Doha

American

[doh-hah] / ˈdoʊ hɑ /

noun

a city in and the capital of the state of Qatar, on the Persian Gulf.

Doha British

/ ˈdəʊə, ˈdəʊhɑː /

noun

Former name: Bida. El Beda. the capital and chief port of Qatar, on the E coast of the peninsula. Pop: 370 000 (2002 est)

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Doha, which mediated between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, has no plans to join the Abraham Accords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Qatar's emir also spoke with Trump by phone about efforts to reduce escalation, after Doha hosted senior Iranian officials this week.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Iran’s top negotiators left Doha on Tuesday without comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Despite the downplaying of any breakthrough from senior officials, Iran's top negotiator and foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar's prime minister on a potential deal with the US, Reuters reported.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Doha’s father said they were the most beautiful women in all of Korea, which made Doha roll his eyes.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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