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Trump’s government deports about one hundred Iranians

(MENAFN) The Trump administration has deported roughly 100 Iranians from the United States to Iran under a bilateral agreement between the two countries, according to reports. Officials from both nations indicated that a US-chartered flight...

Bahrain contributes USD 200,000 to WTO–ITC Fund to support women exporters

The signing marked Bahrain’s commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through digital trade and to creating new opportunities for inclusive growth by supporting women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Launched in...

War and Peace in the Middle East: A View from Qatar

In this special bonus episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis sits down with Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Prime Minister of Qatar and spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Al-Ansari offers...

Qatar Issues Complaint to ICAO Over Israeli Attack

(MENAFN) Qatar on Saturday officially submitted a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) denouncing Israel’s Sept. 9 armed assault in Doha, which struck the residential premises of Hamas political bureau members and caused...

Santhera Announces Half Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR A conference call will be held on September 23, 2025, at 14:00 CEST / 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT. Details are at the end of this news release Pratteln, Switzerland, September 23, 2025 – Santhera...

Santhera Announces Half Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR A conference call will be held on September 23, 2025, at 14:00 CEST / 13:00 BST / 08:00 BST. Details are at the end of this news release Pratteln, Switzerland, September 23, 2025 – Santhera...

Qatar Pushes for Revised Defense Deal with US

(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that last week’s Israeli bombardment on Doha underscores the urgency for a renewed strategic defense accord with the United States. “Yes, this attack accelerates the need for an updated strategic defense agreement...

Corporate Event Market to rise up to the USD 730.7 billion by 2035 and to grow at a CAGR of 7%

By event type, the corporate & seminar segment is estimated to witness a significant growth, registering a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global corporate...

Qatar Gears Up for Arab-Islamic Summit in Response to Israeli Strike

(MENAFN) Qatar confirmed on Saturday that it will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on September 15, addressing the Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders on Qatari soil. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the prime minister and...

Qatar Describes Netanyahu’s Remarks as “Shameful Attempt”

(MENAFN) Qatar on Wednesday firmly criticized “reckless statements” made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about its hosting of the Palestinian faction Hamas’ political bureau, labeling them a “shameful attempt” to rationalize Israel’s...

Qatar Pursues Legal Action Against Israel Following Airstrike

(MENAFN) Qatar announced Thursday it has initiated legal proceedings in response to what it described as an Israeli assault on its territory, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the Gulf state and Tel Aviv. Addressing...

QNB Group, Standard Chartered and DMZ Finance Launch Dubai International Financial Centre’s First Tokenized Money Market Fund

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Group , Standard Chartered and DMZ Finance jointly announced that the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) first regulated tokenized money market fund, the QCD Money...

U.S., Qatar Approach Finalizing Defense Cooperation Agreement

(MENAFN) The United States and Qatar are approaching the final stages of a significantly upgraded defense cooperation agreement, confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday. Before leaving Tel Aviv en route to Doha, Rubio told...

Fidan meets with Qatari FM to discuss Israel’s attack on Doha

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Sani, on Monday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported via the Turkish social media platform NSosyal. The meeting took place on the...

UN Rights Chief Slams Israeli Strike on Qatar

(MENAFN) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday strongly denounced Israel’s assault on Hamas envoys in Doha, labeling it "a shocking breach of international law, an assault on regional peace and stability, and a blow against the...

Turkish, Qatari Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Doha

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Sani on Monday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed via the Turkish social media platform NSosyal. The discussions took place on the...

Turkish, Qatari Foreign Ministers Hold Talks

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday held discussions with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Sani, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal. The ministers convened...

Turkish, Qatari, Jordanian foreign ministers review Gaza situation

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Foreign Minister of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, talked about the most recent state in Gaza with his counterparts from Qatar and Jordan. A Turkish government official stated that Fidan also talked about the planning for an...

Qatar’s Emir Pledges Full Measures to Safeguard Sovereignty

(MENAFN) Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, pledged on Wednesday to take every action necessary to defend his nation’s sovereignty following an Israeli strike on Doha. During a phone conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo...

Qatar Vows It “Will Not Stand Idle” After Wanton Israeli Airstrike

(MENAFN) Qatar issued a stern warning on Wednesday, vowing it “will not stand idle” following what it called a “reckless” Israeli airstrike that targeted senior Hamas leaders in the heart of its capital, Doha. In an official message to UN...