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Qatar, EU join forces to combat crime and terrorism

The Gulf state frequently calls on the international community to intensify its efforts in combating terrorism. Qatar and the European Union joined forces “in preventing and combating serious crime and…

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Amir to visit Iran and Europe in attempt to save nuclear deal

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will visit Iran, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other European countries this week on a trip that will likely be focussed around efforts to…

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Qatar-Germany ‘disagree over LNG’ supply conditions

Around half of Germany’s LNG imports are from Russia, making it the country’s largest supplier of gas. Germany and Qatar are having trouble reaching an agreement on their long-term LNG…

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Qatar and EU Commission discuss Schengen visa exemption

Other matters discussed during the meeting with the EU included developments in Afghanistan. Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah Al Khater discussed the exemption of Qatari citizens from the Schengen visa…

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EU Commission proposes short-stay visa exemption for Qatari citizens

Once the proposal is approved, Qatari and Kuwaiti nationals will not require the Schengen visa if they are traveling for a period of 90 days. The European Commission has proposed…

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European Union to open embassy in Qatar

The signing of the Establishment Agreement occurred on the same day as the 26th EU-GCC Joint Cooperation Council in Brussels. An Establishment Agreement for the a new European Union (EU)…

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Minister of Finance meets European Commissioner in Qatar

This meeting is a reminder of Qatar and the European Union’s developing ties. Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has met with the European Commissioner for Budget and…

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EU stops antitrust action against QatarEnergy

Europe receives more than 40% of its gas supply from Russia. The European Union has reportedly ended its 2018 antitrust investigation into QatarEnergy’s contracts, as Russia-Ukraine tensions threaten energy supply.…

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EU to stop antitrust action against QatarEnergy as it scrambles to secure energy supply

Qatar previously said it is unable to provide Europe’s entire gas supply. The European Union reportedly may not move forward with its 2018 antitrust dispute with QatarEnergy, as Russia-Ukraine tensions…

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