Qatar

Source:   TOI

Context: India condemned the recent attacks in Doha at the UNHRC, calling it a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.

• India reiterated support for Qatar’s security and regional peace, without naming Israel, which has claimed responsibility.

About Qatar:

• What It Is?

• • A sovereign country in West Asia, officially known as the State of Qatar.
  • Ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since 1868; gained independence in 1971.
• Borders: Shares a single land border with Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf on other sides.
• Nearby: Separated from Bahrain by the Gulf of Bahrain.
• Topography: Mostly flat, low-lying desert peninsula.
• Capital: Doha (home to 80%+ of population).

• Key Features:

• • Economy:
    • High-income economy, backed by 3rd-largest natural gas reserves and significant oil reserves.
    • One of the largest exporters of LNG globally.
    • Among the world’s highest GDP (PPP) per capita and GNI per capita.
  • Politics:
    • Emir holds executive, legislative, judicial powers and partially elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation.
  • Strategic Role:
    • Member of GCC and a major non-NATO ally of the U.S.
    • Hosts major U.S. military base at Al Udeid.
    • Influential through Al Jazeera Media Network and active in regional diplomacy.