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The @AmiriDiwan has announced the passing away of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

#Qatar is mourning the loss of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the #FatherAmir of the State of Qatar, who passed away at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad led the country's transformation into a global hub for diplomacy, energy, education and sport during his reign as Amir from 1995 to 2013. His passing marks the end of a defining chapter in the nation's history.

Guests, diplomats and members of the Polish community arrived at the @WaldorfLusail on Tuesday for a reception hosted by the @PLinQatar to mark the 108th anniversary of Poland’s restoration of independence. Music, flags and a festive atmosphere greeted ambassadors, Qatari officials and members of the diplomatic community as they gathered to celebrate Poland’s history, culture and heritage. The occasion also highlighted the longstanding ties between #Qatar and #Poland.

@dohanews was the event’s media partner.

The Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC] has approved the establishment of an advance command headquarters for its Unified Military Command in #Kuwait, along with the allocation of military forces to the headquarters.

The decision was taken at the 23rd GCC Joint Defence Council meeting in Manama on Tuesday, attended by #Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

@GCCSG Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi said the move aims to strengthen joint military cooperation and enhance the bloc’s ability to respond to shared security threats.

AlBudaiwi also condemned Iranian attacks on #GCC states and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the council’s solidarity with the Kingdom and commitment to regional security.

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#Qatar is showcasing its innovation and entrepreneurship sectors at @WebSummit #Lisbon, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global technology landscape.

Through its pavilion, Qatar is bringing together startups, entrepreneurs and emerging technologies, while promoting opportunities for investment, international collaboration and business growth.

Qatar’s participation reflects its ambitions to attract global partnerships and strengthen its position as a destination for #innovation and #entrepreneurship.

#Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh @MBA_AlThani_ met with French President @EmmanuelMacron in #Paris on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed said he conveyed greetings from Qatar’s Amir Sheikh @TamimBinHamad Al Thani to the French president.

The two officials discussed ways to strengthen the Qatar-France strategic partnership, expand bilateral cooperation, and support joint diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.