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Chile denies deal to export fresh water to Qatar

Chile denied on Monday that it will export fresh drinking water to Qatar after a recent report about shipments to the oil-rich but water-poor Persian Gulf country caused a public backlash.

Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion

The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says it plans to add Philadelphia to its routes next year as part of alliances with American Airlines and other U.S.-based carriers.

Qatar announces large natural gas discovery

The field is operated by Qatar Petroleum along with its partners Mitsui Gas Development Qatar and Germany's Wintershall.

Qatar poet remains in prison for 'offensive' verse

An appeals court in Qatar has reduced the sentence of a jailed poet from a life term to 15 years for a verse considered offensive to the Gulf nation's ruler.

Qatar budget surplus swells to $26 billion

Qatar says its budget surplus has doubled to $26 billion, highlighting the vast resources of the energy-rich Gulf state as it expands its political reach and global assets.

Dubai looks to Qatar for oil as flow from Iran cut

Dubai's government-run oil company says it has started importing supplies from Qatar and is seeking other sources in apparent moves to replace Iranian crude lost because of international sanctions.

Lawyer: Qatar poet appeals life sentence

A defense attorney says a Qatar court will decide next month on the appeal of a poet given a life sentence for a verse that allegedly opposed the Gulf emirate's ruling system.

Kaymer, Garcia in 4-way lead at Qatar

Ryder Cup stars Martin Kaymer and Sergio Garcia were among four players tied for the lead at the Qatar Masters after the second round on Thursday.

Qatar poet appeal becomes test for Web crackdowns

Qatar's pan-Arab network Al-Jazeera, meanwhile, has faced criticism for aggressive reporting about rights abuses outside the Gulf but giving scant attention to similar accusations at home.

Qatargas reaches 20-year supply deal for Thailand

Qatar's state-backed natural gas producer says it has signed a long-term supply deal with Thailand's national energy company.

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Qatar's Aid to Egypt Raises Fears on Motives

Qatar's Aid to Egypt Raises Fears on Motives

Impregilo-led group wins 1.7 bln-euro contract in Qatar

Impregilo-led group wins 1.7 bln-euro contract in Qatar

Teacher jailed on charges of insulting Islam is freed by Qatar

Teacher jailed on charges of insulting Islam is freed by Qatar