Qatar, for one, is an EMIRATE and an Arab country located in the Middle East. It is a small peninsula nation that borders Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf. Qatar is known for its oil and natural gas reserves, which have made it one of the wealthiest countries in the world. It is also home to the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and the world's largest single-site liquefied natural gas production facility. Qatar is also home to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.