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Amir Tamim and Justin Trudeau discuss need for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Qatar Airways served a key role in Ottawa’s repatriation efforts and facilitated a critical air bridge for thousands of Canadians. Amir Sheikh Tamim…

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News

Afghan boy saved from Kabul explosion reunited with father in Toronto after weeks alone in Qatar

Canada is welcoming Afghan refugees who flee Kabul after the Taliban takeover, especially those at high risk due to their sexual or political orientation. An Afghan boy who remained in…

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Qatar-Canada defence agreement reflects ongoing growth in relations: envoy

The two countries penned the agreement via a virtual ceremony to strengthen their defence relationship. Canada and Qatar have signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen joint defence relations between the…

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News

Qatar condemns hate crime against Muslim family in Canada

A 20-year-old driver in Canada intentionally rammed into a family for being ‘Muslims’. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) strongly condemned the murder of a Muslim family in Canada, in…

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OPINION: With major events on the horizon, media freedom will be essential for Qatar

While Qatar’s commitment to press freedom is encouraging, additional measures are required to promote more media freedom, writes Ambassador Stefanie McCollum on World Press Freedom Day 2021. Last week, Al-Sharq…

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Qatar joins ‘Net Zero Producers Forum’ to tackle climate change

The initiative gathers top oil producers to collectively reduce gas emissions in a bid to help fight the ongoing climate crisis. Qatar has joined Saudi Arabia, the US, Canada, and…

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Qatar Airways, Air Canada ‘codeshare deal’ explained

The agreement provides more convenient travel opportunities between the two countries. Qatar Airways and Air Canada have finalised a codeshare agreement for travel between the two countries, with the first…

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Politics

Canada credits Qatar for helping to free hostage held by Taliban

Qatar’s ambassador told a Canadian newspaper that instructions to work on freeing Rutherford came “from His Highness the Emir to facilitate and to do our best to help our friend in Canada.”

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To attract more visitors, Canada opens new visa center in Qatar

The Canadian Visa Application Center, located on Airport Road, was formally opened earlier this week and will process temporary resident applications including visitor visas, work and study permits.

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