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TimesLIVE
21-05-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Sudan accuses UAE of May 4 drone attacks on Port Sudan
Sudan says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is responsible for an attack on Port Sudan this month, accusing the Gulf state for the first time of direct military intervention in a war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UAE denied the allegations in a statement and said it condemned the attack. "It is deeply regrettable that the Port Sudan authorities continue to perpetrate violence against their own citizens, yet seek to deflect blame from their own responsibility for Sudan's internal conflict by making unfounded allegations against others," a UAE official said. Speaking in New York on Monday, Sudanese ambassador to the United Nations al-Harith Idriss alleged that the May 4 strike on the army's wartime capital Port Sudan was carried out by MQ-9 or MQ-9B warplanes and kamikaze drones launched from an Emirati base on the Red Sea with the aid of Emirati ships. Idriss alleged that the strike on Port Sudan was revenge for an army attack a day earlier on an alleged Emirati warplane in the RSF-controlled city of Nyala, which he said had killed 13 foreigners including "Emirati elements."
Qatar Living
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Living
Qatar, USA sign key deals during Trump visit
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of US President Donald Trump and his accompanying delegation, at the Lusail Palace, on Wednesday. During the opening speech, Sheikh Tamim said relations between the two countries were constantly developing to serve the interests of their friendly peoples. He underlined the close cooperation between Qatar and USA in many areas, particularly energy. He also pointed out major Qatari investments in USA, including in technology, artificial intelligence, and hospitality sectors. Sheikh Tamim spoke about their commitment, along with the US, to achieving peace in the region and the world, noting the joint diplomatic efforts of the two countries to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, protect all civilians, and ensure the release of all hostages. Trump thanked Sheikh Tamim for the warm hospitality and expressed pride in their friendship. He also praised HH The Amir's achievements in building Qatar's renaissance and development. He commented on Qatar's role in supporting the Palestinian cause, and said he was looking forward to their assistance in negotiations with Iran. He felt USA would also benefit from Qatar's experience while hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. HH Consort of HH The Amir Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and a number of senior ministers and other dignitaries attended the banquet. Earlier, HH The Amir and Trump had witnessed the signing of an agreement and several Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries at the Amiri Diwan. The two leaders witnessed the signing of an agreement to purchase aircraft from Boeing, a statement of intent for defence cooperation, a letter of offer and acceptance for the MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicles, and a letter of offer and acceptance for the FS-LIDS anti-drone system. They also signed a Joint Declaration of Cooperation between the Government of Qatar and the United States. Later, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations that unite the two countries, in addition to several issues, especially developments in the region. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Trump to visit US troops in Qatar
US President Donald Trump on Thursday will visit a U.S. military base in Qatar as part of his four-day tour of the Gulf states. Trump plans to address troops at the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the forward headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. Before addressing the troops, Trump took part in a business forum in Qatar. He sat with GE Aerospace's Larry Culp and Boeing Co.'s Kelly Ortberg on either side of him on Thursday. Both praised Trump for his support for the Qatar Airways order for Boeing aircraft. Ortberg called it one of the largest orders Boeing has ever had. Later Thursday, he will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Mideast tour. He will visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the country's largest mosque. The UAE's founder, Sheikh Zayed, is buried in the mosque's main courtyard. Trump will also be hosted for a state visit in the evening by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Qasr Al Watan palace. The Qatari base houses some 8,000 U.S. troops, down from about 10,000 at the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The gas-rich Gulf country has spent some $8 billion over two decades in developing the base, built on a flat stretch of desert about 20 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of Qatar's capital, Doha. Trump said he and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, would also see a demonstration of American air capability, as the U.S. leader looks to boost defense exports to the region. 'You're buying a lot of that equipment actually,' Trump said Wednesday when he and Sheikh Tamim signed a series of bilateral and business agreements between the two countries. 'And I think we're going to see some of it in action tomorrow at the — we won't call it an air fair, but its going to be sort of an air fair. We're going to be showing a display that's going to be incredible. They have the latest and the greatest of our planes and just about everything else.' Among the agreements the two leaders signed on Wednesday was a document clearing the way for Qatar to purchase American-made MQ-9B drones — the export version of the Reaper. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Boston Globe
15-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America's ‘interventionist' past in region
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Trump heaped praise on al-Sharaa — who was tied to al-Qaida and joined insurgents battling U.S. forces in Iraq before entering the Syrian civil war — after the two met in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The president called al-Sharaa a 'young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter.' Advertisement It was a stark contrast from earlier years, when Al-Sharaa was imprisoned by U.S. troops in Iraq. Until December, there was a $10 million U.S. bounty for his arrest. Trump, speaking in Saudi Arabia on his first day in the region, told Gulf leaders, 'It's really incredible what you've done. In the end, the so-called nation builders wrecked far more nations than they built, and the 'interventionalists' were intervening in complex societies that they did not even understand themselves.' Advertisement The Qatari base houses some 8,000 U.S. troops, down from about 10,000 at the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The gas-rich Gulf country has spent some $8 billion over two decades in developing the base, built on a flat stretch of desert about 20 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of Qatar's capital, Doha. The base was once considered so sensitive that American military officers would say only that it was somewhere 'in southwest Asia.' Trump said he and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, would also see a demonstration of American air capability, as the U.S. leader looks to boost defense exports to the region. 'You're buying a lot of that equipment actually,' Trump said Wednesday when he and Sheikh Tamim signed a series of bilateral and business agreements between the two countries. 'And I think we're going to see some of it in action tomorrow at the — we won't call it an air fair, but its going to be sort of an air fair. We're going to be showing a display that's going to be incredible. They have the latest and the greatest of our planes and just about everything else.' Among the agreements the two leaders signed on Wednesday was a document clearing the way for Qatar to purchase American-made MQ-9B drones — the export version of the Reaper. Trump told al-Sharaa that he wanted the new government to take control of prisons in Syria holding Islamic State fighters and their family members, who are currently guarded by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters. If it comes to pass, it would further reduce the need for U.S. troops in the country. Advertisement Madhani reported from Dubai. Associated Press writer Gabe Levin in Doha contributed to this report.
Iraqi News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
US and Qatar announce $1.2 trillion in economic and defense agreements
Washington D.C. ( – The White House announced on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) that US President Donald Trump has concluded economic agreements with Qatar valued at at least $1.2 trillion, including over $243.5 billion in commercial deals. Highlights include a historic $96 billion order from Qatar Airways for up to 210 Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft with GE Aerospace engines, projected to support over one million US jobs. Energy firm McDermott secured $8.5 billion in projects with QatarEnergy, and Parsons Corporation won $97 billion in Qatari projects. Additionally, Quantinuum will partner with Qatar's Al-Rabban Capital in a $1 billion quantum technology venture. The agreements also significantly bolster defense ties. Raytheon will supply Qatar with $1 billion in counter-drone systems (FS-LIDS), a first for a foreign nation. General Atomics will provide nearly $2 billion in MQ-9B drones. A statement of intent outlines a potential $38 billion for further security cooperation, including investments in Al Udeid Air Base. The White House stated these deals will 'spur innovation and prosperity for generations.'
