What Language Do They Speak in Qatar?

The flag of Qatar has a maroon field, on the hoist side of which is a white vertical band that spans about one-third the width of the field and is separated from the rest of the field by nine adjoining fly-side pointing white isosceles triangles that serve as a serrated line.
Official language of Qatar Arabic

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Qatar is Arabic. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.

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Languages in Qatar — FAQ

What language do they speak in Qatar?

The official language of Qatar is Arabic.

How many official languages does Qatar have?

Qatar has 1 official language: Arabic.

Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?

Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.

🌍 All facts about Qatar 🏛️ Capital: Doha 💰 Currency: Qatari riyal

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