Qatar

Mideast initiatives excluding Iran, Palestine will fail: Qatari FM

Feb 26, 2019 13:05

The Qatari foreign minister has criticized the United States, among other international powers, for adopting one-sided approaches in dealing with Middle East issues, saying initiatives that exclude Iran and Palestine will yield no result.
UAE denies easing Qatar ban, signs $5.5 billion arms deal

Feb 22, 2019 12:36

The UAE has rejected reports that an almost two-year Saudi-led embargo on Qatar has been eased, stressing the ban on the shipping of goods between Abu Dhabi and Doha is still in place.
Qatar strongly protests airspace violation by Bahrain

Feb 10, 2019 06:37

The Qatari government has accused Bahrain of violating its airspace in a rare such reaction since relations were severed two years ago over a diplomatic standoff between Arab states in the Persian Gulf region.
Qatar wins 3-1 in 2019 AFC Asian Cup finals against Japan

Feb 02, 2019 04:56

In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup final, Qatar have been crowned as the continent’s new champions after beating Japan 3-1 in Abu Dhabi.
Berlin set to sell weapons to Doha amid tension with Riyadh

Jan 25, 2019 08:25

Germany has approved exporting military equipment to Qatar amid deepening tensions with Riyadh, Doha’s rival.
Hamas turns down Qatari funds over Israel’s change of conditions

Jan 25, 2019 06:36

The Palestinian Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, says it would not accept a fresh tranche of Qatari funds to the Gaza Strip after the Israeli regime blocked its delivery over unrest along the border between the besieged costal enclave and the Occupied Territories.
Qatar FM: No sign of breakthrough in Persian Gulf crisis

Jan 24, 2019 16:11

The Qatari foreign minister says there is no sign of breakthrough in the Persian Gulf diplomatic crisis, which has seen a Saudi-led quartet of states impose a blockade against Qatar.
In meeting with Bashir, Qatari Emir says supports unity in Sudan

Jan 24, 2019 07:35

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has visited Qatar, where Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Ale Thani offered support for the restive African country, which is grappling with anti-government protests.
Qatar to launch $500-million investment in Lebanon

Jan 22, 2019 06:16

Qatar announces heavy investment in Lebanon's government bonds as means of supporting the latter's economy.
2019 Asian Cup: Qatar beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 to top Group E

Jan 18, 2019 06:22

In Group E’s tense showdown, Qatar have overpowered Saudi Arabia 2-0 to sit at the top of the table with full points.