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Qatar helped rescue Lebanese nationals abducted in Syria, official reveals

The comments on Qatar’s role in releasing Lebanese hostages in Syria are the first to be made by the security official, according to Qatari media. Doha played a substantial role…

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Lebanese official says Qatar prepared to solve energy crisis

Lebanon has been seeking oil and gas from neighboring countries to supply its power plants amid a dire electricity crisis. A Lebanese security official confirmed Qatar’s readiness to provide Lebanon…

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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 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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Qatar in talks with Lebanon amid efforts to calm GCC dispute

The Lebanese and Qatari officials discussed the recent regional dispute. Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah bou Habib held a phone call with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani…

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Qatar, UK energy officials meet amid ‘fuel panic buying’

Qatar’s energy minister met with the UK’s Energy Secretary of State amid a growing fuel crisis in the kingdom. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met…

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Qatar’s amir congratulates Lebanon’s Aoun as new cabinet convenes

The new government is currently waiting for the vote of confidence to kick-start its rescue plan. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the Lebanese President General Michel…

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