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Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The latest news, stories and updates on Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, including news from the Qatar and the Middle East.
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3 Aug 1980
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Emir of Qatar
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been travelling around the world to shore up support for his leadership. Photo: AFP
Fifa

A house divided: HKFA staying silent with Asia still split on Infantino’s future

Hong Kong football bosses still refusing to say whether they support under-fire Fifa chief, who is rumoured to be planning Asean Cup visit.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Qatar Football Association challenges AFC over lack of consultation in Fifa dispute

Saudi Arabia

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact acts as ‘insurance’ over US disengagement

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Qatar

Obituary | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74

The former ruler turned Qatar from a backwater into an international crossroads in less than a generation.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar

Both sides agreed to establish a communication channel to report and record violations of their initial memorandum of understanding.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt: the Middle East’s new power brokers?

‘Fear of US abandonment’ is helping forge a new Middle East – but don’t expect an Islamic Nato just yet.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages

The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.

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The French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle passes through the Strait of Gibraltar off the coast of southern Spain in Tarifa on March 6. Photo: AFP
Art

Qatar is making a bold new cultural play, from Art Basel to museums

All eyes are on the growing cultural scene in the Middle East, thanks in no small part to the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, held in Doha.

Middle East

Iran’s revolution anniversary marred by protests, nuclear tensions

Iran’s 47th Revolution anniversary sees pro-regime rallies amid public anger over crackdowns and heightened US nuclear tensions.

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Iran

Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos

Qatar and Saudi Arabia are urging against military action, even as the US president teases that ‘help is on its way’.

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Iraqis burn an image of US President Donald Trump on Tuesday during a rally held in Basra in solidarity with Iran’s government. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Can J.D. Vance’s visit to Israel cement Gaza’s fragile ceasefire?

Despite recent flare-ups, the US vice-president says the truce is going ‘better than I expected’.

US Vice President J.D. Vance (right) and Second Lady Usha Vance arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Trump hails ‘peace in the Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

US president signs document with the leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, capping a major diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Gaza war.

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Middle East

Trump says ‘getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action

Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, reveals host of deals to be signed

City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.

Chief Executive John Lee with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of State of Qatar. Photo: Handout
Israel-Gaza war

Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in talks

Negotiators face an unofficial deadline of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan around March 10, a period that often sees heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

Israeli army vehicles return from the southern Gaza strip, in southern Israel. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong racing

Qatar moving forward with global ambitions: ‘we want to be one of the leaders’

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s chief executive outlines future plans after last week’s weird and wonderful Amir Sword Festival takes centre stage in Doha

Israel-Gaza war

‘Moment of profound tension’: Blinken warns of war escalating in Mideast trip

Blinken, making his fourth trip to the region since the start of the Israel-Gaza war, said that it could “easily” turn into a full-blown Middle East conflict.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel would consider another Gaza ceasefire to get back hostages

Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy said securing the release of all those seized by Hamas remains an aim of the war, alongside destroying the Islamist militant group.

Israeli soldiers gather near the border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

What are the details of the Israel-Hamas truce, hostage deal?

Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas started a four-day truce on Friday with the first batch of hostages to be released later in the day. Here’s what to expect.

Israel-Gaza war

Analysis | The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal

Hamas and Israel agree to a four-day ceasefire, release of hostages in Gaza and Palestinians held in Israeli jails. The deal was mediated by Qatar and Egypt, and involved the United States.

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Israel-Gaza war

Biden, Qatari emir discuss Gaza, agree all hostages must be released

Qatar has been leading mediation efforts between Hamas and Israeli officials over dozens of hostages seized on October 7.

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An installation called ‘Empty Beds’ in Tel Aviv, Israel, with 241 beds representing the number of hostages held by Hamas. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Arab and Muslim leaders slam Israel, demand swift end to ‘barbaric’ war

The extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh urged the International Criminal Court to investigate ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’ in the Palestinian territories, according to a final communique.

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Leaders attend a joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Israel-Gaza war

Qatar a key intermediary as fate of Gaza hostages hangs in balance

More than 200 people were abducted during the Hamas attack on October 7. Qatar has helped broker the release of four of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

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‘One step from the precipice’: Egypt summit grapples with Israel-Gaza war

UN chief says the grievances of Palestinian people ‘are legitimate and long’ after ‘56 years of occupation’ but stresses that nothing justifies the ‘reprehensible assault’ carried out by Hamas, nor Israel’s ‘collective punishment’.

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Fashion

What do Qatari royals have to gain from Kering’s US$1.8 billion Valentino deal?

Kering splashed out US$1.8 billion to acquire 30 per cent of Valentino from Mayhoola, an investment company backed by the Qatari royals – and the partnership may be luxury’s biggest game-changer

Kering’s François-Henri Pinault and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Photos: @SRamzis/Twitter, AP
Italy

Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi given state funeral in city he made his billions

Tens of thousands of people outside the Duomo and within erupted in applause as a sign of respect as Berlusconi’s flower-draped casket was hoisted out of the hearse and into the cathedral.

Pallbearers carry the coffin of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during his funeral at the Duomo Cathedral, in Milan, Italy. Photo: Reuters
Fiba

Qatar to host 2027 FIBA men’s basketball World Cup

Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, with hosts qualifying automatically – having last played in the event in 2006.

Royalty

Building with purpose: the ‘art sheika’ putting Qatar on the cultural map

Style sat down for an interview with the Middle Eastern royal, who spoke about using art to smash stereotypes regarding the region, and create cultural connections

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