Tag: symbolism - Pray For Qatar

The national emblem (click here to see it) was introduced in 1976. The outer ring is white on top with state of Qatar written in Arabic, and maroon on the bottom; the zigzag lines where white meets maroon reflect Qatar’s flag. The emblem’s yellow circle contains two white curved crossing swords, a sailing ship (dhow) on blue waves, and two palm trees. The emblem’s previous version featured a pearl shell.Many countries in the Middle East feature similar imagery: the curved sword is featured on Saudi Arabian and Omani emblems; the dhow is on Kuwait’s coat of arms; and the palm tree is…

Before the discovery of oil, fishing was a common occupation and source of income in Qatar. Since oil discovery fishing for a livelihood has decreased greatly but still remains today. Read Matthew 4:18-22. Pray that Jesus would call Qatari fisherman to become fishers of men for Him.

The Arabian oryx, Qatar’s national animal, is a long-horned white antelope that was officially classified as extinct in nature in 1972. A herd of Arabian oryx was rescued and successfully bred in captivity, then reintroduced to reserves. Poaching, while outlawed, is difficult to enforce. The oryx is well adapted to desert life. Its white coat reflects the sun, helping it survive in some of the most extreme heat on Earth. Oryx can endure up to 22 months without drinking water, absorbing moisture from plants and detecting water sources from far away. Used on logos and as mascots, the oryx symbolizes…

The national emblem (click here to see it) was introduced in 1976. The outer ring is white on top with state of Qatar written in Arabic, and maroon on the bottom; the zigzag lines where white meets maroon reflect Qatar’s flag. The emblem’s yellow circle contains two white curved crossing swords, a sailing ship (dhow) on blue waves, and two palm trees. The emblem’s previous version featured a pearl shell.Many countries in the Middle East feature similar imagery: the curved sword is featured on Saudi Arabian and Omani emblems; the dhow is on Kuwait’s coat of arms; and the palm…

The Arabian oryx, Qatar’s national animal, is a long-horned white antelope that was officially classified as extinct in nature in 1972. A herd of Arabian oryx was rescued and successfully bred in captivity, then reintroduced to reserves. Poaching, while outlawed, is difficult to enforce. The oryx is well adapted to desert life. Its white coat reflects the sun, helping it survive in some of the most extreme heat on Earth. Oryx can endure up to 22 months without drinking water, absorbing moisture from plants and detecting water sources from far away. Used on logos and as mascots, the oryx symbolizes…