Cairo says it appreciates sincere efforts made to achieve reconciliation between Arab quartet and Qatar.
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
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Sheikh Tamim has not yet confirmed whether he will attend the GCC summit in Saudi Arabia on January 5.
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In a meeting with PA leader Abbas, Qatar’s emir backs legitimate international resolutions.
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In Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Trump adviser seeks final achievements in a US regional policy defined by...
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says the country will hold long-promised polls for top advisory panel in October 2021.
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Turkish leader was welcomed upon his arrival by senior delegation headed by Qatar’s defence minister.
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Qatar’s leader says Israel continues to carry out ‘flagrant violation of international resolutions’.
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Visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf following the US killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
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According to Qatar News Agency, Ismail Haniya briefed Sheikh Tamim on the latest developments in Palestinian affairs.
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Riyadh summit’s final statement echoes need for cooperation as officials say mediation efforts to resolve rift continue.
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The plans for the new airport are a modification of those drawn up in 2017 for a smaller facility.
Instead, Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani will represent Qatar at GCC summit in Riyadh.
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Two Western hostages were released after three Taliban prisoners landed in Qatar as part of a prisoner swap deal.
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Addressing UNGA, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says stability in the region is a ‘regional and international need’.