Questions people ask

Is Qatar a monarchy or a republic?

Qatar is a monarchy: a semi-constitutional monarchy. Emir: Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Who really rules Qatar?

The monarch holds the real executive power. Head of state: Emir. Head of government: Prime Minister.

How is the head of state of Qatar chosen?

Hereditary.

Does Qatar have a king?

It has a monarch: Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the throne since 2013. Succession: hereditary.

Is Qatar a federation?

No. It is a centralised unitary state.

How many chambers does the parliament of Qatar have?

One chamber: Shura Council (appointed) (45 seats).

Parliament: Shura Council (appointed)

Qatar's legislature has one chamber, 45 seats in all. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.