HBJ opens ‘black box’ on Qatar’s politics in new TV interview
The former Qatari Prime Minister is widely considered to have been the father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s right hand and remains a vocal commentator on regional and…
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Former Qatar PM: High oil prices spoiled us
In a recent wide-ranging interview with the Financial Times, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani said it was healthy for Qatar to reexamine its spending and that some retrenchment is necessary.
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Former PM: Racism fueling unequal scrutiny of Qatar, Russia World Cups
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani told Fox News this week that residents in the region believe the World Cup criticism against Qatar is in part because it is an "Arab Islamic small country."
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VIDEO: One year on, Qatar’s former PM discusses power transition
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani speaks to American journalist Charlie Rose for nearly an hour, fielding questions about his thoughts on the new Emir, Qatar's role in the region and the recent Gulf dispute.
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Qatar’s former PM resumes role as financial dealmaker
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani disappeared from public view for nearly a year after leaving his government positions. But in recent weeks, he’s reemerged as a dealmaker by inking new acquisitions worth billions of dollars.
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Qatar PM defends record in ‘Arab Spring’ countries during Kerry visit
Amid growing discontent with Qatar’s role in certain revolutions across the Arab world, the country’s prime minister has rejected claims of partisanship in Syria, Egypt and Libya. Hamad bin Jassim…
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Qatar seeks time frame for UN envoy’s Syria mission
At a meeting of Arab League ministers in Doha on Saturday, the Qatari prime minister called on international envoy Kofi Annan to set a timeline for his peace plan in…
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Despite $31.5 million bid, Qatar’s PM denied sale of New York apartments
Despite $31.5 million bid, Qatar’s PM denied sale of New York apartments The co-op board of a New York building has declined to accept the Qatar prime minister’s $31.5 million…
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