Thani became ruler of Qatar in 1995 in a bloodless coup, his first steps were to consolidate his power — at the expense of the oldest tribe in the country, the Al-Ghufran tribe, whose human rights were repeatedly violated under his leadership.
After (...)
Mulhim, representative of employers, and Huda bint Mohammed bin Ghusun, representative of subscribers, as two members at the board of directors of General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) for three years since 29/6/1435H.
The Cabinet (...)
Just hours after reality TV star Kim Kardashian gushed about her impressions of Bahrain, riot police fired tear gas to disperse more than 50 hardline Islamic protesters denouncing her presence in the Gulf kingdom.
The clashes took place just before (...)
that of encouraging the UAE's citizens to participate more actively in the process of the country's growth. Through such empowerment, whether in the economic, social or political fields, continued progress, on a sustainable basis, can be (...)
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, arrived here today.
At Riyadh Airbase Airport, they were received by Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region and a number of senior officials and ministers.
Then, they shook hands with Prince (...)
Mutaiwei and German co-driver Andreas Schulz were unable to catch leader Jean-Louis Schlesser on the fifth and final 287.32km leg of the 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Friday.
The X-raid Mini All4 Racing crew was delayed replacing a viscous fan on (...)
Yesterday morning in Al Ras Governorate, some veiled man expressed his rage against "Saher" system by smashing the window of the car which was situated in Al Shanana Road in the Governorate with a big rock and ran away after passing in front of the (...)
Thani has inspired us to do our utmost not only in utilizing our natural resources of oil and gas, but in everything we aspire to achieve.
He said that the impressive growth of the congress is a proof of how successful the WPC has been. In a vivid (...)
7/12/2010, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow good health on the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud following the surgery he has recently undergone.
The members of the official delegation accompanying the (...)
Dhubaib, former chairman of the Contracting Committee at the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has described the GCC finance ministers' approval on Saturday for exempting imported construction materials from custom duty as a (...)
Leaders from several Arab countries on Tuesday made telephone calls to Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, congratulating him on his successful operation and wishing him (...)
Nahyan, to boost charity and humanitarian works in sisterly and friendly countries world-wide in line with the course set by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.
Dr Saleh Mousa Al Taie, Secretary General of the RCA, said that the RCA carried (...)
Bahrain has urged Saudi Arabia to either charge eight detained Bahraini nationals or release them.
Saudi Arabia said last month it had detained the Bahrainis who were suspected of spying near a desert military installation in February. The men said (...)
Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar. As we are concluding works of the 28th session of the Supreme Council, it is a pleasure for me and my brothers - Your Majesties and Highnesses, to express to you, the multitude of great appreciation and (...)
Thani delivered the following speech
" In the name of Allah - Most Gracious, Most Merciful
My Brother Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and brothers - Your Majesties and Highnesses
I thank you all - our sincere thanks and appreciation for (...)
Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, especially in this sensitive region. Any radiation leakage would damage the countries in the region".
He called for a Gulf free of weapons of destruction, because the region could not afford more wars.
He pointed (...)
NAHYAN EXPRESSED HAPPINESS FOR THE CONVENING OF THE MEETING IN RIYADH.
IN A PRESS STATEMENT HE HOPED THAT THE MEETING WOULD FURTHER CONTRIBUTE TO ENHANCING THE MARCH OF THE GCC IN ALL DOMAINS IN A MANNER THAT REALIZES THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE GULF (...)
THANI, THE QATARI EMIR, ARRIVED HERE TODAY.
HE WAS WELCOMED AT RIYADH AIRBASE BY THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ, CROWN PRINCE SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ, THE DEPUTY PREMIER, DEFENSE AND AVIATION MINISTER AND INSPECTOR (...)
THANI, THE QATARI EMIR, WHO ARRIVED IN RIYADH EARLIER TODAY, EXPRESSED HAPPINESS OVER MEETING HIS BROTHERS - THE GCC LEADERS.
HE HOPED THAT THE GCC SUMMIT WOULD YIELD POSITIVE RESULTS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE REALIZATION OF THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE GCC (...)
Khalifa is visiting Pakistan on June 27-29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, officials said.
This will be his first ever visit to Pakistan. Shaikh Khalifa will hold official talks with Aziz and call on President General Pervez (...)