Foreign Ministry Archives

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Qatar PM and Australia FM talk as Canberra faces backlash over Qatar Airways block

Alan Joyce is stepping down as Qantas’ CEO on Wednesday, amid heavy tarnish on the company’s reputation. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong instigated a telephone conversation with Qatar’s prime minister…

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Iran thanks mediator Qatar for role in release of billions worth of frozen assets

Acting as intermediaries, Qatari diplomats have worked to help bridge the gap and facilitate an elusive agreement between the Islamic Republic and the US. A top Iranian official has conveyed…

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Qatar’s prime minister to make first Singapore trip in bid to boost relations

During his trip to Singapore, the Qatari prime minister will also have a new orchid hybrid named in his honour. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is…

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News

Amir Tamim announces new appointments in Qatar government

All decisions are effective from the date of their issuance. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani announced several new appointments, mainly within the country’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday.…

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News

Qatar’s amir announces cabinet reshuffle

The new Amiri Order is effective from the date of its issuance. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reshuffled the country’s cabinet on Tuesday, which saw the appointment…

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News

Amir Tamim appoints Sheikh Mohammed as Qatar’s new prime minister

A cabinet reshuffle has taken place with Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad appointed as the new Minister of Interior. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed Foreign Minister…

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Qatar, Iran renew cooperation commitments in Tehran meeting

Qatar hosted a round of two-day indirect talks in June between Tehran and Washington in an effort to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal. Doha’s readiness to expand and promote cooperation…

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Qatar changes World Cup app labelling for Taiwan following complaint

Despite series of attempts to undermine its sovereignty, Taiwan ranked as the world’s eight-most-democratic country in 2021. Qatar’s World Cup organisers have altered the ticketing system that had classified Taiwan…

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Qatar’s foreign ministry appoints Dr Majed Al-Ansari as new spokesperson

The newly-appointed official previously contributed to Doha News’ pieces. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has appointed Dr Majed Al-Ansari as his new advisor and the Ministry…

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