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Source: World Aero Data [1][2] and Google Maps [3] Al Udeid Air Base (Arabic: قاعدة العديد الجوية) is one of two military bases southwest of Doha, Qatar, also known as Abu Nakhlah Airport (مطار أبو نخلة). It houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force, United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, and other foreign forces.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates share a naval border and are part of the Arabic -speaking Persian Gulf region. They are both members of the GCC. [1] On 5 June 2017, as part of the Qatar diplomatic crisis, the UAE cut diplomatic relations with Qatar. [2] On 6 January 2021, Qatar and the UAE agreed to fully restore diplomatic ties. [3]
Arab world. The Arab League (Arabic: الجامعة العربية, al-Jāmiʿa al-ʻArabiyya, Arabic: [al.d͡ʒaː.mi.ʕa al.ʕa.ra.bij.ja] ⓘ), formally the League of Arab States (Arabic: جامعة الدول العربية, Jāmiʿat ad-Duwal al-ʿArabiyya), is a regional organization in the Arab world. The Arab League was formed in Cairo ...
The United Arab Emirates[c] (UAE), or simply the Emirates, [d] is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal, elective monarchy composed of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi as its capital. [14]
The history of Qatar spans from its first duration of human occupation to its formation as a modern state. Human occupation of Qatar dates back to 50,000 years ago, and Stone Age encampments and tools have been unearthed in the Arabian Peninsula. [1] Mesopotamia was the first civilization to have a presence in the area during the Neolithic ...
Qatar is the fifth most water-stressed country in the world. The Qatari peninsula protrudes 160 kilometres (100 mi) into the Persian Gulf, north of Saudi Arabia. It lies between latitudes 24° and 27° N, and longitudes 50° and 52° E. Most of the country consists of a low, barren plain, covered with sand.
Qatar Airways was established by the government of Qatar on November 22, 1993; operations began on January 20, 1994. [ 11 ][ 12 ] Amman was the airline's first destination in May 1994. [ 13 ] In April 1995, the airline's CEO was Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, who employed a staff of 75. By this time the fleet consisted of two Airbus ...
Starting at 1 December 2024, Qatar will be added to the United States Visa Waiver Program, therefore Qatari Passport holders will be able to travel to the United States for a maximum 90 days stay without the requirement of a visa. Making Qatar the first Arab country to get such exemption. [3]