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LDC5 to adopt Doha Political Declaration by end of event: Qatari UN envoy

There are 46 least developed countries. The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Qatar will witness the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration by the…

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Qatar-UN partnership ‘cornerstone’ of foreign policy, FM official says

The Qatari official noted that Doha’s financial contributions to the United Nations has exceeded $500 million over the past decade. Qatar’s partnership with the United Nations is the “cornerstone” of…

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Qatar’s amir unveils $60 million to support Doha Programme of Action

The agreement aims to bring a total of 46 most vulnerable countries into the global spotlight. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani unveiled a $60 million contribution to…

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Qatar’s amir slams politicisation of aid to earthquake-hit Syria during LDC5 opening speech

The event has brought together 4,000-5,000 participants at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed the politicisation of aid delivery to Syria…

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Opening of United Nations House marks ‘memorable day’ in Qatar: Sheikha Alya

The Gulf state and the intergovernmental organisation had signed an agreement to establish the new building in 2018. Qatar inaugurated the United Nations House in Lusail on Saturday, bringing together…

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LDC5: What to expect at the ‘historic’ UN conference in Qatar this week

Since 2020, Qatar has contributed more than $363 million to the least developed countries. World leaders, policy makers and influential figures are in Doha to attend the Fifth United Nations…

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Jassim bin Yousef Al Jamal: Qatar mourns death of its first UN envoy

Social media users said the late envoy was known for his ‘competence, skill and diplomacy’. Qatar’s first permanent representative to the United Nations passed away in London on Saturday, leaving…

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Arab League calls for united effort to address climate change

If no action is taken, summertime sea ice atop the Arctic Ocean is expected to completely be wiped out by 2050. The Arab League has called for regional and international…

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Qatar Fund pledges $20 million to back UN’s ‘Education Cannot Wait’

There were 5,000 attacks on education and incidences of military use of schools and universities globally in 2021 and 2022. Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) pledged $20 million on Sunday…

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