Qatar

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, and the land area is mostly made up of flat, low-lying desert.

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Qatar re-evaluating its role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:31Published 1 week ago

The reign of racket sports in Qatar, from tennis to padel Racket sports are very popular in Qatar, starting with tennis that draws to Doha the top players like Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur. The popularity of Padel is also on the rise with a growing number of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 1 week ago

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WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr across the world From Qatar to Iran Muslims celebrate the final day of Ramadan. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

Qatar: promoting sports as a pillar of the nation Sports is a key element of Qatar’s National vision 2030. In addition to the National Sports Day, the country is keen to develop a great variety of sports from boxing to fencing. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 3 weeks ago

Azzam Al Mannai, the photographer capturing the true essence of nature How do we reconnect ourselves with the essence of nature? How do we celebrate its beauty in our daily life? These are the key messages behind the work of the Qatari photographer Azzam Al Mannai. His.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on March 30, 2024

Israel Hamas war: Hostage talks via Qatar, al-Shifa hospital raids, protests in Tel Aviv All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 24, 2024

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid Qatar Talks \| Oneindia News In the latest developments, the United States intensifies pressure on Israel with a proposed ceasefire resolution for Gaza, while negotiations in Qatar persist. Stay updated on the escalating tensions.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:49Published on March 22, 2024

Israel spy chief heads to Qatar for talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published on March 18, 2024

Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on March 11, 2024

Palestinian Deaths in Gaza Surpass 30,000 Palestinian Deaths in Gaza , Surpass 30,000. On Feb. 29, Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza City, AP reports. Over 100 people were killed, raising the war's death toll in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on February 29, 2024

Qatar positions itself as actor that 'will act as bridge', 'has relationships with everybody' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:35Published on February 28, 2024

How Qatar has played key role in Israel-Hamas negotiations Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published on February 27, 2024

Qatar's emir to discuss Gaza with Macron during a state visit to France Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:56Published on February 27, 2024

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Qatar releases 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel; PM Modi 'personally supervised' case India welcomed the release of eight former Navy personnel who were jailed in Qatar on espionage charges, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally supervised the developments in the case... IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024	PM Modi to visit Qatar on February 14 after UAE trip Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Qatar's Doha on February 14 after concluding his two-day visit to the UAE, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday. The announcement came hours after.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024
'Wouldn't have been possible...': Freed Navy veterans praise PM Modi on return from Qatar Seven Indian Navy veterans, once facing the dire prospect of a death sentence in Qatar on espionage charges, have been freed and returned to India in a significant diplomatic victory. Their.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024	In big win for India, Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges Doha freed eight Indian Navy veterans who had been given death sentences in Qatar on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic win for India. DNA - Published on February 12, 2024
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