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DOHA (Web Desk) Qatar restored full diplomatic relations with Iran on Thursday, disregarding the demands of Arab nations now locked in a regional dispute with the energy-rich country that it lessen its ties to Tehran.In announcing its decision, Qatar did not mention the diplomatic crisis roiling Gulf Arab nations since …

DOHA (Web Desk) Qatar on Monday denied banning Saudi Arabian flights from landing in the emirate to transport Muslim pilgrims to Makkah, refuting the accusation by authorities in Riyadh.Saudi Arabian Airlines on Sunday had said that Qatari authorities had refused to grant a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight, scheduled to transport …

DOHA: (Web Desk) Saudi Arabia threateningly accused Qatar of “declaring war” on the Kingdom for supposedly calling for the Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina to be placed under international control. Qatar denies that it ever issued such a statement, but that didn’t prevent the Saudis from reacting in a …

DOHA: (Web Desk) Qatar, isolated by its neighbours in a diplomatic crisis, on Wednesday introduced a visa-free entry programme for 80 nationalities to stimulate air transport and tourism. “The visa exemption sch­eme will make Qatar the most open country in the region,” tourism department official Hassan al-Ibrahim told a news …

DOHA/WASHINGTON (Web Desk) Qatar held joint military exercises with Turkish troops on Monday, Qatari media reported, showcasing their strategic alliance two months into a boycott by Arab neighbours which accuse Doha of supporting terrorism.The manoeuvres are aimed at preparing Qatar’s armed forces to defend “vital economic, strategic and infrastructure facilities,” …

DUBAI (Web Desk) Qatar plans to allow some expatriates to obtain permanent residency, state news agency QNA reported, in the first move of its kind among Gulf Arab states that rely heavily on foreign labour.A draft law approved at a cabinet meeting will allow permanent residence to the children of …

DOHA: (Web Desk) Qatar says it is reportedly set to hold joint naval exercises with Turkey in the Persian Gulf waters as part of joint efforts to fight terrorism in the region. The Qatari Defense Ministry said the Turkish warship TCG Gokova had docked at Hamad Port to take part …

DOHA (Web Desk) Qatar says it is reportedly set to hold joint naval exercises with Turkey in the Persian Gulf waters as part of joint efforts to fight terrorism in the region.The Qatari Defense Ministry said the Turkish warship TCG Gokova had docked at Hamad Port to take part in …

Doha (Web Desk)Qatar refuses to bow to Saudi-led demands to “outsource” its foreign policy to resolve the Persian Gulf crisis, its government spokesman said.Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed al-Thani, who holds ministerial rank, accused Doha’s adversaries in the crisis – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt – of …

DOHA: (Web Desk) Qatar has announced changes to its anti-terror legislation, one of the controversial issues at the core of the crisis between Doha and its neighbours who accuse it of backing extremists. The decree from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Thursday establishes two national lists for individuals and …