Episodes
Qatar's First Air Force: The Hawkings Mission
Before the skyscrapers of Doha pierced the sky, Qatar’s sovereignty was defended by a single biplane and a British volunteer named William Hornell. This episode explores the 1920s–30s era when Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani established a nascent air force to secure his borders against tribal raids and regional rivals. We dive into the story of the De Havilland Dragon Rapide, the logistical nightmares of desert aviation in the Gulf, and the pivotal role of the Majlis in deciding foreign…
Qatar's 1996 Constitutional Crisis and the Rise of Hamad
In 1995, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani orchestrated a bloodless coup against his father, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, while the Emir was visiting Switzerland. This episode explores the quiet shockwaves of that transition and how Hamad immediately pivoted Qatar from a regional pariah to a global diplomatic player. We examine the role of the North Field gas discovery in funding this new ambition, the establishment of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, and the controversial 2003…
The Great Doha Fire of 1960 and the Souq
On a humid evening in November 1960, a single spark ignited the bustling Souq al-Doha, destroying centuries of trade history in hours. This episode explores the catastrophic fire that reshaped Doha’s urban landscape and the community’s rapid response to rebuild. We examine the role of local leaders like Abdullah bin Qassim and Abdul Rahman bin Fahad in organizing relief efforts amidst the chaos. The story highlights how this disaster forced Qatar to reconsider its architectural traditions…
Qatar's First Embassy: The London Mission of 1967
Before Qatar became a global media and diplomatic hub, it had to navigate the delicate art of establishing its own voice in the West. This episode explores the quiet but pivotal creation of Qatar’s first permanent embassy in London in 1967. We follow Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani’s strategic decision to move beyond ad-hoc visits and formal treaties, opting instead for a permanent resident ambassador to handle the complexities of oil contracts, British withdrawal from the Gulf, and the emerging…
The Pearl Diver's Debt: Qatar's Economic Soul
Long before the skyscrapers of Doha pierced the sky, the economy of Qatar was built on the back of men who held their breath. This episode explores the ghawwas, the pearl divers who risked their lives in the Persian Gulf to fund the Al Thani dynasty’s rise. We look at the grueling reality of the diving season, the medical toll of decompression sickness known as the bends, and how this single industry shaped Qatar’s social hierarchy and international trade networks. From the sambuk boats that…
Qatar's 1987 Airport Crisis: The Bandar Incident
In this episode, we explore the dramatic 1987 Doha International Airport hostage crisis, known locally as the Bandar Incident. Lucas and Luna trace how a group of Iranian dissidents hijacked a Gulf Air flight, seizing control of the terminal and holding dozens of passengers hostage. We examine the geopolitical tension of the Iran-Iraq War era, Qatar’s delicate position between regional powers, and the swift resolution led by Qatari special forces under Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. This…
Qatar's Pearl Divers: The Ghawwas Legacy
Long before the oil rigs of Dukhan and the gas fields of the North, Qatar’s economy rested on the backs of the ghawwas—divers who braved the Persian Gulf’s depths for pearls. This episode explores the brutal reality of pearling, a life defined by the shamal winds and the silent, crushing pressure of the deep. We trace the journey from the Al Bidda coast to the international markets of Bombay and Zanzibar, following the nakhuda captains and their crews aboard sambuk boats. You will hear about…
Qatar's Hidden Pearl: The Ottoman Connection
Before oil reshaped the skyline, Qatar was a contested strip of desert caught between the crumbling Ottoman Empire and rising British influence. This episode explores the complex diplomatic dance of the late 19th century, focusing on Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani’s strategic navigation of imperial pressures. We examine how the Ottomans attempted to reassert control through garrisons in Doha and Al Wajbah, and how the British responded with naval diplomacy and treaties. Through the lens of…
Qatar's 1970s Oil Boom: The Rush for Black Gold
While earlier episodes covered the pearl diving economy and early political maneuvers, this episode dives into the seismic shift of the late 1960s and early 1970s. We explore how Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani navigated the sudden influx of wealth from the Mesaieed and North Dome gas fields. Lucas and Luna examine the immediate social changes in Doha, from the construction of modern infrastructure to the arrival of thousands of foreign experts. The conversation highlights the tension between…
Qatar's First Oil Discovery: The Dukhan Field That Changed Everything
Before the skyscrapers and global influence, Qatar was defined by the sea. This episode traces the moment everything shifted beneath the desert sands of Dukhan in the late 1930s. We explore how American geologists and British political agents raced to secure rights to what would become the nation's lifeline. Lucas and Luna discuss the tension between traditional pearling communities and the sudden arrival of heavy machinery, the pivotal role of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in negotiating…
Qatar's First Air Force: The Hawkings Mission
In this episode, we explore the unlikely origin of Qatar’s air power through British aviator William Hornell and the 1936 mission to rescue Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani. After decades of pearling and desert politics, oil had just been discovered, but the state remained vulnerable to regional threats. When tribal conflicts threatened the ruling family in 1936, a small de Havilland Dragon Rapide was dispatched from Bahrain. We examine how this single flight established a precedent for…
Qatar's Cold War Spies and the 1956 Suez Crisis
While earlier episodes traced Qatar’s journey from pearl diving to oil wealth, this episode uncovers a hidden chapter: how the tiny peninsula became an unlikely stage for Cold War espionage during the 1956 Suez Crisis. We explore the arrival of British intelligence operatives, the secret surveillance of Egyptian nationalists, and the tense diplomatic maneuvers that occurred in the shadows of Doha’s majlis. Through declassified documents and oral histories, we examine how local leaders navigated…
Qatar's Nuclear Ambition: The 1996 Gas Discovery
While earlier episodes covered the pearl economy and early oil finds, this episode explores the seismic shift of March 1996. We follow geologist Ali Al-Khalifa as he leads a drilling team to the North Field, uncovering the world’s largest non-associated natural gas reserve. Lucas details how this discovery transformed Qatar from a regional player into a global energy powerhouse, fundamentally altering its economy and foreign policy. Luna asks about the immediate social impact on Doha’s rapidly…
Qatar's Oil Discovery: The Dukhan Field That Changed Everything
In 1939, geologists drilled into the desert at Dukhan and struck black gold, fundamentally altering Qatar’s trajectory. Before this discovery, the economy relied almost entirely on pearling and limited agriculture, leaving the population vulnerable to global market shifts like the Great Depression and the rise of cultured pearls. This episode explores the tense negotiations between Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani and the British-owned Qatar Petroleum Company (later QPC). We examine how the…
The Al Thani Family Tree: How Qatar's Rulers Survived
This episode traces the intricate web of alliances, marriages, and rivalries that allowed the House of Thani to consolidate power in the Arabian Peninsula during the 19th century. We move beyond the single figure of Sheikh Jassim to explore how his father, Muhammad bin Thani, laid the groundwork for modern Qatar through strategic diplomacy with the Ottoman Empire and local tribes. You will hear about the critical Battle of Al Wajbah, the role of the majlis in resolving disputes, and how…
The 1960 Doha Fire: A City's Lost Souq
When fire swept through Doha's old souq in 1960, it destroyed not just shops but the heart of a pearling town on the edge of transformation. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the blaze from its outbreak in the crowded warren of stalls and warehouses near the corniche, through the desperate efforts of residents and the British political agent, to the aftermath that reshaped the city's commercial center. They explore what was lost — the hand-carved dhows, the Indian and Omani trading…
The 1965 Doha Zoo: Lions, Antelopes, and a Nation's First Wild Venture
In 1965, Qatar opened its first zoo in the heart of Doha, a modest collection of desert wildlife that would become a beloved landmark and a symbol of a young nation's ambition. This episode traces the zoo's origins from a royal gift of a lion cub to Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, to its role in Qatari childhoods and its surprising connection to the country's broader modernisation drive. We meet the zoo's first keeper, a Sudanese man named Hassan, who tended the animals with a gentle hand, and…
The Dhow Builders of Qatar: A Lost Craft Remembered
In this episode of The Story of Qatar, we explore the intricate art of dhow building, a craft that once defined the nation's maritime identity. From the selection of teak wood in Kerala to the final polish of the hull, we trace the steps of master builders like Ali bin Jassim, whose sambuks and booms carried pearls, goods, and people across the Gulf. We discuss the communal effort, the oral traditions, and the gradual decline of this craft as engines replaced sails and pearling gave way to oil.…
The Pearl King of Qatar: Muhammad bin Thani's Forgotten Legacy
Episode 214 of The Story of Qatar turns away from the dramatic coups and crises to focus on a quieter but foundational figure: Sheikh Muhammad bin Thani, the man who first united the Qatari tribes under Al Thani rule in the mid-19th century. This episode pieces together the remarkable rise of a desert chieftain who, through shrewd diplomacy and a network of alliances, navigated the rivalries of the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire, and the Wahhabi forces of Saudi Arabia. We explore his early…
Qatar's 1949 Currency Swap: From Rupee to Riyal
Before the Qatari riyal, there was the Indian rupee. In 1949, a simple act by the Indian government sent shockwaves through the Gulf, forcing tiny Qatar to create its own currency almost overnight. This episode tells the story of that quiet revolution: how a small pearling and oil town went from using foreign banknotes to minting its own, with all the political maneuvering and economic daring that entailed. We follow the trail from Doha's old suq to the printing presses of London, meeting the…
The First Foreign Worker: Qatar's 1938 Migrant Wave
Before the oil boom, before the LNG terminals, Qatar's pearling economy collapsed in the 1930s. Then came a wave of migrants from Baluchistan, Oman, and Persia who built the country's first modern infrastructure. Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten story of the men who laid Doha's first roads, dug its first wells, and worked on the first oil survey at Dukhan. Through the lens of a single Baluchi foreman, they trace how Qatar's labor system evolved from tribal pearling crews to a global…
Qatar's First Wind Tower: The Cool Air of Old Doha
Before air conditioning, Qatar's merchants and rulers cooled their homes with a clever piece of engineering: the wind tower, or badgir. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of Doha's wind towers — from their Persian origins to their golden age in the early 20th century, when wealthy pearl merchants built towers to catch the shamal wind. They visit the last surviving tower in the old Al Jasra district, hear how it worked, and learn why it vanished by the 1960s. Along the…
Qatar's 1963 Municipal Elections: The Vote That Built a Nation
In 1963, Qatar held its first ever municipal elections, a quiet but radical step that gave ordinary men the vote for the first time. This episode follows the campaign of Ahmad al-Khulaifi, a young merchant who ran against the establishment in Doha's souq, and the controversial rule that barred women and servants from casting ballots. We explore how the elections were organized by the British political agent with the approval of Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, how illiteracy shaped the voting…
The 1987 Doha Airport Hostage Crisis: A Gulf Turning Point
In 1987, a hijacked Gulf Air flight landed in Doha, sparking a tense standoff that would reshape Qatar's security posture and its relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council. This episode of The Story of Qatar unpacks the little-known hostage crisis, the negotiations led by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the aftermath that pushed Qatar toward a more independent foreign policy. We explore the roles of Iran, Syria, and the GCC, the failed rescue attempt, and how the crisis accelerated…
Qatar's 1957 Al Wajbah Fort: The Battle That Never Was?
In 1888, a decade after the famous Siege of Doha, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani faced a different kind of threat: an Ottoman attempt to consolidate control over the peninsula. The result was a standoff at Al Wajbah Fort that nearly sparked a war—and ended with a surprising Ottoman retreat. This episode unpacks the diplomatic maneuvering, the role of British Political Resident Edward Ross, and the legend vs. the evidence of what really happened. We explore how a small fort, a…
The 1956 Doha Teachers' Strike: Qatars First Public Protest
In 1956, a small group of teachers in Doha walked out of their classrooms, sparking a strike that would ripple through Qatar's emerging education system and beyond. This episode explores the conditions that led to the strike — low pay, poor housing, and a lack of respect for the profession — and the unlikely alliance between the teachers and the British political agent who helped mediate. We follow the story of Ahmed al-Ansari, a young teacher from a prominent trading family, who became the…
Qatar's 1974 Labor Law: The Strike That Shook Doha
In 1974, Qatar's booming oil economy attracted thousands of foreign workers, but their living and working conditions were grim. A spontaneous strike at a Doha construction site grew into a citywide protest that forced the young nation to confront its labor policies. This episode follows the events that led to Qatar's first comprehensive labor law, the roles of the emir, the majlis, and the British advisors, and the lasting impact on the country's workforce. We explore the tensions between rapid…
Qatar 1954: The Storm That Sank the Pearl Fleets
In October 1954, a cyclone tore through the Persian Gulf and caught the Qatari pearling fleet mid-season. This episode tells the story of that storm and its aftermath — the ships that went down, the divers who survived, and the way the disaster pushed Qatar faster toward oil and LNG. Lucas and Luna trace the storm's path from the pearl banks to Doha's waterfront, talk about nakhuda captains who defied the weather, and look at how a single night of wind reshaped a nation's economy. It's a deep…
Qatar's 1948 Desert Mail: The Camel Post That United a Nation
Before Qatar had paved roads, phone lines, or a proper mail service, letters traveled by camel and dhow across a harsh desert landscape. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the story of Qatar's first postal system—from the 1948 experimental camel post that linked Doha to the interior, to the British Indian postal agencies that served the pearling coast, to the 1956 establishment of a state-run Qatari mail service. Along the way, they meet the camel riders who braved summer heat, the British…
Qatar's First School: The 1952 Classroom That Changed a State
Before the skyscrapers, before the gas exports, Qatar had almost no formal education. In 1952, Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani opened the first modern school in Doha — a modest building with a handful of students and a curriculum that mixed Quranic study with arithmetic. This episode traces how that school grew into a national system, how girls' education followed in 1956, and how a generation of Qataris moved from pearl-diving livelihoods to running a hydrocarbon state. We look at the role…
Qatar's Lost Pearl Banks: The Secret of Al-Shaheen
Before oil, before LNG, Qatar's wealth rode on pearl beds hidden beneath Gulf waters. This episode follows the 1930s recovery of a forgotten treasure map — a hydrographic survey of the Al-Shaheen bank, where Qatari divers risked everything for a single lustrous pearl. We trace the decline of the ghaws, the rise of the Japanese cultured pearl, and the last great dhow voyages that carried Qatari nakhudas to banks their grandfathers never knew. Through the eyes of a young diver, Rashid al-Suwaidi…
Qatar's Mahmal: The Lost Hajj Caravan
In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the forgotten story of Qatar's mahmal, the official pilgrimage caravan that once carried the emir's tribute to Mecca each year. They follow the route from Doha south through the sands, past the wells of Umm al-Hawaya and the pearl villages of the coast, to the Saudi border and beyond. The narrative touches on the 1925 collapse of the caravan under the Ikhwan attacks, the shifting alliances between the Al Thani rulers and the Hashemite sheriffs, and the…
Qatar 1915: The Jassim Legacy and the Succession That Shaped the State
In this milestone episode, we explore the final years of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of modern Qatar, and the succession that followed his death in 1913. We trace his last campaigns, the delicate balance with the Ottoman Empire, and the rise of his son, Abdullah bin Jassim, who would steer Qatar through war, blockades, and the first glimmers of oil. Along the way, we delve into the intricate family dynamics, the role of the majlis, and the challenges of leadership in a…
The Pearl Divers' Beds: Qatar's Forgotten Maritime Villages
In this episode, Lucas and Luna look beyond the gleaming towers of Doha to the abandoned pearl-diving villages that once dotted Qatar's coast. They explore the harsh reality of the ghaws — the pearl diving seasons that defined the country's economy and culture for centuries — and the crafts that sustained these communities: the nakhuda captains, the al-barr land crews, the dhow builders. Through the story of the village of Al Jumayliyah and its crumbling stone houses, they examine how the…
The Dhow Builders of Qatar: A Lost Craft
In this episode of The Story of Qatar, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten world of Qatar's dhow builders—the men who shaped the vessels that carried pearls, trade, and national identity across the Gulf. From the teak forests of Kerala to the busy yards of Doha and Al Bidda, we trace the rise and fall of a craft that once sustained the peninsula. Meet the master builders like Ali bin Jassim and the families who passed down their skills, and see how the arrival of engines and oil changed…
Qatar's 1986 Bandar Incident: The Gulf Cooperation Council's First Crisis
Before the North Field and the LNG boom, Qatar faced a different kind of maritime test. In April 1986, Qatari forces boarded a Bahraini Coast Guard vessel near the disputed island of Fasht al-Dibal, igniting a standoff that threatened to break the young Gulf Cooperation Council. This episode follows the 1986 Bandar Incident from its obscure origins on a sandbar to the tense negotiations that followed, where Saudi mediation and Qatari patience defused a crisis that could easily have escalated.…
Qatar's First Oil Well at Dukhan: The Long Gamble Before LNG
In 1935, a handful of geologists on camelback scouted a barren ridge called Dukhan, west of Doha. What they found — a massive oil field that would take nearly fifteen years and two world wars to begin producing — rewrote Qatar's timeline. This episode digs into the personalities behind the search: Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, whose gut told him oil was coming, and the British engineers who nearly gave up. We follow the first seismic surveys, the false starts at Jebel Dhukan, the Second…
Qatar 1878: The Siege of Doha and the Birth of a Nation
In 1878, the tiny Gulf port of Doha was under siege. A joint Ottoman–Bahraini force had blockaded the town, and Qatar's future hung by a thread. This episode of The Story of Qatar takes you to that pivotal moment: the young Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the ambitions of the Ottoman governor Midhat Pasha, and the rivalry with Bahrain's Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. We follow Jassim's bold gamble – a maritime counter-blockade that broke the siege and forced an Ottoman retreat. In the…
Qatar's 1972 Bloodless Coup: The Emir Who Stepped Aside
In February 1972, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani seized power from his cousin, Emir Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, in a bloodless palace coup while Ahmad was on a hunting trip in Iran. This episode unpacks the quiet family drama that reshaped Qatar's modern history — the emir's lavish spending and absence, the crown prince's careful planning with the Al Thani family and British advisors, and the remarkable outcome: Ahmad abdicated peacefully, received a pension, and lived in exile for years. We trace how…
Qatar's Date Palms: The Green Heart of the Desert
Long before oil or gas, before skyscrapers and the world's attention, Qatar was a land of date palms. This episode digs into the culture, economy, and ecology of date cultivation — from the oasis gardens of Al Zubarah and Al Rayyan to the intricate irrigation systems like aflaj and the bustling date markets of Doha. We talk about the role of dates in Bedouin hospitality, the seasonal rhythms of harvest, and how date palms shaped family life, trade, and even statecraft. Lucas and Luna explore…
The Qatar Grand Prix: How a Desert Country Changed F1
In 2021, Qatar stunned the motorsport world by hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Losail International Circuit, just two weeks after signing a surprise deal. This episode traces the path from the country's first international race in 2004 to the floodlit night race that became a fixture on the F1 calendar. Lucas and Luna explore how Qatar's investment in sport, from the MotoGP debut to the World Cup stadiums, was deliberately designed to project soft power on the global stage. They dig into…
Pearl Divers and the Ghaws That Made Qatar
Before oil and gas, Qatar's fortune rose and fell with the pearl beds of the Gulf. This episode follows the ghaws — the pearl diving crews — from the summer months at sea to the bargaining in Doha's souq. We meet the nakhuda, the captain who held the crew's earnings in his hands, and the divers who descended again and again, holding their breath for minutes at a time. We hear how the Japanese cultured pearl in the 1920s and 30s sent the industry into collapse, forcing Qatar toward the oil that…
Qatar 1999: The Emir's Abduction That Shook a Nation
In 1999, Qatar was navigating a new era under Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, but a shadow from the past loomed: the abduction of a prominent Qatari businessman, Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani, by forces loyal to the deposed emir, Sheikh Khalifa, from a Geneva hotel. This episode unpacks the kidnapping, the diplomatic crisis that followed, and how it exposed the fragile politics of the Gulf in the late 90s. We trace Sheikh Khalifa's exile in France and Saudi Arabia, the secret negotiations…
Qatar's 1971 UN Entry: A Small Nation's Big Moment
In September 1971, Qatar became the 111th member of the United Nations, a quiet but pivotal step for a tiny Gulf state emerging from British protection. This episode traces the diplomatic maneuvering behind that admission — from the collapse of the proposed Federation of Arab Emirates to the personal lobbying of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani and his foreign minister, Ahmed al-Suwaidi. We explore how Qatar navigated regional rivalries, especially with Bahrain, and how its UN membership was…
Qatar 1987: The Fall and Fall of Manifa Oil
In 1987, Qatar faced a quiet economic crisis as the price of oil collapsed and the Manifa field, once the pride of the emirate, sputtered into decline. Lucas and Luna explore how the Al Thani family navigated this downturn—from austerity measures to the strategic decision to invest in a football academy that would later produce generations of Qatari athletes. They uncover the story of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's secret visit to a shantytown in Doha, and the unlikely friendship between a…
Qatar 1949: The Doha Stoning That Tested British Justice
In 1949, a murder in Qatar's desert sparked a legal crisis that pitted traditional tribal justice against British colonial law. When Sheikh Abdullah bin Qasim Al Thani ordered the public stoning of a Bedouin, the British Political Resident intervened, triggering a tense standoff. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the case of Mubarak al-Hajri, the role of Hugh Boustead, and how this clash shaped Qatar's path to modern statehood. Along the way, they discuss the majlis, the al-Barr, and the…
The 1867 Qatar-Bahrain War That Defined a Nation
In 1867, a vicious war erupted between Qatar and Bahrain, leaving Doha and Al Wakrah in ruins. British intervention by Colonel Lewis Pelly led to the 1868 agreement that recognized Sheikh Muhammad bin Thani as the independent ruler of Qatar—a pivotal moment that set the Al Thani dynasty on the path to modern statehood. This episode unpacks the causes, the destruction, the counterattack, and how British arbitration carved out Qatar's sovereignty. #QatarHistory #1867War #AlThani #BritishEmpire…
The 1930s Pearl Crash That Forced Qatar to Embrace Oil
In the 1930s, Qatar's centuries-old pearling industry collapsed virtually overnight. Japanese cultured pearls and the Great Depression destroyed the livelihoods of thousands of nakhuda, divers, and merchants. Sheikh Abdullah bin Qasim Al Thani faced a crisis: how to feed his people when the sea no longer provided. The British offered meager subsidies, but the real solution lay underground. This episode explores the desperate years between pearl and petroleum — the famine, the exodus from…
Qatar's Dukhan Oil Field: Discovery and Delayed Boom
In 1939, a year before World War II engulfed the world, a small drilling team working for the Qatar Petroleum Company struck oil at Dukhan, on the western coast of the peninsula. It should have been Qatar's moment of transformation, but the war that followed kept the well capped and the oil in the ground. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the untold story of those waiting years: how the discovery lay dormant through the conflict, how the British Indian Political Service oversaw a fragile…
The Battle of Al Wajbah: Qatar's Stand Against the Ottomans
In 1893, on the arid plains west of Doha, a small gathering of Qatari tribesmen faced down the Ottoman Empire. This episode tells the story of the Battle of Al Wajbah, a decisive clash that forced the Ottomans to recognize Qatar's autonomy under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. We explore the context of Ottoman suzerainty, the grievances that sparked the conflict—taxation and interference—and the fort at Al Wajbah that became the focal point. Unlike the later British protectorate, this was…
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