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SRC to Deliver Counter-UAS Technologies to Qatar as Part of Landmark $1B Agreement with U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
Syracuse, NY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse, NY – SRC, Inc. (“SRC” or “Company”), a not-for-profit defense research and development company, announced today that it will deliver a suite of its advanced counter-unmanned aircraft...
Erdogan hosts Qatari PM, head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held meetings on Saturday in Istanbul with key international figures, including the UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, the Qatari Prime Minister, the head of the UN agency for...
Qatar Pledges USD20M Financial Aid to UNRWA
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Qatar declared a $20 million financial pledge to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), aiming to strengthen humanitarian efforts in the region. The Qatari Ministry...
Qatar Warns of Rising Oil Prices
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has issued a warning that Israeli assaults on Iranian energy infrastructure could have serious repercussions on global oil markets. In a media briefing held in Doha on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari labeled...
Qatar expands marine reserves as part of broader national initiative
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar is enhancing its environmental preservation efforts by expanding marine reserves as part of a broader national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting unique coastal ecosystems. This strategy emphasizes the...
Erdogan Engages in Talks with UN, Qatari, Pakistani Figures
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a series of high-level gatherings in Istanbul on Saturday, holding talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations high envoy, Qatar’s prime minister, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian...
Erdogan Holds Key Discussions with UN, Qatar Officials
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in high-stakes discussions on Saturday with UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Istanbul....
UK, Qatar Urge Calm Amid Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a phone conversation on Wednesday to deliberate on the worsening circumstances in the Middle East. Both leaders emphasized the significance...
The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated
Middle East Institute
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July 1, 2025
On June 19, false reports of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant sparked alarm across the Gulf. Though denied by Israeli officials, the claim traces back to a warning from Qatar’s prime minister of a potential catastrophe in the...
Egyptian FM, Palestinian PM discuses Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) As reported by official sources, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa held a phone discussion on Monday, focusing on the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in...
U.S. Senate Halts Major Defense Deals Amid Qatar Jet Controversy
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. Senate lawmakers halted two defense deals, one connected to President Donald Trump’s controversial acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar intended to replace Air Force One. Senators Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, Brian...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar start financial assistance to Syria
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar have unveiled a joint initiative to provide financial assistance to Syria’s public sector workers, aiming to support the country’s broader economic recovery, according to official reports. The aid will be...
Iran plan to attack US military bases in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Following Israeli airstrikes that killed 78 people and injured over 300 in Iran, Tehran signals potential retaliation against US military installations in the Middle East, according to a news agency citing an informed source close to...
Iran Demands More Time Before Resuming Talks with U.S.
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country requires additional time before deciding on the possibility of restarting negotiations with the United States. In an exclusive interview with a news outlet in...
Qatar’s PM Forges Cooperation with Syrian Officials to Enhance Key Sectors
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held high-level talks on Tuesday with a Syrian delegation led by Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to strengthen bilateral ties and...
Qatar Confirms Support for Syria Via Economic Aid
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar reaffirmed its dedication on Tuesday to sustaining Syria’s energy infrastructure, resolving its obligations to the World Bank, and extending financial assistance for public employee wages over a three-month span. These affirmations...
Qatar Vows to Restore Syria’s Electricity, Resolve World Bank Debts
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar reaffirmed its pledge on Tuesday to deliver electricity to Syria, clear outstanding debts to the World Bank, and finance public sector salaries for three months. This commitment was announced in a joint statement following a...
Iran reveals information about next war with Israel
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) An anonymous source within Iran told reports that the country’s next military confrontation with Israel will be the final one for Israel, as Tehran claims to have identified critical vulnerabilities in its longtime adversary. The source...
Macao’s ICCA Ranking Has a Notable Rise of 31 Places, Tying with Beijing and Qatar at the 76th Place
Macao Government News
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June 11, 2025
MACAU, June 11 - The International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), a premier institution in the global MICE industry, has unveiled its “2024 ICCA Market Annual Report”, highlighting Macao’s remarkable achievements. In 2024, Macao hosted...
Koceila Chougar to Launch International Exhibition Program After Art Basel 2025 Debut
EIN Presswire
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June 9, 2025
MONTE-CARLO , MONACO, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franco‑Algerian painter Koceila Chougar (b. 1985, Tizi‑Ouzou) will embark on a multi‑city exhibition schedule in 2026–2027 after unveiling new large‑format works at Art Basel 2025. His...