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Is ‘Qatar City’ Being Proposed For Arizona? What We Know

Is ‘Qatar City’ Being Proposed For Arizona? What We Know

Summary

Officials in Arizona have dismissed rumors about a supposed "Qatar City" or "Sharia compound" being built in the state. These rumors started with an online post but have been confirmed as false by the Arizona State Land Department and local politicians.

Key Facts

  • Rumors claimed that Qatar was planning to build a "Qatar City" in Arizona.
  • The Arizona State Land Department stated that they did not know about or approve this concept.
  • The land in question is intended for residential use with some industrial and manufacturing areas.
  • A home builder applied to purchase 6,500 acres of land in Arizona in 2021.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company bought 900 acres for industrial use in 2026.
  • The remaining land is mainly zoned for homes and has no scheduled auction date.
  • Posts claiming a "Sharia Compound" have been called false and misleading by officials.
  • Local political figures have confirmed that the land has been purchased by a tech company and an American real estate investor.
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