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Nahar Net
20-05-2025
- Business
- Nahar Net
Qatar PM defends plane gift to US as 'exchange between two countries'
Qatar PM defends plane gift to US as 'exchange between two countries' Qatar's prime minister on Tuesday rejected criticism of the wealthy Gulf country's offer to U.S. President Trump of a $400 million luxury aircraft to serve as a new Air Force One. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani defended the gift as "an exchange between two countries", adding that he viewed the issue as a "normal thing that happens between allies". He denied accusations of "bribery" or "that Qatar wants to buy influence with this administration".
Nahar Net
20-05-2025
- Business
- Nahar Net
Qatar PM defends plane gift to US as 'exchange between two countries'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 May 2025, 13:16 Qatar's prime minister on Tuesday rejected criticism of the wealthy Gulf country's offer to U.S. President Trump of a $400 million luxury aircraft to serve as a new Air Force One. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani defended the gift as "an exchange between two countries", adding that he viewed the issue as a "normal thing that happens between allies". He denied accusations of "bribery" or "that Qatar wants to buy influence with this administration".
ILoveQatar.net
17-05-2025
- Politics
- ILoveQatar.net
The Amir participates in Thirty-Fourth Arab Summit
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with Their Highnesses and Excellencies—the leaders and heads of delegations of Arab countries—participated in the 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level, held on Saturday at the Government Palace in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The summit was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as Their Excellencies, members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir. A number of Their Highnesses and Excellencies from the official delegations of fellow Arab nations were also present. اجتمعنا اليوم في بغداد، في القمة العربية الـ34، والتي انعقدت في ظروف إقليمية ودولية تستوجب تعاونا عربيا ودوليا لحل أزماتها، ونأمل أن تنعكس مخرجات وقرارات القمة في تعزيز تضامننا العربي وترسيخ التكامل بين بلداننا في كافة مجالات التعاون القائم، شاكرين لجمهورية العراق الشقيقة جهودها… — تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) May 17, 2025
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
DI celebrates graduation of 12 distinguished diplomats
QNA Doha Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Diplomatic Institute (DI) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) celebrated the graduation of 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master's in Diplomacy and International Affairs programme. The prestigious programme was organised in cooperation with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). This programme, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of GU-Q, was attended by a number of senior officials, diplomats, faculty members, and the families of alumni. It forms part of the MoFA's efforts to develop Qatari diplomatic personnel and prepare them to the highest academic and professional standards, thereby enhancing Qatar's diplomacy on the international stage. Marking the occasion, Director of the Diplomatic Institute D. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Horr emphasized that the Executive Master reflects the ministry's commitment to investing in human capital. He praised the fruitful partnership with Georgetown University, a renowned academic institution. In turn, the graduates expressed their pride and gratitude for this unique opportunity, affirming their commitment to continuing to serve their nation and represent it in the best possible light at international forums.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Why would we buy influence?' — Qatar PM hits back at critics over jet offer to Donald Trump
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has dismissed growing criticism over a proposed plan for Qatar to provide a Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the US government—an aircraft that US President Donald Trump has said will serve as a temporary Air Force One and eventually be donated to his presidential library. Sheikh Al-Thani, speaking to CNN on Wednesday (May 14), firmly rejected allegations of influence-peddling, saying, 'This is a very simple government-to-government dealing… It has nothing to do with personnel, whether it's on the US side or the Qatari side. It's Ministry of Defense and Department of Defense.' The deal has drawn scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans. Al-Thani pushed back strongly against that narrative: 'Why would we buy an influence in the United States?' he asked. 'If you look just in the last 10 years in the US-Qatar relationship, Qatar has always been there for the US when it's needed—whether it's on the war against terror, whether it's in the evacuation of Afghanistan, whether it's on releasing hostages from different countries around the world.' The Qatari prime minister also confirmed that the matter is still under legal examination and emphasised that the deal would be cancelled if it was found to breach any laws. 'We will not do anything illegal,' Al-Thani said. 'If there's something illegal here, there would be many ways to hide these kinds of transactions that wouldn't be visible to the public. This is a very clear exchange between two governments. I don't see any controversy.' Trump, for his part, has repeatedly defended his intention to accept the aircraft. On Sunday, he posted on Truth Social describing the aircraft as a 'GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE' to the US Defense Department. On Tuesday, he doubled down, saying anyone who wouldn't accept such a donation would be a 'FOOL,' and claimed it would be 'stupid' to reject a free plane. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue on Monday, saying the legal framework for the transfer is still being developed. 'Any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law,' Leavitt said during a press briefing. The Boeing 747-8 in question is reportedly one of several aircraft Qatar had acquired for state use but never fully integrated into official service.
