Gulf states split with Qatar over its support for Muslim Brotherhood

Gulf states split with Qatar over its support for Muslim Brotherhood

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has sparked a crisis with Qatar over its hosting of the Muslim Brotherhood. At least three GCC states have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar in protest of the emirate’s support of the Brotherhood. Diplomats said Doha dismissed a GCC assessment that the Brotherhood sought to […]

U.S. battles Eurofighter over Qatar’s tender for 72 jet fighters

U.S. battles Eurofighter over Qatar’s tender for 72 jet fighters

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is battling to win Qatar’s multi-billion-dollar fighter-jet competition. Industry sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has been lobbying the Gulf Cooperation Council emirate to select a U.S. warplane for Doha’s largest combat air project. The sources said the administration has succeeded in delaying Qatar’s tender, […]

Qatar seeks improved ties with ‘all governments’ as political upheaval continues

Qatar seeks improved ties with ‘all governments’ as political upheaval continues

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — A day after regime change, Qatar has retired its powerful prime minister. Qatar’s new emir, Tamim Bin Hamad has replaced the emirate’s leading politician. Tamim formed a government that excluded Prime Minister Hamad Bin Jassem Al Thani, who also served as foreign minister. The 33-year-old Tamim appointed Interior Minister […]