Qatar's legal system is based on Islamic and civil law codes. The system is controlled by the Emir. Islamic law dominates family and personal matters. The judicial branch includes Courts of First Instance, of Appeal, and of Cassat...

Qatar’s 21st-century media environment has been largely dominated by the growth of al-Jazeera, which consolidated itself as a major international media outlet after securing unrivalled access to war zones in Afghanistan and Iraq...

As part of the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Persian Gulf region, Qatar's culture is predominantly Arab-Islamic. Qatar's music, cuisine and fashion style are largely similar to the cultures of neighbouring countries on the Ara...