Qatar
Americannoun
noun
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Qatar was a British protectorate from 1916 to 1971.
It has successfully exploited its oil reserves since 1949.
Other Word Forms
- Qatari adjective
Example Sentences
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The government has asked British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, the Palestinian territories, Qatar and UAE to register their presence to receive updates.
From BBC
Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and even Oman, which was negotiating with the U.S. on Iran’s behalf.
Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had all announced at least partial closures of their skies.
From Barron's
Qatar’s Doha airport was the world’s 10th busiest for international travelers, according to a ranking by the industry group.
Security had to be increased at the 2022 World Cup when the country's matches in Qatar - including against the US - took place against a backdrop of mass anti-government protests in Iran.
From BBC
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