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Iran, Qatar to sign major agreements on Raisi’s Doha visit

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Qatar to hold high-level talks with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Raisi, accompanied by a group of ministers, is expected to sign several agreements aimed at boosting bilateral ties during his two-day visit. “We view this visit as a step towards activating diplomacy with neighbours, especially Persian Gulf countries, and to use their capacities to develop political and economic ties,” Raisi said before departing Tehran for Doha early on Monday. According to Iran’s roads and transport minister, Rostam Ghasemi, four agreements will be signed between the two countries. The most important among […]

Airbus cancels $6bn contract with Qatar Airways after paint fight

Airbus has cancelled a $6bn contract with Qatar Airways for 50 of its new A321neo passenger jets, escalating a legal battle between the two companies over paint on the recently delivered A350s. Qatar Airways called Airbus’s decision announced on Friday “a matter of considerable regret and frustration”. In December, Airbus was taken to court by Qatar Airways in London, following a series of alleged problems with the Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline complained the paint on the recently delivered Airbus A350s was cracking and peeling, exposing copper meshing used to insulate the aircraft against lightning strike. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Chappelle reports from Doha, Qatar. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ […]

Qatar’s 2022 stadiums to leave ‘significant’ World Cup legacy

This time next year, Qatar is due to host the FIFA World Cup. In preparation, the Gulf nation is testing its infrastructure with the FIFA Arab Cup, being held right now. The World Cup stadiums are part of Qatar’s most ambitious project yet, with almost all of them built a year ahead of schedule. Their designs represent the past and present and are tailored to unique needs of a country with fewer than three million people hosting FIFA’s biggest tournament. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Doha, where she looks at the inspiration behind the designs. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find […]

High-stakes talks between Afghan government, Taliban as fighting rages | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

Delegations from the Afghan government and the Taliban are meeting for high-stakes talks in Doha, Qatar, as violence continues to escalate in Afghanistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Aljazeeraenglish #Newsfeed

Talks between Afghan government and Taliban open in Qatar

It has been 19 years since the September 11 attacks in the United States. Almost 3,000 people were killed, and the lives of many more were changed forever. Memorials have been held across the country. And this year, crowds were limited for the first time due to COVID-19 pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Taliban #Afghanistan

Qatar says talks to end GCC crisis were suspended in January

Qatar’s foreign minister said recent efforts to end the blockade against the country have not suceeded. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut all political, trade and transport ties with Qatar in 2017. The foreign minster said that talks to ease tensions ended last month. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Qatar #GCCBlockade

🇶🇦 Qatar National Museum set to open its doors to the public | Al Jazeera English

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) is set to open its doors to the public on Thursday. Designed by Jean Nouvel, the Pritzker Prize-winning French architect, the multifaceted structure resembling a giant desert rose sits across from the bustling Doha Corniche, the main waterfront promenade in the Qatari capital. The futuristic, sand-coloured structure, located near Doha’s airport highway, is likely to be among the first buildings visitors will spot when arriving in the city. Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid reports from Doha. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #QatarNationalMuseum #QatarNews