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Hakan Fidan Visits Qatar for Discussions
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic officials. Fidan arrived in Doha for a two-day trip, the officials...
Qatar Posts Surge in 2025 Tourism with 2.6M Visitors
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar recorded more than 2.6 million international visitors in the first six months of 2025, marking a 3% year-on-year rise compared to the same period in 2024, according to a statement released Monday by Visit Qatar, the promotional...
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar
President of Azerbaijan
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August 11, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, August 11 - 11 August 2025, 19:45 On August 11, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. During the telephone conversation, the leaders...
US ‘peace’ in Doha costs extraction rights attached
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On July 19 in Doha, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) signed a ‘Declaration of Principles’ for peace, witnessed by US and Qatari diplomats. The agreement, though vague in...
Qatar to deliver electricity to Syria for twelve months
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has unveiled the second stage of its ongoing effort to assist Syria’s energy sector, confirming that it will begin delivering additional electricity to the country starting Saturday, as announced by a development fund affiliated...
Qatar Kicks Off Second Phase of Electricity Supply to Syria
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has officially kicked off the second phase of its electricity supply initiative to Syria, set to begin this Saturday, according to a statement from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This next phase will see 800 megawatts of...
US ambassador expresses gratitude to Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria expressed gratitude to Qatar on Friday for funding a crucial natural gas project aimed at aiding Syria’s recovery from years of civil war. In a post on X, envoy Tom Barrack...
Qatar Says 49 Aid Trucks on Way to Gaza
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A convoy of 49 humanitarian aid trucks from Qatar reached Egypt and Jordan on Sunday, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced, underscoring Doha's ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian population. The relief—organized by the Qatar Fund...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Call on Nations to Recognize State of Palestine
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Thursday welcomed the recent announcements by Canada and Malta to formally recognize a Palestinian state during upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. Both Gulf nations called on the...
Qatar Nears Donating Boeing 747-8 to Pentagon
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Qatar are on the verge of finalizing a pact involving the handover of a Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the Department of Defense, designated for future transformation into an Air Force One jet, based on documentation...
U.S. Finalizes USD400M Boeing 747 “Unconditional Donation” from Qatar
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has completed a deal with Qatar to transfer a Boeing 747 aircraft from the Gulf nation to the Pentagon, intended for future deployment as Air Force One, media outlets reported Monday. On July 7, Defense Secretary Pete...
Egypt, Qatar Address Gaza Crisis, Ceasefire in Phone Talks
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone conversation on Sunday to address the intensifying crisis in the Gaza Strip and...
U.S., Qatar on Verge of Sealing Deal for Boeing 747-8
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The US and Qatar are on the verge of finalizing an agreement to transfer a Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the Pentagon, which is expected to eventually serve as the next Air Force One, according to documents reviewed by media. A memorandum of...
Afghanistan Seals Deal to Send Laborers to Qatar
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Afghan interim administration has entered into a formal agreement with a Qatari firm to streamline the process of sending Afghan laborers to Qatar, according to a Monday statement from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The...
Rwanda Hails Qatar-Brokered Peace Deal to End Hostilities in DRC
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Rwanda expressed strong approval of the recently signed declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel faction in Doha, Qatar, aimed at resolving the...
France, EU Welcome Qatar-Brokered DRC-M23 Peace Deal
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union on Saturday applauded a newly reached framework agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, crediting Qatar’s mediation efforts for the...
Cozmalab Celebrates Its First Anniversary and Expands Its Exclusive Distribution Portfolio
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
Cozmalab marks one year in Qatar with new exclusive brand partnerships, strengthening its position in the beauty distribution market. DOHA, QATAR, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raghad Akram, CEO and Managing Partner of Cozmalab, stated:...
The 17th Gulf Heart Association Conference Announces Main Sponsor, Compliance & Notable Speakers
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
The 17th Gulf Heart Association Conference announces the conference's Main Sponsor, its Compliance Accreditation as well as its Notable Speakers. DOHA, QATAR, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 17th Gulf Heart Association Conference The...
First beneficiaries selected under the WEIDE Fund for women entrepreneurs
World Trade Organization
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August 14, 2025
The call for applications in Nigeria generated robust interest, with 146 beneficiaries selected from over 67,000 applications received. Selected beneficiaries in the Dominican Republic and Mongolia will be announced shortly, while Jordan is...
PARADISE: Official match ball for ACLElite and ACLTwo unveiled
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
QUANZHOU, CHINA, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and KELME have revealed the new official match ball, PARADISE, for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26...