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Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
MINISTER OF STATE MEETS EMIRATI COUNTERPART
MINISTER OF STATE MEETS EMIRATI COUNTERPART Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation and explored ways to support and enhance them. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as a number of issues of common interest. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
AL MISNAD RECEIVES ITALIAN AMBASSADOR
AL MISNAD RECEIVES ITALIAN AMBASSADOR Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar's bid to host 2036 Olympics, a culmination of sporting successes: Al Buanain
Qatar's bid to host 2036 Olympics, culmination of sporting successes: Al Buanain HE Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim bin Rashid Al Buanain emphasized that Qatar's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the culmination of sporting successes. In a post on his official 'X' platform account, His Excellency said that Qatar's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the fruit of years of experience in organizing major international tournaments, and the culmination of sporting successes. He added that this step confirms the readiness of Qatari cadres to lead the future of sports with confidence and distinction. Qatar has a proven track record of success in hosting major international sporting events, having hosted 18 world championships over the past 20 years, particularly the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, considered the best edition in the history of the World Cup, the 2015 World Handball Championship, the 2019 World Athletics Championship, the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, and the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships. Qatar has also hosted major multi-sport tournaments, especially the 2006 Asian Games. If Qatar wins the bid to host the Games, it will be the first Olympic Games in the Middle East and North Africa. This will enable Qatar to present a unique Arab Olympic model based on diversity and openness, building on a sustainable legacy and the ability of sport to spread hope and peace, while enhancing regional representation and highlighting the potential of Arab youth. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar takes part in emergency Arab League meeting on Gaza Strip crisis
QNA Cairo Qatar participated on Tuesday in an extraordinary session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, held at the League's headquarters in Cairo, to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip and the Israeli government's plans concerning Ibrahimi Mosque and its surroundings in the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank. Qatar's delegation was led by Ambassador of Qatar to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari. Convened at the request of the State of Palestine, the meeting focused on political and diplomatic action to confront the ongoing siege and starvation tactics imposed on the Palestinian people in Gaza - practices described as tools of genocide - as well as the Israeli government's attempts to strip the Hebron municipality of its authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque and transfer it to an Israeli religious body. In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ambassador Al Ansari stated that the meeting came against the backdrop of dangerous escalation by the Israeli occupation in the Palestinian territories. He stressed that one of the core issues discussed was the Israeli attempt to seize administrative control over the Ibrahimi Mosque, which is currently managed by the Hebron municipality and the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments). He stated that this attempt to transfer authority to an Israeli religious entity constitutes a blatant violation of international law, the obligations of the occupying power, and multiple international agreements. Al Ansari emphasised the sensitive nature of the Ibrahimi Mosque issue, noting that such actions fuel hatred and contravene numerous resolutions passed by UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, various regional organisations, and UNESCO, which granted the site global heritage and historical status. He added that the second core issue addressed in the emergency session was the siege and starvation policy being imposed by the Israeli entity on the Palestinian population - measures that have added have reached inhumane and unprecedented levels in modern history. He described these acts as war crimes and part of a deliberate policy of genocide, in violation of the Geneva Conventions and the obligations of the occupying power. Al Ansari said the discussion focused on both of these critical issues with the aim of issuing outcomes that hold the international community accountable and urge the UN Security Council to take action, adding that there is also responsibility on all regional organisations, specialised UN agencies, and key international actors, including the five permanent members of the Security Council. The emergency session also touched on preparations for upcoming Arab dialogues with Japan and Russia, including an anticipated ministerial meeting with Japan as part of Arab Troika, and Arab-Russian summit currently being planned for October 15.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
We value close cooperation between civil aviation sectors in Egypt and Qatar: Egyptian minister
QNA Cairo Civil Aviation Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Sameh El-Hefny has commended the joint cooperation between his country and the State of Qatar, and the great efforts made by both countries. This culminated in the announcement of the launch of a joint technical cooperation project between the two sides. The project aims to shorten air routes within Egyptian airspace, increase operational efficiency, save fuel consumption, and reduce carbon emissions. This is in line with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and in support of sustainable development goals and the common interests of both countries. The minister said, in statements to QNA, that the efforts made by the two countries reflect the close cooperation between the civil aviation sectors in both Egypt and Qatar. He said that this effort has resulted in airspace savings, and that the figures achieved not only reflect this financial savings, but also clearly demonstrate sustainability and reduced emissions, ensuring that Egyptian airspace is attractive in this regard. He stressed that the initiative announced Monday to launch the second phase of the Qatari initiative to shorten air routes in Egyptian airspace is a model to be emulated by all countries.
