Exploring Qatar

                                                    Fajr on the roof.

               Rain in Qatar such a rare  phenomenon. We were blessed to see it.      

                                      

                                                 One hooded camels.

                        

Empty bird market at Souq Wakeef.

                                                      Al Wakhra beach.

Al Wakhra beach.  The Persian Gulf.

                                                    Small shells under the water.

       A Pearl island, Doha. A place with numerous extravagant boutiques,cafes and hotels.

                                                        View on the downtown.

Another side of the coin or sad reality. These labor workers make the luxury above possible. Such a deep contrast shows that things on a surface can be ( and are)  deceiving.
                                                   

                        At least the nature is real. These flowers reminded Florida.

Interesting facts

        There are some interesting facts about Qatar. In 2009 Qatar was ranked as one of the countries with a highest GDP per capita in the world. According to International Monetary Fund and The World Factbook Qatar is one of the world's richest countries (based on GDP). It is also one of the countries with lowest tax rates in the world. In 2010 Transparency International named Qatar as one of the least corrupted  Middle Eastern countries.

Another fact is that Qatar is known for holding international level sporting events such as Asian Games, AFC Asian Cup and WTA Tour Championships in women’s tennis. It is also bidding for holding a World Cup in 2022.



Fanar Islamic cultural center (view from the Corniche waterfront).

                                                                        



Fanar center at night.

                                                                     

Islamic Museum of Arts.

                                                          
                                         

 Qatar has a large immigrant population (foreign workers) that comprises 85% of total population which is 1,448,446 million people (according to US State Department).






Clouds at Souk Waqeef.

 


                                                    A little stranger at home.


                                     Colored chicks at animal market (Souk Waqeef).

For those who love tea.

                                                                   


Our kids on a camel ( Sea line resort).

 



Kids are having lots of fun.