Qatar

The value of bilateral trade between Qatar and the US has doubled in 10 years

Afghanistan

With Trump Ready to Leave Afghanistan, can Qatar Broker a Peace?

contributors

Qatar has helped the country with small-scale developmental and education projects

Petroleum

Qatar, under Saudi Blockade, Quits a Declining OPEC

David Harding

Relations between Riyadh and Doha are at an all-time low

Qatar

Qatar warns of Long-Lasting Impact of Saudi Blockade

David Harding

‘Failure of the Gulf Cooperation Council’

Qatar

Qatar a Beneficiary of Saudi Khashoggi Debacle

David Harding

Doha (AFP) – Global diplomatic fallout from the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate may help Qatar in its political stand-off with the kingdom, experts said. The backlash may force Riyadh to ease sweeping sanctions imposed on Doha since the dispute erupted between the former Gulf allies in June 2017. The […]

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Qatar to Sue Saudi Arabia and UAE for Hacking its News Agency, Spoofing Emir

Middle East Monitor

London (Middle East Monitor) – Qatar’s Attorney General has confirmed that independent investigations have proven that Saudi Arabia and the UAE were involved in hacking into the official Qatar News Agency last year. Ali bin Fetais Al-Marri pledged to sue the two countries for “piracy” before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Al-Marri […]

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Qatar Emir to Invest $12 bn in Germany, Seeking to Break out of Saudi Blockade

AFP

Berlin (AFP) – Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said in Berlin Friday his country would invest some 10 billion euros ($11.6 billion) in Germany, as he battles a policy of isolation by neighbouring states. “We are announcing Qatar’s desire to invest 10 billion euros in the German economy over the coming five years,” […]

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Saudi Arabia again threatens Canal to make Neighbor Qatar an Island

AFP

Riyadh (AFP) – A Saudi official hinted Friday the kingdom was moving forward with a plan to dig a canal that would turn the neighbouring Qatari peninsula into an island, amid a diplomatic feud between the Gulf nations. “I am impatiently waiting for details on the implementation of the Salwa island project, a great, historic […]

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Qatar Emir Supports Crisis-Hit Turkey with Visit, Pledges $15 bn in New Investment

AFP

Doha (AFP) – The emir of wealthy Qatar flew to Turkey Wednesday to meet close ally President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an apparent show of support as Ankara grapples with a currency crisis. State media in Doha said Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was travelling to Turkey for a “working visit”. The emir “will discuss […]