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State visit from Qatar to Spain

  May 19, 2022 at 8:56 am by

His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, paid a two-day State Visit to Spain on May 17-18. Upon their arrival in Spain, the Emir and his wife were officially welcomed by Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia. The welcoming ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Royal Palace where … Continue reading →

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Qatari Sheikh Tamim Meets With Turkish President in Ankara

  January 15, 2018 at 9:27 am by

The Emir of Qatar paid a working visit to the Republic of Turkey on Monday, during which he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, the Turkish capital. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad was greeted at the Esenboga International Airport by Turkey’s Minister of National Defence and staff from the Qatari embassy, before travelling to the Palace for bilateral talks, which was only announced a few hours before they … Continue reading →

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Jewels Belonging To Qatari Royal Family Stolen From Exhibition in Venice

  January 3, 2018 at 6:34 pm by

Police in Venice confirmed on Wednesday that pieces of jewellery belonging to the Qatari Royal Family were stolen from an exhibition at the Doge’s Palace, or Palazzo Ducale, on Wednesday morning. A pair of earrings and a “jewelled golden brooch”, worth a declared 30,000€ but believed to have an actual value in the millions of Euros, were stolen from a display case by two men, who managed to disarm the exhibition’s … Continue reading →

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Máxima and Mozah Attend ‘Law, Education and The SDGs’ Seminar in The Hague

  May 19, 2017 at 10:36 am by

In The Hague on Friday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was joined by Qatar’s Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser for an international seminar on education at The Hague Institute for Global Justice. The seminar – ‘Law, Education and The SDGs’ – aim is to bring attention to education in countries currently involved in armed conflict or insecurity, to discuss children’s rights to an education despite the circumstances of their surroundings. The … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Leaders Attend Arab League Summit In Amman

  March 29, 2017 at 3:27 pm by

King Abdullah II of Jordan was the hosting head of state of the 28th Arab League Summit held on Wednesday in Amman. Among those attending the summit were King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia; King Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain; the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; and the Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al … Continue reading →

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Saudi King Salman Visits Qatar

  December 6, 2016 at 4:34 pm by

As part of his Gulf tour, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has paid a short visit to the state of Qatar. He was warmly welcomed by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of Qatar, and the Emir Father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Along with popular celebrations in the capital Doha, an official ceremony was also held at the the Emiri Diwan (Palace) … Continue reading →

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Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, Has Died

  October 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm by

It has been announced that Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, passed away on Sunday. He was 84 years old. The Sheikh was Emir of Qatar from 1972 to 1995, when was ousted in a coup by his son, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa. His grandson, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, is the current Emir. Following the coup, Sheikh Khalifa lived in France until 2004, when he … Continue reading →

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The Pope Welcomes Sheikha Mozah To The Vatican

  June 4, 2016 at 11:29 am by

This morning, Pope Francis welcomed Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, president of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development in a private audience in the Vatican. The meeting which lasted about 30 minutes, Sheikha Mozah spoke to the Pope about her involvement in education and social development through her foundation in Qatar and on the International scene. After the meeting, Sheikha Mozah gave The Pope an Arab … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah Meets With Italian Prime Minister

  June 3, 2016 at 2:03 pm by

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All foundation met with the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, in the Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy earlier today. The meeting was about providing quality education to refugees. Sheikha Mozah was briefed by the Italian Prime Minister the efforts of Italian government on providing to their refuges. They also discussed the crisis in Syria. Sheikha Mozah also discussed Education Above … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah Meets With Refugee Students In Istanbul

  May 23, 2016 at 11:07 am by

Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser met with a group of people to talk about Alfakhoora, an Education Above All Program in Istanbul today. Sheikha Mozah also met with a group of Syrian refugees who are already benefiting from the scholarship program. Al Fakhoora is partnering with Dutch NGO SPARK to give Syrian and Palestinian refugee’s scholarships to universities as well as training in different fields and healthcare. Sheikh Mozah wore a … Continue reading →

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Lalla Salma and Sheikha Mozah Attend The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music

  May 6, 2016 at 7:50 pm by

Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco and Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned of Qatar attended the opening of the 22th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music. Lalla Salma and Sheikha Mozah attended a concert. After the concert, the royal ladies met with the artists and performers of the show. Sheikha Mozah wore a Jean Paul Gaultier couture caftan with a matching yellow turban. Lalla Salma wore a velvet traditional Moroccan … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Al Mayassa Opens Exhibition on Chinese Silk Work

  March 23, 2016 at 6:58 pm by

Sheikha Al Mayassa bin Hamad Al Thani has opened a new exhibition at the Qatar Museums Gallery Katara that focuses on Chinese silk work. The exhibition is entitled ‘Silks from the Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’ and is on loan from the Chinese National Silk Museum. During her visit, Sheikha Al Mayassa was shown how workers sew elaborate imagery on to silk. The Sheikha is the chairwoman of … Continue reading →

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Arab Royals Attend the Conclusion of Raad Al-Shamal

  March 11, 2016 at 12:19 pm by

Many royals and leaders from the Arab and Islamic countries gathered Friday in Saudi Arabia along with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, and participated in the closing ceremony of the military exercise “Raad Al-Shamal” (North Thunder). The ceremony which was organized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place at the King Khalid Military City in Hafr Al-Batin area. … Continue reading →

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Frederik and Mary in Qatar

  March 4, 2016 at 8:11 am by

After their three days in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have continued on to Qatar with the Danish business delegation they are accompanying. They spent all of Wednesday on joint engagements, visiting the Maersk Oil Qatari headquarters, the Aspire Academy and the Doha Museum of Islamic Art. During their visit to the Aspire Academy, the couple spent much time at the football stadium of the facility, showing off … Continue reading →

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Former Qatari Emir Has Emergency Leg Surgery In Zurich

  December 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm by

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, has had leg surgery after it was broken. The Sheikh arrived in Zurich for surgery and is currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment. The official statement said “On Saturday 26 December, His Highness the Emir Father Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani was flown to Zurich, Switzerland for emergency treatment after suffering a broken leg while on holiday.” It went on saying “Following a successful … Continue reading →

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Qatari Royals Attend UEFA Champions League Final

  June 6, 2015 at 11:00 pm by

The father of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, attended the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus Turin and FC Barcelona in Berlin, Germany. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Sheikh Joan bin Hamad and Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad also attended. FC Barcelona beat Juventus Turin 3-1. The Qatari royals were seen surrounded by some of their entourage and taking pictures or videos of the match. View image | gettyimages.com … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah Speaks At University of Oxford

  May 27, 2015 at 2:12 am by

Sheikha Mozah bin Nasser gave a speech at the opening of the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford. During her speech, she spoke about double standards, Muslims in the West and how Muslims are feared because of the wrong image that is being delivered. “At the same time we are confronted with double standards. Why is it that apologies are offered when Europeans are mistakenly killed … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah in Seoul, Day 4 and 5

  May 20, 2015 at 1:06 am by

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser’s trip in Seoul continues on day 4 with attending two conferences. The first event of the day started with the 6th Asian Leadership Conference. During the conference, Her Highness gave a speech. Sheikha Mozah wore a white pant suit from the Valentino New York Couture All White 2015 collection. The next event of the day, was attending a luncheon where she was spoke at World … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah in Seoul, Day 2 And 3

  May 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm by

Sheikha Mozah had a rather fun day on day 2 of her visit to South Korea, visiting places on a bicycle as a cultural tour. During the tour, HH saw Ihwa Women’s University, Deoksugung Palace and Seoul History Museum. On Day 3 of the visit, Her Highness toured Leeum the Samsung Museum of Art. The museum has an impressive collection of both traditional Korean and contemporary art. Earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Sheikha Mozah Arrives In Seoul

  May 17, 2015 at 2:21 am by

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has arrived in Seoul, South Korea. She is on a four day visit to the capital and will be speaking at the 6th Asian Leadership Conference and the World Education Forum 2015 to advocate for universal primary education. Sheikha Mozah is speaking at the event as Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA). HH arrived in Seoul wearing a printed maxi shirt. Later that day, dressed … Continue reading →

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