MENA region Archives

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UNGA: Qatar’s Amir Tamim says deliberate attack on sanctities is not ‘freedom of expression’

Amir Tamim delivered an impassioned speech at UNGA. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered yet another powerful address at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in…

2 min

Qatar ‘most peaceful’ country in MENA region: Global Peace Index 2023

According to the GPI results, the world has become less peaceful over the last 15 years, with the average country score falling by 5%. Qatar has been crowned the most…

4 min

Culture

Women rappers from MENA are dominating charts: here are five you should know about

From misogyny to politics, these rap artists tackle a spectrum of topics through their music. The Arab world birthed prominent artists that continue to leave a mark in the music…

4 min

QIC hosts first-of-its-kind InsurTech MENA Summit in region

The summit brought together technology pioneers, investors, and Insurtech startup finalists from ‘InsurHack MENA’. The InsurTech MENA Summit 2022, organised by Qatar Insurance Company Group (QIC), marked a seminal moment in insurance change,…

2 min

News

Qatar urges ‘highest safety standards’ to Middle East’s nuclear reactors

A Qatari United Nations representative said the establishment of zones free of nuclear weapons is essential to ensure safety in the region. Qatar called for applying the highest safety standards…

2 min

News

Qatar’s Silatech teams up with Gates Foundation to tackle regional unemployment

The partnership will help create more socio-economics opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East and North Africa region. Qatar-based non-governmental organisation Silatech has launched a powerful youth dialogue series…

2 min

Qatar to host FM’s at Arab League consultative session in June

The last Arab League session took place in Egypt earlier in May, where members discussed Israel’s attacks on Palestine amid an 11-day bombardment on Gaza. Qatar is set to host…

4 min

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 match schedule announced

The long-awaited tournament is seen as a vital opportunity to test operations and facilities a year before Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup. The first of its kind FIFA Arab Cup…

2 min

Qatar FM attends GCC meeting in Riyadh

The 147th session of GCC Ministerial Council reaffirmed the commitment to the Al Ula declaration as well as matters of foreign relations. Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign…

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