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GCC mulls unified ‘Schengen-like’ visa to ease regional travel

Qatar was a top destination for GCC visitors throughout the Eid Al Fitr holiday. The Gulf Cooperation Council is reportedly in talks to launch a single, “Schengen-like” visa that could…

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Assad expects ‘total surrender’ as Jordan meeting ends with no updates on his return to Arab League

Qatar repeatedly stressed its rejection of the Syrian regime’s crimes against civilians that have persisted over the past decade. A meeting between regional foreign ministers in Jordan ended on Monday…

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Saudi Arabia officially invites Syria’s Assad to attend Arab League summit

Qatar repeatedly renewed its stance against normalising with the Syrian regime, saying the decision to suspend it from the Arab League remain. Saudi Arabia on Wednesday sent an invitation to…

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GCC condemns ‘storming’ of Kuwaiti diplomatic residence in Khartoum as conflict rages on

Kuwait made no mention of the perpetrators of the attack. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the “storming and vandalism” of the residence of the head of military at Kuwait’s…

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Qatar among Arab nations pushing back Syria’s return to Arab League: reports

Doha has maintained its unwavering stance in refusing to normalise with the Syrian regime. Qatar is among five regional countries pushing back Saudi Arabia’s reported efforts to reinstate the Syrian…

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Arab FM’s to discuss Syria’s return to Arab League during Jeddah meeting

Qatar closed its embassy in Syria in 2011 and was the first to establish an embassy for the Syrian opposition in its capital Doha. Regional foreign ministers will meet in…

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Qatar ranks first among GCC countries for loans granted in the last quarter of 2022

Continued growth in lending activity during the fourth quarter of 2022 by GCC countries resulted in a rise in loan books at the end of the quarter. Qatari banks were…

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Qatar and UAE officials discuss Al-Ula progress in Abu Dhabi

Previous reports claimed several Qatar-based news websites were unblocked in Abu Dhabi. Qatari and Emirati delegations met in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday for their fourth follow up meeting…

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Artists, mobilise! Qatar Museums opens up submissions for public art

One programme is open for all GCC residents. Qatar Museums is now accepting proposals for public art from all artists in the country and surrounding GCC region as part of…

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