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Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:10:00 +0000
Exxon Mobil, Qatar Energy ‘won’t enter’ Turkish continental shelf: Cavusoglu
The two energy giants had been awarded oil exploration licenses by Cyprus to exploit Section 5 of its self-declared exclusive economic zone. Both the US and Qatar have assured Turkey that Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy (QE, formerly Qatar Petroleum) wi...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:28:16 +0000
‘Some misunderstandings’ between Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE resolved: Tehran official
Officials from Tehran and Riyadh have been holding meetings since the end of the GCC crisis. An Iranian general said that some “misunderstandings” between Iran and its regional rivals the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been resolved following ...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:43:54 +0000
City Center Doha celebrates 20 year anniversary with 20 days of activities, prizes 
One of Qatar’s most popular shopping destinations is hosting a programme full of activities for 20 days. City Center Doha celebrates its 20th anniversary in a 20-day packed programme with festive decorations, social media activities, competitions a...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:30:51 +0000
No tickets, scattered seats: Fans urge action ahead of FIFA Arab Cup semi, final matches
The tickets for Qatar vs Algeria semi-finals, third place, and finals are fully sold out.  Despite Qatar’s immense effort to organise the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup, several concerns have been raised regarding ticketing and seat allocation for s...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:41:08 +0000
D’reesha performing arts festival opens its curtains at the heart of Qatar Foundation
The first-of-its-kind festival in Education City aims to help promote creativity in the country. Qatar Foundation (QF) is hosting its first-ever performing art festival featuring phenomenal performances for all stage-lovers. D’reesha, which kic...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:34:48 +0000
Qatar helped rescue Lebanese nationals abducted in Syria, official reveals
The comments on Qatar’s role in releasing Lebanese hostages in Syria are the first to be made by the security official, according to Qatari media. Doha played a substantial role in releasing Lebanese nationals abducted in Syria back in 2013, Lebano...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:54:18 +0000
Qatar, EU agree to evacuate more at-risk people from Afghanistan
The Gulf state was able to carry out the largest airlift of people in history following the Taliban takeover of Kabul in August. Qatar and the EU agreed to continue to work together in evacuating people from Afghanistan, newly-appointed German Foreig...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:25:58 +0000
Qatar’s amir condoles President Biden after deadly US tornadoes
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched across the affected states. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani condoled US President Joe Biden following the deadly hurricanes that struck at least six states in the country over the weeken...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:38:48 +0000
Qatar Charity to help hundreds of Syrian refugees with winter aid
Hundreds of families have benefited from Qatar Charity [QC]’s winter aid this year alone.  Over 1,200 Syrian refugees in Lebanon will receive winter aid to alleviate some of their suffering during the cold-weather season, Qatar Charity has announ...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:27:50 +0000
Has Qatar Airways backtracked on flights to South Africa again?
The Gulf carrier recently announced it had reinstated flights from South Africa, but many complained that flights had been cancelled.  Over the weekend, Qatar Airways announced it had gone back on a previous ban on travellers from South Africa, clai...



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