Doha
Some of the key events about Doha
- 1825The Al Thani family established Doha as their capital
- 1867A severe cholera epidemic struck Doha, causing significant loss of life
- 1916Ottoman forces bombarded and damaged Doha during World War I
- 1932The Great Depression caused a collapse in the pearl market, devastating Doha's economy
- 1937A major fire destroyed much of Doha's central market area
- 1949Oil was discovered in Qatar, leading to rapid development of Doha
- 1956Riots broke out in Doha against British colonial rule
- 1963A severe drought affected Doha, causing water shortages and crop failures
- 1971Doha became the capital of the newly independent state of Qatar
- 1975Qatar University, the country's first national college of higher education, was established in Doha
- 1991Doha was hit by Iraqi Scud missiles during the Gulf War
- 1997The Museum of Islamic Art was conceived, later becoming a major cultural landmark
- 2005A suicide bombing at a theater in Doha killed one person and injured several others
- 2006Doha successfully hosted the 15th Asian Games, showcasing its ability to organize large international events
- 2010Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Doha as a central hub
- 2011The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island spanning nearly four million square meters, was completed
- 2012A major fire at the Villaggio Mall in Doha killed 19 people, including 13 children
- 2016Hamad International Airport, one of the most advanced airports in the world, became fully operational
- 2019The National Museum of Qatar opened, featuring innovative architecture and exhibits on Qatari history and culture
- 2022Controversy surrounded the treatment of migrant workers during preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Doha
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