Qatar

Sheikhdom on the west coast of the Persian Gulf

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Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) monarchy 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.

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US envoy in Qatar: Gulf dispute 'gone on too long' On a visit to Doha, American special envoy Brian Hook says Qatar blockade continues to 'harm shared regional interests'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 3 weeks ago

Xavi tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Qatar league restart Al-Sadd coach Xavi has tested positive for COVID-19 but the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder says he's asymptomatic. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:41Published 3 weeks ago

'A privilege': Swimming with endangered whale sharks in Qatar Al Jazeera gets exclusive access off the Qatari coast, which hosts large gatherings of the biggest fish on the planet. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:43Published on July 16, 2020

Qatar releases match schedule for 2022 FIFA World Cup It has been designed to reduce the effect on the European football season, and organisers hope the tournament will act as a global celebration of overcoming the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:09Published on July 15, 2020

ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade row with neighbours The International Court of Justice rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over an air blockade. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published on July 15, 2020

UN's top court backs Qatar in air blockade row with neighbours The International Court of Justice rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an air blockade. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 12:01Published on July 14, 2020

Qatar blockade: ICJ due to rule on airspace rights dispute The International Court of Justice is to issue its verdict on a dispute over Qatar airspace rights. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:58Published on July 14, 2020

100m world champ Coleman provisionally suspended after whereabouts failure World 100 metres champion Christian Coleman is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and could miss next year's Tokyo Olympics after violating anti-doping whereabouts rules. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:22Published on June 17, 2020

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