2020 in Qatar explained

This is a list of notable events that occurred in 2020 in Qatar.

Incumbents

• Emir: Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Events

February

• 27 February - The first case in COVID-19 the country was confirmed.^[1]

July

• 14 July - The International Court of Justice rules in favor of Qatar, rejecting an appeal by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to determine the legality of a 2017 package of sanctions which included air blockades.^[2]

October

• A number of women are taken off different planes at Doha airport and are strip searched without consent. This attracts criticism from across the world. Authorities in Australia throw out the case.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Qatar reports first case of coronavirus. 2020-06-19. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com. 29 February 2020 .
2. Web site: 2020-07-14. UN top court rules in favour of Qatar in international airspace dispute. 2020-07-15. UN News. en.
3. Web site: Federal Court throws out case against Qatar Airways over invasive strip searches - ABC News .