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Qatar's Emir To Visit Gaza, Hamas Says

West Bank officials express disappointment with emir's lack of consultation.

10/22/2012

JNS

The emir of pro-Western Qatar is set to become the first head of state to visit Gaza Strip, raising serious geopolitical concerns over the future direction of the Hamas-dominated Palestinian enclave.

According to Israel Hayom, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is officially visiting the Palestinian enclave to inaugurate reconstruction projects worth over $250 million.

Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. Wikimedia Commons

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The Best-Dressed List Burns My Britches

Submitted by Helen Chernikoff on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 12:23

This year, I noticed H.H. Shekha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar among the usual collection of European royals and movie stars that constitute Vanity Fair's annual celebration of wealthy people wearing clothes. (They're just like us. But they have more money. Ergo, tailors.)

The lady's got style. Nothing else matters.

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Delegation Led By Rep. Cantor Presses Middle East Allies On Iran

01/15/2012

JTA

A congressional delegation led by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) discussed Iran with U.S. allies in the region.

The group held meetings with foreign officials in Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Delegation Led By Rep. Cantor Presses Middle East Allies On Iran

01/15/2012

JTA

A congressional delegation led by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) discussed Iran with U.S. allies in the region.

The group held meetings with foreign officials in Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Read more »

Delegation Led By Rep. Cantor Presses Middle East Allies On Iran

01/15/2012

JTA

A congressional delegation led by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) discussed Iran with U.S. allies in the region.

The group held meetings with foreign officials in Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Read more »

Delegation Led By Rep. Cantor Presses Middle East Allies On Iran

01/15/2012

JTA

A congressional delegation led by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) discussed Iran with U.S. allies in the region.

The group held meetings with foreign officials in Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Read more »

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