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Wealth, Power, and Privilege in Qatar under the Al Thani
In Qatar the al Thani rulers enjoy vast fortunes funded by oil income with the ruler Ahmad bin Ali and cousin Khalifa holding key posts. The population shares minimal taxation and free health care while a rigid Wahabi-swayed court dispenses birthright wealth, palaces, and daily audience at the majlis.
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Doha
Qatar
Persian Gulf
Sheik Ahmad
Qatar Petroleum Company
Sheikh Ahmad
Khalifa