Vice President of Indonesia Meets Qatar’s Ambassador
HE Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Ma’ruf Amin met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Indonesia Fauziya bint Edrees Salman Al Sulaiti. The meeting took place via video conference. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and issues of joint interest. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs OF Qatar
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali Meets Ambassador of Qatar
HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Zeini Moulaye met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mali Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Sunaidi. The meeting reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concern. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs OF Qatar
Boeing 737 with 50 people onboard goes missing after take-off
A passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has gone missing after take-off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta. The Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 lost contact en route to Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, officials said. Flight tracking website Flightradar24.com said the aircraft had lost more than 3,000m (10,000ft) in altitude in less than
Qatar Airways to fly to three Saudi cities
More flights have been announced between Qatar and Saudi Arabia starting Monday. After it was reported on Friday that Qatar Airways would fly to Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on Monday for the first time since June 2017, the airline on Saturday said it would resume flights to other Saudi cities as well in the coming
IATA welcomes reopening of Qatar airspace by Saudi, allies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the signing of the “solidarity and stability” agreement that will see Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt open their air, land and sea borders with Qatar. The agreement paves the way for commercial airlines to resume regional connectivity—which will shorten flight times and provide essential air
MOI Publishes New Issue of the “Strategic Security Studies” Magazine
The Ministry of Interior (MOI), represented by the Center of Strategic Security Studies, has launched the third issue of the “Strategic Security Studies” magazine (a periodic, bi-annual, and peer-reviewed) magazine. The magazine focused on the Corona pandemic (COVID-19) and its impact on national security, the latest developments related to it, and the strategies used to
UN Survey Reveals a Deeply Polarized World
GENEVA – A United Nations global survey reveals a world of unprecedented division, polarization and discord. The report, a year-long consultation to mark the U.N.’s 75th anniversary, surveyed more than 1.5 million people in 193 countries about their hopes, fears, and expectations for the future. The survey paints a picture of a generally fragmented world,
Greece, Israel Seal $1.6 Billion Defense Deal
ATHENS, GREECE – Greece said Tuesday it had approved a landmark $1.68 billion deal with Israel, providing for the procurement of 10 state-of-the-art jet fighters and training of pilots as the government in Athens upgrades its defenses, mainly against its longtime foe Turkey. The deal, which both sides are set to sign in the coming