beirut Archives

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Qatar to support Lebanon’s collapsing education sector: reports

As Lebanon’s economic downfall continues, UNICEF estimates that up to 13% of families are asking their children to work. Qatar has reportedly promised Lebanon to help support its collapsing education…

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Lebanon official denies Doha-Beirut deal for free World Cup streaming

Lebanon had previously requested free World Cup streaming from the host nation. Lebanese Caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Makary has dismissed as “inaccurate” reports over an alleged agreement between Qatar…

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Lebanon’s open wound: two years and no accountability since tragic Beirut Port blast

Qatar was quick to extend a helping hand to Lebanon following the tragic event. Shards of glass scattered across the city, clocks fixated at 6:09pm and regular fires at the…

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Qatar, Lebanon mull ports cooperation as Beirut marks blast anniversary

There were reports over a Qatari-Lebanese meeting regarding plans to build additional grain silos in Beirut. Qatar and Lebanon discussed bilateral cooperation in the ports and airports sector on Wednesday,…

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Beirut silos partial collapse triggers trauma days ahead of blast anniversary

The Beirut Port explosion took place on 4 August, 2020, after tonnes of ammonium nitrate unsafely stored in the facility since 2013 exploded. Part of the remaining grain silos at…

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Lebanon to discuss plans to build Beirut grain silos with Qatar: reports

The remaining grain silos were on fire over the weekend, displaying a scene that has triggered the population that continues to suffer from the trauma of the explosion. Lebanon is…

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Qatar’s FM in Lebanon as Beirut prepares to host Arab League meeting

In May, Lebanon held its first parliamentary elections since 2018. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani landed in Lebanon on Thursday in his first such visit since…

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Crises-hit Lebanon requests Qatar help to ‘watch World Cup’: reports

No further details were disclosed regarding the Lebanese officials request, which comes as the country grapples with several crises. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has requested Qatar’s help to enable…

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Qatar’s envoy congratulates Lebanon’s PM on elections

The people of Lebanon got to elect a 128-member parliament, a dozen of which are independent as Reuters reported on Tuesday. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Qatar’s envoy…

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