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Country in West Asia

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Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert.

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Watch: The wildlife photographer capturing Qatar's hidden animal kingdom Hamad Al-Khulaifi, a former wildlife hunter, is dedicated to protecting and raising awareness for Qatar's unique biodiversity. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published 1 day ago

Israeli strikes kill at least 58 including children in Gaza Strip Talks for a hostage and ceasefire agreement were underway in Qatar on Sunday, with Hamas said to have provided proof of life for several hostages, according to Israeli media. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 1 day ago

The best of Qatar in 2024: Visual arts, architectural wonders and sports on the rise From visiting Qatar’s vibrant arts and culture scene to exploring contemporary twists on traditional places of worship and discovering why sports like MMA and Padel are rapidly gaining popularity,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer and Qatar's Emir hail 'friendship' at Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer has held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar in 10 Downing Street, on the final day of his state visit to the UK. The prime minister hailed the "strong partnership" between the two.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:32Published 3 weeks ago

Victoria and David Beckham arrive at State Banquet David and Victoria Beckham arrived at the State Banquet in Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening. The former England player and the fashion designer were invited as guests following Mr Beckham's role as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:25Published 3 weeks ago

Amro Al-Hamad is the thrill-seeker who put Qatar on the motorsport map Endurance racing driver Amro Al-Hamad was crucial in establishing Qatar as a global powerhouse in Middle Eastern motorsports and added the country to the Formula 1 annual calendar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on November 30, 2024

Lewis Hamilton speaks to Euronews ahead of Formula 1 race in Qatar The seven-time Formula 1 world champion recently shocked the world of motorsports by deciding to join Ferrari in 2025, calling it one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on November 28, 2024

Hamas After Hezbollah? Hamas Says Ready for Gaza Ceasefire After Hezbollah Lays Down Arms Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has expressed its readiness to enter into a ceasefire agreement in Gaza following Hezbollah's decision to lay down its arms and reach a ceasefire with Israel. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on November 27, 2024

What countries are on track to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? It's the second anniversary of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and qualifying for the 2026 tournament is taking shape. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:10Published on November 22, 2024

Join Qatar 365 in Marrakech, for the fun and festivities of the 2024 Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture Qatar 365 travels to Marrakech for the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries. The team hits the red carpet at Fashion Trust Arabia.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on November 13, 2024

BREAKING\| Qatar Withdraws as Gaza Ceasefire Mediator; Trump and U.S Pressure Lead to Dramatic Break? In a dramatic shift, Qatar has pulled out as a key mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks, citing Hamas's refusal to negotiate in good faith. This decision comes after intense pressure from the U.S. and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published on November 9, 2024

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King hosts Emir of Qatar at state banquet - with Beckhams among the famous faces in attendance The King has paid tribute to the "profound, personal and historic" ties between our "two great nations" as he hosts the Emir of Qatar at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Kate makes rare appearance for visit of Qatari ruler as Queen tells guests her chest infection was pneumonia The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance as the emir of Qatar and his wife began a two-day state visit to the UK. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Queen to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit due to 'lingering side effects' of chest infection The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit tomorrow due to the lingering side effects of a chest infection. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Verstappen wins in Qatar after Norris penalty Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
I've still got it, says Hamilton after poor Qatar qualifying Lewis Hamilton says he has "still got it" after a disappointing qualifying performance at the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
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Verstappen takes first pole since June in Qatar Red Bull’s Max Verstappen snatches pole position from Mercedes’ George Russell in the final seconds of qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
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Audi to sell a stake of F1 team to Qatar fund Audi is to sell a stake in its Formula 1 entry to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, QIA. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024	Leclerc leads Norris in Qatar practice Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led McLaren’s Lando Norris in practice at the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024
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Qatar tells Hamas it won't host political office unless talks with Israel improve Qatar has told Hamas that it will no longer host its political office unless the militant group and Israel engage in constructive and meaningful talks. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2024	'Jobs are at...': Passengers stranded at Mumbai airport as IndiGo flight to Qatar... As many as 250-300 passengers are stranded at Mumbai airport, who were scheduled to fly to Qatar via an IndiGo airplane. DNA - Published on September 15, 2024
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