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The mere presence of a single case of vector-borne disease (VBD) introduces a risk to the local community particularly when associated with the compatible vector, host, and suitable environmental factors. Presently, there is no well-established vector control and surveillance programme in Qatar; therefore, the likelihood of VBDs spreading is undetermined. As a result, there is a pressing need to address this gap and enable successful management of VBDs. This study presents the results of three consecutive field surveys conducted between 2017 and 2019 with the aim of defining the types and distribution of mosquitoes that are of public health importance in Qatar. The results of the adult mosquito trappings show that the southern house mosquito <jats:italic>Culex quinquefasciatus<\/jats:italic> is the most widespread and abundant mosquito species, followed by <jats:italic>Cx. perexiguus<\/jats:italic>, both species representing a risk of West Nile virus transmission. All sampling methods show that the malaria vector <jats:italic>Anopheles stephensi<\/jats:italic> is widespread including in urbanised areas, suggesting a risk of local malaria transmission. The wetland mosquito <jats:italic>Aedes caspius<\/jats:italic> is also widespread, representing a risk of Rift Valley fever virus transmission. The dengue vector <jats:italic>Ae. aegypti<\/jats:italic> was not detected and can be considered neither widespread nor abundant, suggesting a minimal risk for local transmission of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Interestingly, the study detected <jats:italic>Culiseta longiareolata<\/jats:italic> for the first time in Qatar. 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