Qatar Tribune
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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Amir reaffirms Qatar’s unwavering support for Palestinian people
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s unwavering support for the brotherly Palestinian people in their just struggle to get their land restored, safeguard their holy sites, and...
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WSJ Tech Live a key platform to boost Qatar’s digital standing, says PM
HOSTED for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Tech Live Qatar 2025 kicked off on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin...
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AMIR TO OPEN FIFA ARAB CUP TODAY
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will patronise the opening of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Monday evening. HH the Amir will witness the tournament’s opening and the official...
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Qatar fully prepared to host exceptional FIFA Arab Cup
THE FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has announced that Qatar is fully prepared to host the second edition of the prestigious regional tournament, set to take place from December 1–18. A total of 16 teams will compete to lift...
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Cabinet approves draft decision on online commercial activities
THE Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Wednesday approved a draft decision of the Minister of Commerce and Industry to determine the conditions and controls for...
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Silatech achieves its target of providing 5 million jobs, says Sheikha Moza
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, on Tuesday announced the foundation’s Silatech programme has achieved its target of providing five million employment opportunities. Speaking at a high-level session...
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Education must remain an open field for creativity: Sheikha Moza
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on Monday attended the opening of the 12th edition on the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12). Under the theme: “Humanity.io:...
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Amir, Rwandan president discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the friendly Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in...
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Amir calls for Istisqa prayer today
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer to be performed across the country on Thursday morning, 22 Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH, corresponding to November 13, 2024. HH the...
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Qatar’s policy built on peace and justice: Shura speaker
THE State of Qatar, led by His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has adopted peace, security and development as the cornerstones of its domestic and foreign policy, Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al...
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Qatar, Slovenia pledge to bolster ties
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Slovenia HE Natasa Pirc Musar held official talks at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the beginning of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the...
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Ashghal builds a green footprint for better future
THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement infrastructure development projects for citizens’ subdivisions in new and existing areas, in order to improve road networks, provide connectivity between areas, and develop infrastructure...
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Qatar National Day slogan unveiled
THE Organising Committee for Qatar National Day Celebrations has unveiled the official slogan for 2025. The phrase is drawn from a speech delivered by His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during his 2016 visit...
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Qatari Diar, Egypt’s NUCA sign $29.7 billion deal for North Coast urban tourism project
QATARI Diar Real Estate Investment Company signed an investment partnership agreement with Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) to implement an integrated urban tourism project according to the highest international standards, in the Alam El...
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Amir, Pakistani president discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Asif Ali Zardari, on the occasion of his visit to the country to participate in the Second World Summit for Social...
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Social development can never be achieved without peace and stability, says Amir
● The State of Qatar takes pride in hosting this summit, which comes thirty years after the first Summit held in Copenhagen in 1995 ● The State of Qatar will remain an active partner in the international community and a supporter of social development...
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Amir, Belgian king explore ways to enhance bilateral relations
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday met with HM King Philippe of the friendly Kingdom of Belgium on the occasion of His Majesty’s visit to the State of Qatar to participate in the second World Summit...
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Qatar made massive progress in promoting press freedom: FAJ
THE Permanent Committee for Freedoms of the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) has released its Annual Report on the Reality of Press Freedom in the Arab World (2024–2025), covering developments across the region, including Qatar. The report was...
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Qatar joins Global WHO Alliance for Food Safety
QATAR has officially joined the Global Alliance for Food Safety for the period 2025 to 2027. The alliance brings together leading countries in the field of food safety and the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) collaborating centres, with the aim of...
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PM calls for int’l efforts to ensure implementation of Gaza truce deal
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday received a phone call from US Secretary of State HE Marco Rubio. During the call, the two sides discussed the close strategic relations...
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Qatar, mediating parties working to ensure Gaza truce deal holds: PM
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar and the mediating parties are working intensively to ensure the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip holds. “We witnessed...
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AMIR MEETS AUB BOARD CHAIRMAN
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Beirut (AUB) HE Abdo George Kadifa, and his accompanying delegation, at his Amiri Diwan office on...
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Snap Inc opens office in Qatar
SNAP Inc. has opened its new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha in the presence of Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO), and Evan Spiegel, Founder and CEO of Snap Inc. The new office...
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PM LAUNCHES AI-POWERED
PRIME Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday witnessed the inauguration of the Ministry of Municipality’s AI-powered building permit issuance system, in a move that embodies the...
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Amir, Trump discuss ways to consolidate Gaza deal
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with US President HE Donald Trump at Al Udeid Air Base on Saturday. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the US president and his accompanying delegation,...
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Qatar welcomes over 3.5 million visitors in first 9 months of 2025
QATAR Tourism announced a 2.2 percent increase in the total number of visitors to the State of Qatar during the first nine months of the year, reaching 3.5 million compared with the same period last year. In a statement on Thursday, Qatar Tourism...
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QATAR-TURKIYE RELATIONS STEADILY PROGRESSING TOWARD PROMISING HORIZONS: AMIR
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee at the Amiri Diwan on...
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Qatar entering new phase in terms of scale of economy and role: Amir
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the opening of the first ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 54th annual session of the Shura Council, held at Tamim bin Hamad Hall...
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Amir to inaugurate Shura Council session today
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will patronize the inauguration of the first regular session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 54th annual session of the Shura Council, on Tuesday morning,...
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate truce after Doha talks
PAKISTAN and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to the establishment of mechanisms aimed at consolidating lasting peace and stability between the two countries, following a round of negotiations held in Doha, mediated by the State of...
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Sheikha Moza graces QF Alumni Forum
CHAIRPERSON of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the Qatar Foundation Annual Alumni Forum 2025, held under the theme of ‘Togetherness’, as it celebrated the achievements and impact of those who have graduated from a unique...
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AMIR PRAISES NATIONAL TEAM FOR FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at the Lusail Palace with the Qatar national football team players on the occasion of their qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026. HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin...
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Qatar make history, qualify for 2026 World Cup
TWICE Asian champions Qatar lived up to their reputation as The Maroons on Tuesday secured a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026, their first qualification on merit, after playing hosts to the football showpiece in 2022. Al Annabi defied all odds to...
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US, Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye sign historic Gaza deal
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday participated in the signing ceremony of the agreement ending the war in Gaza, alongside President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi; President of...
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3 Amiri Diwan members die in Egypt accident
THREE members of the Amiri Diwan died in a tragic traffic accident in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, while they were performing their official duties. Announcing the demise of the three members, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt...
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Gazans return home as ceasefire holds
TENS of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians were making their way back to devastated areas in northern Gaza on Saturday as Israeli forces stopped operations as agreed under phase one of the ceasefire plan with Hamas, and partially...
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Amir invites Shura Council to convene
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued on Thursday Amiri Decision No. 42 of 2025 appointing the members of the Shura Council. HH the Amir also issued Decree No. 98 of 2025, inviting the Shura Council to...
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Cabinet okays MSME exemption limits amendment
THE Cabinet has approved the finance minister’s draft resolution amending the exemption limits granted to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which aims to encourage entrepreneurs to participate in government tenders, thereby enhancing...
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Amir amends Human Resources Law
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday issued Law No. 25 of 2025 amending some provisions of the Civil Human Resources Law issued by Law No. 15 of 2016. His Highness the Amir also ratified Cabinet...
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Talks begin in Egypt on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
INDIRECT talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Palestinian and Egyptian officials have told the BBC that the sessions are focused on “creating the field...
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Amir issues law on persons with disabilities
HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday issued Law No. 22 of 2025 concerning persons with disabilities. The law is effective and is set to be published in the Official Gazette. Minister of Social...
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Qatar wins praise for Gaza peace efforts
THE State of Qatar has been praised for its joint mediation efforts to put an end to the attacks on the Gaza Strip and usher in peace and stability to the region. Qatar has been mediating alongside the United States and Egypt between Israel and Hamas,...
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Qatar condemns Israeli forces’ interception of Gaza aid flotilla
THE State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, terming it as a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to freedom of...
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Trump signs executive order guaranteeing security of Qatar
PRESIDENT of the United States of America HE Donald Trump has signed an executive order assuring the security of the State of Qatar. In a statement, the White House said that the executive order stipulates that the United States shall regard any armed...
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GCC Joint Defence Council approves new defence steps
THE Joint Defence Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli military attack on the State of Qatar, describing it as a dangerous and unacceptable escalation and a blatant violation of international law and...
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