Along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Belgium’s De Croo — who faces elections in June — is among Europe’s most outspoken supporters of the Palestinian cause, a credential he repeatedly touted on the first day of his Mideast trip. “Belgium has a very clear position. We are part … Read more
The head of Israeli intelligence is expected to lead ceasefire talks with mediators, which resume in Qatar on Sunday in direct response to a new proposal from Hamas, a source close to the talks told Reuters on Saturday. The talks between Mossad head David Barnea, Qatar’s prime minister, and Egyptian officials will focus on … Read more
Qatar will stage the next five editions of the boys’ Under-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029, while the girls’ tournament is set to be played in Morocco, FIFA announced on Thursday. World football’s governing body said in December that both youth tournaments would be held annually starting next year, with the boys’ event expanding … Read more
The problem is of course far from new, given Brussels’ role on the international stage. “It is said that espionage is the second oldest profession in the world,” he said. Therefore, European coordination is key and continuously improving, said Van Tigchelt, who currently chairs meetings of the EU’s justice ministers as his country holds the … Read more
Qatari news network Al Jazeera has displayed the names of Palestinian children killed by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, in its new studio. The walls of the studio covered with the names of martyrs on the first night of the holy month of Ramzan 2024. Al-Jazeera broadcaster … Read more
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will commence Ramadan on Monday, officials have announced in the three countries. In Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad, authorities announced that Ramadan will start on Monday after the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday. Following the announcement by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar also … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, recently unveiled Sama 2.0, the world’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital human cabin crew at ITB Berlin 2024. This development marks Qatar Airways as the pioneer in utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance passenger experiences with personalized travel solutions. Sama, meaning ‘sky’ … Read more
Doha: Qatar on Thursday, March 7, announced reduced working hours for ministries, government agencies, and public institutions during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. In a circular issued by the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Muhannadi, the official working hours during the holy month for civil … Read more
In January 1973, Hussein al-Bashir, a representative in Cyprus of Fatah, the largest faction of the PLO, was killed in Nicosia by a bomb under his hotel bed. Next, and again in Paris, it was the turn in April 1973 of Basil al-Kubaisi, a Beirut law professor suspected of assisting with logistics for Munich. He … Read more
Israel boycotted Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that are still alive, according to reports. A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for the talks, billed as a possible final hurdle before an agreement that would halt the fighting for six weeks and … Read more
