1977

1939

Qatar ’ s oil reserves discovered

1950s

Qatar ’ s infrastructure expanded and modernized with oil revenues

1971

World ’ s largest gas field discovered in Qatar

Qatar University founded with four colleges dedicated to Education ; Humanities & Social Sciences ; Sharia Law & Islamic Studies ; and Science

1995

Qatar Foundation for Education , Science and Community Development founded by His Highness the Father Emir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser

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