Rising impressively from the shores of the Persian Gulf, the ultra-modern skyline of Doha - Qatar’s political and economic epicenter - provides a grand contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. Originally founded in 1850 as the Arabian city of Al-Bida, Doha became the capital city of Qatar in 1916, and has remained so as the nation gained its independence from Britain in 1971.
For more than half a century, Doha has anchored Qatar’s strong oil exportation operation, bringing great wealth to the area. Today, Doha’s economy favors real estate and construction, with nearly 40 skyscrapers soaring majestically into in Doha’s downtown district. Business and leisure travelers flock to this prosperous region to partake in a variety of unique opportunities.
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