Qatar
Recently, UPI was integrated through Qatar National Bank, enabling Indian visitors to make payments at key retail and tourist spots. The platform supports instant QR-based transactions, removing the need for currency conversion at numerous outlets, with 1 Indian Rupee equalling 0.045 Qatari Riyal.
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Qatar: Key Facts
- Location/Unique Feature: Qatar is a peninsular Arab state in the northeastern Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf, known for vast natural gas reserves and rapid urbanization.
- Importance for India: Qatar is a Gulf power, ....
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