Balancing act: Donald Trump dines with Qatar’s PM after Israeli strike in Doha; Rubio to meet Netanyahu next

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani and Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump hosted Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for dinner in New York on Friday, days after an Israeli strike in Doha killed several Hamas officials. The meeting capped a day of high-level contacts between the Qatari […]

Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings | World News

In a strategic move to counter a deepening economic downturn and accelerate long-term development, Botswana has signed a $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings. The deal, encompassing multiple high-impact sectors, positions Botswana as a key partner in Qatar’s growing African investment strategy led by royal family member Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin […]

Qatar’s labour reforms: Progress or missed promises for migrant workers? | World News

Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum wage […]

From luxury to liability: Why Qatar’s jet gift to Trump is a nightmare for intelligence officials

US president Donald Trump’s acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar has triggered alarm within the intelligence and diplomatic circles, with experts warning of major security and ethical risks.The lavish 89-seater aircraft, once used by senior Qatari royal Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, features opulent interiors designed by Parisian firm cabinet Alberto […]

‘You should be embarrassed’: Trump snaps at reporter when asked about Qatar’s $400m ‘free’ jet

Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter on Monday after being questioned about a controversial $400 million jet offered by Qatar, insisting the aircraft was not a personal gift and that critics of the deal were “stupid.”The confrontation occurred during a press briefing at the White House, when a reporter from ABC asked, “What do […]