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Amir to visit Iran and Europe in attempt to save nuclear deal

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will visit Iran, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other European countries this week on a trip that will likely be focussed around efforts to…

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Qatar-Germany ‘disagree over LNG’ supply conditions

Around half of Germany’s LNG imports are from Russia, making it the country’s largest supplier of gas. Germany and Qatar are having trouble reaching an agreement on their long-term LNG…

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Amir sends condolences to US as floods ‘devastate’ Kentucky

Kentucky’s floods took the lives of over 35 people, four of which were children. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the…

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Qatar’s amir slams Israel’s ‘politics of force’ during GCC summit with Biden

Tensions and instability in the Middle East will continue as long as Israel’s violations of international law in Palestine persist, Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on…

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Qatar’s Amir denounces Israel normalisation treaties, calls for end to blockade

Qatar’s Amir talks about combating COVID-19, efforts against terrorism and the importance of multilateral cooperation. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed the need for dialogue to achieve real peace…

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Qatar’s Amir stresses importance of energy security at GECF summit

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) represents 71% of the world’s proven natural gas reserves and 58% of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…

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Reform at home and soft power abroad: Amir Tamim sets out Qatar’s priorities

In what has been described as a “historic” moment for Qatar, the Gulf state’s amir addressed the country’s first ever elected Shura Council on Wednesday. On 26 October, the Amir…

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Qatar’s amir orders cabinet reshuffle for 13 ministerial positions

The Amiri decree will be implemented from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. A number of ministerial positions have been reshuffled in a…

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Qatar unveils date for historic Shura Council election

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued decree NO. 40 of 2021 that sets the date to elect new Shura Council members. Qatar’s Shura Council elections will…

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