article author:  Arab News Tue, 2024-04-30 23:18 DOHA: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated in the third session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday in Doha. Elkhereiji stressed the importance of the forum to deepen cooperation and exchange views on the challenges facing the region and the world. Main category:  Saudi Arabia Tags:  Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum Qatar Doha Saudi Arabia ..read more

article author:  Reuters Tue, 2024-04-30 01:55 CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Monday from US President Joe Biden to discuss the latest developments in negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza and the dangers of a military escalation in Rafah, a statement from Egypt’s presidency said. The spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency said the call also touched on the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, a main sticking point in any comprehensive ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Main category:  World Tags:  War ..read more

article author:  Arab News Author:  Sun, 2024-04-28 12:53 RIYADH: The use of solar power and other renewable energy sources is set to boost with the launch of a comprehensive strategy by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp. The utility, also known as Kahramaa, formulated the Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy to add  renewable sources to its energy mix. Main category:  Business & Economy Tags:  Qatar GCC Renewable Energy solar power ..read more

article author:  Agencies Author:  By TIA GOLDENBERG, JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY | AP ID:  1714294049504221100 Sun, 2024-04-28 08:40 TEL AVIV: A senior Hamas official on Sunday said that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire on Monday in Egypt. “A Hamas delegation headed by Khalil Al-Hayya will arrive in Egypt tomorrow... and deliver the movement’s response” to the Israeli proposal during a meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials, said the official who declined to be named told AFP. Main category:  ..read more

article author:  Jasmine Bager Fri, 2024-04-26 13:32 ALULA: Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar provided the big winners on Day 2 of the second annual AlUla Camel Cup. Held in unseasonably hot conditions, Thursday’s competition consisted of two 5 km categories, the Hagayeg and the Lagaya, with two races run in each. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif won the first Hagayeg race, much to the delight of spectators. Main category:  Sport Tags:  camel racing Saudi Arabia Qatar UAE AlUla Camel Cup ..read more

article author:  SHEHAB SUMON Author:  Wed, 2024-04-24 15:49 Dhaka: A new agreement between Qatar and Bangladesh includes commitments to establish protections for migrant workers, a top official said on Wednesday, as the Gulf state has been under harsh criticism over failing to safeguard the rights of laborers who constructed its 2022 FIFA World Cup infrastructure. Main category:  World Tags:  Bangladesh Qatar ..read more

article author:  AP Author:  AP ID:  1713957118062499800 Wed, 2024-04-24 10:14 Katmandu, Nepal: Nepal’s president asked the emir of Qatar, who is on a two-day visit to the South Asian country, to help release a Nepali student held hostage by Palestinian militant group Hamas, officials said on Wednesday. President Ram Chandra Poudel met with Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the president’s house in the capital, Katmandu. Al-Thani said he would do everything possible to help release Bipin Joshi, the Nepali president’s press adviser, Kiran Pokharel, told The Associated Pres ..read more

article author:  SHEHAB SUMON Author:  Tue, 2024-04-23 15:58 DHAKA: Bangladesh and Qatar signed 10 cooperation agreements on Tuesday as the Gulf state’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani made his first official visit to Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Tamim witnessed the signing ceremony, which covered deals on investment, maritime transport, taxation, legal affairs and the establishment of a Bangladesh-Qatar joint business council. The two countries also signed several memoranda of understanding, including on diplomatic training, education, labor, youth and spor ..read more

article author:  Arab News Author:  Mon, 2024-04-22 10:09 DOHA: Indonesia on Sunday beat Jordan 4-1 at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Indonesia has now secured second spot in Group A behind already-qualified hosts Qatar, who drew 0-0 against Australia on the same day at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al-Rayyan. The tournament, which runs until May 3, provides a pathway to the men’s football competition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Main category:  Football Sport Tags:  football Indonesia Jordan Q ..read more

article author:  Arab News Sun, 2024-04-21 14:05 DUBAI: The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad began his state visit to Manila, the Philippine capital, on Sunday as part of his Asia tour, reported the Qatar News Agency. Sheikh Tamim received a welcome at Maharlika Presidential Airport from a delegation including Rafael Perpetuo Lotilla, minister of energy; Ahmed bin Saad Al-Humaidi, ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines; and Lilibeth Velasco Puno, ambassador of the Philippines to Qatar, along with several senior officials from the Philippine government and members of the Qatari emba ..read more