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Egypt's President al-Sisi heads to Qatar for 1st visit after 4-yr row

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi headed to Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a two-day visit, the first-of-its-kind in four years

Qatar interested to 'take over' Pakistan's airports, says FinMin Ismail

Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that Qatar is "interested in leasing Pakistan's airports"

Pakistan acknowledges Qatar's request for security during FIFA world cup

Pakistan on Friday tacitly acknowledged about a request by the Qatari government to provide security during the FIFA world cup. Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar Ahmed was asked at the weekly briefing about reports that Pakistan has been requested by the Qatari authorities to provide security for the event. Well, I can say that as is evident from the PM's visit also, Pakistan and Qatar enjoy strong bilateral ties. We maintain close cooperation in various fields and this also includes security and defense, he said. The spokesperson also said Pakistanis have made important contributions in building the World Cup infrastructure in Qatar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Qatar from August 23-24. Leaderships from both sides also agreed to encourage Qatar's investment in the fields of renewable energy, tourism and hospitality sectors. Prime Minister Sharif thanked the Emir of Qatar for Qatar Investment Authority's readiness to invest USD 3 billion in various commercial and ...

Qatar plans to invest $3 bn in Karachi and Islamabad airports: Report

The money will be invested through the Qatar Investment Authority, according to a statement issued by Qatar's Emiri Diwan, which is the administrative office of the Emir of Qatar, Samaa TV reported

Pakistan set to receive $2 billion from Qatar to ease funding crunch

The South Asian nation will also get $1 billion in oil financing from Saudi Arabia and a similar amount in investments from the UAE

Pakistan Army to assist Qatar with security in FIFA World Cup 2022: Report

Pakistan will receive $2 billion from Qatar in bilateral support to help ease the South Asian nation's funding crunch and the consequent risk of a default

PM Sharif leaves for 2-day Qatar visit amid political turmoil in Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day official trip to Qatar on Tuesday even as political tensions continue to rise in the country."Leaving for Qatar today at the invitation of my brother HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The visit will renew the bond of brotherhood & friendship between our two countries. We want to transform our historical bilateral relationship into a more robust strategic relationship," Shehbaz Sharif tweeted.The Pakistan prime minister, along with a high-level delegation including key members of the Cabinet, will look to renew ties between the two countries.He will try to seek investment in several sectors such as renewable energy, food security, industrial & infrastructure development and tourism."On the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to Qatar from 23-24 August 2022. This would be the ...

Dubai airport sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost: CEO

Dubai International Airport saw a surge in passengers over the first half of 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will further boost traffic to the city-state's second airfield, its chief executive said Wednesday. Paul Griffiths, who oversees the world's busiest airport for international travel, told The Associated Press that the airport handled 160% more traffic over the past six months compared to the same period last year, part of an air travel rebound around the world. The nearly 28 million people who traveled through the airport over the past six months represent some 70% of the airport's pre-pandemic levels, even as Dubai's key source market of China remains closed due to severe pandemic restrictions. Griffiths said he expects the airport's traffic to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of next year. It's a very, very welcome surge of traffic, Griffiths said. The first World Cup in the Middle East, he added, will send foreign socce

FIFA likely to start Qatar World Cup 2022 a day earlier; find out why

The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at 2022 World Cup

Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats

Iran-US nuclear talks in Qatar end without making progress amid tensions

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers ended in Qatar after failing to make significant progress amid a growing crisis

Qatar Energy to cut all emissions by 2030 as methane movement grows

Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said that by joining the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative the company is reaffirming Qatar's commitments to global efforts to reducing emissions

Prince Charles got suitcase of cash from Qatar for charity: Report

The Sunday Times' says the suitcase was one of three bundles of cash given as charitable donations which the 73-year-old received from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani

Gulf airlines edge past Air India again as post-Covid flying picks up

Air India's dwindling market share is significant as the Tata-owned airline is reported to induct about 200 more planes in what is being billed as one of the largest aircraft orders in Indian aviation

Elon Musk warns of supply constraints; Doha gas deals at Qatar Forum

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk told the Qatar Economic Forum that supply constraints are the biggest brake on the electric-car maker's growth

TotalEnergies wins stake in $29-bn Qatar gas project amid energy crunch

Qatar is expanding production of liquefied natural gas amid a worldwide energy crunch

India, Qatar Joint Commission to meet later this year to strengthen ties

A meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Qatar to strengthen bilateral ties in various fields will be held later this year.Addressing a press briefing in Doha on Monday, Ausuf Sayeed, Secretary (Consular, Passport & Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) said that high-level engagement to be sustained through an early visit of Qatar's Emir to India.Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is on a three-day visit to Qatar to enhance bilateral ties."Both India and Qatar agree to further strengthen their friendship. High-level engagement to be sustained through an early visit of Qatar's Emir to India. A joint commission of foreign ministers to meet later this year," Sayeed said.O Sunday, Vice President launched the "India-Qatar Start-Up bridge" to link the start-up ecosystems of the two countries at the India-Qatar Business Forum in Doha.He also addressed members of the business community at India-Qatar Business Forum and highlighted the strength of India-Qatar ties and called for ...

Qatar's demand for public apology not important: Kerala Governor Arif Khan

"People are entitled to their opinions. How does it matter? That (demand for apology) is not important. India cannot bother about such small reactions," said Kerala Governer

India shares robust economic partnership with Qatar: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that India has a very robust economic partnership with Qatar and it is getting enriched with each passing day

Gulf nations summon Indian envoys over BJP leader's controversial remark

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet