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Qatar sends 70 tons of food aid to Lebanon’s army

Doha sends food aid to Lebanon every month to help one of the country’s last standing institutions amidst a deteriorating economy. Around 70 tons of food aid landed in Lebanon on Sunday as part…

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News

Jordan grants Lebanon ‘initial approval’ to allow Qatari gas transfer through Aqaba port

Lebanon has been seeking oil and gas from neighboring countries to supply its power plants amid a dire electricity crisis. Lebanon made a request to Jordan to allow the transfer…

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Qatar, Lebanon ramp up talks to provide gas amid fuel crisis

The latest talks come as Lebanon seeks cooperation in the field of oil and gas as it scrambles to secure fuel. Lebanon’s Energy Minister Walid Fayad discussed with his Qatari…

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Lebanon president seeks Qatari assistance amid economic, political crises

Lebanon is eyeing Qatari investment to alleviate a severe economic crisis. Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun arrived in Qatar on Monday where he met several Qatari officials, including the Amir Sheikh…

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Qatar FM will not visit Beirut this week despite reports, analysts speculate why

Qatar has offered to mediate in resolving the ongoing diplomatic rift between Lebanon and some Gulf countries. Qatar’s FM will not visit Lebanon this week as had been previously reported…

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Qatar in talks with Lebanon to provide LNG amid fuel crisis

Lebanon’s two main power plants went out of commission due to severe fuel shortages that have left the country in dire need of assistance. Lebanon and Qatar are in talks…

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Lebanon’s PM meets Qatar’s amir in Glasgow amid GCC crisis

The Lebanese official met with Qatar and Kuwait in Glasgow amid tensions in the region. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in…

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News

Qatar recalls some vegetables from Lebanon over ‘E.coli concerns’: reports

The Lebanese minister said “good news” will be announced in the coming days. Qatari authorities reportedly issued a circular on Wednesday banning the import of specified vegetables from Lebanon due…

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Lebanese PM Mikati in talks with Qatar and other Arab countries

Lebanon’s visit to Qatar is postponed awaiting necessary procedures; sources told Doha News. In a statement to Doha News, the office of the Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati disclaimed reports…

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