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==Resources== | |||
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* [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 | |||
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*[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 ($) | *[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+births+and+baptisms&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[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 ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
== | ==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> | ||
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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> | 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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*Date of marriage | *Date of marriage | ||
*Religion of bride and groom | *Religion of bride and groom | ||
==Strategy== | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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In other languages: العربيةResources[edit | edit source]
Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents - (Qatar) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Qatar and offices to contact
- 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 send a message
To request a record from outside Qatar:
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a certificate. The embassy will help process your request.
For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click Qatari Embassies and Consulates or Embassies of Qatar.
Background[edit | edit source]
From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.
From 1871–1915, the Ottomans ruled the area.
From 1916–1971, Qatar was a British protectorate.
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 the informant
- Name
- Relation to baby
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Age
- Religion
- Occupation
Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Names of bride and groom
- Date of marriage
- Religion of bride and groom
Strategy[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Qatar, (accessed 23 December 2022)
- ↑ Pew Research Center, Marriage Laws around the World, (accessed 23 December 2022).