2011 in Qatar

none 2011 This article lists some of the major events that took place in Qatar in 2011. Incumbents March 2025 Emir: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Prime Minister: Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Events Dated 12 May - According to Freedom House, Qatar remains "Not Free" with a political rights score of 6 and civil liberties score of 5, lacking electoral democracy, and facing restrictions on media, assembly, and political participation.Freedom in the World 2011 - Qatar https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/freehou/2011/en/79256 2025-03-09 Refworld en 13 May - Qatar faces international criticism for ongoing human rights issues, including women's discrimination, migrant worker exploitation, arbitrary nationality deprivation, and the use of flogging and the death penalty.Amnesty International Annual Report 2011 - Qatar https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/amnesty/2011/en/78632 2025-03-09 Refworld en 5 November - Al Sadd becomes the first-ever Qatari club to win the Asian Champions League title in a dramatic shootout (5–4) against Jeonbuk after a 2–2 draw, with goalkeeper Mohamed Saqr saving two penalties.2011-11-05 History for Qatar as Al Sadd win Asian title in dramatic shootout https://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/05/sport/football/football-al-sadd-jeonbuk-champions/index.html 2025-03-09 CNN en Undated Qatar emerges as a key diplomatic force, supporting the Arab Spring uprisings, backing NATO's Libya intervention, and leading efforts in Syria.Lessware Jonathan Qatar in 2011: Doha uses money and media to take centre stage in Spring https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/mena/qatar-in-2011-doha-uses-money-and-media-to-take-centre-stage-in-spring-1.396577 2025-03-09 The National enQatar and the Arab Spring: Policy Drivers and Regional Implications https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2014/09/qatar-and-the-arab-spring-policy-drivers-and-regional-implications?lang=en 2025-03-09 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace en Al Jazeera plays a major role in coverage of worldwide and Qatari-wide events in 2011. Qatar's liquefied natural gas exports meet 25-30% of global demand, while the government strengthens ties with the UK and China through long-term gas supply agreements. Qatar secures Arab League support for a no-fly zone in Libya. The Qatari government calls for foreign intervention in the Syrian conflict during 2011. Qatar is suspected of being involved with military groups in foreign countries, including northern Mali the following year. Tensions rise between Qatar and Saudi Arabia as the government officially supports the Muslim Brotherhood. References 2011 in Qatar Category:Years of the 21st century in Qatar Category:2010s in Qatar Qatar