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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The talks will include $6 billion held in Doha under Qatar’s supervision and which Pezeshkian is eyeing to help rebuild Iran’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

President Trump’s top envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are meeting mediators in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The Embassy of India in Doha said it was in constant touch with the Qatari authorities and will render all help to the families of those who lost their lives or have been injured.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The ledger also lists Doha, Qatar, as the address for a mysterious entity called AM FIG Cayman Limited, which invested around $10 million in 2020.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Doha raced back to the clinic, shouting desperately for his father.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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