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Qatar's history AHMAD TARIQ Qatar history Qatar's history dates back to ancient times when it was inhabited by nomadic tribes. The region was part of the Persian Empire until the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arab Islamic armies. In the 18th century, Qatar became an independent state, and by the mid-19th century, it had established a successful pearling industry, which became its primary source of wealth. However, in the early 20th century, the industry declined due to the discovery of oil in the region. In 1916, Qatar signed a treaty with Great Britain, which gave the British control over its foreign policy. In 1971, Qatar gained full independence from Britain and became a sovereign state. Qatar has since become one of the world's wealthiest countries due to its large reserves of natural gas. The country has used its wealth to invest heavily in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and sports. It hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East. Today, Qatar is a modern and prosperous country with a diverse economy and a population of over 2.8 million people. The country is governed as an absolute monarchy, with the Emir as the head of state.