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  • PM call with Emir of Qatar: 7 January 2021

    The Prime Minister spoke to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • GCC summit announcement: Foreign Secretary's statement

    UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's statement on yesterday's Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Hamad International Airport Incident: joint statement

    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a statement on the Hamad International Airport Incident.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister hails “strongest ever UK-Gulf ties” on first visit to the region

    The Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly, has highlighted the significance of the UK-Gulf partnership on his first official visit to Oman and Qatar since he took up the post.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces investment in strategic Omani port

    The Defence Secretary has announced a further £23.8 million investment in the UK logistics hub at Duqm port

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Change of Ambassador to Qatar - February 2020

    Mr Jon Wilks CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Qatar in succession to Mr Ajay Sharma CMG and will start in February 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019

    Guidance and tips for fans attending the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 in Qatar.

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  • PM meeting with the Emir of the State of Qatar: 20 September 2019

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson met His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign Office minister co-chairs 5th Sharaka Dialogue with Qatar

    The fifth meeting of the Qatar-UK Sharaka bilateral dialogue took place in London on 20 June 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Qatar

    UK notes Qatar's improved protections for migrant workers, although we remain concerned about progress on implementation of amendments to the labour law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Liam Fox: Qatar is 'natural' trade partner for the UK

    International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox highlights the increasing economic cooperation between the UK and Qatar at 'Qatar Day' event.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy in Qatar hosts The Queen’s 93rd Birthday Party

    British Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Mr Ajay Sharma welcomed around 800 guests to mark the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor of The City of London visits Qatar

    The Lord Mayor of London, a global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Doha this week to strengthen trade links with the City of London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British firms on track to score World Cup deals worth £1.5 billion

    British businesses are set to play a major role in the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 39: UK Introductory Statement on Syria

    The UK presented a draft resolution on the human rights situation in Syria and called on all Council members to support the text.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor of The City of London visits Qatar

    The Lord Mayor of London, an ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Qatar as the head of a business delegation this week with the aim of strengthening trade links with the City of L…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM meeting with Emir of Qatar: 24 July 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May held a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint UK-Qatari Typhoon squadron stands up as defence relationship deepens

    Defence Secretary and Amir of Qatar meet at Horse Guards

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International visits pay off for British business

    The International Trade Secretary today announced a raft of deals secured after overseas leaders visited the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Qatari and British Airmen celebrate RAF 100th Anniversary in Doha

    Senior airmen from the United Kingdom and Qatar gathered together to reflect on a century of RAF achievement and to look forward to the next 100 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government