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Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:32:57 +0000Remaining US troops would constitute ‘violation’ of February agreement: Taliban spokesman
The US is leaving behind 650 troops following the completion of the withdrawal of American forces by 11 September. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the remaining 650 US troops that will be left behind in Afghanistan following the pull out of for...
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:42:15 +0000
Almoez Ali strike secures Qatar victory against El Salvador
Although Qatar was one player short, the Asian champions managed to claim another victory ahead of the 2021 Gold Cup. Qatar’s national football team defeated Salvador 1-0 in a friendly match at the Aldo Drosina Stadium in Pula city, Croatia, on S...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:00:03 +0000
The Round Up | 4 July 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: 🇶🇦 US military training base to be established in Qatar 👷 232 worksites closed for breaking outdoor work hours ✈️ New Saudi airline to compete with Qatar Airways 🎉 The Local Fresh Dates Festival...
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:52:39 +0000
Hamas to mull UN supervision of Qatari funds to Gaza
The procedure would see Qatari aid being transferred to Palestine via the United Nations. Hamas has promised to study a proposal in which Qatari money would be distributed through Palestinian banks and under the supervision of the United Nations (U...
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:26:25 +0000
QP, TotalEnergies enter into three offshore exploration blocks in South Africa
QP signs agreement with TotalEnergies to enter South African exploration blocks. Qatar Petroleum (QP) signed a deal with France’s TotalEnergies to enter three offshore exploration blocks in South Africa as the Gulf state seeks to expand its oversea...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:10:53 +0000
Travellers from Qatar to Morocco exempt from hotel quarantine
Travellers heading to the North African country from Qatar will not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Covid-19 vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers from Qatar to Morocco are now exempt from quarantine, according to an announcement by the D...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:55:42 +0000
US climate envoy praises Qatar’s commitment to environmental projects
The country has been heavily investing in new technology that produces lower emissions. Qatar has the potential to be one of the main countries to help in the transitional process of diversifying economies for better sustainability, Special President...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:31:50 +0000
Qatar Airways widens its horizons with Concacaf sponsorship
The Qatar-based airline continues to build its global sporting sponsorship portfolio, adding lately Concacaf to its extensive list of partnerships. Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with the Confederation of North, Central America ...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:55:37 +0000
China urges US to lift sanctions on Iran to overcome Vienna stalemate
Last week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the Joe Biden administration to lift or waive all sanctions imposed on Iran as per the 2015 nuclear accord. China has urged the US to lift all sanctions imposed on Iran, calling on Washingt...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:27:56 +0000
Local Dates Festival returns to Souq Waqif next week
80 farms are set to participate in the sixth edition of the local dates festival at Souq Waqif. The 6th Fresh Local Dates Festival 2021 is set to launch in Qatar’s historic Souq Waqif next week. The festival will last for two weeks and will be ...