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UNGA: Qatar’s Amir Tamim slams lack of action to address global crises

Doha News is in New York to report on this year’s United Nations General Assembly . Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered yet another powerful address at…

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Qatar backs efforts for ‘nuke-free Middle East’

Currently, Qatar has over 35 technical cooperation projects with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Qatar has always maintained its backing of the efforts and initiatives directed towards promoting the establishment…

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Qatar takes on crucial role to protect copyright of global literary, artistic works

World Intellectual Property Organisation is a specialised agency of the United Nations. Qatar has won the presidency of the International Union for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (Berne…

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Qatar’s donations to UN refugee agency ‘crucial’ for global emergency response

The Gulf state has donated $17.5 million to the humanitarian entity since the start of the year. Qatar is one of the top 10 donors for multi-year contributions to the…

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HRW urges ICC to probe Israeli crimes following UN findings on Abu Akleh killing

“Robustly pursuing the Palestine investigation is crucial to the ICC’s very legitimacy,” a HRW director said. Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the International Criminal Court to pursue ongoing Israeli…

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FIFA commends UN for resolution recognising the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

The recent UN resolution recognises the importance of Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup. FIFA has commended the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) consensus resolution during its 76th session, which…

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Qatar extends partnership with UN counter-terrorism office

The Gulf state contributes $15m on an annual basis to the organisation. Qatar is set to extend its partnership with the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) for another three…

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Politics

Qatar welcomes latest UN initiative to resolve Sudan crisis

The United Nations will launch new negotiations aimed at ending the political conflict in Sudan. Qatar has welcomed the United Nation’s latest initiative to solve the political crisis in Sudan.…

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Qatar steps up efforts to combat human trafficking

Recent United Nations [UN] reports found that people in the Middle East have become more vulnerable to human trafficking during the coronavirus outbreak. Qatar’s labour ministry’s National Committee to Combat…

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