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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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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

Qatar officials also said Doha had no plans currently to join the Abraham Accords.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That decision led to the creation of Ras Laffan - an industrial city on the coast, about an hour's drive from the capital, Doha.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“What’s wrong with her, Doha? Did your father say?”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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