US, Turkey, Qatar seek urgent UN rights debate on Sy … AFP - 3 hours agoThe United States, Turkey and Qatar called Friday for an urgent debate on Syria at the UN's top human rights body next week, citing the escalating conflict and the regime's … More »US, Turkey, Qatar seek urgent UN rights debate on Sy …
The United States, Turkey and Qatar called Friday for an urgent debate on Syria at the UN's top human rights body next week, citing the escalating conflict and the regime's assault on the central town of Qusayr.
Official Defends Qatar’s Arab Spring Support AAA - Thu, May 23, 2013Doha, Asharq Al-Awsat—Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Jaber Al Thani, Qatari Assistant Minister for International Cooperation, has defended his country’s support of Arab … More »Official Defends Qatar’s Arab Spring Support
Doha, Asharq Al-Awsat—Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Jaber Al Thani, Qatari Assistant Minister for International Cooperation, has defended his country’s support of Arab Spring states, emphasizing that Qatar has no hidden agenda and is only serving national and humanitarian interests.In a meeting with Arab journalists on …
Tunisian dies of coronavirus after KSA, Qatar visit Arab News - Wed, May 22, 2013TUNIS/JEDDAH: A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from new coronavirus, a strain of a virus that emerged in the Middle East last year, after a visit to Saudi Arabia and … More »Tunisian dies of coronavirus after KSA, Qatar visit
TUNIS/JEDDAH: A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from new coronavirus, a strain of a virus that emerged in the Middle East last year, after a visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the Tunisian health ministry said on Tuesday.Ministry spokesman Ibrahim Labassi said the man, a diabetic, died in hospital in the city of Monastir.“Tests …
- Qatar National Bank to start operation in India IANS - Tue, May 21, 2013
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Qatar National Bank (QNB), one of the Gulf region's largest lender, Tuesday said it will set up a fully-owned subsidiary in India and start operations … More »Qatar National Bank to start operation in India
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Qatar National Bank (QNB), one of the Gulf region's largest lender, Tuesday said it will set up a fully-owned subsidiary in India and start operations in the third quarter of 2013.
- Qatar: Arab Spring makes Israeli-Palestinian peace more … Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 20, 2013
* Emir of Qatar calls for Palestinian state within 1967borders * Sheikh Hamad says Qatari backing for Arab Spring wasimportant * With little democracy at home, Sheikh … More »Qatar: Arab Spring makes Israeli-Palestinian peace more …
* Emir of Qatar calls for Palestinian state within 1967borders * Sheikh Hamad says Qatari backing for Arab Spring wasimportant * With little democracy at home, Sheikh says reform must begradual By Regan Doherty DOHA, May 20 (Reuters) - Qatar's emir, who has thrown hisstate's riches behind Arab uprisings, said on Monday …
Qatar emir slams 'international inaction' over Syria AFP - Mon, May 20, 2013The emir of Qatar, a strong supporter of the Syrian rebels, on Monday slammed what he called inaction by the international community over the conflict there, lamenting … More »Qatar emir slams 'international inaction' over Syria
The emir of Qatar, a strong supporter of the Syrian rebels, on Monday slammed what he called inaction by the international community over the conflict there, lamenting the failure to reach a political solution.
Qatar Holding, Italy fund eying Versace - paper Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013MILAN (Reuters) - Qatar Holding and an Italian state-controlled investment fund are interested in investing in Italian fashion house Versace, Il Sole 24 Ore said on Saturday. … More »Qatar Holding, Italy fund eying Versace - paper
MILAN (Reuters) - Qatar Holding and an Italian state-controlled investment fund are interested in investing in Italian fashion house Versace, Il Sole 24 Ore said on Saturday. The Qatar sovereign fund is ...
- Indian women strike gold at Asia 3x3 basketball meet IANS - Fri, May 17, 2013
Doha, May 17 (IANS) Indian women beat Mongolia 21-14 to win the gold medal at the inaugural FIBA Asia 3x3 basketball event here. More »Indian women strike gold at Asia 3x3 basketball meet
Doha, May 17 (IANS) Indian women beat Mongolia 21-14 to win the gold medal at the inaugural FIBA Asia 3x3 basketball event here.
Blatter raises doubts over summer World Cup Aljazeera - Wed, May 15, 2013FIFA president Sepp Blatter refuses to say if he backed Qatar 2022 bid but does have concerns over certain issues. More »Blatter raises doubts over summer World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter refuses to say if he backed Qatar 2022 bid but does have concerns over certain issues.
- Chidambaram visits UK, France, Qatar to woo investor … IANS - Wed, May 15, 2013
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday left on a three-nation visit to UK, France and Qatar, in a bid to sell the India-growth story and woo … More »Chidambaram visits UK, France, Qatar to woo investor …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday left on a three-nation visit to UK, France and Qatar, in a bid to sell the India-growth story and woo overseas investors.
Gulf official urges Russia to stop arming Assad regi … AAA - Tue, May 14, 2013Doha/Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat—Gulf sources have downplayed the recent Russian statements concerning a weapons deal with Syria.A military expert has described reports … More »Gulf official urges Russia to stop arming Assad regi …
Doha/Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat—Gulf sources have downplayed the recent Russian statements concerning a weapons deal with Syria.A military expert has described reports that Russia has supplied Syria with S-300s missiles as a political maneuver, adding that the intended deal was for Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missiles. The …
UN praises Qatar role in release of Golan peacekeepe … AFP - Sun, May 12, 2013Qatar played a key role negotiating the release of four Filipino peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels in the UN patrolled Golan Heights ceasefire zone, UN officials and … More »UN praises Qatar role in release of Golan peacekeepe …
Qatar played a key role negotiating the release of four Filipino peacekeepers seized by Syrian rebels in the UN patrolled Golan Heights ceasefire zone, UN officials and diplomats said Sunday.
- Mohanlal receives honour in Qatar IANS - Sat, May 11, 2013
Dubai, May 11 (IANS) Malayalam super star Mohanlal was among the list of personalities from the Malayalam film industry to receive awards at the inaugural Indian Movie … More »Mohanlal receives honour in Qatar
Dubai, May 11 (IANS) Malayalam super star Mohanlal was among the list of personalities from the Malayalam film industry to receive awards at the inaugural Indian Movie Awards in Qatar (IMAQ 2013) at a function in Qatar's capital, Doha
- Fraser-Pryce wins 200m in season's first Diamond Lea … IANS - Sat, May 11, 2013
Doha, May 11 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica's two-time Olympic 100-metre champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sped to victory in the women's 200m at the season's first Diamond League … More »Fraser-Pryce wins 200m in season's first Diamond Lea …
Doha, May 11 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica's two-time Olympic 100-metre champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sped to victory in the women's 200m at the season's first Diamond League meet in Doha.
- Influential Muslim cleric visits Hamas-ruled Gaza Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 8, 2013
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 8 (Reuters) - Leading Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssefal-Qaradawi paid a high-profile visit to Gaza on Thursday,giving a boost to the Islamist … More »Influential Muslim cleric visits Hamas-ruled Gaza
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 8 (Reuters) - Leading Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssefal-Qaradawi paid a high-profile visit to Gaza on Thursday,giving a boost to the Islamist group Hamas that runs theenclave, but also laying bare Palestinian rivalries. Qaradawi, chairman of the International Federation of MuslimClerics, is based …
- Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with … IANS - Wed, May 8, 2013
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications … More »Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications to meet the growing demand for mobile data.
- Rudisha joins world stars for Diamond Race in Doha IANS - Tue, May 7, 2013
Nairobi, May 7 (IANS) Over ten Olympic champions will look to making a splash in the IAAF Diamond League race in Doha, Friday. More »Rudisha joins world stars for Diamond Race in Doha
Nairobi, May 7 (IANS) Over ten Olympic champions will look to making a splash in the IAAF Diamond League race in Doha, Friday.
At least 10 killed in attack on Qatari officials in … AFP - Sun, May 5, 2013Around 11 people were killed in Somalia's capital Sunday when a suicide attacker from the Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents rammed a car laden with explosives into a … More »At least 10 killed in attack on Qatari officials in …
Around 11 people were killed in Somalia's capital Sunday when a suicide attacker from the Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents rammed a car laden with explosives into a convoy carrying officials from Qatar, police said.
- Expatriate Indians throng film awards show in Qatar IANS - Sat, May 4, 2013
Dubai, May 4 (IANS) The inaugural Pearl Awards function, organised by Matrix Media and the Kerala Film Producers Association, was held at West End Park near the industrial … More »Expatriate Indians throng film awards show in Qatar
Dubai, May 4 (IANS) The inaugural Pearl Awards function, organised by Matrix Media and the Kerala Film Producers Association, was held at West End Park near the industrial area of Qatari capital Doha.
- Hamas rebuffs Arabs for softening Israeli-Palestinian … Reuters Middle East - Fri, May 3, 2013
* Gaza's rulers refuse to accept Israel's right to exist * Hamas signal dispute with Qatar, one of their main backers By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 3 (Reuters) - Islamist … More »Hamas rebuffs Arabs for softening Israeli-Palestinian …
* Gaza's rulers refuse to accept Israel's right to exist * Hamas signal dispute with Qatar, one of their main backers By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 3 (Reuters) - Islamist Hamas's leader in the GazaStrip on Friday rejected a revised Middle East peace initiativeput forward by the Arab League, saying outsiders could notdecide …
- Bharti Airtel to sell 5 percent stake to Qatar Found … IANS - Fri, May 3, 2013
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday said it will sell five percent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 … More »Bharti Airtel to sell 5 percent stake to Qatar Found …
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday said it will sell five percent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 billion.
- India top destination of remittances from Qatar IANS - Thu, May 2, 2013
Dubai, May 2 (IANS) India topped the list of countries to which remittances have been sent by expatriate workers in Qatar in the period 2006-2012, according to a new … More »India top destination of remittances from Qatar
Dubai, May 2 (IANS) India topped the list of countries to which remittances have been sent by expatriate workers in Qatar in the period 2006-2012, according to a new report.
- Kerry calls new Arab League peace stance 'big step f … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 1, 2013
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of StateJohn Kerry said on Tuesday the Arab League's acknowledgment thatIsraelis and Palestinians may have to swap land … More »Kerry calls new Arab League peace stance 'big step f …
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of StateJohn Kerry said on Tuesday the Arab League's acknowledgment thatIsraelis and Palestinians may have to swap land in any peacedeal was "a very big step forward." Arab states appeared to soften their 2002 peace plan onMonday when Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani, Qatar's …
- Arab League seems to soften Israeli-Palestinian peace … Reuters Middle East - Tue, Apr 30, 2013
(Adds Israeli reaction) WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - Arab states appeared tosoften their 2002 peace plan on Monday when a top Qatariofficial said Israel and the Palestinians … More »Arab League seems to soften Israeli-Palestinian peace …
(Adds Israeli reaction) WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - Arab states appeared tosoften their 2002 peace plan on Monday when a top Qatariofficial said Israel and the Palestinians could trade landrather than conform exactly to their 1967 borders. Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani, Qatar's prime minister andforeign minister, …
Riyadh made capital of Gulf Monetary Council Arab News - Mon, Apr 29, 2013The Gulf Monetary Council has signed an agreement declaring Riyadh as its headquarters here yesterday.The agreement was co-signed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs … More »Riyadh made capital of Gulf Monetary Council
The Gulf Monetary Council has signed an agreement declaring Riyadh as its headquarters here yesterday.The agreement was co-signed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah representing the Kingdom and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the council Fahd Al-Mubarak representing the council.Saudi …