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Argentina and Qatar hold the First Meeting of Bilateral Political Consultations in Doha

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs of the Argentine Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Gustavo Zlauvinen, met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Ambassador Ahmad Hassan Al-Hammadi, with whom he held the First Meeting of Bilateral Political Consultations between Argentina and Qatar in Doha, capital of the Arab country.

Bilateral Meetings between the Minister of Foreign Affairs DATO' SRI ANIFAH AMAN and Qatari Leaders 14 - 15 MAY 2017

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, the Honorable Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman held bilateral meetings on the margins of 17th Doha Forum in Doha. On 13 May 2017

Alternate Foreign Minister G. Katrougalos visits Qatar and participates in DOHA Forum

The greatest challenge the world is facing today is the inequality between states – and within them – which is increasing poverty and depriving millions of people of a decent life, Alternate Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos stressed, speaking at the 17th International Doha Forum, in Qatar (14-15 May).

Qatari Foreign Minister meets with Foreign officials

The Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, yesterday met separately with the Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Ahmad Ghandour, and the British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Tobias Ellwood, who are currently on visits to Qatar to participate in the 17th Doha Forum.

PM leaves for Qatar today to attend Doha Forum

Prime Minister, Juha Sipilä is leaving Helsinki on Monday on a two-day visit to Qatar to attend the 17th Doha Forum, said a government press release.

Greek Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Says Doha Forum Reflects Qatar's Strength in Region

Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Georgios Katrougalos said that Doha Forum reflects Qatar's strength and influence in the region. 

UN Humanitarian Office and Qatar sign 4 Year Funding Agreement

The State of Qatar today announced un-earmarked funding of US 40$ million over four years - 10$ million annually from 2017 to 2020 - to support the core budget of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Hariri Meets Qatar Leaders in Doha, Urges Support on Refugees

Prime Minister Saad Hariri held talks Sunday in Doha with Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The meeting was held ahead of the opening of the “Doha Forum” and talks tackled the developments in Lebanon and the region and the bilateral relations, Hariri's office said.

Doha Forum: Plenary session sheds light on refugee crisis

The first plenary session of the 17th Doha Forum, held under the theme "The Changing Global Political Landscape", has discussed a number of issues affecting the international arena, the most important of which is the refugee crisis.

Western envoys shun Qatar event attended by Sudan's Bashir

Western diplomats shunned the opening ceremony of a conference in Qatar on Sunday attended by Sudan's president, who is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

UN Humanitarian Office and Qatar Sign 4-Year Funding Agreement

The State of Qatar today announced un-earmarked funding of US$40 million over four years - $10 million annually from 2017 to 2020 - to support the core budget of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Alia Al-Thani Reiterates Importance of Doha Forum

The importance of the Doha Forum continues year after year, especially in its ongoing edition which discusses stability, development and refugees as one of the world's top issues, said HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.

Refugee crisis overwhelming Lebanon: Hariri

Prime Minister Saad Hariri warned Sunday that Lebanon could no longer deal with the Syrian refugee crisis alone, during a visit to Qatar.

Participants Praise Qatar's Provision of Education for 100 Syrian Refugee Students in France

A number of participants at the 2017 Doha Forum praised Qatar's provision of education for 100 Syrian refugee students at Sorbonne University in France as part of Qatar's support to them in the difficult circumstances they face in pursuing their university studies.

Minister of Pakistan Praises Doha Forum 2017
HE Pakistan's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the Doha Forum 2017 covered on all issues that concern on the world's agenda in a special way. He added that the forum supports communication by providing an opportunity to every to take part in a conversation on issues that concern the global public opinion. Speaking to Qatar New Agency on the sidelines of Doha Forum 2017,
Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri calls for economic development

Prime Minister Hariri on Sunday called for job creation across the Middle East to boost regional stability and counter extremist ideology.


“This goal can only be achieved through the stimulation of economic growth and full partnership between the public and private sectors”, Hariri said, speaking at the 17th Doha Forum in Qatar.

HH the Emir Receives Written Message from President of Somalia

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message form HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them.

HH the Emir Patronizes Opening of 17th Doha Forum
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the 17th edition of the Doha Forum, which is being held under the theme "Development, Stability and Refugee Crisis" in the presence of HE President of the Republic of Sudan Field Marshal Omar Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir,
HH the Emir Meets Prime Minister of Lebanon

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Sunday morning at Doha Sheraton Hotel with HE Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic Saad Al Hariri on the sidelines of 17th Doha Forum.

HH the Emir Meets President of Sudan

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Doha Sheraton Hotel on Sunday morning with HE President of the Republic of Sudan Field Marshal Omar Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir on the sidelines of the 17th Doha Forum.

HH the Emir Meets President of Mali

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Sunday at Doha Sheraton Hotel with HE President of the Republic of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on the sidelines of the 17th Doha Forum.

HH the Emir Meets Number of Participants at Doha Forum

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Doha Sheraton Hotel on Sunday morning with a number of Their Excellencies participants at the 17th session of Doha Forum.

UN Hails Qatar's Pivotal Role in Supporting Fragile Societies, Combating Poverty

H.E. Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed on Sunday praised Qatar's pivotal role in supporting and assisting the United Nations in promoting fragile societies, combating poverty, human trafficking and other issues that remain the biggest challenge for the world.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine H.E. Mr. Sergiy Kyslytsya takes part in the "Doha Forum 2017" in Qatar

On May 14, 2017 in the Qatari capital under the patronage of H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani the 17th Doha Forum has started. This year it is held under the slogan "Development, stability and the refugee crisis".

Emir to patronize Doha Forum opening today

Under the Patronage of Emir H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Seventeenth edition of the Doha Forum will begin today under the theme "Development, Stability and Refugee Crisis".

Swedish minister to attend Doha Forum 2017

Swedish Vice Minister of Trade Oscar Stenstr'f6m is visiting Qatar to take part in Doha Forum 2017, which is set to commence on Sunday, and will also engage in bilateral meetings with Qatari ministers and private sector stakeholders.

FM holds talks with Doha Forum delegates

HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani held separate meetings yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Sam Kahamba Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, and Second Deputy Speaker of the Senate of Jordan Samir Rifai, who are currently visiting Qatar to take part in the 17th Doha Forum.

Hariri arrives in Qatar to take part in 17th Doha Forum

Prime Minister Saad Hariri Saturday landed in Qatar at the head of a ministerial delegation to take part of the 17th edition of the Doha Forum.

Swedish minister to attend Doha Forum

Swedish Vice-Minister of Trade, is visiting Qatar to take part in Doha Forum 2017 and to engage in bilateral meetings with Qatari ministers and private sector stakeholders. Stenstrِm will be in the country until tomorrow.

Governor Sindh leaves for Doha, Qatar

The Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, left here on Saturday for Doha, the capital of Qatar. He will participate in the two-day Doha Forum which is commencing from May 14.

Doha Forum to discuss prospects of Mideast stability - Al-Sabeeh

Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh said Saturday the 17th edition of Doha Forum will discuss ways to achieve stability and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond with emphasis on the refugee crisis.

17th Doha Forum to Begin Sunday Under Patronage of HH the Emir

Under the Patronage of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, The Seventeenth edition of the Doha Forum will begin on Sunday under the theme "Development, Stability and Refugee Crisis" in a press conference today, Chief of the Forum's organizing committee Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi reviewed the themes that will addressed in the two-day forum.