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Qatari passport ranks 2nd in Arab world, 46th globally for visa-free travel
The Qatari passports have achieved notable recognition, ranking second among the Arab world. The country garnered 46th rank globally in 2024, allowing holders to enter 107 countries visa-free. Accoring to Henely and…
- Middle East
Israeli delegation to attend new round of ceasefire talks in Qatar: PM’s office
Jerusalem: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that an Israeli delegation will visit Qatar later this week to resume negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal. Netanyahu…
- Middle East
UAE President invited to Qatar for Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received an invitation from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, to attend the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue…
- Middle East
Qatar: Indian tourists will soon be able to make UPI QR payments
New Delhi: NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Thursday signed an agreement with QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle…
- Pakistan
Pakistan holds ‘good’ meeting with Taliban in Qatar amid strained ties
Islamabad: Pakistani diplomats held a “good” meeting with the representatives of Afghanistan’s Taliban-led interim government in Qatar this week during which they discussed bilateral and regional issues, in what was seen as…
- Middle East
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Qatar PM in Doha
Doha: India and Qatar on Sunday discussed further enhancement of bilateral relations and continued dialogue on issues of mutual interest during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar’s day-long official visit to Doha.…
- Middle East
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Doha as India and Qatar deepen bilateral ties
Doha: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Doha on Sunday on a day-long official visit to Qatar during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh…
- Middle East
UNAMA chief, EU, Pak envoys arrive for Doha meeting
Doha: Reports from the venue of the third Doha meeting in Qatar indicate that the head of the UN body for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva and special representatives of the European Union and…
- Middle East
EAM Jaishankar to embark on visit to Qatar on June 30
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to pay an official visit to Qatar on June 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday. During the visit, Jaishankar will…
- Middle East
Indian expat sets world record for fastest crossing of Qatar on foot
Doha: A Qatar-based Indian expatriate has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the “fastest crossing of Qatar on foot by male.” Ashutosh Prakash, a licensed aircraft technician, accomplished this feat…
- Middle East
Qatar issues new dress code for government employees
Doha: Qatar has issued new dress code for employees across ministries, government agencies, and public bodies during work hours and at official events. To maintain a formal and professional appearance at all…
- Middle East
Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Cairo: Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry. Hamas and other…
- Middle East
Doha: Over 126,000 kg of Indian mangoes sold in 10 days
Doha: The 10-day Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at the Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, concluded on Saturday, June 8, with 126,935 kg of mangoes sold.…
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Qatar-based Urdu literary award stands out in prestige; honours writers from India and Pakistan
Zakia Mash’hadi No award for Urdu literature could vie with the Aalmi Majlis e Frogh e Majlis Urdu Doha, Qatar in terms of prestige as it zeroes in on literary merit; hence,…
- Middle East
CIA chief in Doha to lead indirect ceasefire talks between Israel,Hamas
Doha: The chief of the American spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns is in the Middle East and will head the indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas. The CIA…