Tag Archives: Qatar

Podcast: A discussion about Qatar on X Space

The visit of the American President Donald Trump to the Gulf has re-ignited the debate about Qatar’s global activities and links with many Islamist groups. Here is the recording of an X-space that I co-hosted with political scientist Dr.Fundji, in … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Dear President Trump:Qatar is the perfect destination for temporarily relocation of Gaza Refugees; not Egypt and Jordan.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he’d like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip — potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 47-2023 ( Nov 20-26)

Top Headlines Egypt’s El-Sisi says future Palestinian state could be ‘demilitarised’ President Sisi: Deportation of Palestinians is a non-negotiable red line for Egypt President Sisi thanks Qatar emir for Gaza truce efforts Egypt says it received ‘positive signals’ over possible … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 45-2022 ( Nov 14-20 )

Top Headlines Alaa Abd el-Fattah has ended hunger strike COP27: A historic climate costs deal has been struck but no fossil fuel progress U.S. climate envoy Kerry tests positive for Covid Two Egyptian girls found dead at Syria camp hosting … Continue reading →

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Qatar- Where God Favours the Rich

The only people who will be able to drink in stadiums will be those in corporate hospitality. (MATCH Hospitality) Can you afford paying $3000? If so, then you are one of few who can enjoy high-end alcoholic drinks in Qatar. The … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 36-2022 ( Sept 12-18)

Top Headlines Egypt’s Sisi visits Qatar for the first time since 2017, signed agreements to boost cooperation  Egypt frees detained Al Jazeera journalist  U.S. to withhold $130 million of military aid to Egypt over human rights Egypt to raise Suez … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 13-2022 ( March 28-April 3)

Top Headlines Gulf countries give billions to Egypt to prevent food crisis Egypt’s Sisi discusses Ukraine-Russia talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky Egypt and Greece FMs discuss boosting energy cooperation and possible LNG supply Qatar-Energy to acquire 40% stake in an exploration block, … Continue reading →

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This Week In Egypt: week 50-2021 ( Dec 13-19)

Top Headlines Prominent Egyptian opposition activist’s phone was hacked Egypt arrests two people for impersonating high-ranking officials in fabricated leaked phone call Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged  Egypt reports first three Omicron cases in returning nationals Canada … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 34-2021 ( Aug 23-29)

Top Headlines Egypt’s Sisi, Qatar’s Tamim meet for first time since reconciliation Ethiopia deems Tunisia’s GERD proposal to the UNSC ‘inappropriate’ Researchers discover remains of four-legged amphibious whale in Egypt’s Fayoum Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 8-2021 ( Feb 22-28)

Top Headlines Biden administration says human rights will be ‘central’ to ties with Egypt New draft personal status law sparks outrage in Egypt Political parties reject amendments to Egypt’s real estate registration law Egypt, Qatar hold first meeting since ending … Continue reading →

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