The Formation of Identity in Qatar

Text in Arabic. This study represents an attempt to focus on the factors that most influence the formation of the Qatari identity, and to highlight the historical role of the foundation stage in strengthening personality, independence and sovereignty until all of them became the most prominent features of identity in Qatar. The study aims to spread awareness among young people of the concept of identity, how it is formed, and its relationship to history, as it is an open attempt on history to be re-read in order to renew, develop and move towards the future. It also attempts to document historical memory in light of the changes that the world is witnessing today, due to the shift to digitization and the dissemination of information on a large scale, in order to achieve the desired awareness and enhance the values of loyalty and sense of belonging to the homeland.