Qatar Tribune
AMIR, SISI REVIEW EFFORTS TO REDUCE TENSIONS AND CONTAIN THE CRISIS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Sunday from the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the call, the Egyptian president reiterated Egypt’s...
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Fitch affirms ‘AA’ credit rating for Qatar
FITCH Ratings has reaffirmed the sovereign credit rating of Qatar at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong financial position, high national income, and promising long-term growth prospects driven by expanding liquefied natural...
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Amir receives solidarity calls from world leaders
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received separate phone calls on Thursday from international leaders who expressed solidarity with the Qatar and discussed regional developments. HH the Amir received a call...
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Amir directs continued efforts to maintain services, says PM
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has directed that efforts continue diligently to ensure the...
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Qatar supports all efforts for de-escalation: Dr Al Ansari
ADVISOR to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the...
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Qatar fully prepared to defend its territory, safeguard vital infra: PM
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of Qatari territory with ballistic missiles and drones, describing the attacks as “a blatant violation of our...
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AMIR, WORLD LEADERS DISCUSS DE-ESCALATION AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a series of telephone calls on Sunday from several world leaders who expressed solidarity with Qatar following ongoing Iranian attacks and discussed efforts to...
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Amir, UAE president, Trump discuss efforts to reduce regional tensions
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday held separate telephone conversations with US President Donald Trump and UAE President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing the latest developments...
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Amir visits MoI’s National Command Center
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the National Command Center (NCC) of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday. At the outset of the visit, HH the Amir listened to a briefing on the crisis and...
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AMIR VISITS AIR OPERATIONS CENTER
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Air Operations Center on Wednesday to review the operational readiness of the armed forces. During the visit, HH the Amir was briefed on the high level of...
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Qatar resilient against aggression: Dr Al Ansari
DR Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the State of Qatar remains resilient in the face of any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty,...
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GLOBAL SOLIDARITY WITH QATAR GROWS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received on Monday a series of phone calls from several world leaders, who expressed solidarity with the State of Qatar following the recent Iranian aggression and reaffirmed...
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World leaders rally behind Qatar as Amir receives calls of solidarity
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday received a series of phone calls from regional and international leaders, who expressed their solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemned the recent Iranian...
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Global solidarity as Amir receives calls from world leaders amid regional escalation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a series of telephone calls on Saturday from regional and international leaders, underscoring wide-ranging diplomatic engagement and strong expressions of solidarity...
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Ramadan drives surge in workers’ remittances from Qatar
WITH the arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan, workers’ remittances from Qatar to their home countries enter their annual peak season, where economic considerations intersect with deep-rooted social and religious values. This recurring phenomenon...
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AMIR HOSTS RAMADAN IFTAR FOR DIPLOMATS AT LUSAIL PALACE
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a Ramadan iftar banquet in honour of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country, Qatar’s ambassadors abroad, and senior officials from the Ministry of...
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Amir hosts iftar banquet for leaders of MoD, MoI, security agencies
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for commanders and senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, and the State’s...
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AMIR HOLDS IFTAR BANQUET FOR SCHOLARS, JUDGES, MEMBERS OF PUBLIC PROSECUTION, EDUCATION SECTOR
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for scholars, judges, clerics, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the education and higher...
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AMIR HOSTS IFTAR BANQUET
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace on Sunday. The banquet was attended by...
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HIA, Qatar Duty Free set to welcome over 4 million passengers with immersive Ramadan experiences
HAMAD International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are set to welcome more than four million passengers during the holy month of Ramadan, offering a series of thoughtfully curated experiences that encourage reflection and connection. At the...
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Al Wakrah, Al Ghariyah patrol boats launched in Istanbul
THE patrol boats Al Wakrah and Al Ghariyah, belonging to the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces, were officially launched in Istanbul, Turkey, marking a significant milestone in Qatar’s naval modernisation programme. The vessels were manufactured by Dearsan...
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Amir receives Ramadan well-wishers
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a group of well-wishers on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace on Wednesday evening. HH the Amir received Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan...
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Amir, Bahrain Crown Prince discuss ways to strengthen ties
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. At the...
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Ashghal unveils QR11.5 billion mega infrastructure projects
THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced 20 new projects worth around QR11.5 billion, supporting Qatar National Vision 2030’s goals for sustainable development. Ashghal announced the award of 12 new projects with a total value exceeding...
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AMIR PATRONISES 19TH QATAR
Amir honours 108 winners HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, on Sunday morning. The ceremony was attended by Prime...
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Qatar all set to celebrate National Sport Day
QATAR is gearing up to celebrate the National Sport Day on Tuesday, with preparations in full swing to transform the country into a high-energy playground where fitness takes centre stage. From parks and beaches to schools and sports clubs, the...
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Kuwait Amir, Qatari PM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
HH Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, held talks with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Kuwait on Sunday. During the meeting on Sunday, the Prime Minister and...
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Amir attends opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympic Games
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The opening ceremony of the 25th...
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AMIR, GERMAN CHANCELLOR DISCUSS WAYS TO ENHANCE RELATIONS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz on Thursday held official talks at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the talks, HH the Amir welcomed the...
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Amir meets Saudi defence minister
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met in his office at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday with HRH Minister of Defence of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his...
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Qatar steps up diplomacy to support de-escalation in Gaza, Iran
DR Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said that Qatar is intensifying high-level regional diplomatic engagement with all...
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AMIR OPENS LNG2026 CONFERENCE
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha on Sunday. The opening ceremony...
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Web Summit Qatar 2026 will help boost regional knowledge economy: Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) on Sunday. Having toured the booths of the participating national and international...
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Sheikha Moza attends Jadal 2026 multidisciplinary research summit
HER Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the opening day of Jadal, AlMujadilah Center and Mosque for Women’s annual research summit, which is designed to build and extend research networks on topics related to...
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Sheikha Moza to participate in third Web Summit Qatar 2026
THE Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee has announced that HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will participate in the 3rd edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place...
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PM MEETS FRENCH PRESIDENT’S ENVOY TO LEBANON PM calls for de-escalation in phone calls with Iran officials
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday met with French President’s Envoy to Lebanon HE Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is visiting the country. They discussed bilateral cooperation...
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Qatar, Sudan pledge to bolster relations
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his brother Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan HE Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan held official talks at the Amiri Diwan on...
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PM INAUGURATES FIRST EDITION OF DOHA LEGAL FORUM
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday inaugurated the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum. The forum, held under the title ‘Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights,’ is...
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AMIR MEETS WORLD BANK PRESIDENT
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of World Bank Group HE Ajay Banga and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country, in his office at Lusail Palace on...
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Forum sets roadmap to tackle drugs with rights-based approach, says NHRC chief
NATIONAL Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Chairperson HE Mariam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah has affirmed that the recommendations of the Fourth National Forum on Human Rights provided a comprehensive roadmap to address the drug problem in societies around...
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Amir patronises military colleges’ graduation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday patronised the joint graduation ceremony of military colleges’ cadets from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, Al Zaeem Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Attiya Air...
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Amir patronises Police College graduation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the graduation ceremony of the eighth batch of cadets from the Police College of the Police Academy, in Al Sailiya on Wednesday morning. The graduation ceremony was...
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AMIR INAUGURATES DIMDEX 2026
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the opening of the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on...
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SK Holding fully acquires SK Real Estate and Arian Holding
SK Holding announced its full acquisition of SK Real Estate and Arian Holding, including Arian Real Estate and Arian Assets, in a strategic move aimed at unifying institutional decision-making, enhancing management efficiency, and establishing a more...
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PM discusses de-escalation, regional stability in high-level phone calls
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday held a series of telephone calls with a number of regional and international counterparts, during which ways to enhance cooperation and...
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Qatar, Japan vow to deepen ties
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Toshimitsu Motegi co-chaired the third Qatari-Japanese Strategic Dialogue in Doha on Tuesday, reaffirming...
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Web Summit Qatar startup programme sells out
WEB Summit Qatar has announced that its startup programme for the 2026 edition is officially sold out, with more than 1,600 startups from around the world having confirmed to attend the event. The event floor is also at full capacity, with leading...
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Qatar, UN discuss peace efforts in eastern DRC
MINISTER of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday, via video conference, with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix to discuss efforts aimed...
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Cabinet okays Qatar National Sports Policy
THE Cabinet has approved the Qatar National Sports Policy. The policy, prepared by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in coordination with the National Planning Council, aims to develop the sports sector, support athletic excellence and sustainability,...
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Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro captured
PRESIDENT Donald Trump says the United States will “run” Venezuela until a political transition can take place, just hours after US forces bombed the South American country and “captured” its president, Nicolas Maduro. Speaking during a news...
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Amir discusses latest developments with Saudi crown prince, UAE prez
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held separate phone calls on Thursday with HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HH President...
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Doha named 2026 GCC Tourism Capital
THE committee responsible for the GCC Tourism Capital has officially announced Doha as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, within the framework of strengthening joint tourism cooperation among GCC member states. The decision has been approved by the...
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FuelFest Middle East set to debut in Doha on January 23
VISIT Qatar has announced the Middle East debut of FuelFest, the worldrenowned automotive and entertainment festival, which will take place in Doha on Thursday, January 23, 2026, at Katara South Parking. The one-day event will be delivered in...
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Qatar’s economy grows 2.9% in Q3
QATAR’S economy maintained growth in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 2.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024. The growth was driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded by 4.4%, according to a statement issued...
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Amir affirms Qatar’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed the State of Qatar’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its keen interest in Somalia’s security and stability and in the...
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FIFA Arab Cup draws over 1.2 million fans
QATAR welcomed over 1.22 million fans from the region and beyond for yet another historic edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, where 25% of spectators travelled from outside the country to attend matches. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, held from 1 - 18...
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Cabinet hails Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue outcomes
THE Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, welcomed the outcomes of the Seventh Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the United States of...
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Qatar keen to enhance Asian Parliamentary Dialogue: Shura speaker
SPEAKER of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has affirmed the State of Qatar’s strong commitment to supporting parliamentary work at both the regional and international levels, and its continued keenness to provide effective platforms...
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Amir makes slew of appointments
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday issued a number of Amiri orders and decrees appointing senior officials to key positions. HH the Amir issued Amiri Order No 3 of 2025, appointing HE Hazza bin Khalil...
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Qatar, US reaffirm strength of enduring strategic partnership
THE State of Qatar and the US have reaffirmed the strength of their enduring strategic partnership during the seventh Qatar–US Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC. The dialogue, co-chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh...
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QATAR CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY WITH JOY, PRIDE AND PATRIOTISM
QATAR celebrated the National Day in an atmosphere filled with joy, pride and patriotism as His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the State’s 2025 National Day parade on the Doha Corniche on Thursday...
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National Day Parade set to begin at 9 am at Doha Corniche
AS the dawn breaks over the Corniche on December 18, Doha will awaken to one of the most anticipated moments of the National Day celebrations — the National Parade. The Organising Committee for the National Day Celebrations has invited the public to...
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PM opens major UN anti-corruption conference in Doha
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has opened the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11) in Doha. The...
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COMBATING CORRUPTION A GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY: AMIR
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the Award Ceremony of the 9th Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award at Katara Hall in the Fairmont and Raffles Hotels in...
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Electrifying quarterfinals push attendance past 1 mn
THE quarterfinal stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament...
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SHEIKHA MOZA GRACES QF PUE’S
CHAIRPERSON of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the musical performance “Qatar Jannah,” organised by Qatar Foundation’s PreUniversity Education and staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The...
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QATAR, SAUDI VOW TO BOLSTER TIES
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Qatari-Saudi...
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Justice must be a practice, not a slogan: Sheikha Moza
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA), on Sunday delivered the closing remarks at Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress” at the...
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AMIR OPENS DOHA FORUM 2025
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme ‘’Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress’’ at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday. The...
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