Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar

Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar
Location Doha, Qatar
Website Official Website

The Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar is a governmental building in Doha. It is the official workplace and office of the Amir of the State of Qatar. The Amiri Diwan represents the figurative and bureaucratic center of Qatar.[1] The building also hosts the office of the Deputy Amir and the Prime Minister.[2]

History

The site that is currently the Amiri Diwan was previously Al Bidda Fort, built in the 18th century. It was later designated as a military fort called Qal'at Al-Askar during the Ottoman period in Qatar. After the Ottomans withdrew from Qatar, the building became the official office of Qatar's Rulers, and was renamed Doha Palace, also sometimes being known as Qal'at Al-Shouyoukh (Palace of the Sheikhs). The fort was officially renamed to Amiri Diwan in 1971 after Qatar gained its independence from the United Kingdom and the title Amir replaced the title Ruler of the State of Qatar.[2]

Activities

Among the duties of the Amiri Diwan are:[3]

  • Updating the Amir of Qatar on the latest international and domestic developments;
  • Presenting draft laws to the Amir for approval;
  • Relaying instructions from the Amir to other governmental bodies.

References

  1. ↑ Salmá Samar Damlūji; James Morris (2011). "Al Diwan al Amiri, Doha, Qatar – Book Summary". worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. 1 2 "About the Amiri Diwan". www.diwan.gov.qa. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  3. ↑ "Emiri Diwan launches new website". The Peninsula. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.


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