Qatar Living anniversary special: 10 years into the past of Qatar
The year 2015 is a special year for Qatar Living as it will be turning 10 years since the website was launched.
Qatar has been very busy the past decade. It has been hosting global events, building remarkable edifices and even got a new Emir! Hence, we thought we would take you on a flashback in our own style - 10 years into the colourful past of Qatar!
Year 2005
1. Qatar's first social networking website, QatarLiving.com, was launched in October of this year.
2. Qatar’s 1st written constitution comes into effect providing some democratic reforms.
3. Qatar and US launch a $14 billion project to build the world’s largest liquefied Natural Gas Plant.
Year 2006
Qatar hosted the Asian Games
Year 2007
1. The Emiri Decree announces December 18 as Qatar’s national day.
2. Qatar becomes one of the largest shareholders of the London Stock Exchange.
3. The prestigious “Forbes CEO Middle East Forum” was held in Qatar.
Year 2008
1. The Museum of Islamic Arts was opened.
2. The first official Christian Church called St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church was opened.
Year 2009 – Qatar cuts its trade ties with Israel due to Gaza offensives
Year 2010 – Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Year 2011
1. Qatar joins military operations in Libya.
2. The Qatar National Convention Center was opened.
Year 2012
Qatar wins two Olympic medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London.
Year 2013
HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani takes over as the Emir of Qatar after his father, the former Emir, abdicates.
Year 2014
1. The Hamad International Airport was opened.
2. Qatar also launched the Qatar Digital Library in October 2014.
Year 2015
1. Qatar and 4 other GCC countries take part in Saudi led air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
2. The Hamad Inetrnational Airport is among the world’s top ten airports.
3. QatarLiving.com completed 10 years.
Qatar has been abuzz with events, openings and developments the last ten years! Which was your favourite?
At the moment I am limiting the Pink Kia to 199 KPH .. Trying to save the engine :O)
What about Speed ?
formatted_soul ........... Swoooooooooooon :O)
Congrats Qatar Living - this was one of the sites I would always look into in the earlier years!!
Britexpat you missed out formatted_soul and yes thanks for your virtual friendship with Rizks it certainly lightens the mood here...
Well done Qatar and Well done Qatar Living. For me QL makes the day fly and make friends.
10 years. How time flies ..Old friends and new - Dracula, Nomerci, Baldrick, Tinkerbell, Sulieman, Fatimah, Khanan, DaRude, storm, Xena, Happy_Happy, Snessy,Ingeniero, gypsy_gal,Smoke, Soniya, Kareena, Lawa, Fea_sad to name a few - Sadly most now gone :O(
2005 - I met Rizks as he was wandering around Ramada Car Park
2007 - Rizks had a crush on Madhuri Dixit
2009 - Rizks' first love - Mona Lott
2011 - Rizks found Bella at the farm
2014 - Rizks fell for Chin Tu Fat
Well, in many ways, qatarliving.com website became a part of Qatar's everyday life & events. Thanks for the awesome commitment.
All 10 are Great !!!.
But I am still waiting for my Fav!!! ... NOC rule.......... Freedom to change job..
Qatarliving has always been awesome and helpful for everyone here... Thank you for your wonderful work.