The Israel-Hamas war has brought Arab nations into the spotlight. Qatar, a small country with a population of just 2.7 million, is mediating efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Qatar might be a small country in the gulf region but they have played a critical role in negotiating on high stakes issues the last few years. […] ...

Following a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister on Sunday, al-Shaibani told reporters that US sanctions on Syria were an obstacle to the war-torn country’s rapid recovery. “These sanctions ...