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Reports from The National have claimed that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is behind a television project that will soon be launched in Europe to counter the well-known Al-Jazeera news network. The decision is said Read more
Qatar’s busiest route connecting its major business centers to the international market is being threatened by closure. Most of all goods entering the country come through Abu Samra, the only border not bounded by water. Threats to block the route Read more
The Syrian conflict is forcing Lebanon to break unwanted records and increases pressure on Lebanese resources due to the ongoing war between government forces and rebels. Battles have forced the civilians to flee their homes. The United Nations Refugee agency Read more
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Attiyah has spoken for the first time about Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recalling their Ambassadors in Doha. He denied reports that Qatar is at loggerheads with Saudi Arabian and added that it Read more
The meeting of the foreign ministers of member states of the Arab League has passed without major incidents despite tensions rising few weeks prior to the meeting. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates recalled their ambassadors from Qatar Read more
Kuwait is leading diplomatic efforts to mend the broken ties between members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and hopes that the Arab Summit to be held next week, from the 25th to the 26th, will be a major opportunity Read more
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have pulled out Wednesday their ambassadors from Qatar in a joint move destined to protest against Doha’s meddling in their domestic affairs. The three countries, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council along with Qatar, Read more
As part of U.S.-brokered peace efforts, Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to make security arrangements between Israel and the Palestinians.Expressing disapproval to this move is Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Gaza’s Hamas – an Islamic militant group. Hamas Read more
The political relationship between Qatar and Egypt is on the heat again after criticisms from Doha were considered as inference in internal affairs by Cairo. Following the crackdown on Morsi supporters during the weekend, Qatar accused the Egyptian government of Read more
François Hollande’s two day visit to Saudi Arabia has come to an end. The French president was accompanied by a delegation of four ministers and 30 businessmen. During his visit, he held talks with King Abdullah with whom he discussed Read more