Qatar Tribune
Amir receives condolence calls from world leaders on passing of Father Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday received a series of telephone calls from heads of state and senior leaders who conveyed their condolences on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh...
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WORLD LEADERS CONTINUE TO PAY
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday received a host of world leaders and senior officials at Lusail Palace as they offered condolences on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin...
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Condolences continue to pour in for Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received more mourners offering condolences on the passing of the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Tuesday morning. HH...
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Amir receives condolences on passing of Father Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received mourners offering condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Monday morning. HH the Amir received...
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PM discusses regional de-escalation efforts with UAE, Jordan deputy PMs
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate telephone conversations with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and...
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PM discusses regional escalation with Gulf, Turkish FMs
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Oman, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, as well as the deputy prime minister...
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Cabinet condemns Iranian attacks
THE Cabinet has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Qatari, Saudi, Bahraini and Kuwaiti interests. The weekly cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al...
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Targeting of Qatari tanker near Hormuz unacceptable: Al Ansari
DR Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said the targeting of the Qatari tanker “Al Rekayyat” while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, is an...
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HIA, QA launch ‘Fast Pass’ biometric travel service
HAMAD International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways (QA) have jointly launched “Fast Pass,” a new biometric travel service that uses facial recognition technology to simplify the passenger departure process, enabling travellers to move through key...
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PM af rms Qatar’s support for all efforts to help rebuild Syria
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al Shaibani who is visiting the country. The...
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Education minister approves secondary school results
MINISTER of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah Al Khater has approved the first-round results of the General Secondary Certificate examinations for the 2025–2026 academic year. The announcement was made during an official meeting at the...
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Cabinet backs US-Iran talks to reach lasting solutions .
THE Cabinet has reaffirmed support for the negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran with a view to reaching lasting solutions to the outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means. The Cabinet’s weekly...
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Amir meets outgoing ambassadors of Kazakhstan, Russia
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev and Ambassador of the Russian Federation HE Dmitry Nikolayevich Dogadkin, who called on HH the Amir to...
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Shura Council hails Amir’s efforts in supporting dialogue and diplomacy
THE Shura Council has praised the efforts of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in supporting dialogue and diplomacy, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to constructive mediation and the promotion of regional peace...
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Qatar attracts 1.13 million visitors in Q1
QATAR’S tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound in the second half of 2026 supported by a packed calendar of entertainment events, promotional campaigns and growing interest in domestic tourism, according to tourism experts and recent data...
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PM discusses regional stability with Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate telephone conversations with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud...
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Amir expresses solidarity with quake-hit Venezuela
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez. During the call, HH the Amir expressed Qatar’s...
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Sultan of Oman, PM review regional security & stability
HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Muscat on Wednesday. At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs...
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Amir holds calls with UAE president, India PM over Ras Laffan incident
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday received separate phone calls from President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of India HE Narendra Modi, focusing...
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13 killed, 66 injured in Ras Laffan factory explosion
MINISTER of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi on Monday confirmed the tragic loss of 13 lives following Sunday’s explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City,...
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Lake Lucerne Summit marks a turning point for regional stability, says PM
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani led Qatar’s delegation participating in the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the High-Level Committee with the participation of...
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Qatar provides over $68 mn in aid to refugees, displaced persons in 2025
MARKING the World Refugee Day, the State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the globe, providing more than $68 million in humanitarian assistance during 2025. According to...
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US-Iran pact will bolster long-term peace: Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Thursday from President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. During the call, President Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for...
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Cabinet praises Amir’s participation in G7
THE Cabinet has welcomed His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s participation in the G7 Summit in France, describing the presence as recognition of the country’s growing international role in promoting peace,...
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AMIR, TRUMP AFFIRM STRENGTH OF QATAR-US TIES
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday met with President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. HH the Amir...
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Qatar wins laurels for mediation role in US-Iran breakthrough
AS countries welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between the US and Iran describing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough that could help restore stability in the Middle East and reopen vital maritime trade routes, global...
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MoEHE launches maritime scholarship initiative for Qatari students
THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport (MoT), has launched a national initiative to sponsor Qatari students pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation aiming to strengthen...
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KHOUKHI DELIVERS AT DEATH AS QATAR SCORE HISTORIC FIRST POINT AT FIFA WORLD CUP
Never say die! Qatar proved this brilliantly only to make history on Saturday claiming their firstever FIFA World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppagetime header secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group B match of...
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Amir, Trump discuss de-escalation efforts
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Thursday with US President HE Donald Trump, during which they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international...
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Shura reviews Kahramaa’s energy, water plans
THE Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday and reviewed Qatar’s plans for electricity, water and renewable energy development, while also advancing proposed legislation aimed at enhancing the digital protection of children. The...
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PM, Egypt FM review mediation efforts to ease regional tension
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty...
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Qatari fans rally behind national team ahead of World Cup campaign
AS Qatar prepares for its second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, excitement is building among supporters eager to back the national team during the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Having secured qualification through the...
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Qatar intensifies efforts to ease US-Iran tension
THE State of Qatar continued active mediation efforts aimed at easing regional tensions linked to contacts between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman...
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SHEIKHA MOZA ATTENDS QF SCHOOLS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
HER Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organisation’s unique educational...
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MoEHE completes all preparations for end-of-term exams
THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has completed all preparations for the final examinations of the second semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, which will begin on Thursday, June 4, according to Director of the Student...
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Shura Council approves draft food law
THE Shura Council approved a draft food law during its regular weekly session on Monday and referred it to the government after reviewing amendments and discussing the legislation’s provisions. The session held at Tamim bin Hamad Hall and chaired by...
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DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER VISITS ST ENGINEERING IN SINGAPORE
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the Singaporean ST Engineering group on Sunday. During his visit, the Deputy PM met with Chairman of ST Engineering, Teo Ming...
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Deputy PM participates in Shangri-La Dialogue
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani participated in the third plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 held in Singapore under the theme “Asia’s Maritime Security...
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Qatari Hajj Mission launches Rapid Ambulance Scooter to serve pilgrims
THE Medical Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has launched a series of advanced emergency healthcare solutions aimed at enhancing medical response services for Qatari pilgrims during the Hajj season. The newly introduced initiatives include a Rapid...
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AMIR PERFORMS EID AL ADHA PRAYERS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al Adha prayers along with citizens at Lusail prayer ground on Wednesday morning. The prayers were attended by HH Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh...
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AMIR EXCHANGES EID AL ADHA GREETINGS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged cables of congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha with leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries, reaffirming the spirit of solidarity and goodwill...
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Shura Council pushes broader social role for sports clubs
THE Shura Council has called for a broader social, cultural and educational role for sports clubs, as lawmakers submitted a proposal aimed at strengthening their contribution to national identity and youth development. During a sitting chaired by...
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Amir joins Trump, regional leaders in talks on de-escalation efforts
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a joint telephone call with the US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss evolving regional and international developments amid growing...
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Amir holds high-level calls to advance de-escalation efforts
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations on Saturday with international and regional leaders as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace,...
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Amir visits 35th Doha Int’l Book Fair
I was struck by the diversity and intellectual richness I witnessed during my tour through the halls of the Doha International Book Fair 2026, which embodies the pivotal role of culture in supporting our country’s efforts aimed at entrenching awareness...
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Cabinet okays draft law to regulate social professions
THE Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has approved a draft law regulating the practice of social professions in Qatar. Prepared by the Ministry of Social...
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Amir honours winners of State Appreciation & Incentive Awards
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured the winners of the seventh edition of the State Appreciation Award and the State Incentive Award for outstanding achievements in science, literature and arts during a...
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Shura advances child digital protection bill
THE Shura Council convened on Monday at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanem, where members discussed child digital safety legislation and approved several amended bills. At the opening of the...
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Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts
THE State of Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement on Sunday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone discussions with regional and international...
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PM opens 35th Doha International Book Fair
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday inaugurated the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, which will run through May 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention...
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Cabinet approves draft law regulating private schools
THE Cabinet has approved a draft law regulating private schools in a move aimed at modernising the legal framework governing private education and enhancing quality standards across the sector. The proposed legislation, prepared by the Ministry of...
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Shura Council reviews National Health Strategy
SHURA Council has reviewed the country’s National Health Strategy 2024–2030 during its weekly sitting in Doha, with members highlighting the need to strengthen preventive healthcare, improve patient services and expand digital transformation across the...
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Shura Council reviews National Health Strategy
SHURA Council has reviewed the country’s National Health Strategy 2024–2030 during its weekly sitting in Doha, with members highlighting the need to strengthen preventive healthcare, improve patient services and expand digital transformation across the...
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Sheikha Jowaher patronises QU graduation ceremony
HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Consort of HH the Amir, patronised the graduation ceremony for the 49th cohort of Qatar University students. The event, held on Tuesday at the university’s Sports and Events Complex, celebrated the...
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Amir patronises QU graduation ceremony
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the graduation ceremony of the 49th batch (Class of 2026) of Qatar University (QU), held at the university’s Sports and Events Complex on Monday. During the...
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PM honours Al Noor Center for the Blind graduates
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday attended the closing ceremony of Al Noor Center for the Blind, affiliated with Qatar Foundation for Social Work, marking the end of the 2026...
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AMIR AFFIRMS QATAR’S UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR IRAQ
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Prime Minister-designate of the Republic of Iraq HE Ali Faleh Al Zaidi. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir congratulated...
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AMIR CROWNS WINNERS OF AMIR’S SWORD CAMEL RACE FESTIVAL
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final races of the annual Purebred Arabian Camel Racing Festival for HH the Amir’s Sword (2025-2026 season) at Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack on Thursday. HH the...
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Qatar, Greece vow to expand cooperation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday held official talks with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic HE Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional...
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GCC summit embodies unified stance on current situation: Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday joined Gulf leaders at a consultative summit in Jeddah, where discussions centered on key regional and international developments. The meeting brought together...
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PM calls for dialogue to defuse tensions
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stressed the importance of sustained dialogue and mediation to resolve regional tensions and conflicts and prevent further escalation. During a...
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PM calls for dialogue to ease regional tensions
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has emphasized the importance of dialogue and sustained mediation to resolve regional tensions during a series of high-level phone calls on Sunday...
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Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
UNITED States President Donald Trump has announced that his envoys would not be travelling to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials after Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left the country. The US president told Fox News that he had ordered Steve...
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QatarEnergy marks first LNG export from Golden Pass Project in Texas
QatarEnergy has marked the export of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas, in the United States, a major milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The inaugural shipment was...
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Amir, Syrian president reaffirm commitment to cooperation and regional stability
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa on Wednesday, focusing on regional and international developments. The talks, held at the...
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Amir forms Board of Qatar Foundation for Innovation and Scientific Research
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued an Amiri decision establishing the Board of Directors for the Qatar Foundation for Supporting Innovation and Scientific Research. Under Amiri Decision No 20 of...
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AMIR, JORDAN CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS REGIONAL DE-ESCALATION, BILATERAL TIES
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HRH Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed...
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Initiative launched to insource Qatari trainers in educational services centers
THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Sunday launched an initiative to insource Qatari trainers in educational and training service centers. The initiative was introduced by the Educational Services Centers Department under the...
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PM reaffirms Qatar’s unwavering support for Palestinian cause
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, emphasizing a...
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AMIR, SULTAN OF OMAN
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman discussed developments in the region amid rising regional tensions. The two sides met at Al Baraka Palace in...
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Amir, Trump discuss de-escalation and energy stability
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Wednesday from US President HE Donald Trump, during which they reviewed the latest regional and international developments. The discussions...
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