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== | ==How to Find the Records== | ||
===Online | |||
===Online Collections=== | |||
*[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 | |||
*[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 | *[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, ($) | ||
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+deaths+and+burials&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Qatar] at Findmypast | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar] at Findmypast; index & images, ($) | ||
*[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=== | ||
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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] | |||
==Background== | To request a death record from outside Qatar:<br> | ||
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a death certificate.<br> | |||
Use this link for information about the [https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en#The-World embassies of Qatar]. <br> | |||
The Embassy will help process your request. | |||
==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> | ||
The Ottomans ruled the area from 1871–1915.<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== | |||
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> | 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> | ||
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**Occupation | **Occupation | ||
**Date of marriage | **Date of marriage | ||
*Information about | *Information about informant | ||
**Name | **Name | ||
**Relation to baby | **Relation to baby | ||
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**Religion | **Religion | ||
**Occupation | **Occupation | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 15:04, 23 December 2022
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Online Collections[edit | edit source]
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images, ($)
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Qatar Ministry of Public Health
P.O.box : 42
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4407 0000
Governmental Health Communication Center
To request a death record 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.
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]
In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.[2]
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 parents
- Name
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Age
- Religion
- Occupation
- Date of marriage
- Information about informant
- Name
- Relation to baby
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Age
- Religion
- Occupation
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Qatar, (accessed 23 December 2022)
- ↑ Pew Research Center, Marriage Laws around the World, (accessed 23 December 2022).