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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"Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries," Qatari foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told reporters in Doha on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In addition to missing peace negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, he did not attend meetings in Doha and Geneva.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

About half a million passengers per day usually use airports in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi, which are used as connecting hubs between Europe, Asia and Australia.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

"Things could change at any moment," said Aishah, a 32-year-old economic consultant based in Doha.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Doha choked a little on his words as he could feel the frightened tears he was so desperately suppressing.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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