Qatar is a small, oil and gas-rich country located midway along the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south. Qatar has a coastline covering 563 kilometers and a land mass of 11,521 square kilometers. The climate is hot and dry, with averaging around 20 degrees centigrade and rising to over 40 degrees centigrade in the summer months. 

Qatar is enjoying a period of unparalleled prosperity, with exceptional economic progress being evident in the increasing standard of living of its people. Major advances in economic, human and social developments continue to occur. In addition to the continued growth of its oil and gas industry, Qatar is strongly committed to the development of many other sectors including health, education, sport and tourism. The nation has seen continued growth over the past few decades. Since 2002 the population has increased from 740,000 to over 2.6 million in 2018. With investment in Qatar set to continue, and the increasing demand for expatriate workers, the nation’s growth is expected to continue for many years.