The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform
Qatar’s late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.

Qatar’s late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.





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The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.
The emir accuses Israel of trying to ‘thwart negotiations’ for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers are gathering in Doha after Israel’s unprecedented missile strikes on Qatar that kill
Our correspondent takes in the mood in the Qatari capital after an Israeli attack on a Hamas meeting this week.
Regional leaders express solidarity with Qatar as funeral held for six killed in Israeli attack on Hamas leadership.

US President Donald Trump said he’s “not thrilled” about Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Qatar that targeted a reside
Donald Trump said the two sides reached a ceasefire shortly after Iran attacked a US airbase in Qatar.

Qatar has suspended its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas after a lack of progress in reaching a Gaza ceasefire
Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.