However , this did not materialise , and there are no known plans for a future Qatari entry the Eurovision Song Contest .
The Gulf state of Qatar , in Western Asia , announced in 2009 its interest in joining the contest in time for the 2011 edition .
This did not materialise , and there are no known plans for a future Qatar entry the Eurovision Song Contest .
The Gulf state of Qatar , in Western Asia , announced in 2009 its interest in joining the contest in time for the 2011 edition .