Gulf state

Turkey has no plans to reassess military base in Qatar: Minister

Turkey`s defence minister said on Friday his country had no plans to review its military base in Qatar and that any demand for its closure would represent interference in Ankara`s relations with the Gulf state.

Jun 23, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan approves troop deployment to Qatar

President Tayyip Erdogan has approved legislation on deploying Turkish troops in Qatar, signalling support for the Gulf state as it faces isolation imposed by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism.

 

Jun 09, 2017, 11:15 AM IST

Special PIA flights for Qatar to bring back stranded pilgrims

Riyadh accused Qatar of backing terrorism and extremism, while Bahrain charged Qatar with interfering in it internal affairs.

Jun 06, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Rare heavy rain shuts UAE schools, disrupts flights

Schools in the United Arab Emirates were ordered to shut on Wednesday after rare heavy rain hit the desert Gulf state, causing flights to be suspended and flooding roads.

Mar 09, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

Qatar to export gas to sanctions-hit Sudan: Minister

Qatar has agreed to provide sanctions-hit Sudan with natural gas and to boost military cooperation with Khartoum, Sudan's defence minister said after visiting the Gulf state.

Nov 05, 2014, 09:41 AM IST