QatarEnergy, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, has signed a 15-year supply deal with Bangladesh’s state-owned gas company Petrobangla for 1.8 million tonnes per year starting in 2026. This is QatarEnergy’s second contract to Asia since it started selling the gas expected to come on stream from the…
The Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, held clandestine discussions with the supreme leader of the Taliban, Haibatullah Akhunzada, aiming to resolve tensions with the international community. This meeting, which took place on May 12 in Kandahar, marked the first known encounter between the reclusive Taliban chief and a…
Reconstruction of Homes for Rohingya Refugees: Qatar Charity, a prominent humanitarian and development organization, has announced its commitment to rebuild 326 homes for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The initiative comes in response to a devastating fire that broke out in March, causing significant damage to the Balukhali camp. The reconstruction…
Expansion of Destinations Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker announced plans to expand the airline’s destinations to more than 255 from the current 170. The CEO stated that the airline had plans to expand to 190 routes, but more destinations could be possible, subject to aircraft deliveries. Qatar Airways is experiencing delayed deliveries of Boeing 787 and 777X planes. Al Baker attributed the 787 delays to “unnecessary” concerns raised by…
Qatar’s low unemployment rate and economic growth Qatar has the lowest unemployment rate in the world, according to the statistics aggregator Spectator Index. At 0.1 percent, Qatar’s unemployment rate is followed by Thailand at 1.1 percent, Singapore at 1.8 percent, and Switzerland at 2 percent. Meanwhile, Nigeria has the highest unemployment rate at 33.3 percent, followed by South Africa at 32.7 percent and Iraq at 14.2 percent. This achievement is…
A spokesperson for the United Nations announced that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has not invited the Taliban administration to a meeting with special envoys on Afghanistan from various countries in Doha next week. The meeting is intended to focus on reinvigorating “the international engagement around common objectives for a durable way forward on … Afghanistan,” according to UN. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. (Read Also: The UN Security Council condemns the ban…
Talks are underway for the re-establishment of embassies between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, marking progress in intra-Gulf ties since the Al Ula agreement in 2021. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are engaging in talks to restore diplomatic relations, according to Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Qatar’s spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The re-establishment of embassies would signal significant progress in intra-Gulf ties since the signing of the Al Ula agreement in 2021. Progress…
A Unified Approach to Taliban Authorities U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to bring together envoys on Afghanistan from various countries in May to develop a coordinated strategy for dealing with the Taliban authorities, according to a recent announcement by the United Nations. This effort seeks to establish a consensus among nations to address the challenges posed by the current Afghan administration. The closed-door meeting, scheduled for May 1-2 in Doha, comes after U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed suggested on Monday…
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working to restore diplomatic ties and reopen embassies, in a significant move more than two years after Arab states ended a boycott of Doha. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are making strides toward restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies, according to officials’ statements on Tuesday. This development comes over two years after several Arab states lifted their boycott of Doha. Diplomatic Ties Activation and Embassy Reopenings A UAE official announced…
Inadequate Strategy in Identifying Natural Disaster Risks in Afghanistan The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has recently highlighted the lack of a suitable and adequate strategy in identifying the risks caused by natural disasters in Afghanistan. In a tweet on Thursday the organization expressed concerns about the insufficient planning and awareness-raising efforts regarding natural disaster risks, particularly floods, in Afghanistan. OCHA emphasized that there has been a lack of investment in these crucial areas, which…
Amid the escalating conflict in Sudan, Qatar calls for an immediate ceasefire and urges all parties to prioritize dialogue and peaceful resolution in order to protect civilians and maintain stability. Qatar has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Sudan, calling for an immediate halt to the fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum. The Gulf state’s foreign ministry urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritize the public interest, and protect civilians…
Qatar and Japan continue to strengthen their long-standing relationship through economic and diplomatic collaborations, creating opportunities for investment, trade, and travel. Qatar and Japan have enjoyed a long-lasting relationship characterized by strong economic and diplomatic ties. Over the years, the two nations have forged a solid economic and trade partnership, with Japan being one of Qatar’s most important trading partners. Economic Partnerships and Collaborations In recent years, Qatar and Japan have collaborated on numerous projects, including the development of liquefied…
Qatar Charity has initiated a project to deliver Eid attire to orphans it sponsors around the globe, including Somalia, aiming to bring joy to children during Eid Al-Fitr and ease the burden on their families. Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its “Eid Clothing” project, providing Eid attire to orphans it sponsors across various countries, such as Somalia. The initiative is part of QC’s “Ramadan: Leave Your Mark” campaign and aims to bring happiness to children during Eid Al-Fitr while alleviating…
Japan now allows Qatari passport holders visa-free entry for stays up to 30 days, promoting tourism and business travel between the two countries while strengthening their ties. The Japanese government has announced that Qatari passport holders can now enter Japan without obtaining a visa, according to an official statement from the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This move is expected to enhance the relationship between Qatar and Japan and encourage tourism and business travel between…
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