The Latest Breaking News from Tamim bin Hamad alThani

Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2023

Egyptian PM Visits Qatar for 1st Time in Decade

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Monday with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. It was the first visit by an Egyptian premier to Qatar in nearly a decade. Sheikh Tamim and Madbouly reviewed cooperation relations between their countries and ways to develop them.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2023

Sheikh Jassim: Manchester United suitor and ‘the elite of the elite’

One US academic argues it would not be wrong to suspect links between the sheikh and Qatar’s emir in the takeover bid

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

A telephone call was held Wednesday between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini news agency, BNA, said. During the call, the Bahraini Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023

Bahrain's crown prince calls Qatari emir in apparent step towards mending fences

Bahrain's crown prince spoke with Qatar's emir by telephone, the BNA state news agency reported late on Wednesday, in a sign the two Gulf states could move towards repairing relations two years after an Arab boycott of Qatar was lifted.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

UAE President, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Relations

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Friday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported the UAE state news agency WAM. They reviewed the prospects of further consolidating fraternal relations between their countries. They also discussed expanding their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

I hate that Fifa and Qatar exploited Lionel Messi’s genius. But I’ll cherish the football

We’ll forget the bisht incident, and celebrate the amazing World Cup games, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Monday briefing: How Argentina secured the World Cup in perhaps the greatest final ever

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi secured his legacy as one of the greatest football player’s ever at a tournament which has been a triumph of sportwashing for Qatar

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Mixed reaction as Lionel Messi draped in Arab cloak before lifting World Cup

Lionel Messi was draped in a black bisht – a traditional men’s cloak in the Arab world – by the emir of Qatar as Argentina’s captain prepared to lift the trophy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

‘The Godfather, Saudi-style’: inside the palace coup that brought MBS to power

The long read: Not long ago, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Nayef, was all set to assume power. But his ambitious young cousin had a ruthless plan to seize control for himself

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022