Arabic News Weekly Edition for Qatar, 8/9/1999
Weekly Edition, Qatar - Week of August 9, 1999
- Emir of Qatar in Rabat, extends condolences to King Mohammed
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani, on Wednesday paid a short visit to Rabat during which he extended King Mohammed VI condolences following the demise of the late King Hassan II. Morocco-Qatar, Politics, 8/12/1999 - Algeria and Qatar call for Arab summit
The joint statement released on Wednesday at the end of Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani's visit to Algeria, during which he met with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, said talks focused on the development of bilateral relations and discussion of Arab and regional issues, Algerian News Agency said. Algeria-Qatar, Politics, 8/12/1999 - Qatari emir to Lebanese parliament: No peace without full Israeli withdrawal from Arab lands
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani stated that the Arab area stands today at a crossroads and that there are crucial challenges which must be confronted in solidarity and reaching an indispensable basis for a unified Arab strategy based on shared interests and joint goals. Qatar-Lebanon, Politics, 8/11/1999 - Lebanon, Qatar stress full Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon and Qatar have asserted their commitment to the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East and the liberation of south Lebanon and the Golan from the Israeli occupation. Qatar-Lebanon, Politics, 8/11/1999 - Ruler of Qatar meets with Jumblatt Lebanon-Qatar, Politics, 8/11/1999
- Qatari emir confers with Lebanese prime minister Qatar-Lebanon, Politics, 8/10/1999
- Doha will not treat Israeli sports team as an enemy
Sheikh Khaled Bin Ali al-Thani, the executive director of the world handball championship due to be held in Doha on August 23 - September 5, stressed that the Israeli team will not be treated as an enemy during the championship, at a time when both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain announced their withdrawal from the event. Qatar-Israel, Politics, 8/10/1999 - Discussion between emir of Qatar, Lebanese president
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa al-Thani said after his arrival in Beirut and meeting with Lebanese President Emile Lahoud that the visit comes out of Qatar's strong adherence to resuming meetings and communications to exchange opinions and consultations on all matters of concern to both countries. Lebanon-Qatar, Politics, 8/9/1999 - Qatari emir in a solidarity visit to Gaza
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani paid a visit on Sunday to Gaza, the first by a leader of an Arab Gulf state to the Palestinian self-rule territories. Qatar-Palestine, Politics, 8/9/1999 - Qatari ruler to start visit to Algeria tomorrow
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani will head to Algeria tomorrow for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Algeria-Qatar, Politics, 8/9/1999 - Qatari emir urges Israel to abide by agreements signed with the Palestinians Qatar-Palestine, Politics, 8/9/1999
- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain boycott world youth championship
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain announced on Sunday that they will not take part in the world youth handball championship which will be held this month in Qatar because of Israel's participation in the event. Regional-Qatar, Politics, 8/9/1999