Qatar’s youthful new ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has acquired another jewel in his burgeoning crown. The archaeological site of Al Zubarah on the northern tip of the tiny Arab emirate has been added by UNESCO to its list of World Heritage sites.
The fortified ruins of the 18th century pearl fishing town will be Qatar’s first world heritage site. The coastal town’s exceptionally preserved remains provide an invaluable insight into the daily lives of the traders who populated the region in the 1700s.
The site is located on the north-easternmost side of the Arabian Peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf.
I – Word Understanding
Burgeoning crown – expanding honor
fortified ruins – the remaining parts of a destroyed place once protected with walls / forts
invaluable insights – very useful understanding of a situation
II – Have your say
Let’s know some facts about Qatar:
1. Criticism of the Emir (Qatar’s leader) in the media is illegal.
2. There is no income tax in Qatar.
3. Alcohol is a sensitive issue in Qatar.
Here’s an interesting news about Qatar:
1. The 2022 World Cup will be played in Qatar. It will spend $200 billion in preparation for the said event.
