Qatar is one of the smallest countries on Earth — yet few nations wield as much influence. Built on vast natural gas reserves and ruled by the Al Thani royal family, this tiny Gulf state has transformed itself from a remote desert outpost into a global power broker.
Behind the gleaming skyscrapers, luxury lifestyles and immense wealth lies a far more complex story. This documentary explores the rise of modern Qatar, tracing how a single ruling dynasty accumulated extraordinary influence across politics, business and diplomacy.