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Qatar wealth fund acquires luxurious Manhattan hotel for $623 million

The Park Lane Hotel, addressed at 36 Central Park South, was built in 1972 and stands 47 stories tall with 610 rooms. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has taken over ownership…

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Qatar’s Amir Tamim in New York for UN General Assembly

Last year, Qatar’s amir spotlighted a range of regional issues on the global stage. Qatar’s amir touched down in New York on Sunday to attend this year’s annual United Nations…

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American Airlines discontinues flights from Doha to New York

The company’s website says flights between Doha and New York cannot be booked under American Airlines planes after 28 October. American Airlines has replaced its New York to Doha flights…

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New York Mayor impressed by Qatar’s ‘safe and reliable’ metro system

Eric Adams met with World Cup leaders and representatives from the Qatar Investment Authority during his visit to Doha. The new metro system and express buses in Doha have impressed…

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News

Qatar’s amir sends condolences as US faces fatal ‘blizzard of the century’

The death toll from the blizzard currently stands at 62, though this is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Qatar’s leader has sent his condolences to the US after…

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Qatar Museums collaborates with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Althani attended the reception celebrating the start of the collaboration during his New York visit. A brand new collaboration has been announced between Qatar Museums and…

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US court says it has no jurisdiction over Qatar-Saudi Arabia currency case

The Gulf state had accused banks from Saudi Arabia and the UAE of attempting to manipulate its currency at the time of the 2017 GCC crisis. A New York judge…

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Qatar Museums showcases country’s pearling history in New York

Qatar Museums held historical showcase of Qatari artists project ‘Pearl of Wonder’. Qatar Museums has successfully concluded its ‘Pearls of Wonder: a digital era’, an alluring digital art exhibition that…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 17 June 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: ???????? GCC wants in on Iran nuclear talks ???? New York thief arrested after crashing stolen Qatar consulate car ???? Qatar’s health ministry rejects rumoured…

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