Doha became the capital city of Qatar in 1971, and shortly thereafter, began growing at rapid speed. The city's population exploded from 90,000 in the 1970’s to more than 2.3 million today. Doha’s cityscape has also expanded drastically, sprawling outward into the desert and the Persian Gulf atop reclaimed land. | Daily Overview

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has hailed Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his steadfast support of the Syrian people, calling it a stand that “will be remembered in history”. Al-Sharaa praised Sheikh Tamim’s consistent backing “since the moment of Syria’s liberation,” adding that the Qatari leader had “stood firmly by our side in word and deed”. The remarks highlight Qatar’s long-standing position on the Syrian file, as Doha continues to advocate for a just resolution and mean