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Every year, Qatar and chosen partner nation work to deepen understanding between 2 countries  By Selin Calik Muhasilovic DOHA, Qatar Qatar Museums has recently announced that Germany will headline Qatar’s next Year of Culture partner in 2017. Every year, Qatar runs a cultural exchange program called “Years of Culture” that aims to convey the country to an international audience. With the active support of...

They are planning to alter World Cup stadiums according to legacy needs  Venues will be converted into convention centres or facilities for locals A stage managed media trip did not show all 500,000-plus migrants ECB alienated Investec by agreeing a new deal with another financial firm By CHARLES SALE FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 22:30 GMT, 17 November 2016 | UPDATED: 09:09...

Published time: 18 Nov, 2016 00:50 Get short URL U.S Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter © Ints Kalnins / Reuters A $21.1 billion sale of 72 F-15 tactical fighter jets to Qatar has been approved by the US State Department, according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Congress was notified Thursday of the official certification of the international weapons deal, the Defense...

Published time: 17 Nov, 2016 12:56 Get short URL © Andrew Winning / Reuters Qatar’s royal family has won approval to convert the iconic US embassy in London into a luxury hotel and retail site. When complete, the remodeled Grade II-listed London Chancery building located in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, will feature up to 137 hotel rooms, as well as shops, restaurants, and bars. Qatari...

West Ham remain the most likely sellers despite their owners' denials Qatar Investment Authority already own the London 2012 Olympic Village Spurs are also on Qatar's radar for ownership or naming rights sponsorship MCC infighting will not be helped by the departure of Derek Brewer Sir Craig Reedie is at the centre of a storm over his chairmanship of WADA The 2022 Qatar World...

Riyadh, November 16 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the third meeting of the GCC Committee of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs, which was held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qatar's delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of Administrative Development and Labour and Social Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi  The ministers discussed...

Geneva, November 16 (QNA) - The State of Qatar pays special attention to the issue of business and human rights and the U.N. guiding principles, an interest that was embodied by hosting the first Asia Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in April to constitute an opportunity to promote the guiding principles and understand the best practices and...

Kunming: Hosts China failed to take the opportunities that came their way as they drew 0-0 with Qatar to stay rooted at the bottom of Group A after their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Asian qualifying match on Tuesday night. Despite the lions' share of possession and numerous shots on goal, China could not unlock the Qatari defence in Marcello Lippi's first...

Doha, November 15 (QNA) - Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Thani, Qatar University will hold an international conference on "Terrorism and Methods of Tackling It". Organized by QU College of Sharia and Islamic Studies (QU-CSIS), the 2-day conference (November 20-21) will bring together scholars and researchers from universities, Islamic organizations...

Riyadh, November 15 (QNA) - GCC Ministers of Defence held their 15th session here today, chaired by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence. Qatar's delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah. Addressing the meeting, Saudi Deputy Crown Prince...

Doha, November 15 (QNA) -The total value of trading in real estate sales contracts registered at the Real Estate Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice from 6 to 10 November, amounted to QR 1.1 billion According to the weekly bulletin issued by the department, the list of properties that were traded by sale includes open plots of land,...

Doha, November 15 (QNA) - The three bidding cities for the hosting rights of Olympics 2024; Los Angeles, Paris and Budapest, presented their proposals before the 21st general assembly of the Association of the National Olympic Committees (ANOC), currently held in Doha. The Los Angeles bid delegation started the show, presenting their proposal which bears the theme of "Follow the...

Riyadh, November 15 (QNA) - The State of Qatar is participating in the 33rd session of the GCC Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs, currently being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qatar's delegation to the meeting is headed by HE Minister for Administrative Development and Labour and Social Affairs Dr. Issa Saad Al-Juffali Al-Nuaimi November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. HE Dr....

Marrakesh, November 15 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which was held today in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The opening session was attended by a number of heads of state and government as...