Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
Emir

(pronounced "HAH-mahd bin kah-LEE-fah al THAH-nee")

"[Arab unification] will not be achieved unless an all-out Arab summit is held to discuss the best ways to overcome the state of fragmentation we suffer, and bridge the gaps between Arab countries. In such a case we can achieve Arab solidarity and consolidate joint constructive cooperation that enables us to adopt a unified stand to confront any challenges or dangers threatening our nation."

The country of Qatar is located on a peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf from the Arabian mainland. Qatar is bordered by Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and across the Gulf of Bahrain from Iran. Qatar's total area is 11,437 sq km (4,416 sq mi) with a total population of 793,341, of which only 30% are Qatari citizens. Most Qataris follow the Wahabi tradition of Sunni...