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Qatari official to visit Lebanon in ongoing efforts to break presidential impasse

Authorities in Qatar have yet to publicly comment on the reported visit. A Qatari delegate is due to visit Lebanon amid ongoing efforts led by France to break months of…

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Analysts say Qatar meeting ‘unlikely’ to break Lebanon’s political deadlock

While authorities have yet to confirm the rumoured talks in Doha, analysts have tapped in to discuss how Qatar can be of assistance to crises-stricken Lebanon. Lebanon’s political deadlock continues…

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Qatar stresses need to support Lebanese military in meeting with Joseph Aoun

The Lebanese army general has emerged as a potential presidential candidate since last year. Qatar has stressed the importance of supporting Lebanon’s military institution amid its worst economic crisis in…

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Can ‘convenor of dialogue’ Qatar break Lebanon’s deadlock again?

Analysts question whether the Gulf state can help facilitate yet another agreement for Beirut, similar to the historic 2008 deal. Reports over a high-profile meeting in Paris over Lebanon’s multi-faceted…

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Concerns grow over Lebanon’s ‘slow reform’ ahead of Paris meeting

Seeking to break Lebanon’s deadlock, France confirmed that it is hosting a meeting on Monday over the country’s socio-economic situation. French diplomat Pierre Duquesne expressed his concern over Lebanon’s “slow”…

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Qatar donates millions in medical assistance to Lebanon as health sector crumbles

Beirut’s health sector has been impacted by the country’s ongoing economic turmoil. Qatar Charity donated QAR 3.65 million in medical assistance to Lebanon’s interior and health ministries as the country…

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Lebanon launches platform for job opportunities in Qatar amid worsening economic crisis

While the move would enable more Lebanese to find job opportunities, it was met with criticism in Beirut. Lebanon launched a platform to provide job opportunities in Qatar on Monday,…

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Lebanon to discuss plans to build Beirut grain silos with Qatar: reports

The remaining grain silos were on fire over the weekend, displaying a scene that has triggered the population that continues to suffer from the trauma of the explosion. Lebanon is…

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Qatar provides fuel for elderly homes, healthcare facilities in crises-hit Lebanon

Qatar has pledged millions in support to crises-hit Lebanon. Qatar has helped Lebanon procure some 991,000 litres of fuel that will be used by healthcare facilities nationwide, according to Qatar…

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