Doha is the capital of the State of Qatar
And its vibrant and more prosperous cities of the Arab world . Population of more than half a million people , and enjoy the beautiful coastline and extended overlooking the Arabian Gulf . Concentrated where governance institutions , government departments , financial institutions and businesses. A large harbor and airport sophisticated and modern. Built on the Doha Bay and the sea date back to its founding in 1686 AD in the area of innovation that has been central in the history of Qatar, the old , and the first agreement signed confession by virtue of Qatar in 1868, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani . Between Doha and fads , which differ in architecture and nature , there is the top of the Qlatan one on a rocky shelf and the other inside the town itself . The city of Doha exceptional and strange in terms of its population today , Most are foreigners ( India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Syria, Egypt and North Africa , East Asia and other Western countries ) , what constitutes a minority in which Qataris . Because of the rapid growth of the city arrive each month tens of thousands of new immigrants , creating a severe shortage of housing . From the outskirts of Doha, the most important Dafna Taatattabr which contains the most important areas where high-rise towers . And alongside Dahita Rayyan and Khalifa City and The Pearl . The project " The Pearl Qatar " is a series of artificial islands that form an integrated city on the shore of Doha, which you can find a number of residential towers, shopping malls and beach fascinating . And adjoins the " pearl " of North Lusail City project . And composed " The Pearl " from the ten regions each with its own special character according to the model buildings , whether a beach front villas or villas or apartments Haddaúqah . These areas are: Porto Arabia , Viva freely, Costa Malaz , Isola Dana , Alcartier , La Plage Villas , Grand Villas and sea cruise . And dwell in the project " The Pearl " nearly thirty thousand people , an area very distinct at the level of the whole world . Saw Doha and other cities and regions in Qatar renovations and repairs to monuments and cultural . It has been the revival of the old markets in Souq Waqif , which is located downtown buildings bear the architectural character heritage where he finds roaming around this market works literal addition to foods , fabrics and traditional artwork . It also highlights the Doha ( Qatar ) pearl industry where natural pearls and over thousands of years a valuable treasure due to its beauty and rarity , and form the backbone of Qatar's economy . Was nearly 13,000 men working on more than 800 boat and sail three times a year and spend more than 6 months at sea . Abound in Doha mosques and modern buildings , which turned out to be a milestone her . Here are some historical and cultural monuments in Doha : Museum of Islamic Art : Arts reflects the vitality and depth of the Islamic world and its diversity , bringing together business and world-class creations , and artistic creations reservation of three continents and 13 centuries and is considering offering . Today the museum is a center for information , research and innovation , which aims to reach a broad international audience and serve as a hub for dialogue and cultural exchange . Qatar National Museum : The museum consists of a palace complex construction dates back to 1901, which consists of three independent houses was used by the then ruler , Sheikh Abdullah Bin Qassim Al-Thani and his sons . The museum is now undergoing a process of restoration includes all new galleries and small lake and Maritime Museum ( Aquarium ) . The site has a museum in itself is of particular importance where the buildings are located on the Corniche in Doha, facing the lake shore that distinguish the original . Museum of Photography : he designed the Museum of Photography , which fully built soon , architect Santiago Calatrava, one of the most international architects , and this museum will become one of the unique features of the sign within the urban landscape , and will contribute to the urban development of the area , which is located where the center of the city of Doha . The government will show the group consisting of about 15,000 pieces including cameras and accessories and old photographs of famous and albums from the sixties of the last century and historical documents as well as offers contemporary. Heritage Library : library consists Arab and Islamic heritage in diameter than 51,000 book in Arabic and other languages on Qatar and the Middle East in addition to the old map 600 and 2,000 manuscripts and 6,000 original photograph . There is also a center Waqif Art Gallery and Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and Rumaila Park and other centers . Also known as the city of Doha organizing the 2006 Asian Games , which was the largest Asian Games in the world join up to the minute . As was the Doha Capital of Arab Culture in 2010 .
