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Municipality ministry, Qatar Photography Center launch Qatari agriculture photography competition
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Organizing Committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition 2026 (AgriteQ 2026), launched a photography competition covering Qatari agriculture, in partnership with the Qatar...
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U.S. to Build Qatari Pilot Training Center in Idaho
The U.S. Defense Department will build a dedicated pilot training center for Qatari forces at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Base as part of growing defense cooperation. The Pentagon said it will establish a specialized air training center for Qatari...
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UAE fans flood Doha as national team takes on Oman in bid for first World Cup spot in 35 years
The UAE’s clash with Oman is crucial, with a World Cup spot on the line for the first time since 1990/ Representative Image With World Cup hopes on the line, thousands of Emirati supporters have descended on Doha to back the UAE national football...
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Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 11, 2025
Doha, October 11, 2025: The Qatari Riyal (QAR) trades at 77.20 Pakistani Rupee (PKR), slipping from 77.26 PKR on October 4 and 77.29 PKR on September 27. This gradual decline persists amid Qatar’s energy-driven economy holding firm in steady...
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Controversy Over the ‘Qatari Air Force Base’ in Idaho: Terrorists in America or Rewarding an Ally?
Is Qatar an American ally? Some influential conservatives sure think so. Some are really big fans. According to Tucker Carlson (“I’ve actually been to Qatar. It’s awesome!”), Qatar is “one of our closest allies in the world. The largest American...
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Did Qatari Money Drive Trump’s Push for Gaza Ceasefire?
The notion that President Donald Trump’s recent push toward a ceasefire in Gaza may have been motivated, in large part, by his failed campaign to win a Nobel Peace Prize is well-documented. Less discussed is Trump’s close relationship with Qatar —...
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Hegseth Announces Qatari Air Force Facility at Idaho Base, Clarifies U.S. Retains Control
Defense partnership expands under Trump administration following new security order with Qatar. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Qatari Emiri Air Force will build a new training facility at...
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Thousands of UAE fans flock to Doha ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier
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The National News
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Thousands of Emirati supporters have descended on Doha, turning the city centre all white ahead of the national team’s World Cup qualifier play-off campaign. The UAE allocation of around 5,000 tickets for the opening fixture of the three-team...
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Pentagon to build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomes Qatar Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud Al Thani, left, to the Pentagon on Oct 10 in Washington. (AP) WASHINGTON, Oct 11, (AP): The US military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in...
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Qatari armed forces facility to be built in Idaho, Defense secretary says
Pete Hegseth said that it’s “just another example of our partnership,” while seated next to the Qatari Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. BOISE, Idaho — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that a facility for a...
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Pentagon Pete Backtracks After Qatari Air Base Confusion
After announcing on Friday that the Trump administration would be providing an air base in Idaho to Qatar, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backtracked, issuing a clarification on social media in response to a growing backlash. “Important...
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Qatari Air Force facility coming to Mountain Home Air Force Base
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KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that a military facility would be coming to the Mountain Home Air Force Base as part of an agreement with Qatar. Hegseth and Qatari Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al...
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Qatari Emiri Air Force facility planned for Idaho, Pete Hegseth says
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United Press International (UPI)
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Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The Qatari Emiri Air Force will base several F-15 fighters and their pilots at a base in Idaho, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. The Qatari fighter jets and pilots will be hosted at the Mountain Home Air...
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani shake hands after signing a deal to establish a Qatari Emiri Air Force training facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho
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Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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Barron, WI (54812) Today Mainly sunny. High around 65F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 49F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 11, 2025 @ 12:05 am
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U.S. eyes Qatari training facility in Idaho
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Moscow-Pullman Daily News - Idaho
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Qatar would pay for the construction of the new facility, a defense official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to provide information not publicly released. When asked for more details, Hegseth’s office said it had nothing to offer beyond...
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U.S. military moving forward with plans for Qatari air force facility in Idaho
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Yahoo News
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A new Qatari air force facility will be built in Idaho, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. “Today we’re signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho,” Hegseth told...
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World Cup 2026: UAE Fans Flood Doha Ahead Of Key Playoff vs Oman
The streets of Qatar’s capital turned into a sea of red and white on Friday night as thousands of Emirati fans flooded Souq Waqif and nearby areas, waving UAE flags, chanting patriotic songs, and showing passionate support ahead of the national...
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Pentagon to build training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho; Loomer criticizes decision
The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth, who made the announcement during...
Qatari Air Force facility to arrive at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the air base will “host a contingent of F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training, increase lethality, interoperability." MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Defense...
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