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==Resources==
==How to Find the Records==
===Online Resources===
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Qatar.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Qatar) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Qatar and offices to contact
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+births+and+baptisms&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+deaths+and+burials&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($)


===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===


Qatar Ministry of Public Health<br>
Qatar Ministry of Public Health<br>
P.O.box : 42<br>
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar<br>
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar<br>


Telephone: +974 4407 0000<br>
Telephone: +974 4407 0000<br>
[https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/OurServices/eservices/Pages/Governmental-Health-Communication-Center.aspx Governmental Health Communication Center], to send a message


To request a record from outside Qatar:<br>
To request a death from outside Qatar:
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a certificate. The embassy will help process your request.<br>
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a death certificate.<br>
For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click [https://www.embassypages.com/qatar Qatari Embassies and Consulates] or [https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en#The-World Embassies of Qatar]. <br>
Use this link for information about the [https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en#The-World embassies of Qatar] in your country. <br>
The Embassy will help process your request.


==Background==
==Historical Background==


From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.<br>
From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.<br>
From 1871–1915, the Ottomans ruled the area.<br>
The Ottomans ruled the area from 1871–1915.<br>
From 1916–1971, Qatar was a British protectorate.<br>
Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916–1971.<br>
In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar Qatar], (accessed 23 December 2022)</ref>
In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar Qatar], (accessed 23 December 2022)</ref>


===Coverage and Compliance===
==Coverage and Compliance==
 
In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.<ref>Pew Research Center, [https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2016/09/FT_Marriage_Age_Appendix_2016_09_08.pdf Marriage Laws around the World], (accessed 23 December 2022).</ref>


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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*Place of birth
*Place of birth
*Gender
*Gender
*Information about parents
*Information about mother
**Name
**Name
**Nationality
**Nationality
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**Occupation
**Occupation
**Date of marriage
**Date of marriage
*Information about the informant
*Information about father
**Name
**Name
**Relation to baby
**Nationality
**Nationality
**Date of birth
**Date of birth
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**Religion
**Religion
**Occupation
**Occupation
 
**Address
===Marriage Records===
*Information about informant
 
**Name
*Names of bride and groom
** Relation to baby
*Date of marriage
**Nationality
*Religion of bride and groom
**Date of birth
==Strategy==
**Age
**Religion
**Occupation


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 14:20, 23 December 2022

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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Qatar Ministry of Public Health
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar

Telephone: +974 4407 0000

To request a death from outside Qatar: Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a death certificate.
Use this link for information about the embassies of Qatar in your country.
The Embassy will help process your request.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.
The Ottomans ruled the area from 1871–1915.
Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916–1971.
In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Name of baby
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Gender
  • Information about mother
    • Name
    • Nationality
    • Date of birth
    • Age
    • Religion
    • Occupation
    • Date of marriage
  • Information about father
    • Name
    • Nationality
    • Date of birth
    • Age
    • Religion
    • Occupation
    • Address
  • Information about informant
    • Name
    • Relation to baby
    • Nationality
    • Date of birth
    • Age
    • Religion
    • Occupation

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Qatar, (accessed 23 December 2022)
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