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The latest news after some of the Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade. SUMMARY Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt say they are ready for dialogue with Qatar if it shows willingness to fight 'terrorism'. Qatar and Saudi Arabia accuse each other of politicising Hajj. The latest developments...

Ankara official says Turkish presence in Qatar creates 'a balance in the region' as two armies carry out drills. Umut Uras Turkish and Qatari navies have carried out a joint exercise in the Gulf Arab country, in a sign of growing military ties between the two nations. Hundreds of troops from both sides participated in the exercise, dubbed Iron Shield, on Monday. The Qatari...

12 June 2017 From the sectionMiddle East Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Image copyrightREUTERS Image captionMaersk Line said it would accept new bookings for shipments from Oman to Qatar Qatar says it has begun shipping cargo through Oman to bypass restrictions imposed by other Gulf states. Qatar Ports Management Company...

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to open up flight corridors for sanctions-hit Qatar's state-owned flag carrier Qatar Airways, the world aviation agency said Tuesday. The Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has been working with "various Middle Eastern states to ensure equitable access to airspace for Qatar-registered aircraft" since sanctions were announced on June 5, ICAO spokesman...

AUGUST 7, 2017 bySHABINA S. KHATRI CULTURE  7  EMAIL PRINT 5.6k SHARES FacebookTwitter Sheikha Al Mayassa/Twitter Sheikh Tamim meets little girl Qatar’s Emir once again stole the hearts of his people after meeting a little girl who asked for him before undergoing a medical procedure. According to a Snapchat video that went viral after being shared online by her mother, the girl anxiously asked “Wayn Sheikh Tamim” (where is Sheikh Tamim?)...

Salman Mohamed Kaldari is the chairman of the coordinating committee for the Single Window System Management 4.95 Stars Text Size:  A  A  A Peter Alagos The ‘Own your Factory in Qatar in 72 Hours’ project, a government initiative aimed at fast-tracking the establishment of more manufacturing companies and factories in Qatar, has attracted 9,349 applications from local and international companies representing major industrial sectors. Speaking at a...

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 10:58 by Reuters Maltese also on list - but embassy says it is not aware of any changes Qatar will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, with immediate effect, Qatari officials announced today. The countries include the UK, the USA, Canada, India, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand. Nationals of the 33 countries including Malta will not require...

Permanent residency ID holders to enjoy same treatment as Qataris in health, education & more  03 Aug 2017 0 comment QNA The cabinet approved a draft law on the permanent residency identification card. According to the provisions of the bill, the minister of interior may grant a permanent residency ID to a non-Qatari if they meet the conditions specified in the law. Also,...

Investors from siege nations seek openings in Qatar   07 Aug 2017 - 3:48 Officials at the Coordinating Panel for the Single Window System Management, talking to media in Doha, yesterday. By Huda NV / The Peninsula As Saudi led blockade on Qatar goes beyond 60 days, many entrepreneurs from blockading countries are keen on not missing out on opportunities in Qatar. A recent...

OnePlus smartphones now officially available in Qatar   02 Aug 2017 - 1:52 The Peninsula OnePlus a global startup challenging conventional concepts of technology has now officially entered Qatar with an exclusive distribution agreement with Digital Innovation WLL. Created around the “Never Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds...

  04 Aug 2017 - 16:36 Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci makes an inauguration speech with the attendance of Qatari Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim al-Thani (not seen) during the Turkey - Qatar B2B Meeting with at the Swiss Hotel Grand Efes in Izm?r, Turkey on August 03, 2017. ( Evren Atalay - Anadolu Agency ) By Seval...

Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates The latest news after some of the Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade. SUMMARY Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt say they are ready for dialogue with Qatar if it shows willingness to fight 'terrorism'. Qatar and Saudi Arabia accuse each other...

3 Important NEW RULES introduced in QATAR that you MUST KNOW July 22, 2017 adminLegal The Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Law No. 4 of 2017 on Wednesday to amend some provisions of the Penal Code promulgated by Law No. 11 of 2004. The new law stipulates that any person violating the sanctity of life of...

Expats to get similar benefits as Qataris after getting ID cards August 4, 2017 userQatar Drips Permanent Residency ID Holders To Get Same Benefits As Qataris In Various Fields The cabinet has approved a draft law on the permanent residency identification card, which allows the card holders to enjoy the same benefits as Qataris in the fields of education and healthcare at government...