The city of Doha has made great changes since the independence of Qatar on September the 1st, 1971. Many came to know Doha through the 2006 Asian Games, which were held there. The grand opening ceremony of the Games was inspired by the legendary folk stories "One Thousand and One Nights." The grand event fully demonstrated the creativity and wisdom of the Qatari people.

Horse racing is a favorite pastime of the local people in Qatar. To them, horses are the symbol of power, valor, and victory. The horse racing season lasts a comparatively long time in Doha... from October to the next June.

Fishing is one of the major traditional industries in Qatar. Visitors to the Qatar Pavilion will find a wooden fishing boat at the Pavilion entrance, which serves as a fine example to reflect the local people's love for fishing.

Qatar's national income is primarily derived from oil and natural gas exports. Qatar has the world's third largest natural gas reserves, only next to Russia and Iran. Apart from economical development, the Qatari people are keen on environmental protection and green technology.

At the exhibitions featured at the Qatar Pavilion, visitors are offered a chance to witness the prototypes for future development of the country. There's a solar-powered aero-plane, and zero carbon emission scooters.