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Qatar

14principals with an active registration
30active registrants
74principals in DOJ records, all years
40principal-level filings, 12 months to October 6, 2026

Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, foreign principals and registrants files, pulled October 6, 2026. Active means no termination date for the principal and an active registrant.

Foreign Principals

Embassy of the State of QatarActive1538November 19, 2002181May 12, 2026
State of QatarActive39November 1, 200544December 29, 2025
QatarActive22May 12, 202310June 30, 2025
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community DevelopmentActive23September 28, 20094August 27, 2026
Qatar Foundation through Memac Ogilvy & Mather LLCActive11April 9, 2020110April 29, 2026
Barzan Holdings QSTP LLCActive11February 11, 201914March 18, 2023
Qatar MuseumsActive11April 21, 202212April 30, 2026
Qatar Investment AuthorityActive11October 31, 202510August 10, 2026
Embassy of the State of Qatar through Venable LLPActive13December 8, 20178June 7, 2022
QatarEnergyActive11January 16, 20257July 9, 2026
Embassy of QatarActive18March 12, 19816March 7, 2022
International Media Office of State of QatarActive11September 6, 20246September 5, 2025
Embassy of Qatar through Moran Global Strategies, Inc.Active11February 20, 20204March 24, 2025
International Media Office of the State of QatarActive12August 3, 20234May 13, 2024
Government Communications Office, State of QatarEnded01September 15, 201711September 29, 2017
The Embassy of the State of Qatar through the Foreign Agent Avenue Strategies Global, LLC and its principal officer Barry BennettEnded01May 24, 20249June 18, 2024
Venable LLP on behalf of the Embassy of the State of QatarEnded01December 1, 20228September 23, 2024
State of Qatar - Government Communications OfficeEnded01October 31, 20187January 11, 2023
State of Qatar, Ambassador Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al ThaniEnded01July 27, 20176March 30, 2019
Embassy of Qatar (through contract with Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLPEnded02June 21, 20184June 5, 2021
Embassy of the State of Qatar (through Portland PR, Inc.)Ended01February 12, 20154July 27, 2016
Government of QatarEnded04July 13, 19774December 6, 2017
State of Qatar, EmbassyEnded03September 6, 19964April 8, 2019
Embassy of Qatar (through Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)Ended01July 13, 20183March 7, 2019
Essa Abdulla Al-MalkiEnded02May 15, 20213August 21, 2024
Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (via Information Management Services, Inc.)Ended01July 28, 20173July 31, 2017
Hassan Ali Bin Ali (HABA)Ended01November 10, 20143December 1, 2014
International Media Office of the State of Qatar (thru Registrant 7304 Basis Global Technologies, Inc.)Ended01September 6, 20233May 7, 2024
Qatar FoundationEnded03March 15, 20063April 30, 2025
Qatar Tourism AuthorityEnded02August 3, 20103April 30, 2018
Barzan Aeronautical LLCEnded01July 20, 20182October 6, 2021
Education Above All Foundation (through Portland PR Limited (QFC Branch))Ended01March 1, 20182September 3, 2020
Embassy of Qatar through Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLPEnded012May 26, 2021
Government Communications Office of the State of QatarEnded012October 30, 2017
Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar through Information Management Services, Inc.Ended01July 13, 20172November 13, 2017
Government of Qatar, EmbassyEnded02March 29, 19962July 14, 2003
Government of the State of QatarEnded02February 28, 19942November 9, 2009
Grayling Momentum, on behalf of Grayling Momentum's client Qatar National Security Programme (QNFSP)Ended01September 14, 20122September 25, 2012
Office of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-MissnedEnded01September 28, 20092June 10, 2010
Qatar American InstituteEnded01June 4, 20202June 4, 2020
Shafallah Center for Children with Special NeedsEnded01August 3, 20102July 14, 2011
The State of Qatar, including through the Embassy of Qatar, Qatar National Tourism Council, and Supreme Committee for Delivery and LegacyEnded01May 29, 20202May 29, 2020
Barazn Aeronautical LLCEnded011July 3, 2021
Blue Fort Public Relations LLCEnded01October 26, 20181October 26, 2018
Committee of Readymade Garment Manufacturers of QatarEnded01March 12, 19931March 12, 1993
Doha BankEnded01August 3, 20101August 3, 2010
Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, DCEnded01April 10, 20251April 10, 2025
Embassy of the State of Qatar through Vanable LLPEnded011December 8, 2017
Film Committee QatarEnded01May 9, 20251May 9, 2025
Government Communications Office (GCO) of the State of QatarEnded01January 5, 20151June 16, 2017
Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (QCO)Ended01May 8, 20191May 8, 2019
Government of Qatar through Ashcroft Law Firm, LLCEnded01November 30, 20171November 30, 2017
Hassan Ali Bin AliEnded01October 4, 20181October 4, 2018
Kalifa Bin Fahed Bin Mohd Al-ThaniEnded01March 17, 20171March 17, 2017
Ocean Advisory & Consulting W.L.L. through Andreae & AssociatesEnded01November 8, 20161November 8, 2016
Ocean Advisory and Consulting, WLLEnded01August 17, 20161August 17, 2016
Qatar 2022 Bid CommitteeEnded01August 3, 20101August 3, 2010
Qatar Chamber of CommerceEnded01August 3, 20101August 3, 2010
Qatar Financial Centre Authority (through Hill & Knowlton Qatar LLC)Ended01June 30, 20081June 30, 2008
Qatar Foundation (through Portland PR Limited)Ended01December 6, 20171December 6, 2017
Qatar Ministry of DefenseEnded01March 11, 20211March 11, 2021
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment CompanyEnded011August 3, 2010
Riad Fareed Alhijab Alhausen (of the High Negotiations Committee)Ended01December 21, 20171December 21, 2017
Salam InternationalEnded01August 16, 20221August 16, 2022
Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Emir of QatarEnded011July 27, 2011
State of Qatar and Qatar Supreme Committee for Delivery and LegacyEnded01June 15, 20181June 15, 2018
The Civil Avigtion Authority of Qatar (QCAA)Ended011April 16, 2022
The Goverment of QatarEnded011June 9, 2017
The Nan Sandbox Project (through Luque, PLLC)Ended011October 8, 2018
beIN Media Group LLCEnded01October 8, 20181October 8, 2018
Embassy of the State of Qatar (Through Stonington Strategies, LLCEnded01December 6, 20170
Qatar Diar Real Estate Investment CompanyEnded01August 3, 20100
Sheik Nasser Al-KhalifaEnded01November 8, 19780
State of Qatar, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEnded01July 27, 20110

Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, foreign principals and registrants files, pulled October 6, 2026. Active means no termination date for the principal and an active registrant.

Registrants That Worked for Qatar Principals

Venable, LLP593122Active
Washington Media Group740722Active
Blueprint Advisors LLC656113Active
BGR Government Affairs, LLC543012Active
Finn Partners, Inc.621212Active
Holland & Knight371812Active
Iron Bridge Strategies LLC649712Active
S.G.R. LLC Government Relations and Lobbying637912Active
Bachner Group LLC727111Active
Becker & Poliakoff708911Active
Bennett, William762011Active
Cornerstone Government Affairs640111Active
GRV Strategies LLC745811Active
Global Security and Innovative Strategies, LLC705111Active
Green River Public Affairs LLC752311Active
Lighthouse Strategies LLC758311Active
Lumen8 Advisors, LLC653711Active
MAS Advisory Inc. dba Montfort Advisory742611Active
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC617011Active
Moran Global Strategies, Inc.725511Active
Neale Creek, LLC672311Active
O'Brien Global Advisors, LLC771811Active
Praia Consultants LLC685711Active
Prosek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners743511Active
QatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.751911Active
RF Binder Partners Inc.681411Active
Rubin Turnbull & Associates, Inc.694411Active
SC Aeronautical LLC663511Active
ThirdCircle, Inc.654011Active
Waltham PLLC677111Active
BLJ Worldwide LTD5875010Ended
Portland PR Inc.606405Active
Hill and Knowlton Strategies, LLC330103Active
Levick Strategic Communications, LP622803Ended
Aloft Group, LLC696102Ended
Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC643802Ended
Fasturn, Inc.294402Ended
Fenton Communications594502Ended
Friedlander Group609702Ended
Gallagher Group, LLC627702Ended
Information Management Services, Inc.644202Ended
Ott, Bielitzki & O'Neill PLLC657302Active
Stonington Strategies, LLC645802Ended
Vitello Consulting649502Ended
Winters, LeFurge & Associates, Inc.283502Ended
Andreae & Associates637101Ended
Aramtek Corporation281001Ended
Audience Partners Worldwide, LLC644801Ended
Avenue Strategies, LLC644601Ended
Ballard Partners641501Ended
Basis Global Technologies, Inc.730401Active
BlueFront Strategies, LLC646601Ended
Bridge Builder Communications LLC680401Ended
California Strategies, LLC706101Ended
Carry on Collective, Inc.658301Ended
Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC683301Ended
Collier Shannon Scott, PLLC571801Ended
Conover + Gould Strategic Communications, Inc.620501Ended
Crowe, Robert Barry692901Ended
Davis Wright Tremaine438201Ended
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP656001Ended
Empire Consulting Group, Inc.691901Active
Evans III, Walter H.302101Ended
Evans III, Walter H.466201Ended
Ferox Strategies LLC692201Ended
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.377401Ended
Fozzie Miller Group, LLC693601Ended
Global Strategies Council, Inc.641001Ended
Grayling Connecting Point, LLC613301Ended
Hawksbill Group, LLC649301Ended
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP224401Active
Hurd, James Daniel667401Ended
Husch Blackwell Strategies, LLC651701Ended
IPG DXTRA Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Rogers & Cowan PMK758801Active
Integrated Strategy Group LLC693301Ended
JWI, LLC499001Active
LB International Solutions, LLC621001Active
Lexington Avenue Consulting677701Ended
Lexington Strategies, LLC656301Ended
McDermott Will & Emery, LLP644701Ended
McFarlane Associates, Inc.596001Ended
Myriad International Marketing, LLC654901Active
NJI Media LTD.731501Ended
Navigators Global LLC711201Active
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP592801Active
Nurnberger & Associates, Inc.690701Ended
Ogilvy Government Relations656501Ended
Ogilvy Government Relations692401Ended
Ogilvy Group, LLC658501Ended
PAVEA, LLC662701Ended
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP519801Ended
Podesta Group, Inc.592601Ended
Proof Strategies Inc.682201Ended
Qatar-America Institute682901Ended
Rahall Consulting Group553101Ended
Reed, T. Dean504401Ended
Salam International715901Ended
Sidley Austin LLP373101Active
Silversmith Law Offices PLLC659701Ended
Sitrick Group, LLC657201Ended
Squire Patton Boggs, LLP216501Active
The Aloft Group, LLC744701Ended
The Kerik Group LLC757101Ended
Tigercomm, LLC651101Ended
Untermeyer, Charles Graves675101Ended
White & Case, LLP275901Ended
Yemen Watch, LLC741401Ended

Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, foreign principals and registrants files, pulled October 6, 2026. Active means no termination date for the principal and an active registrant.

Most Recent Filings

Date StampedDocumentForeign PrincipalRegistrant
August 27, 2026Exhibit ABQatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community DevelopmentVenable, LLP
August 10, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
July 14, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
July 9, 2026Informational MaterialsQatarEnergyQatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.
May 12, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarLumen8 Advisors, LLC
April 30, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar MuseumsFinn Partners, Inc.
April 29, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Foundation through Memac Ogilvy & Mather LLCRF Binder Partners Inc.
April 29, 2026Exhibit ABQatar MuseumsFinn Partners, Inc.
April 20, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarO'Brien Global Advisors, LLC
March 31, 2026Exhibit ABQatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community DevelopmentVenable, LLP
March 30, 2026Exhibit ABQatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community DevelopmentWashington Media Group
February 26, 2026Exhibit ABQatar MuseumsFinn Partners, Inc.
February 13, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarCornerstone Government Affairs
February 13, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarCornerstone Government Affairs
February 12, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
January 30, 2026Informational MaterialsQatarEnergy7519
January 27, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Investment Authority7435
January 16, 2026Informational MaterialsQatarEnergyQatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.
January 16, 2026Exhibit ABQatar MuseumsFinn Partners, Inc.
January 12, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarThirdCircle, Inc.
January 9, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarGreen River Public Affairs LLC
January 9, 2026Informational MaterialsQatarEnergyQatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.
January 9, 2026Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarBGR Government Affairs, LLC
January 5, 2026Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
December 29, 2025Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarBennett, William
December 29, 2025Exhibit ABState of QatarBlueprint Advisors LLC
December 29, 2025Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarCornerstone Government Affairs
December 23, 2025Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarMercury Public Affairs, LLC
December 22, 2025Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarVenable, LLP
December 20, 2025Exhibit ABEmbassy of the State of QatarNeale Creek, LLC
December 18, 2025Informational MaterialsEmbassy of the State of QatarBGR Government Affairs, LLC
December 11, 2025Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
December 10, 2025Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
December 9, 2025Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
December 8, 2025Informational MaterialsQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
December 2, 2025Informational MaterialsQatarEnergyQatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.
November 19, 2025Informational MaterialsEmbassy of the State of QatarBennett, William
November 19, 2025Informational MaterialsEmbassy of the State of QatarBennett, William
October 31, 2025Exhibit ABQatar Investment AuthorityProsek LLC d/b/a Prosek Partners
October 10, 2025Informational MaterialsQatarEnergyQatarEnergy U.S. Holding Corporation, Inc.

Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, registrant documents file, pulled October 6, 2026. Counts cover principal-level documents (Exhibit AB, informational materials, dissemination reports, Exhibits C and D), the only DOJ document types tagged with a country. Showing the latest 40 of 550; each principal page lists all of its filings.

Over Time

Principals with an Active Registration at Year End

051015202000: 120002001: 12002: 220022003: 32004: 420042005: 52006: 220062007: 22008: 320082009: 32010: 420102011: 42012: 320122013: 22014: 420142015: 52016: 620162017: 92018: 1420182019: 92020: 1320202021: 132022: 1220222023: 112024: 1120242025: 132026: 142026
Count of principals with a registration open on December 31 of each year (2026: as of October 6, 2026). Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, foreign principals and registrants files, pulled October 6, 2026. Active means no termination date for the principal and an active registrant.

Principal-Level Filings per Year

02550751002000: 020002001: 02002: 120022003: 12004: 120042005: 22006: 120062007: 02008: 120082009: 32010: 820102011: 32012: 220122013: 02014: 420142015: 82016: 920162017: 522018: 4720182019: 272020: 5820202021: 812022: 5620222023: 452024: 5420242025: 542026: 242026
Source: DOJ FARA bulk data, registrant documents file, pulled October 6, 2026. Counts cover principal-level documents (Exhibit AB, informational materials, dissemination reports, Exhibits C and D), the only DOJ document types tagged with a country.