The Constitution of the Islamic Arab Republic of Qatif (Arabic: دستور الجمهورية العربية الإسلامية القطيف) is the supreme law of Qatif. Functioning as the countries constitution it is defines Qatif as an Islamic, Arab republic. The Constitution was written by the Constitutional Committee in 1972 following the announcement of an Arab Republic. It was the second constitution (although between 1961-72 the constitution was suspended) and has been amended numerous times. It was formally adopted on the 18th June 1972.