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Life

National library archives trace history of Qatar’s flag

In addition to clearing up some popular misperceptions, digitized documents held by the Qatar National Library provide insights into how the flag's design evolved before it was officially adopted.

2 min

Politics

Qatar mulls legislation to punish those who publicly insult GCC flag

Taking down, damaging or taking any action that expresses hatred or contempt of the flag and those of regional organizations and institutions would become illegal under the new draft law.

1 min

Life

World’s largest flag open to visitors through Dec. 24

The 101,000sqm "Flag of Gratitude and Loyalty" is located at Lusail City, behind the Golf Club.

2 min

Life

Qatar smashes Guinness World Record for largest flag

Just in time for National Day, Qatar has made it to the record book for its elaborate 10-ton, 101,000sqm "Flag of Gratitude and Loyalty," which spans 19 football pitches and has been laid out near Lusail City.

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Culture
Life

Official: Soon-to-be-record breaking flag too big to unfurl at Katara

The 10-ton "Flag of Gratitude and Loyalty" is simply too heavy to move from its project site outside of Lusail City, the flag's project manager told Doha News.

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Photos

PHOTOS: National Day through the community’s eyes

Thousands of people thronged the Corniche this morning for the Qatar National Day Parade and other festivities.

1 min

Culture

Emir signs into law strict legislation governing treatment of Qatari flag

The Emir has signed into law tough new rules regarding treatment of the Qatari flag, the theme of this year’s National Day, QNA reports.

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Culture
News

Qatar mulls law promising jail for those caught ‘insulting’ its flag

Those caught “showing disrespect” to Qatar’s flag could soon face a six-month jail term and a fine of up to QR100,000, reports Al Sharq. A new law is being drafted…

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