Tag: Qatar

Imran given ‘royal welcome’ at Doha airport

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday was given a "royal welcome" during his brief stopover at Doha airport where he was received by Qatari...

Qatar’s emir to meet with Trump on July 9

DUBAI: Qatar’s ruling emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on July 9 to exchange views on...

Intra-Afghan peace meeting in Qatar aimed at building trust

KABUL: Taliban officials are due to meet a group of Afghan delegates in Doha this weekend as diplomatic efforts build to withdraw foreign forces...

OPEC weighs extension of output cuts amid slackening demand

VIENNA: OPEC is deciding whether to extend its current deal to cut production for six to nine months as the oil cartel faces a...

US, Taliban to open Doha talks in fresh bid to end...

ISLAMABAD: A fresh round of talks between the U.S. and the Taliban is to begin in Qatar Saturday, just days after U.S. Secretary of...

Qatari emir reportedly brokering deal for Nawaz’s release: Arif Nizami

--Veteran journalist says Nawaz, Maryam may be allowed to live in London whereas Shehbaz, Hamza would stay in Pakistan   Veteran journalist and Pakistan Today Editor...

Pakistan, Qatar agree to enhance ties for peace, stability

--Nishan-e-Pakistan conferred on Qatari emir --Firdous says Qatar wants to invest in power sector to help address Pakistan’s energy woes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Sunday agreed...

Qatar emir to visit White House next month amid Gulf tensions

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will meet with United States President Donald Trump next month as the country continues to endure the...

Qatar’s emir to visit White House on July 9

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will host Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the White House next month, the White House said...

Road to 2022 World Cup begins in Mongolia

The long road to the 2022 World Cup finals begins in the footballing backwaters of Mongolia on Thursday as the first games that count...

Qatar hosting next two FIFA Club World Cups

The seven-team club tournament, which will include European champion Liverpool this year, will be played in December and in December 2020, FIFA confirmed on...

‘Grudges’ remain as Qatar marks second year of embargo

DOHA: In a region of tight media control and official statements, the body language of Saudi Arabia's king and Qatar's prime minister spoke volumes...

Qatar says it has reservations about Arab statements on Iran

Qatar said on Sunday it had reservations about hardline statements on Iran made at emergency summits of Gulf and wider Arab states called by...

Saudi Arabia invites Qatar to talks over Iran tensions

DOHA: Qatar said on Sunday that it had received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to attend emergency regional talks to discuss mounting tensions between...

‘Not a done deal’ — Qatar wary over 48-team World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Qatar stressed that the 2022 World Cup remains at 32 teams as FIFA chief Gianni Infantino piled on pressure to expand the...

Qatar appreciates Pakistan’s move to release Indian pilot

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in a telephone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appreciated Pakistan's release of Indian Air...

Qatar rocket up world rankings after Asian Cup triumph

DOHA: Qatar have climbed a huge 38 places in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday, reaching their highest position in more than...