The Embassy of the State of Qatar published the second issue of "Q" magazine. The magazine tackled culture and art and how they are defined by people and their communities. In the opening remarks, Ambassador Mohammed Al-Kuwari wrote: "Q [...] gives an inside view of Qatar's long-held affinity and appreciation for art in its most diverse senses, showing how people across the country are blending Qatar's ancient traditions with our thriving modernity." He added: " Art is intrinsic to our national identity as Qataris." To recieve an issue of Q magazine, please contact the embassy here.

During the High Level Thematic Conversation on Children and Youth Affected by Violent Extremism, which was held at the U.N. headquarters, HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani reiterated that Qatar rejects all forms of violent extremism, which has precarious effects on children and youth. He stated that eradicating terrorism requires a collective commitment and a long-term strategy to address the root causes, while taking into account the particular environments affected by extremism.

Qatar will give 10 billion USD to humanitarian and development programs across the world in the coming decade, according to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The Minister made the announcement on the final day of the inaugural World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey. Speaking at the summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said almost half of the funds would be used for education initiatives to help curb the spread of extremism, violence and “loss of hope,” QNA reported.

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani joined leaders from across the world at the 16th Annual Doha Forum, focusing on promoting stability and prosperity around the globe. The Doha Forum featured prominent intellectual and political leaders, including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President of the UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft, and Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. The three-day forum brought together diverse perspectives to discuss how nations can unite in combatting global threats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with local and international research and study centers, organized the forum

Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid Al-Attiyah and Defense Secretary Ash Carter, met at the Pentagon on May 18, 2016 and affirmed the longtime security partnership between the United States and Qatar. They discussed a range of issues related to mutual security interests, including countering violent extremism from groups like Daesh.

Join us Saturday May 7 from 10am to 4pm for the Around the World Embassy Tour 2016 to learn more about Qatari culture and traditions

HE Assistant Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with chair of the Carter Center's board of trustees Jason Carter. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation between Qatar and the Carter Center. A number of Foreign Ministry officials attended the meeting.

HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission of the State of Qatar to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), presented to Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, a document of individual partnership and cooperation program between the State Qatar and NATO, which was adopted by the State of Qatar.

HE the Chief of Staff the Qatari Armed Forces Major General Pilot Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem met separately on Monday with each of Vice-Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Silva, Vice Chief of Staff of the US Air Force Gen. David Goldfein and Director of the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency Gen. Joseph Rexy on the occasion of his visit to the United States. Talks during the meetings dealt with military relations between the State of Qatar and the United States and ways of enhancing them.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at his Emiri Diwan on Monday with United States Senator and member of the US Senate Intelligence Committee Marco Rubio, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of his visit to Qatar.