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Arab News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Qatari emir and Turkish president discuss Israeli attacks on Iran
LONDON: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday discussed Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran, which began on Friday and have targeted nuclear sites, military leaders, intelligence chiefs and atomic scientists. During their call, the leaders emphasized the important need to deescalate the conflict and find diplomatic solutions, the Qatar News Agency reported. Earlier in the day, the Qatari minister of state for foreign affairs, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, warned during a call with Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, that the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by Israel represented a serious threat to regional and international security. The IAEA reported on Monday that an Israeli airstrike on Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility on Friday had damaged centrifuges at the underground uranium-enrichment plant, raising concerns about possible radiological and chemical contamination in the area.
Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Trump arrives in Doha to a grand welcome, Qatar signs $200b deal to buy jets from Boeing
President Donald Trump arrived on Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country's emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week. Trump's dealmaking in Qatar comes amid controversy over the country's gift - which Trump said he'd accept - of a luxury Boeing 747-8 that the US could use as Air Force One. On his flight from Saudi Arabia, Air Force One was escorted by Qatari F-15 jets, according to a post on X by White House official Margo Martin. It was a repeat of Tuesday's escort by Saudi Arabian fighter jets, which was a high-profile move without recent precedent. Trump was greeted at the airport by Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. Both leaders then walked down a receiving line of representatives from each country at the Amiri Diwan, the government palace. The ceremonial greeting also included an escort of riders on camelback. While Al Thani shook hands with US officials, he had a warmer greeting for Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy who has played a key role in Middle East negotiations. They clasped hands and pulled each other in for an embrace. Trump then sat down briefly with Al Thani and marveled at the government palace. Qatar signed a deal on Wednesday to purchase jets from US manufacturer Boeing for Qatar Airways during Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country. Trump said the deal was worth $200 billion and included 160 jets. Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim witnessed the signing ceremony in Doha. The deal was announced during Trump's second stop on a tour of Gulf states after he struck a string of deals with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Trump said Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told him at the signing ceremony that "it's the largest order of jets in the history of Boeing, that's good." Trump added: "It's over $200 billion but 160 in terms of the jets, that's fantastic. So that's a record, Kelly, and congratulations to Boeing. Get those planes out there, get them out there." Agencies
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump is taking tips on how to host the World Cup from Qatar
Sheikh Tamim Al Thani told the US President he was "sharing our experience" of hosting the tournament - boasting there was "not one incident" during their World Cup in 2022. Qatar has long been criticised for criminalising homosexuality, with prison sentences of up to seven years or death by stoning. The Emir of Qatar is giving Donald Trump tips on how to run the World Cup, before the US hosts the tournament next year. The US President landed in Doha this morning on the second day of his three-day tour of the Middle East. He sat down with Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, at the start of a state visit to the state, lavishing him with praise. Qatar has long been criticised for criminalising homosexuality, with prison sentences of up to seven years or death by stoning. A 2022 Human Rights Watch report found Qatari security forces continue to arrest citizens who are gay, lesbian, and transgender, sometimes forcing them to undergo conversion therapy. Qatar says the report contains false allegations. And the 2022 World Cup, hosted by Qatar was widely criticised over the brutal conditions suffered by migrant workers building the country's stadiums. FIFA was also slammed over a last-minute decision to hand out yellow cards to European captains who continued to wear rainbow arm bands. Security officials confiscated items of rainbow clothing and flags featuring rainbows. And American journalist Grant Wahl was briefly detained for wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow on it. "You're going to be hosting the World Cup, football, as you guys call it soccer," Sheikh al Thani told Trump. "You're also going to be hosting the Olympics as well, which is very very important. The two biggest sports events. "We were very lucky that in 2022 we had the World Cup here in Qatar. And there wasn't one incident during the World Cup. We had 1.5 million people during these couple of weeks and not one incident. "We're also sharing our experience on how to deal with the World Cup with your security forces, we have people visiting each other." Get Donald Trump updates straight to your WhatsApp! As tension between the White House and Europe heats up, the Mirror has launched its very own US Politics WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from across the pond. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Trump, who was offered a free luxury jet by Qatar days ahead of the visit, praised both Sheikh al Thani and his interior decorating during a sit-down chat between the pair yesterday. He went on: "I just want to thank you for everything, and maybe in particular our friendship, it's been a very loyal, great, beautiful friendship and the job you've done is second to none." Looking around at the interior of al Thani's palace, he said: "You look at this and it's so beautiful. As a construction person I'm seeing perfect marble. This is what they call 'perfecto'. "It's just such a great job you've done, and what a beautiful place." He also said he appreciated "those camels", adding that he hadn't "seen camels like that in a long time."
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump gushes over Qatar leader who is giving him a free luxury jet
He sat down with Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, at the start of a state visit to the state, lavishing him with praise - both for his "friendship" to the US and for the exquisite marbling of his palace Donald Trump gushed over the leader of Qatar - who is giving him a free luxury jet worth $400 million. The US President landed in Doha this morning on the second day of his three-day tour of the Middle East. He sat down with Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, at the start of a state visit to the state, lavishing him with praise - both for his "friendship" to the US and for the exquisite marbling of his palace. Qatar has long been criticised for criminalising homosexuality, with prison sentences of up to seven years or death by stoning. A 2022 Human Rights Watch report found Qatari security forces continue to arrest citizens who are gay, lesbian, and transgender, sometimes forcing them to undergo conversion therapy. Qatar says the report contains false allegations. The oil-and-gas rich country has offered to provide Trump with the gift of a luxury Boeing 747-8 that the US could use as Air Force One while new versions of the plane are under construction by Boeing. The Qatari government has said a final decision hasn't been made. But Trump has defended the idea even as critics argue it would amount to a president accepting an astonishingly valuable gift from a foreign government. Trump has indicated he would refurbish the aircraft and it would later be donated to his post-White House presidential library. He says he would not use the plane once he leaves office. "We've been friends for a long time, hard to believe, right?" Trump told Sheikh al Thani as they sat down together today. "I remember our first meeting very well, and we've liked each other and we've worked with each other and now we can work in the highest capacity." He went on: "I just want to thank you for everything, and maybe in particular our friendship, it's been a very loyal, great, beautiful friendship and the job you've done is second to none." Looking around at the interior of al Thani's palace, he said: "You look at this and it's so beautiful. As a construction person I'm seeing perfect marble. This is what they call 'perfecto'. "It's just such a great job you've done, and what a beautiful place." He also said he appreciated "those camels", adding that he hadn't "seen camels like that in a long time." Earlier, President Trump met with the interim leader of Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa — who as an insurgent had spent years imprisoned by U.S. troops in Iraq. Trump said the rapprochement with Syria came at the urging of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "There is a new government that will hopefully succeed," said Trump, who announced he'll move to lift sanctions on Syria to give the country "a chance at peace." "I say good luck, Syria. Show us something special," Trump said. He later described al-Sharaa as a "young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past." Sheikh al Thani also revealed he would be sharing tips with Trump on how to run the World Cup, which the US will be hosting next year. Get Donald Trump updates straight to your WhatsApp! As tension between the White House and Europe heats up, the Mirror has launched its very own US Politics WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from across the pond. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The 2022 World Cup was widely criticised over the brutal conditions suffered by migrant workers building the country's stadiums. FIFA was slammed over a last-minute decision to hand out yellow cards to European captains who continued to wear rainbow arm bands. Security officials confiscated items of rainbow clothing and flags featuring rainbows. And American journalist Grant Wahl was briefly detained for wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow on it. "You're going to be hosting the World Cup, football, as you guys call it soccer," Sheikh al Thani told Trump. "You're also going to be hosting the Olympics as well, which is very very important. The two biggest sports events. "We were very lucky that in 2022 we had the World Cup here in Qatar. And there wasn't one incident during the World Cup. We had 1.5 million people during these couple of weeks and not one incident. "We're also sharing our experience on how to deal with the World Cup with your security forces, we have people visiting each other."
