National Flag
During the reign of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (then the Amir of the State of Qatar), Law No. (14) of 2012 was issued, which stated that the flag must be respected and treated with dignity as a symbol of the State, and must not be subjected to disrespect in any way. The law also set out, in an attached annex, the flag's specifications in terms of shape, design, colours, size and materials, the flag-hoisting protocol, as well as the punishment for contempt and disrespect.
Flag Requirements
- Shape: The Qatari flag is a horizontal rectangle consisting of two colours, ‘Al Adam’ (maroon) and white.
- Position: When the flag is raised, the ‘Al Adam’ colour is on the free side, and the white colour is on the side adjacent to the mast.
- Design: Between the two colours there are nine isosceles triangles. Their bases lie in the white area facing the flag hoist, and their tips point into the ‘Al Adam’ part towards the flag itself.
- Colours: White and ‘Al Adam’ (maroon) (Pantone # 1955 C).
Emblem of the State of Qatar
The emblem of the State of Qatar carries a set of meanings and values with different geographical and cultural dimensions. It expresses the meeting of wildlife with marine life in interaction and harmony. Where the palm represents generosity and pride, the Arabic swords with their originality and sharpness invoke pride and protection of the oppressed.
The emblem is made up of the four key elements of Qatar’s history: the sea, the sword, the palm and the dhow – each of which carries a proud part of Qatar’s rich history, and a nod to the future.