Qatar was part of the British Empire during World War I with the Al-thani family ruling it. Qatar signed an agreement in 1916 with Britain for protection but limited its foreign powers. The country was doing poorly during the time with poverty, malnutrition and disease. It is unknown whether it was a direct result of the war. Since the switch to British Empire didn’t change the ruling family the country operation should had remained the same.
American School of Doha. “Life in Qatar”. American School of Doha. http://www.asd.edu.qa/page.cfm?p=368 (accessed on June 2, 2009).
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Extra Credit Comment: Interesting to learn how "kingdoms" of different Empires during WW1 were treated and suffered... Especially because my country (Saudi Arabia) was something that was a product of the war.
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