Life in Qatar has
always been associated with the sea
and the desert. Both were the source
of livelihood for Qataris since
ancient times when life was all
hardship. Today the desert and the
sea still remain the source of
livelihood, but also of pleasure and
entertainment.
The sea and the desert are the
backbone of tourism in Qatar: the
sea with its warm waters and cozy
beaches and the desert with its
mystique and natural and man-made
grandeur.
In recent years the government began
to give due attention to tourism and
as a result, the Tourism Authority
was set up. Hotel business has
undergone a huge boom, and Qatar has
come to host a number of
international conferences.
