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Doha

Doha

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The capital city and main port of Qatar on the east coast
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdoʊhə/
: Doha
  • The capital city of Doha is known for its stunning modern architecture and vibrant culture.
  • Doha, Qatar

So I flew Heathrow to Doha, Doha to Riyadh.

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Examples

  • In Doha, you can find many beautiful museums and parks that attract tourists from around the world.

  • Mash'al signed an agreement in early February 2012 in Doha with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

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  • Recently, Singapore earned a total of six gold medals in the 2006 Doha Asian Games.

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  • Speak about a great source of inspiration for the UNFCCC COP hosted in Doha this November!

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  • In order to help the Indian diaspora in Qatar, the Indian government operated special flights between Kerala and Doha to facilitate travel for those who wanted to return to India.

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  • Earlier this year, I traveled to Doha, Qatar, to see Takashi Murakami's exhibition "Ego" curated by Massimiliano Gioni.

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  • Joining us from the Qatari capital Doha, she reported on the latest developments in the region.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Doha comes from the Arabic name al-Dawḥah, which people say means 'the big tree' or 'a rounded bay'. That's why the city was called Doha, because it may have been named for a large tree by the coast or for the curve of its bay.