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Qatar Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

This timeline game is a fun and educational way to learn about the history of Qatar.

  • Players must place events in Qatar’s history in their correct chronological order.
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  • 1850: Foundation of the State of Qatar by the Al Thani family
  • 1916: Qatar signs a treaty with the United Kingdom, making it a British protectorate
  • 1971: Qatar gains independence from the United Kingdom
  • 1972: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani becomes Emir of Qatar
  • 1971: Qatar joins the United Nations
  • 1971: Qatar becomes a member of the Arab League
  • 1974: Qatar Petroleum is established
  • 1995: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani becomes Emir of Qatar
  • 2006: Qatar hosts the Asian Games for the first time
  • 2010: Qatar is awarded the hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
  • 2013: Qatar Airways becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance
  • 2015: Qatar introduces free healthcare for all its citizens
  • 2017: Qatar imposes a blockade by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt
  • 2019: Qatar inaugurates the iconic National Museum of Qatar
  • 2008: Qatar launches the 'Qatar National Vision 2030' development plan
  • 2021: Qatar hosts the FIFA Arab Cup
  • 2008: Qatar launches the 'Qatar National Vision 2030' development plan
  • 2005: Qatar establishes the Qatar Investment Authority
  • 2006: Qatar becomes the world's leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • 2008: Qatar launches the 'Qatar National Vision 2030' development plan

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