Arab states. Its 22 members cooperate through a Council, Secretariat General and specialized agencies, while retaining national sovereignty over implementation.

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