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The story on Qatar, one of the Arab world's smallest, richest and relatively more liberal countries. Read country profiles and analyses of Qatar's economic, political and other issues.
Why Israel Is in Conflict with Al Jazeera
Following the 2009 Gaza war, Qatar shut down its trade mission with Israel. In retaliation, Israel vowed to restrict al Jazeera , the Qatar-based satellite news channel, in Israel.
Qatar at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games
Your Guide to the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Qatar: Qatar’s Olympic history and country profile, and Qatar’s athletes at the 2008 Olympics by name and by sport, or game.
Profile: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Emir of Qatar
Qatar's Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is one of the Middle East's most influential, reformist leaders, balancing his country's traditional conservatism with his vision of a technologically modern and culturally diverse state.
Qatar - Country Profile
Country briefing on Qatar, one of the Arab world's smallest, richest and relatively more liberal countries.
Qatar - Country Profile
Country briefing on Qatar, one of the Arab world's smallest, richest and relatively more liberal countries.

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