Just on a point of accuracy, despite its inconvenience; Qatar was never colonized by the UK i.e., direct rule, settlement, or annexation
In 1868, Britain signed an agreement with Qatar's ruler recognising its SEPARATE status and helped protect it from Bahraini claims 👌
A 1916 Treaty signed by Sheikh Al Thani with Britain, voluntarily made Qatar a British protectorate under the "Trucial System." Britain handled foreign affairs and defence against threats to Qatar's trade and existence.