Qatar Tribune
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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PM inaugurates Kanaf Parenting Center
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday inaugurated the Parenting Center (Kanaf), an initiative that underscores the national drive to strengthen the family’s role in fostering a...
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Shura Council backs US-Iran ceasefire
THE Shura Council has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope the deal underpin stability and lasting peace, while promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and respect for international law. At its regular...
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MoEHE launches guide to regulate admissions in private schools
THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of its comprehensive guide for regulating the admission and registration of students in private schools and kindergartens for 2026. The announcement was made during...
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Clear contradiction in Iranian claims, evidence shows civilian facilities targeted: Dr Al Ansari
ADVISOR to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, has strongly condemned the attacks in the region, highlighting what he described as a “clear contradiction” in Iranian claims...
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Amir discusses regional escalation & truce with Lebanese president, Pakistan PM
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held separate telephone conversations on Thursday with President of the Republic of Lebanon HE Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Shehbaz...
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Cabinet approves draft law on state property
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 on state property and referred it to the Shura Council. The draft law, prepared by the Ministry of...
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Qatar supports mediation, prepared for all contingencies: Dr Al Ansari
DR Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has reaffirmed that Qatar’s position on mediation remains unchanged, expressing full support for ongoing negotiations...
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Amir, Macron, Spanish PM and Guyanese president call for de-escalation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a series of phone calls with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister HE Pedro Sanchez, and Guyanese President HE Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss regional...
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Amir honours 11 Rawda Award winners
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised on Sunday the ceremony of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, in its 1st edition, held at the Raffles Doha Hotel. HH the Amir honoured 11 Rawda Award...
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Amir, Italian PM call for de-escalation
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni discussed regional and international developments during a meeting on Saturday at Lusail Palace. At the beginning...
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Amir, DRC president affirm support for regional security and stability
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reviewed regional and international developments with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) HE Felix Tshisekedi, during a meeting held at Lusail Palace on...
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Amir, Greek defence minister discuss regional security
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic HE Nikolaos Georgios Dendias at Lusail Palace on Wednesday morning. During the meeting, they reviewed...
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Amir, UAE president discuss efforts to restore stability
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, focusing on recent regional and international developments and efforts...
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AMIR, SAUDI CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS DE-ESCALATION EFFORTS, REGIONAL STABILITY IN JEDDAH
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting,...
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Schools resume in-person classes
NEARLY 417,000 students across Qatar returned to classrooms on Sunday, marking a key step in the country’s continued normalisation process and its commitment to uninterrupted education. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education oversaw extensive...
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Amir, Ukrainian president call for urgent de-escalation amid regional tensions
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday held discussions with President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky, focusing on the latest regional and international developments amid escalating tensions. The...
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QATAR, EU DISCUSS Qatar Airways gradually restores global network
QATAR Airways (QA) has announced a revised flight schedule as it continues the gradual restoration of its global network, increasing frequencies to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The updated schedule, valid until April 15, 2026, reflects steady...
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Qatar not engaged in US-Iran mediation: MoFA spokesman
ADVISOR to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, has affirmed that the State of Qatar is not engaged in any direct mediation between the United States and Iran, while...
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Qatar resumes full workplace attendance from today
THE General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has announced the resumption of work from official workplaces across all government entities in Qatar, effective Tuesday, March 24. In a statement, the Secretariat said the decision applies to all...
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AMIR PERFORMS FUNERAL PRAYER FOR HELICOPTER CRASH MARTYRS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed the funeral prayer for the martyrs of the nation who passed away while performing national duty after a Qatar Armed Forces helicopter crashed in the country’s...
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Qatar’s business resilience stands firm amid regional tensions: Sovereign PPG
QATAR continues to demonstrate strong business resilience and investor appeal, even as regional uncertainties prompt caution across the Gulf, according to insights from Sovereign PPG. Despite short-term market sensitivities, Qatar remains firmly...
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Iranian attacks on Qatar a dangerous escalation: PM
● Iran’s attack on gas facility harms millions of vulnerable people, whom we are assisting around the world ● The biggest beneficiary of this war is anyone who wants to destabilise this region ● We condemn the Iranian aggression and demand its...
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Health sector fully prepared to handle any situation: Minister
MINISTER of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud has confirmed that the health sector in the State of Qatar is fully primed to handle any potential contingency, with a strategic stockpile of medicines and medical essentials, along with...
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AMIR, JORDAN KING CALL FOR CONCERTED EFFORTS TO CONTAIN TENSIONS
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan discussed, at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday afternoon, the developments in the region in light of the...
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