Armenians in Qatar

Armenians in Qatar refers to ethnic Armenians living in Qatar. They number between 400 and 500.

The Armenians live mainly in the capital Doha.

Many Armenians originating from Lebanon, Syria and other Arab countries were attracted by the economic opportunities provided by Qatar, and they came to Qatar for jobs. Although their are no clear statistics and their numbers vary, but during time, their number have increased and with progress of economic opportunities may reach 1000 very soon according to certain estimates.

Recently their are also economic migrants coming from the Republic of Armenia and Armenians from Russia

Religion

The majority of the Armenians in Qatar are Armenian Apostolics (Orthodox Armenians) belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church and under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia.

The Catholicossate of the Great House of Cilicia (also known as the Holy See of Cilicia) has established the "Diocese of Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf Countries" headquartered in Kuwait, but also serving the Armenians in the Gulf including Qatar.

External links

* [http://www.azad-hye.net/ Azad Hye Armenian Middle Eastern Portal]