Category: General

Kuwait, Egypt Stress Need to Adhere to Three-Phase Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Doha: Kuwait and Egypt have stressed the need to adhere to the three-phase Gaza ceasefire deal reached through joint efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States of America and announced in Doha on January 19. The two sides have expressed their condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation’s violation of this agreement and the resumption of hostilities in the

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Qatar and Grenada Ink Air Services Agreement for Unrestricted Flight Operations

Doha: The State of Qatar and the State of Grenada have formalized an air services agreement, paving the way for designated airlines from both nations to operate with unlimited and unrestricted traffic rights for passenger and cargo flights, thereby strengthening cooperation in air transportation. According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement was inked by HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed

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Qatar and Lebanon Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Challenging Times

Doha: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Lebanon continue to build on their historical relationship characterized by brotherhood and cooperation. HE President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, is currently visiting Qatar to meet with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Amiri Diwan. The leaders aim to discuss the enhancement of bilateral

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Qatar and Syria Strengthen Ties Through High-Level Diplomatic Engagements

Paris: The State of Qatar also participated in the Ministerial Conference on Syria, held on February 13 in the French capital, Paris, where HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi represented the State of Qatar at the conference. According to Qatar News Agency, in his speech at the conference,

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Earthquake of 4.5 Strikes Iceland

Doha: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck today south of Hofn, Iceland. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, occurring 121 kilometers from the Icelandic capital. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the incident. No casualties or material damage have been reported as a result of the earthquake.

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OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Crisis ‘Likely the Worst’ since Start of War

Gaza City: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “likely the worst” since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on the besieged enclave in October 2023, amid a continued blockade on humanitarian aid. According to Qatar News Agency, OCHA’s latest statement emphasized that “the humanitarian situation

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Minister of Culture Meets with Iraqi Counterpart

Doha: HE Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al Badrani. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for cultural cooperation between Qatar and Iraq. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions aimed to enhance collaboration in various cultural fields, including

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