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‘Dissatisfied’: Qatar summons Swedish envoy for repeated attacks on Quran

Doha said it was “dissatisfied” by the “failure of the authorities in Sweden to stop such practices.” Qatar summoned the Swedish ambassador to Doha on Friday to protest the repeated…

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Safadi holds talks in Doha as Qatar-Jordan trade spikes

Strategic meeting between top ministers promises economic surge and concerted regional action. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and…

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Qatar condemns ‘horrific’ crimes against Palestinians as Israel launches West Bank raid

Israeli forces launched air and ground attacks against the Jenin refugee camp, injuring dozens. Qatar issued a statement to condemn an Israeli raid in Jenin on Monday that killed at…

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Arab League holds emergency meeting as Israel withdraws from deadly Jenin raid

The camp was home to thousands of displaced Palestinians who now are forced to find yet another safety location after the latest attacks. Qatar joined other Arab nations in an…

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Damage control? Swedish government condemns Quran burning after global outcry

Several countries, including Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco, summoned their Swedish ambassadors to protest the disrespect shown to the Quran. The Swedish government has publicly denounced the…

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Qatar welcomes initial talks between warring Sudanese factions in Jeddah

Qatar said it hope such a step would pave the way toward a permanent ceasefire. Qatar has welcomed a major development in the ongoing Sudan conflict that confirms the steps…

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Qatar says majority of Expo 2023 Doha infrastructure complete six months ahead of opening

The Expo 2023 Doha, expected to draw over 3 million visitors worldwide. Approximately 80% of the infrastructure development work for the highly anticipated International Horticultural Exhibition Expo 2023, also known…

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Qatari official calls for global solidarity with Palestine at Delphi Economic Forum

The 8th Delphi Economic Forum is taking place in the ancient town of Delphi, central Greece, from April 26 to 29. Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expressed that…

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Female World Cup fans feel safer thanks to Qatar’s alcohol ban

Many believe that Qatar’s World Cup 2022 should be set as a model for football games elsewhere. Many women have said that Qatar’s ban on the sale of alcohol near football…

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