Doha, 16 Dec. 2018 Thousands of visitors from various walks of life and different nationals enjoyed with the amazing 'firework' organised by Vodafone Qatar celebrating Qatar National Day 2018. The huge performance featured 300 drones and an opera show called “Citizens and expats – We Are One” was the centerpiece of Vodafone’s activities at Katara...

Doha, 18 Dec. 2018 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of State of Qatar attended National Day Parade 2018, held today on Tuesday afternoon on Doha Corniche. Among dignitaries present on the occasion were Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa AlThani, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani; Personal Representative of Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Jassim...

Doha, 17 Dec. 2018 Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum conference at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel on 16 December 2018. The award-winning airline has launched 23 destinations since the...

Doha, 15 Dec. 2018 Its now two weeks to start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019, the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, venue of the tournament, has started to wear a new look as the necessary branding materials are already being put in place. The annual tennis tournament will be held from...

Doha, 15 Dec. 2018 (Anadolu News) Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that his country's position regarding the ongoing crisis in inter-Gulf Arab relations has “not changed”. In an opening speech delivered Saturday at the 18th Doha Forum, the emir reiterated calls to end the “siege” imposed on Qatar by a Saudi-led...

Islamabad, 15 Dec. 2018 (Anadolu News) Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Iranian ambassador to Islamabad and lodged protest over Friday's ambush that killed six soldiers. At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 other wounded last night when around 30 terrorists ambushed on security forces convoy on patrolling duty at Turbat area of southwest...

Doha, 15 Dec. 2018 The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has today revealed the design for Lusail Stadium, the venue at which the opening and final games of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ will take place. The 80,000-capacity venue will be the largest stadium during the tournament, which will kick off on...

Doha, 15 Dec. 2018 Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated Saturday the opening of the 18th Doha Forum under the title of "Shaping Policy in an Interconnected World." Lenin Moreno Garces, President of Republic of Ecuador, Hassan Ali Khairi, Prime Minister of Federal Republic of Somalia, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces...

Washington, 14 Dec. 2018 (Anadolu News) U.S. senators voted Thursday to pass a resolution condemning the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and holding Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for the heinous act. The resolution was introduced by foreign relations committee chairman Bob Corker. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. It is the second...

Washington, 14 December 2018 (Anadolu News) The United States is seeking reimbursements from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the Pentagon failed to charge them for fuel and refueling services, the Pentagon said Thursday. The oversight was reported by The Atlantic last week, and now the U.S. is now requesting $331 million from...