Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Qatar" in Simple English language version.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)Two overarching goals have driven Qatari policy. One has been to maximize Qatar's influence on the regional and international stage. This originally reflected the personal ambition of the former ruler and current emir's father, Shaykh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, and his foreign minister and eventually prime minister, Shaikh Hamad bin Jassim al Thani. The two men directed foreign policy until the father abdicated in favor of his son, Emir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, in July 2013. The second objective has been to preserve the security of the ruling family and state.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help){{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)"Certain provisions of the Criminal Code allow punishments such as flogging and stoning to be imposed as criminal sanctions by judicial and administrative authorities. These practices constitute a breach of the obligations imposed by the Convention. The Committee notes with interest that authorities are presently considering amendments to the Prison Act that would abolish flogging." (Par. 12)
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)According to Article 1: Qatar is an independent Arab country. Islam is its religion and Sharia law is the main source of its legislation.