2011 in Qatar

This article lists some of the major events that took place in Qatar in 2011.

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See also:	Other events of 2011 History of Qatar

Incumbents

• Emir: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
• Prime Minister: Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani

Events

Dated

• 12 May - According to Freedom House, Qatar remains "Not Free" with a political rights score of 6 and civil liberties score of 5, lacking electoral democracy, and facing restrictions on media, assembly, and political participation.^[1]
• 13 May - Qatar faces international criticism for ongoing human rights issues, including women's discrimination, migrant worker exploitation, arbitrary nationality deprivation, and the use of flogging and the death penalty.^[2]
• 5 November - Al Sadd becomes the first-ever Qatari club to win the Asian Champions League title in a dramatic shootout (5-4) against Jeonbuk after a 2-2 draw, with goalkeeper Mohamed Saqr saving two penalties.^[3]

Undated

• Qatar emerges as a key diplomatic force, supporting the Arab Spring uprisings, backing NATO's Libya intervention, and leading efforts in Syria.^[4][5]
• Al Jazeera plays a major role in coverage of worldwide and Qatari-wide events in 2011.
• Qatar's liquefied natural gas exports meet 25-30% of global demand, while the government strengthens ties with the UK and China through long-term gas supply agreements.
• Qatar secures Arab League support for a no-fly zone in Libya.
• The Qatari government calls for foreign intervention in the Syrian conflict during 2011.
• Qatar is suspected of being involved with military groups in foreign countries, including northern Mali the following year.
• Tensions rise between Qatar and Saudi Arabia as the government officially supports the Muslim Brotherhood.