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The State and the Bases of the Rule



Qatar is an independent sovereign Arab State. Its religion is Islam and Shari'a law shall be a main source of its legislations. Its political system is democratic. The Arabic Language shall be its official language. The people of Qatar are a part of the Arab nation.



The capital of the State is Doha City; and it may be transferred to any other place by a law. The State shall exercise its sovereignty on its territory and it may not relinquish its sovereignty neither may it cede any part of its territory.



The law shall specify the flag of the State, the emblem, decorations, badges, and the National Anthem.



The law shall determine the financial and banking system of the State, and specify its official currency.



The State shall preserve its independence, sovereignty, territorial safety and integrity, security and stability, and defend itself against aggression.



The State shall respect the international charters and conventions, and strive to implement all international agreements, charters, and conventions it is party thereof.



The foreign policy of the State is based on the principle of strengthening international peace and security by means of encouraging peaceful resolution of international disputes; and shall support the right of peoples to self-determination; and shall not interfere in the domestic affairs of states; and shall cooperate with peace-loving nations. Rh