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  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Qatar

    UK notes Qatar's improved protections for migrant workers, although we remain concerned about progress on implementation of amendments to the labour law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Liam Fox: Qatar is 'natural' trade partner for the UK

    International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox highlights the increasing economic cooperation between the UK and Qatar at 'Qatar Day' event.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy in Qatar hosts The Queen’s 93rd Birthday Party

    British Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Mr Ajay Sharma welcomed around 800 guests to mark the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor of The City of London visits Qatar

    The Lord Mayor of London, a global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Doha this week to strengthen trade links with the City of London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British firms on track to score World Cup deals worth £1.5 billion

    British businesses are set to play a major role in the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 39: UK Introductory Statement on Syria

    The UK presented a draft resolution on the human rights situation in Syria and called on all Council members to support the text.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor of The City of London visits Qatar

    The Lord Mayor of London, an ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Qatar as the head of a business delegation this week with the aim of strengthening trade links with the City of L…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM meeting with Emir of Qatar: 24 July 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May held a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint UK-Qatari Typhoon squadron stands up as defence relationship deepens

    Defence Secretary and Amir of Qatar meet at Horse Guards

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International visits pay off for British business

    The International Trade Secretary today announced a raft of deals secured after overseas leaders visited the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Qatari and British Airmen celebrate RAF 100th Anniversary in Doha

    Senior airmen from the United Kingdom and Qatar gathered together to reflect on a century of RAF achievement and to look forward to the next 100 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Alistair Burt co-chairs the fourth Qatar-UK Sharaka dialogue

    The fourth meeting of the Qatar-UK Sharaka bilateral dialogue took place in Doha on 25 March 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK sends strong Royal Navy and industry team to DIMDEX 2018

    'Collaboration in future technologies' is the main message from the UK as they send a strong delegation to DIMDEX 2018 in Qatar.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy Doha hosts ‘Women in Sport’ themed event on IWD

    The British Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Mr Ajay Sharma, yesterday welcomed guests to the British Embassy to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) with a ‘Women in Sport’ themed reception and to celebrate the strong p…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary in Doha as multi-billion pound jet contract with Qatar is signed

    A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Air Force Typhoons Begin Joint Training with QEAF

    RAF Typhoon Fighter jets from the UK will be seen and heard over Qatar this week as part of a joint exercise being held with the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Campaign highlights trade and investment opportunities in Global Britain

    British Embassy holds ‘Invest in GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland’ event in Doha

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Riyadh

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt visited Riyadh for bilateral meetings with the governments of Saudi Arabia and Yemen (Sunday 15 October 2017).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Red Arrows are back in Qatar

    The Red Arrows opened their visit with a world class aerobatic display over Doha’s iconic Corniche on Saturday 30 September.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir: 4 September 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May held a meeting at Downing Street with the Saudi Foreign Minister and discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government