| 单词 | emir |
| 例句 | His dark eyes and swarthy skin and Paynim features suited the costume exactly: he looked the very model of an Eastern emir, an agent or a victim of the bowstring. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z That’s what I thought, anyway, as we rode in the sweet-smelling car, through the garden estate of the emir, past marble beds full of black tulips, to his castle by the sea. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It’s so hot there that swimming pools boil, so one emir built himself an indoor ski resort. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It’s actually made of seven emirates, which are like states, but more like principalities, because they’re owned by seven princes called emirs. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z They were feted by premiers and emirs and entertained at embassies and consulates as they made their way back west to Palermo, Sicily, where they boarded another tanker for the homeward passage. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I’m telling all this because even though it wasn’t an emir’s palace or anything, it was still fine. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Equable emirs collected taxes for the British, and the British, in return, kept the Christian missionaries away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z "The emir would always be sensitive to the views of the future king of England." How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z “As I held my emir close,” he thinks, “it was as though I had happiness itself in my arms.” Inside the Mind of an Islamic Extremist 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z "The Iraqis still don't understand the damage they did to us, not just financially, but for our souls," says the daughter-in-law of Kuwait's emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who maintains the dynasty's heirlooms. Kuwait's lost treasures: how stolen riches?remain central to rift with Iraq 2010-06-21T21:09:00Z The emir, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, issued a thinly veiled warning to the political opposition on Monday, saying he would "not tolerate" groups that impede "the process of development in the country." Kuwait drama on war unity contrasts current feuds 2012-08-16T12:25:15Z Built for Spain’s last Muslim emirs, its splendid architecture radiates with impossibly intricate arabesques and painted tiles. My European Ritual 2014-04-18T19:59:27Z The emir’s vehicle for farm grabs is a company called Hassad Food. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z A note of the meeting by Sir Michael Peat, the prince's private secretary, said: "The emir was surprised by Rogers's design for Chelsea Barracks and said that he would have them changed." Prince Charles accused of pressurising Qatari royal family over residential development 2010-05-17T22:34:00Z Granada’s main attraction is undoubtedly the Alhambra, the stunning hilltop Moorish fortress that was home to the emirs who ruled the area in the 13th and 14th centuries. In Granada, Spain, the Tapas Bar Scene Gets Fresh Life 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z He cultivated emirs and kings, revolutionaries and terrorists. 'Good Spy' scrutinizes Middle East CIA officer Robert Ames 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z It will be built within the boundaries of the original settlement, now the city’s center, on the site of an early-20th-century palace of a former emir. Critic?s Notebook: Building Museums, and a Fresh Arab Identity 2010-11-29T19:10:00Z Here’s hoping the emir didn’t order any chilled food. Review | Under a new chef, 1789 freshens up — but is it fresh enough? 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Al-Saad said that after this, he received a phone call from the emir in which "he said he did not particularly like the design". How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z And the emirs are losing faith in global markets to provide future food. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z It is the agricultural arm of the Qatar Investment Authority and thus effectively the property of the emir. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z In 2008, the authority, run by the daughter of Qatar’s emir, opened the Museum of Islamic Art in a building designed by I.M. New Arab Museum to Open in Doha 2010-09-29T00:00:00Z In June, Balmain held a private screening for company shareholders — it is owned by Mayhoola for Investments, the Qatari fund backed by the emir — who, Mr. Piombini said, were very supportive. The Truth About Olivier Rousteing 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Facing the shore, Matej and I can see rocky, green hills overlooking the Old City, and closer to the water, grand villas and hotels popular with celebrities, emirs and oligarchs. Kayaking through the past in Dubrovnik, Croatia 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Nobody knows quite where the state’s wealth ends and the emir’s wealth begins. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z This conversation was earlier described by Christian Candy in an email that said the emir "went mental at Ghamin". How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z An email from Candy shortly after the meeting said the emir "went mental at Ghanim, telling him how awful the design was and to withdraw ASAP". Prince Charles accused of pressurising Qatari royal family over residential development 2010-05-17T22:34:00Z The Doha Centre for Media Freedom, which was founded more than a decade ago by Qatar’s emir, shuttered abruptly on April 16, 10 days before the party in D.C. Qatar, a country without a free press, hosts a D.C. party celebrating ... the free press 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z A few months later, after Charles met the emir of Qatar in private to discuss the proposal, Qatar dropped the plan. The Town That Charles Built 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z One of the most powerful moments in the story is the reunion between a disillusioned, pariahed and suicidal Khalil and the emir who radicalized him. Inside the Mind of an Islamic Extremist 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Admittedly, that is far less startling than other theories floated over the years, which attributed the theft to Vatican operatives, Irish Republican Army militants, Middle Eastern emirs and greedy billionaires. Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist: 25 Years of Theories 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Its figurehead emir, an Iraqi, was a former small-town policeman with no religious qualifications. Inside account 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z His war was with his own brother and rival emir, Mundhir. El Cid: Spanish history enjoys a right royal revamp 2013-04-26T08:38:31Z Fawzi, his spokesman, said Annan had met the emir and prime minister of Qatar in Doha on Monday and was heading for Ankara for talks with Turkey's prime minister and foreign minister. Dozens of Syrian civilians killed in Homs 2012-03-12T13:02:02Z Never mind that he personally wrote to the Qatari prime minister, and discussed the matter with the emir at Clarence House. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z Last year, Sheikha al-Mayassa al-Thani, daughter of the emir of Qatar, was named most powerful person after the Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree to fill its new museums. Tate Modern's Serota named most powerful person in contemporary art 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Qatar's emir said his country, where several Hamas leaders are based, was seeking to mediate the release of Israeli hostages and hoped a humanitarian truce would be reached soon. Arab and Muslim leaders demand immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The Qatari emir's visit comes a day after Qatar's prime minister met the chiefs of the U.S. Qatar's emir holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Qatar's ruling emir on Tuesday urged the international community not to grant Israel "unrestricted authorisation to kill" Palestinians in its fight against Hamas. Israel ramps up strikes on Hamas, U.S. urges "continuous flow" of aid to Gaza 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Before travelling to Egypt on Friday, Mr Sunak thanked the emir of Qatar for his efforts to help secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas. Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z He rose to a rank of “emir,” or chief, then taught more than 100 aspiring snipers, acting as a “force multiplier” for the Islamic State group’s “bloody, brutal campaign,” according to prosecutors. Former Brooklyn resident sentenced to life in prison for aiding Islamic State group as sniper 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z According to court documents, while Olson was serving as the head of the US Consulate in Dubai, the emir sent a delivery to his office - four pieces of diamond jewellery worth $60,000. Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The emir of the area told local media a crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday. Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The emir was one of few people allowed to meet Tchiani. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Egypt and Qatar recently restored ties as part of a wider rapprochement among Arab states, with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi visiting the country and meeting with its ruling emir in September. Al Jazeera condemns Egypt’s decision to add some of its journalists to a terrorism blacklist 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z A parade of gulf leaders has called Mr. Putin in recent days, from the emir of Qatar and the president of the United Arab Emirates, to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. After Mutiny Against Putin, Russia’s Friends Have Reason to Hedge Bets 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The state department ultimately closed its investigation without taking action but in court filings, prosecutors called the emir's jewellery "an exorbitant and obviously inappropriate gift", claiming Olson lied to dodge accountability. Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Qatar’s state-owned Qatar News Agency reported that the emir had announced his country’s intent to “invest $5 billion in a number of sectors in Iraq in the coming years.” Iraq, Qatar agree to boost economic, energy cooperation during emir’s visit to Baghdad 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Alhaji Bologi, the emir of Patigi district which includes the villages from where the passengers had lived, said he had received information that 150 people had drowned while 53 had been rescued. Nigeria boat capsize death toll rises to more than 100 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Up to 15 other members will be appointed by Kuwait's ruling emir to form a cabinet. Kuwait elects new parliament, tensions with cabinet may ease 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Another member of the royal family, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Sabah, the current emir’s son, was appointed prime minister in 2022 but has recently emerged as a lightning rod of criticism. Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The emir appoints up to 15 other National Assembly members. Kuwaitis go to the polls again in bid to shift political crisis 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z One of them, the emir of Dubai, used Pegasus to spy on his ex-wife, according to public court records. He Was Investigating Mexico’s Military. Then the Spying Began. 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Seeing how powerless the Abbasids were to prevent the loss of North Africa, the Umayyad emir of Al-Andalus declared himself to be caliph of a third state, the Caliphate of Cordoba. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z In 2013, at an Arab summit in Doha, Syrian opposition leaders took Syria's seat after Qatar's emir asks his fellow Arab leaders to invite them to represent the country. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The emir appoints the prime minister and the Cabinet, and can dissolve parliament at any time. Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Trump initially appeared to back the four nations, though he later hosted Qatar’s emir at the White House in 2019. United Arab Emirates, Qatar edge toward reopening embassies 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z “If someone criticizes the emir, minister, or any other official, it is better - and Islamic ethics also say - that he should express his criticism directly and secretly to him,” not in public, he said. Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z By the late ninth century, the Abbasids permitted, or were forced to accept, the establishment of emirs within their territory. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z “If someone criticizes the emir, minister, or any other official, it is better — and Islamic ethics also say — that he should express his criticism directly and secretly to him,” not in public, he said. Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Amid reports that the oil and gas rich Gulf state is now planning a move for Manchester United, perhaps the emir’s patience with PSG could be close to running out. Qatar’s emir watches as PSG stumbles in Champions League 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Prosecutors say Asainov did so and rose through the group’s ranks, eventually becoming an “emir” who taught other members to use weapons. Job: ‘Sniper’: Accused Islamic State fighter on trial in US 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z While Kuwait has the region's liveliest parliament and tolerates criticism to a degree rare among Gulf Arab states, the emir has final say in state affairs and criticising him is a jailable offence. Kuwait aims to build political cohesion with new amnesty for jailed critics 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The Seljuk dynasty is named for the clan leader Saljuq, who moved south from the Oghuz state in the tenth century and came into contact, often violent, with other Turkic peoples and Abbasid emirs. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said some of the criticism against the first Arab and Muslim country to host the World Cup included “fabrications and double standards.” Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia was there in a show of unity with the emir of Qatar, after having led a 43-month regional blockade of Qatar that ended last year. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Qatar’s initial development can be attributed to the two most recent emirs of the ruling monarchy, analysts say. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Opposition MP Mubarak Al-Hajraf, who has submitted a request to question the finance minister, in a Twitter post thanked the emir and the crown prince for the "generous amnesty". Kuwait aims to build political cohesion with new amnesty for jailed critics 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said some of the attacks on the first Arab and Muslim country to host the World Cup included “fabrications and double standards.” For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Qatar's emir, Kuwait's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Tunisia, Djibouti, Somalia and Mauritania are among rulers attending alongside leaders and prime ministers of Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan and Lebanon. Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z So did the emir of Qatar, up in his V.V.V.I.P. box in the stadium. Morocco Win Brings Cheers Heard Across Africa and the Middle East 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z He would go on to serve as the emir until 2013. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z “Even the emir of Qatar attended our match. … There’s this feeling now that we are all brothers. That’s why I’m speechless.” Flashes of Arab unity at World Cup after years of discontent 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The Qatar World Cup does not deserve this hypocritical criticism by the western moralists, who insult my good friend the emir. Perspective | The beautiful game is fine. Suitcases full of cash are better. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z “I welcome you and good luck to all,” the emir said in his only words spoken in English. World Cup dismay for host Qatar as Ecuador wins opening game 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia is right next door, after all; to my knowledge the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has not literally ordered any dissident journalists chopped into pieces. Qatar 2022 WTF: How the World Cup got lost in the desert of the real 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z An appearance from South Korea's K-pop megastar Jung Kook brought the youngsters to their feet but the biggest cheer was for the emir of Qatar when he arrived and waved to the crowd. World Cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The country’s emir — present, as crown prince, at the meeting at the Elysée with Platini — lashed out last month at what he described as an “unprecedented” campaign of criticism from the West. The World Cup that changed everything 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z It’s highly unlikely such a drastic move could have been made without the involvement of the popular emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, or his brother, who has been active in planning the tournament. Qatar walks tightrope between Arab values and Western norms with World Cup gamble 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Qatar is governed by a hereditary emir who has absolute say over all governmental decisions and follows an ultraconservative form of Islam known as Wahhabism. Infantino says double standard behind World Cup critics 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z So it’s not surprising that the emir wants an Olympic-style production. AP Exclusive: Balich leads Olympics-style World Cup ceremony 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Qatar’s emir thanked Russia in October for its “great support” for organizing the World Cup when he met Putin for talks at a summit in Kazakhstan. Former host Russia frozen out as World Cup begins in Qatar 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z They appear to have grown increasingly frustrated with the criticism in recent weeks, with the emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, suggesting that it amounted to a campaign based on fabrication and double standards. Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z As the World Cup has neared, the government has begun aggressively pushing back on the criticism, which the emir called “fabrications and double standards.” Qatar walks tightrope between Arab values and Western norms with World Cup gamble 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Qatari officials from the ruling emir on down accuse critics of ignoring the reforms and applying double-standards to the first Arab or Muslim nation to host the tournament. Rights group: Labor abuses widespread at World Cup stadiums 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The emir wields absolute power in the country, though a 45-seat council does offer advice. EXPLAINER: Qatar’s history, politics ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Officials from the ruling emir on down have lashed out at critics, accusing them of ignoring the reforms and unfairly singling out the first Arab or Muslim nation to host the Cup. Activists fear for Qatar workers as World Cup spotlight dims 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Uchi's father Salman was the main contractor for the Sacred Heart Church, built on a plot of land gifted by the ruling emir. Pope visit a dream come true for woman whose father helped build Bahrain church 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Qatar’s ruling emir this week lashed out at criticism of his country over its preparations to host soccer’s marquee tournament, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament. Socceroos’ video seeks real legacies from World Cup in Qatar 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Power is concentrated in the hands of a hereditary emir, criticism of authorities is heavily restricted and politically-oriented groups are banned. World Cup fans could bring political tensions to quiet Qatar 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “We are opening our doors in Doha to them without discrimination,” the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, told the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month. Qatar’s 12-year journey as World Cup host has 1 month to go 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Freedom of speech is limited, though the emir of Qatar permitted the country to hold limited legislative elections last year for the first time. In Persian Gulf, a lucrative revolving door for retired U.S. troops The crown prince took over most of the emir's duties late last year. Kuwait's crown prince to attend parliament opening on Tuesday 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Qatar's emir and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine crisis and its impact on energy markets during a meeting on the sidelines of a summit in Kazakhstan on Thursday, the emir's office said. Seoul scrambles fighters as North Korean planes fly close to border 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Thousands of people attended his funeral in Doha on Tuesday, including the deputy emir of Qatar and other Qatari and foreign officials. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Influential Muslim Scholar, Dies at 96 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “The world will see that medium-sized and small countries are able to host global events with great success,” the emir told U.N. delegates. Qatar’s 12-year journey as World Cup host has 1 month to go 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Turkey, Mexico and Thailand each offered their own approaches to restarting peace negotiations, while Sheikh Al Thani, the emir of Qatar, succinctly explained that delaying negotiations will only bring more death and suffering: What media didn't tell you about the UN: 66 nations called for an end to Ukraine war 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z This year saw four royals at the rostrum including the kings of Jordan and Eswatini and the emir of Qatar. UN General Assembly meeting of world leaders, by the numbers 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Starting in the 18th century, Gulf emirs came under the protection of the British Empire, which brokered truces between loosely organized tribes. Queen’s reign saw British leave Mideast with a mixed legacy 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Kuwait, which bans political parties, has one of the most open political systems in the Gulf, though the emir has the final say in state matters. Kuwait's long-time parliament speaker bows out of Sept. elections 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The so-called emir of al-Qaeda was struck as he stood on a balcony on Sunday morning. Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Though those groups’ so-called emirs, or commanders, pledged fealty to Zawahiri, it was unclear how much tactical or strategic input he had on their operations. Al Qaeda leader's death raises concerns over Taliban links, Afghanistan's future 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z This led to calls on social media to strip Hausa people of their citizenship and their agricultural land - and the new emir was even kidnapped, sparking the recent violence. Hausas in Sudan: The pilgrims' descendants fighting for acceptance 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Zuberi, Olson and “Person 3” traveled to Doha, where the latter pair met with various Qatari officials including its emir, then returned to meet in Washington with members of Congress. Ex-U.S. diplomat pleads guilty in Qatar lobbying plot, names general 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z He appointed the emir's son as new prime minister in July after the previous government resigned ahead of a non-cooperation motion in parliament against the former premier. Kuwait's long-time parliament speaker bows out of Sept. elections 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z At the end of April, the emir of Djibo met with Burkina Faso’s top jihadist, Jafar Dicko, to negotiate lifting the siege. ‘We don’t have food’: African leaders meet as crises grow 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z In addition to multiple meetings with the Qatari emir and other officials, Mr. Mnuchin met at least 10 times with the head of the Qatar Investment Authority. Kushner’s and Mnuchin’s Quick Pivots to Business With the Gulf 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The emir and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met Wednesday in Madrid and signed 12 agreements to solidify stronger bilateral relations. Qatar to boost investment in Spain by $4.9 billion 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The emir is set to “sign agreements” when he sits down Wednesday with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Moncloa Palace, the government seat. Qatar says it will boost investment in Spain by $4.9 billion 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Qatar's emir would travel to Iran to bolster ties but did not give an exact date or further details. Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week - source 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Signs of their presence and support abound: Children wear small buttons with pictures of Hakimullah Mehsud, the second emir of the Pakistani Taliban, who was killed in an American drone strike in 2013. ‘I Lost Everything’: Pakistani Airstrikes Escalate Conflict on Afghan Border 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z Rather than tackling Islamist gangs in prisons, staff sometimes use the leaders or "emirs" to help maintain good order, the report says. Prison terrorism: Warnings over failure to stop radicalisation 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The leaders’ meeting took place on the second day of the emir’s state visit to Spain, which included the inaugural Spain-Qatar business forum. Qatar to boost investment in Spain by $4.9 billion 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z DOHA, Qatar — Gianni Infantino strode into the bright lights of a packed convention center alongside the emir of Qatar on Friday and declared that he expected this year’s World Cup to be the best ever. The Biennial World Cup May Be Dead, but FIFA’s Fight Isn’t Over 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The source said the emir's trip also aimed to bring the parties to the Iran nuclear pact to "a new middle ground". Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week - source 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Qatar's ruling emir met with Bektum Rostam, a special envoy for Ukraine's president, to discuss diplomatic efforts to end the war, Qatar's state news agency reported. Qatari foreign minister to visit Moscow on Sunday, says source 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z They formed military societies under the leadership of an emir, a chief commander, and followed a strict Islamic code of conduct. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In a readout of Mr. Biden’s meeting with the emir Monday evening, the White House did not specifically reference the Ukraine situation. Biden Designates Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z A senior Biden administration official who briefed reporters Sunday on the emir’s visit said the United States was “incredibly grateful to Qatar for its support for Afghanistan.” Qatar’s emir visits White House, as Biden may need help with natural gas for Europe 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Qatar Airways is also expected to place a launch order for 34 Boeing 777X freighters, plus options for another 16, on the sidelines of a visit to the White House by the Gulf state's emir. Qatar Airways to order up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX -source 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The minister, Sheikh Mohammed, is expected in Washington on Friday in advance of the emir's visit. Qatar's top envoy visits Iran as Tehran and Washington consider direct nuclear talks 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z His successors expanded it by buying land, forming alliances with some emirs, and conquering others. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “These are figures gotten from the emirs on the ground; those they buried.” Nigerian locals, authorities give varying attack death tolls 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Kuwait has struggled to defuse a standoff between members of the gulf region's only elected parliament and a government appointed by the emir. World Digest: Dec. 28, 2021 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Prince Mohammed was received on arrival by emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamed al-Thani and the two leaders held meetings on Wednesday evening, Saudi state media reported. Saudi crown prince on first visit to Qatar since Gulf row resolved 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z He said he discussed this with Qatar’s ruling emir and would do so with the crown prince in Saudi Arabia. France’s Macron meets Saudi crown prince in final Gulf stop 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Like many, he fled and had been living in exile in Turkey as the country’s remaining opposition pressed the emir to issue a royal pardon and pave the way for their return. Kuwait’s exiled opposition returns home after royal pardon 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Before the handover, the emir undertook conciliatory moves to defuse a standoff between government and the elected parliament that paralysed legislative work with only one regular session proceeding this year to approve the state budget. Domestic politics to test Kuwait's crown prince in push for fiscal reform 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z As part of efforts to defuse the feud, the emir had issued an amnesty pardoning political dissidents, including former MPs in self-exile abroad, some of whom returned home last week. Kuwait emir makes public appearance after delegating most duties 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Qatar's emir has travelled to Saudi Arabia and met Prince Mohammed several times since the end of the dispute. Saudi crown prince on first visit to Qatar since Gulf row resolved 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Before doing so, the emir had accepted the government's resignation as part of measures to end a months-long deadlock between the government and opposition lawmakers. Kuwait reappoints Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as PM- state news agency 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The emir issued the amnesty decree earlier this month as tensions escalated between Kuwait’s fully-elected parliament and emir-appointed government, with angry lawmakers using their limited powers to block the government’s economic reforms. Kuwait’s exiled opposition returns home after royal pardon 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Neither the current emir nor the crown prince, they said, have the diplomatic shrewdness of Sheikh Sabah, a regional conciliator who ran Kuwait's foreign policy for over 50 years. Domestic politics to test Kuwait's crown prince in push for fiscal reform 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z In Bukhara’s emirate period, gold embroidery was a secret craft taught only to men and reserved exclusively for the emir and his court. An Australian’s Search for Belonging Led to the Silk Road and a Famed Hat 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z "We thank his Highness the emir for his generous initiative that would come only from a generous leader," Harbesh told the crowd. Kuwaiti dissidents return home after emir's pardon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Under Kuwait’s constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir. Kuwait's ruler hands some duties to crown prince - decree 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The emir also pardoned members of the so-called "Abdali Cell", which was dismantled in 2015, who were sentenced for spying for Iran and Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim group Hezbollah. Kuwait's emir grants pardons and reduced sentences to dissidents 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z The emir continues to appoint 15 members of the 45-member body. Qatar's ruler says citizenship laws to be amended, slams excessive tribalism 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The statement by the emir's office said the amnesty would cover "some Kuwaitis sentenced in past cases" but gave no further details. Kuwait's emir launches process for amnesty pardoning dissidents 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Sheikh Nawaf accepted on Sunday the resignation of Sheikh Sabah's government, in another step by the emir to end the feud with the opposition. Kuwaiti dissidents return home after emir's pardon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z In another move to advance domestic political detente, the emir issued an amnesty here sought by opposition lawmakers pardoning political dissidents, including former MPs in self-exile abroad. Kuwait's ruler hands some duties to crown prince - decree 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The emir continues to appoint the remaining 15 members of the body, which has limited sway over policies in the monarchy, which bans political parties. Qatar emir appoints two women to advisory council after men sweep polls 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Qatar's ruling emir on Tuesday warned the Gulf state against excessive tribalism he said endangered national unity, proposing a plan to promote equal citizenship through changes to legislation that has inflamed tribal sensitivities. Qatar's ruler says citizenship laws to be amended, slams excessive tribalism 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z That gives citizens more say over how the country is run than in neighbouring autocracies, though the emir has final say in state matters. Kuwait's emir launches process for amnesty pardoning dissidents 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Other issues that could be raised, Dosari said, are the electoral law and legislation on freedom of expression in the Gulf state, where criticising the emir is a crime. Kuwait launches dialogue to end standoff with parliament 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Dafa, a writer, does not see those who oppose women in the Shura Council as an obstacle because the ruling emir – and the law – support female participation. "I am not weak": Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z The ruling emir will continue to appoint the remaining 15 members of the Council. Polls open in Qatar's first legislative elections 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z “If the death of the emir of I.S.G.S. is important, it is because it is the culmination of a long series of neutralizations and captures which disorganized and divided the high command of the organization.” Death of Jihadist Behind Attack on U.S. Soldiers Is Latest Blow for Militants 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z The statement said the emir had decided to use his constitutional right to issue amnesties, following talks between the government and parliament to enhance "political stability" and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches. Kuwait's emir launches process for amnesty pardoning dissidents 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Qatar's ruling emir and the visiting U.S. secretaries of state and defense discussed developments in Afghanistan and efforts to enhance security there, the emir's court said on Monday. Japan PM candidate Kishida calls for $270 bln-plus stimulus package -media 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Qatar's ruling emir and the visiting U.S. secretaries of state and defense discussed developments in Afghanistan and efforts to enhance security there, the emir's court said on Monday. Foxconn's Gou hopes for up to 9 mln BioNTech shots for Taiwan this year 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Qatar's ruling emir and the visiting U.S. secretaries of state and defense discussed developments in Afghanistan and efforts to enhance security there, the emir's court said on Monday. N.Korea promotes general to ruling party's powerful presidium - KCNA 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z One tribesman posted a video appeal to the emir. Qatar's new electoral law stirs up tribal sensitivities 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Trump himself promoted arms deals in meetings and conversations with foreign leaders, including pressing the emir of Kuwait to move forward with a $10 billion fighter jet deal. Exclusive: Biden plans shift in arms export policy to favor human rights, sources say 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z “We will need 40 years to reach an agreement on how to run the country, because today, everyone will want to be president, or emir, and everyone will want to run the country.” Qaddafi’s Son Is Alive. And He Wants to Take Libya Back. 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z The emir also stressed "the importance of fixing foundations of the state of institutions and establishing the rule of law in Tunisia." Qatar emir appeals to all parties in Tunisia political crisis to pursue dialogue 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z The spark that led to the severing of relations, just days after Trump’s departure from Saudi Arabia, was an incendiary quote, supposedly by the Qatari emir, praising Iran and Hamas. How Thomas Barrack’s alleged illegal lobbying shaped Trump’s policies in the Gulf 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z It will exercise control over government ministries but not separate bodies set up by the emir to decide defence, security, economic and investment policy. Qatar's new electoral law stirs up tribal sensitivities 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The late emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, vowed on state TV at the time that “no one, no matter his position, will escape punishment if convicted for public fund-related crimes.” Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z This past week, the Saudi king invited Qatar’s emir to visit Saudi Arabia, a powerful gesture of reconciliation. Fierce Foes, Iran and Saudi Arabia Secretly Explore Defusing Tensions 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z A hundred years later, the emir’s great-grandson, King Abdullah II, celebrated the centennial of a country few believed then would still exist. A royal feud has some Jordanians asking: Is this the monarchy we want? 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z Following lawmakers’ uproar over new ministerial appointments earlier this year, the government resigned and the emir later suspended parliament for a month starting Feb. 18 to defuse tensions. Kuwait court expels harsh government critic from parliament 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z One result is Al Jazeera, created in 1996 by the Qatari emir to challenge U.S. and British depictions of the Middle East. Australia vs. Facebook 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z After that, Trump invites back the emir of Qatar to the White House. Following Donald Trump's trail of dirty money: No "smoking gun," but plenty of sleaze 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z The prime minister must now submit the resignations to the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who is widely expected to accept them. Kuwait’s government quits, deepening political deadlock 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z So stark was the about-face that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince embraced Qatar’s ruling emir upon his arrival to the summit, and later drove him to see historic desert sites in the area. Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The U.S. official said the Saudi crown prince and Qatari emir would sign the deal. Breakthrough reached in Gulf dispute with Qatar -senior Trump official 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z In 2017, when the embargo was imposed, the emir said he would not travel to any country which restricted the entry of Qatari citizens. Qatar: Saudi Arabia embargo 'to be lifted' 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Chaudhry told The Times before “Caliphate” went on the air about one of his supposed emirs, or commanders, inside Syria. A riveting Islamic state story, told in a New York Times podcast, falls apart 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z The resignation of the government raises concerns that the emir may dissolve parliament and force a second election in as many months. Kuwait’s government quits, deepening political deadlock 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z In a nod to their fraternal ties, Qatar’s emir landed in a jet named after an ancient town located in Saudi Arabia’s landlocked Najd region, the birthplace of his Bani Tamim tribe. Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z One witness, the French widow of an Islamic State emir, testified from prison that she’d run across Boumeddiene late last year at a camp in Syria. Verdicts due for 14 over links to Jan. 2015 Paris attackers 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Kuwait’s oil policy, which is set by a supreme petroleum council, and foreign policy, which is steered by the emir, are unlikely to change under the new government. Kuwait names new oil and finance ministers in cabinet approved by new emir 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z The journalist who wrote the article helped The Times interview the emir for the “Caliphate” podcast. A riveting Islamic state story, told in a New York Times podcast, falls apart 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Kushner and his team were to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman later this week, as well as the emir of Kuwait. Saudi Arabia agrees to allow Israeli commercial planes to cross its airspace: senior Trump official 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z With the National Security Council’s blessing, Mr. Miller approached Qatar’s ambassador to the United States to obtain the blessing of the country’s emir to pursue the idea. He Sidestepped Pompeo and Got Slapped Down. Now He’s the New Pentagon Chief. 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z The other 15 seats are appointed by the emir. Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z The emir then visited the White House later that year and held a joint press conference, during which Mr Trump claimed the relationship between the US and Kuwait "has never been stronger - never, ever". US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Later, the emir sent a short voice message of a second Islamic State official who claimed to remember Chaudhry. A riveting Islamic state story, told in a New York Times podcast, falls apart 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Across the Middle East, other Times reporters were also asked to find confirmation of the source’s ties to ISIS, and communicated in WhatsApp channels with names like “Brilliant Seekers” and “New emir search.” An Arrest in Canada Casts a Shadow on a New York Times Star, and The Times 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z New crown prince installed in Kuwait:Kuwait's new crownprince took the oath of office, according to Kuwaiti state TV, after the country's parliament unanimously approved the new ruling emir's choice of successor. World Digest: Oct. 8, 2020 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z The late emir balanced his nation’s ties between larger neighbours Saudi Arabia and Iran and kept a strong relationship with the United States, which led a coalition that ended Iraq’s 1990-91 occupation of Kuwait. Kuwait's new emir meets senior U.S., Iranian officials 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z The Kuwaiti emir visited the White House again in 2018, when President Trump described him as "a very special friend of mine". US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z The emir then contacted the second official to see if he recognized Chaudhry. A riveting Islamic state story, told in a New York Times podcast, falls apart 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as emir at parliament on Wednesday. Kuwaiti opposition hopes new emir permits political 'detente' 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The moves were often to blunt demands for opposition lawmakers to bring no-confidence motions against top government officials — many part of the emir’s extended family — or force them to undergo public questioning. Kuwait’s emir al-Sabah, influential voice in the Middle East, dies at 91 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Oil policy is set by the country’s Supreme Petroleum Council, which is appointed by the emir. Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Sabah dies at 91 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The emir died at the age of 91 in September. US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z The emir was also the go-to mediator in regional disputes, most recently between Saudi Arabia, its allies, and Qatar. Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Al Ahmed Al Sabah dies at 91, half brother to take over duties 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Others include Kuwaitis who openly criticised the emir, who the constitution says is above politics, or other Gulf rulers. Kuwaiti opposition hopes new emir permits political 'detente' 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Dubbed the “dean of Arab diplomacy” after four decades as Kuwait’s foreign minister, the emir tried up until his death to resolve the row over Qatar which he said left him “bitter”. Amid war and turmoil, Kuwait emir struggled for Gulf unity 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The worst offenders seemed to be wealthy oil emirs from the Gulf. The crypto millionaire that acquired BitTorrent—and waded into the trade war 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Yet as Kuwait’s ruling emir, he struggled with internal political disputes, the fallout of the 2011 Arab Spring protests and seesawing crude oil prices that chewed into a national budget providing cradle-to-grave subsidies. State television: Kuwaiti ruler Sheikh Sabah has died at 91 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The emir of the state of Qatar chose a generic office setting but with some attempted flourishes. World leaders' UN video call backdrops – ranked! 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Opposition figures said they presented the new emir with a proposal entitled “Kuwait Document” that calls for a reformist government, the launch of an anti-corruption campaign, greater judicial independence and changes to the electoral law. Kuwaiti opposition hopes new emir permits political 'detente' 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Although Kuwait managed to escape Arab Spring unrest in 2011, that year protesters stormed parliament when MPs were prevented from questioning the prime minister, a nephew of the emir, over corruption allegations. Amid war and turmoil, Kuwait emir struggled for Gulf unity 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z On Monday, Kuwait’s prime minister told the Kuwaiti cabinet of the improvement of the emir’s health. Trump awards Kuwaiti emir 'prestigious' decoration, White House says 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z The emir’s eldest son, Sheikh Nasser bin Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah of the State of Kuwait, was to accept the award on behalf of the emir in a private ceremony. Trump gives award to Kuwait’s ruling emir 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z The emir arrived in the United States in July to complete his medical treatment, the Kuwaiti state news agency said at the time, adding the 91-year-old emir was in stable condition. Trump to award Kuwaiti emir U.S. Legion of Merit: White House 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z “The big question for the opposition is whether the new emir will change the electoral law,” Freer told Reuters. Kuwaiti opposition hopes new emir permits political 'detente' 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Dozens of Kuwaiti opposition figures were arrested for openly criticising the emir. Amid war and turmoil, Kuwait emir struggled for Gulf unity 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z In July, Kuwait’s cabinet tweeted that the emir arrived at Rochester airport in the United States, without specifying which U.S. city of that name. Trump awards Kuwaiti emir 'prestigious' decoration, White House says 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z He referred to the suspect as the group's "emir" in Turkey. Turkey detains 'top Islamic State commander' 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Separately, the White House said Trump would greet the emir’s eldest son on Friday. Trump to award Kuwaiti emir U.S. Legion of Merit: White House 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z “The emir is at the Mayo Clinic. As I said, the United States very much hopes and prays for his improved health.” US diplomat says America keeps pushing to end Qatar crisis 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z State Department official said America “provided assistance to help with the emir’s treatment,” without elaborating. Kuwait emir, 91, flies to US for medical care after surgery 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Speaking on condition of anonymity, two sources familiar with the matter said the emir is being treated at the Mayo Clinic. Trump awards Kuwaiti emir 'prestigious' decoration, White House says 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Kuwait’s central bank governor issued a statement on Saturday, after news of the emir’s hospitalisation, stressing the strength and stability of the dinar currency. Kuwait ruler had successful surgery, state news agency says 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z Still, Sheikha Moza and her husband, the now-former emir, were expected to honor the campus with their presence at their son’s 2015 commencement, according to faculty members and employees of the prince. The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z Despite the efforts of Saudi and Emirati lobbyists in the early months of 2018, the emir of Qatar still managed to land an invitation to the Oval Office. How the Saudis, the Qataris, and the Emiratis took Washington 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z The Taliban began their insurgency under the authority of a single emir, Mullah Omar. How the Taliban Outlasted a Superpower: Tenacity and Carnage 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z The clinic referred queries to the Kuwaiti government, which issued a statement largely echoing the White House’s comments about the emir receiving the award. Trump awards Kuwaiti emir 'prestigious' decoration, White House says 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Already there are reports of hundreds more people dying “mysterious deaths” in Nigeria’s northern states of Jigawa, Yobe, Sokoto and Katsina, including three emirs, or traditional Muslim rulers, and a former health minister. Covid-19 Outbreak in Nigeria Is Just One of Africa’s Alarming Hot Spots 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z By the end of the 19th century, the khans and emirs had been reduced to puppet rulers, pensioners of the czar in Moscow. In Uzbekistan, Coming to Terms With the Country’s Dazzling History 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z The emir, in turn, thanked the president for "supporting us during this blockade." How the Saudis, the Qataris, and the Emiratis took Washington 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z The coronavirus had struck the emir of Qatar, said one bogus headline. Coronavirus becomes a weapon of disinformation in Middle East battle for influence 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z From emirs to kings, Nigeria's traditional rulers are increasingly being humiliated by politicians - and mocked by young people who see them as representing an archaic institution. How Nigeria's kings lost their power 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z In his first comments since he was deposed, Mr Sanusi called for calm and for people to "embrace" the new emir. Nigerian emir accepts dethronement as 'God's will' 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Two years later, the Communists, under the leadership of Mikhail Vasilyevich Frunze, were at the doors of these vassal kingdoms, driving their khans and emirs into exile. In Uzbekistan, Coming to Terms With the Country’s Dazzling History 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the emir's rivals in Riyadh not only failed to make their blockade a success, but saw their influence wane appreciably in the U.S. as they stumbled from one public relations fiasco to the next. How the Saudis, the Qataris, and the Emiratis took Washington 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z In the first visit in May, the emir dispatched Sheikh Abdullah to Mecca, where a stern-faced and brief handshake with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman highlighted Qatar’s fallout with its Gulf neighbors. Qatar emir names new prime minister from within royal court 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z The state governor invoked his constitutional powers to depose the emir after accusing him of "insubordination". How Nigeria's kings lost their power 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z "We are calling on people to be calm. "We urge our families and children to embrace the new emir. Nigerian emir accepts dethronement as 'God's will' 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z The emir’s visit to Iran was one of many diplomatic forays aimed at calming regional tensions and keeping back channels open. High-gear diplomacy aims to avert U.S., Iran conflict 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z On Sunday, in a meeting between Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, and the visiting emir of Qatar, both sides agreed de-escalation was the “only solution” to the regional crisis. Iranian police fired live rounds to disperse protesters, say witnesses 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z In a meeting with the visiting emir of Qatar, according to his website, he argued that the problems of the region were created by “the United States and its friends.” Iran Cracks Down as Protests Over Downing of Airliner Grow 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Those close to him say the emir expected his removal but not his banishment to neighbouring Nasarawa state which his lawyers described as an "archaic practice" of the colonial era. How Nigeria's kings lost their power 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z State government officials said Mr Sanusi was removed "in order to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of the Kano emirate", accusing the emir of "total disrespect" of institutions and the governor's office. Nigerian emir accepts dethronement as 'God's will' 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z The emirs of Kuwait and Qatar, the king of Bahrain and the Tunisian president were among the foreign leaders who travelled to Muscat for the ceremony at al-Alam Palace. Tributes pour in as Oman mourns sultan 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z At a Camp David summit in May, 2015, Obama tacitly scolded M.B.Z. and the emir of Qatar for waging proxy war in support of their rival militias. Mohammed bin Zayed’s Dark Vision of the Middle East’s Future 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Long before the American invasion of Iraq, he was accused of playing a role in the bombings of the French and American Embassies in Kuwait, in 1983, and the later attempt to assassinate Kuwait’s emir. Airstrike That Killed Suleimani Also Killed Powerful Iraqi Militia Leader 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z He was also linked to a 1985 assassination attempt against the emir of Kuwait. Iraqi militant killed by US worked with Iran for decades 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z And although Qatar’s emir did not accept an invitation by the Saudi monarch, King Salman, to attend a regional summit meeting in Saudi Arabia this month, Qatar’s foreign minister did. With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z When Bahrain won the competition, the emir of Qatar presented the team with the cup. Persian Gulf Standoff Starts to Thaw on the Soccer Field 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Sheikh Nasser, the emir’s son, is seeking the prosecution of his predecessor along with five other top Defense Ministry officials over the alleged embezzlement. Kuwait forms new Cabinet after row by ruling family members 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z A reward of up to $6 million was also offered for information about the emir of Yemen’s Shabwah province for his role in al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. US targets al-Qaida leaders in West Africa and Mideast 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z A reward of up to $6 million was also offered for information about the emir of Yemen’s Shabwah province for his role in al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. US targets al-Qaida leaders in West Africa and Mideast 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Last year, he welcomed Qatar’s emir in Washington and this month sent his daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, to a major conference in Doha. With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Baghdadi’s successor was named days later and is said to be a scholar, well-known warrior and “emir of war,” the terrorist group revealed. Sister of slain ISIS leader Baghdadi arrested in intelligence 'gold mine,' Turkey says 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z The prisoners inside the camp were beginning to organize, appointing secret “emirs” of each tent, Mr. al-Mayahi said, and al-Baghdadi was chosen to lead his. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader Known for His Brutality, Is Dead at 48 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z Hend said she is a member of the royal family in Sharjah, one of the emirates, and she says her estranged husband is a cousin of the emir of Qatar. ‘Had I not been there, I wouldn’t have met Rudy’: The tale of the Arabian princess and the Trump International Hotel 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z On Aug. 18, tiny Kuwait acknowledged the emir suffered an unspecified medical “setback,” without explaining what that setback was. Kuwait’s ruler, 90, returns home after US hospital visits 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z The nation’s emir - the spectator who ultimately bankrolled this first track and field world championships in the Middle East - was there to savor Barshim’s crowning moment. Crowd finally pack Qatar track worlds stadium, see home gold 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z The nation’s emir — the spectator who ultimately bankrolled this first track and field world championships in the Middle East — was there to savor Barshim’s crowning moment. Crowd finally pack Qatar track worlds stadium, see home gold 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z In London Boris Johnson met the emir of Qatar on Saturday and in a statement from No 10 stressed Downing Street is seeking to de-escalate the crisis through negotiation. Saudi-led forces launch airstrikes on Yemeni city of Hodeidah 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Trump met with other foreign leaders at the White House in July, including the prime minister of Pakistan, the prime minister of the Netherlands, and the emir of Qatar. Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of a whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z According to the Associated Press, the emir was scheduled to meet with Trump on Thursday but rescheduled the meeting after being admitted to a hospital. With food supply of U.S. troops at stake and executives facing prison, Kuwaiti company launches lobbying blitz 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z The news agency quoted the minister of the emir’s diwan council as praying “to Allah the Almighty to bestow His Highness the emir with good health.” Kuwait’s ruler, 90, in US hospital and cancels Trump visit 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z On Aug. 18, Kuwait acknowledged the emir suffered an unspecified medical “setback.” Kuwait’s emir, 90, appears for first time after health scare 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z People who were very close to the Palace—emirs, princes, prominent academics, businessmen—were put under custody. Jamal Khashoggi’s Fiancée Speaks About Mourning and Freedom 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Jones recently detailed in a series of tweets an apparent information operation emanating from Saudi Arabia following a visit to the White House this month by Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar. It’s not just the Russians anymore as Iranians and others turn up disinformation efforts ahead of 2020 vote 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say Asainov first became a sniper for the Islamic State group before rising to an “emir” status and training other fighters. US citizen charged with training Islamic State group members 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z TRUMP: “We’re up to almost 160 million jobs. …If you think, more people working in the United States today than at any day ever in our history.” - remarks Monday at dinner with emir of Qatar. AP FACT CHECK: Trump and an eco legacy not his own 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Trump held a public meeting in Washington with the emir of Qatar this week and praised the Persian Gulf state for its investments in the United States. While Trump praises Qatar, education officials seek scrutiny 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Trump will meet with the emir of Qatar at the White House and later participate in a commercial signing ceremonies viewing. The Daily 202: NAM launches a $10 million campaign ahead of 2020 to make manufacturing jobs more appealing 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Jassim al-Thani, attache for Qatar’s embassy in the United States, said the emir would not push for mediation with Iran but would offer its services if both Tehran and Washington agree. Trump expands embrace of Persian Gulf monarchies as Qatar inks deals with U.S. companies 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z The White House promptly disinvited him from an elegant, CEO-filled Treasury Department dinner Monday night for the visiting emir of Qatar. New dossier deepens Trump’s suspicions about America’s top ally 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z “Iran is doing a lot of bad things right now, and they better be very careful,” Mr. Trump said in the Oval Office with the emir by his side. Qatar signs deal worth billions at White House 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z During a meeting in the Oval Office with the emir of Qatar, the president was asked about his relationship with the 66-year-old. James Patterson: Epstein case worse than Weinstein, Cosby, others during #MeToo era 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z He will also speak about “America’s environmental leadership” and later attend a dinner hosted by the treasury secretary in honor of Qatar’s emir. The Daily 202: ‘Do not write him off.’ Five savvy observations about Trump from the British ambassador’s cables. 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z The emir didn’t specify who these parties were. Abandoned by the UAE, Sudan's Bashir was destined to fall 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z It is a move that diminishes the emir's prestige. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z The White House said after Mr. Trump’s meetings with the emir that both sides are “reinforcing an increasingly close strategic and defense relationship focused on countering threats to our security, peace, and prosperity.” Qatar signs deal worth billions at White House 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Though, in that conversation, he suggested he may have been wrong on the occasions he permitted the emir of Kuwait and Chinese President Xi Jinping to address both houses of Parliament. House Speaker John Bercow on Theresa May, Brexit and why he won’t leave — yet 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Some monarchs go by the title of king or queen while others are referred to as emperor, sultan or emir. Not all monarchs have lost power. Here are a few countries where royals really rule But Bashir returned home empty handed, the source said, after the emir revealed he was under pressure from “certain parties” to change his mind. Abandoned by the UAE, Sudan's Bashir was destined to fall 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z A video began circulating on social media showing a crowd in Kano Government House forcefully removing a portrait of the emir and tearing it to pieces. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z “We trust the economy here,” the emir said. Qatar signs deal worth billions at White House 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Qatar’s emir and the leaders of the boycotting nations are expected to attend the summit and might even sit at the same sprawling table. Arabs seek unity on Golan, but summit likely to expose rifts 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Qatar's emir and the leaders of the boycotting nations are expected to attend the summit and might even sit at the same sprawling table. Arabs seek unity on Golan, but summit likely to expose rifts 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z In September 2017, Trump interrupted a meeting with members of Congress to complain that the emir of Kuwait’s plane was bigger than his. Trump takes aim at the complexity of modern airplanes 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z This happened just a few metres from the grand hall, which was specially built in June 2014 for the emir's coronation. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z In addition to the horses, the emir also owns scores of cows. Nigeria's farmer king goes for growth 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Amid a string of military defeats in eastern Syria, Islamic State leaders were in disarray, killing off rival clerics and commanders known as emirs, Mkhayar said. Exclusive: Islamic State fighter wants to return to Italy, warns of... 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z Laws criminalise expression deemed offensive to the emir. Gazprom v Abu Dhabi: an alternative guide to the Champions League ties 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Pan-Islamic admiration for Iran waned as it supported destabilizing attacks across the region, such as a failed 1981 militant coup in Bahrain and a 1985 car bombing targeting the emir of Kuwait. Iran’s Islamic Revolution inspired, divided militants 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z What some see as Mr Ganduje's vendetta against the emir began as early as 2017 when an investigation was opened into the finances of the emirate, which is funded by the state. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z "After I became emir, I looked at the progress that my father brought and looked at areas that I felt needed to be improved," he said. Nigeria's farmer king goes for growth 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Pan-Islamic admiration for Iran waned as it supported destabilizing attacks across the region, such as a failed 1981 militant coup in Bahrain and a 1985 car bombing targeting the emir of Kuwait. Iran’s Islamic Revolution inspired, divided militants 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z Pan-Islamic admiration for Iran waned as it supported destabilizing attacks across the region, such as a failed 1981 militant coup in Bahrain and a 1985 car bombing targeting the emir of Kuwait. Iran's Islamic Revolution inspired, divided militants 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Tiny Kuwait holds regular elections, though its emir retains vast powers, including the ability to dissolve parliament. Royals' roles in politics vary, but few join electoral fray 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z A report published last week recommended the suspension of the emir, accusing him of undermining the investigation by instructing emirate officials to shun questions by its researchers. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z When he became the emir, he bought additional surrounding land and expanded his farm to about 100 hectares - 40 hectares for rice and 60 hectares for maize. Nigeria's farmer king goes for growth 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Last month, Qatar’s emir turned down a Saudi invite to a Gulf Arab summit, sending his state minister for foreign affairs, as a bitter row festers in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar emir to attend Beirut's Arab economic summit 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z In a sign the dispute still festered, Qatar’s emir did not attend an annual Gulf summit on Sunday. Qatar says Gulf Arab bloc needs reform to give it teeth 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z In a diplomatic snub, Qatar was represented not by its emir, but by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al-Muraikhi. Saudi Arabia, Allies Maintain Cold Shoulder for Qatar Ahead of Gulf Summit 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z Although no-one is holding their breath -the emir's hold over the rich and colour heritage of Kano may wane if he becomes an ordinary civil servant answerable to the whims of politicians. A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z And when other emirs visit him, he takes them to see his farms, to inspire them to replicate his endeavours in their own emirates. Nigeria's farmer king goes for growth 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z The emir of Qatar unexpectedly flew to Moscow to meet with Putin on the eve of his visit to Washington in April, earning a rebuke from the Trump administration. In the Middle East, Russia is back 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z He first endorsed the allegations that the country is a “sponsor of terrorism” last year but later called Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani a “great friend” when the emir visited Washington in April. Qatar to withdraw from OPEC over feud with Saudi Arabia 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Hedges, 31, a graduate student at Durham University in England, was pardoned by Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the emir of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, the government said. Matthew Hedges, British Student Accused of Spying, Is Pardoned by U.A.E. 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Neither Qatar’s emir nor Sheikh Mansour responded to requests for comment. Special Report: How top soccer clubs clashed with rules on... 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z And Barrack talked to Trump about meeting other regional leaders, including the emir of Qatar. Inside the Saudis’ Washington influence machine: How the kingdom gained power through fierce lobbying and charm offensives 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z In April, Trump welcomed the Qatari emir to the Oval Office and, with bonhomie, chatted about trade deals. Perspective | Of course Saudi Arabia’s leader doesn’t fear U.S. fury. We give him everything he wants. 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z This month the emir of Qatar issued a law abolishing, for most workers, the power of employers to grant or withhold exit permits, which were used to prevent people from leaving the country. Qatar World Cup workers still exploited, says Amnesty report 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z The emir has posted lookouts on grazing land to make sure farmers don’t encroach. Nigerian Herders Face Threat From Farmers Competing for Land 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z His family says a phone call from President Trump to the emir of Qatar would be sufficient to free Mr. Downs. A ‘Hillbilly’ From Arkansas, Doing Life in Qatar 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Two lawsuits filed this month, in Israel and Cyprus, revealed that the rulers of the U.A.E. had paid an Israeli firm to hack the smartphones of several senior Qatari officials and royals, including the emir. Hackers Went After a Now-Disgraced G.O.P. Fund-Raiser. Now He Is After Them. 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z By early February, the Special Operations unit was ready to attack a compound that likely housed Abdul Hasib, then the so-called emir of the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan. U.S. Retreats on Publicizing Body Count of Militants Killed in Afghanistan 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Trump will meet with the emir of Kuwait and later sit down with GOP congressional leaders. Analysis | The Daily 202: Kavanaugh hearing offers an ‘unprecedented’ display of the Senate’s institutional decline 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z The emir said before the meeting that he and Trump would also discuss trade and investment, and cooperation on the military, energy and education. Trump, Kuwait emir discuss Syria, Yemen, trade 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z He spoke Wednesday during a White House meeting with the emir of Kuwait. Trump: US will ‘get very angry’ if Syria attacks civilians 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “Iran is in turmoil right now. They’re in total turmoil,” Trump told reporters before a meeting with Kuwait’s emir, without offering any evidence. Trump not concerned with meeting Rouhani, says Iran in 'turmoil' 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Washington was treated to the unlikely sight of the emir of Qatar and the president-for-life of Azerbaijan extolling the virtues of free elections. Opinion | Trump’s most potent political export 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Could the company secretly record the phones of the emir of Qatar, a regional rival, the Emiratis asked? Hacking a Prince, an Emir and a Journalist to Impress a Client 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Come visit Doha, the capital of Qatar, by invitation of the emir. The New Lobbying: Qatar Targeted 250 Trump ‘Influencers’ to Change U.S. Policy 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z The intelligence agency described him as the “emir” of the group, though that couldn’t be independently confirmed. Islamic State Leader in Afghanistan Killed in Raid 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z They include a former business partner, a Qatari diplomat, a former United Nations official and the brother of Qatar’s emir, all of whom, Broidy alleges, were part of a hacking and disinformation campaign against him. Judge dismisses Trump ally’s hacking lawsuit against Qatar 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z Similar complexities arise in Doha, where, in a grand ceremony in April, the emir inaugurated the Qatar National Library. How landmark buildings became weapons in a new Gulf war 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z The messages show that the Emiratis were seeking to intercept the phone calls of the emir of Qatar as early as 2014. Hacking a Prince, an Emir and a Journalist to Impress a Client 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Sheikh Mohammed is a former economist and a distant relative of the emir. Did Qatar pay the world’s largest ransom? 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Putin ceremonially handed a football to the emir to mark the transfer to Qatar, which will be the first Arab country to host the tournament. The Latest: Putin passes torch to Qatar for World Cup 2022 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z The rulers of Abu Dhabi, he charged, did not consult the emirs of the other six Emirates before committing their troops to the war, now three years old, against an Iranian-allied faction in Yemen. Emirati Prince Flees to Qatar, Exposing Tensions in U.A.E. 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z The emir of Qatar is expected to attend the World Cup final on Sunday, and Infantino sat with the Saudi crown prince at the opening game on June 14. FIFA president raises political stakes with comments on World Cup expansion 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The emir then visited the White House in September 2017 and held a joint press conference, during which Mr Trump claimed the relationship between the US and Kuwait "has never been stronger - never, ever". What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The emir of Qatar was the only Arab leader present, and President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was the lone leader from the Americas. Erdogan Begins New Term and Names His Son-in-Law Finance Minister 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z The emir says through a translator that the World Cup “will be a huge and great festival for all our country.” The Latest: Putin passes torch to Qatar for World Cup 2022 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z He refers to tapes that emerged after the fall of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 which appeared to show the Qatari emir's father plotting against Saudi royals when he was ruler. Cash and cows: How Qatar is bucking Gulf boycott 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Trump welcomed Qatar’s emir to the White House in April. AP News Guide: What to know about the year-old Qatar crisis 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z The emir then visited the White House in September 2017 and held a joint press conference, during which Mr Trump claimed the relationship between the US and Kuwait "has never been stronger - never, ever". What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The emir was quoted praising Islamist groups Hamas, Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood. The online war between Qatar and Saudi Arabia 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z Qatar’s ruling emir visited the White House last month. Qatar helps keep US capital city subway open for NHL fans 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z Qatar blames the start of last year's crisis on what it says was a cyber-attack on its state-run news agency, which published comments purportedly from the ruling emir. Cash and cows: How Qatar is bucking Gulf boycott 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The tiny, wealthy nation also recently hosted prominent Jewish-American leaders for a visit to Doha where they met with the country’s ruling emir. Dinner diplomacy: Netanyahu’s unusual run-in with UAE envoy 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z The emir then visited the White House in September 2017 and held a joint press conference, during which Mr Trump claimed the relationship between the US and Kuwait "has never been stronger - never, ever". What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The IS emirs in Raqqa liked novelty, and routinely killed those they had bribed to replace them with new blood. I killed over 100 people, with no regret 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z But he lavished praise on Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim al-Thani, when he visited Washington this month, calling him a “big advocate” for combating terrorism financing. Qatar denies paying a ransom to free hostages; hacked texts say otherwise 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z In the Oval Office this month, he described Qatar’s emir as a gentleman “who buys a lot of equipment from us,” including military airplanes and missiles. Trump administration looks to encourage U.S. arms sales abroad, including drone exports 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Gulf ally, appeared to drag out negotiations, U.S. officials and industry sources said, and the purchase was still not finalized by the time the emir visited Trump at the White House last September. Arming the world: Inside Trump's 'Buy American' drive to expand... 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z The emir then visited the White House in September 2017 and held a joint press conference, during which Mr Trump claimed the relationship between the US and Kuwait "has never been stronger - never, ever". What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Qatar’s emir did not attend the summit, instead dispatching Qatar’s Arab League representative to the meeting. Arab leaders gather to unify ranks in face of conflict, wars 2018-04-15T04:00:00Z He also said the emir was a "great gentleman" and a "friend of mine". Trump praises Qatar on counter-terrorism 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Instead, he left it to a guest, the visiting emir of Qatar, to express determination to stop atrocities in Syria. Trump Weighs More Robust Military Strike Against Syria 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Trump met at the White House with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who told reporters that he and Trump “see eye to eye” on the Syria problem. AP sources: US, France and UK discuss gas attack response 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Turning to the emir, Mr. Trump said, “You’ve now become a very big advocate, and we appreciate that.” Trump praises Shiekh Al Thani for Qatar terror funding fight 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Trump also met Tuesday with the emir of Qatar, Sheik Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, whose country hosts a major U.S. air base likely to be involved if Trump sends manned warplanes against Syria. As Trump considers military action on Syria, Pentagon worries it could put Russian soldiers in the crosshairs 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Mr Trump turned to the emir and added: "You've now become a very big advocate, and we appreciate that." Trump praises Qatar on counter-terrorism 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z In his Oval Office appearance with the emir of Qatar, Mr. Trump made no mention of his intentions in Syria. Donald Trump cancels South America trip in sign Syria military strike imminent 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z “We cannot tolerate with a war criminal,” the emir said, adding, “This matter should end immediately.” AP sources: US, France and UK discuss gas attack response 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z “You’ve now become a very big advocate and we appreciate that,” he told Qatar’s emir. U.S. Worries Qatar Rift Is Pushing Emirate Toward Iran 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Qatar and the U.S. see "eye to eye," the emir said, adding "we can't tolerate a war criminal, someone who killed 500,000 of his own people." As Trump considers military action on Syria, Pentagon worries it could put Russian soldiers in the crosshairs 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The emir, seated next to Trump in the Oval Office, was even less equivocal as he described essentially a zero-tolerance policy. Trump extols Qatar on anti-terror, reversing past critique 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The emir of Qatar, meeting with Mr. Trump in the Oval Office, said he and the president agree that Mr. Assad is a war criminal whose continued rule cannot be tolerated. Donald Trump cancels South America trip in sign Syria military strike imminent 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The ruling emir of Qatar is telling President Donald Trump his country stands firmly against terrorism. The Latest: Emir of Qatar says his nation condemns terrorism 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump’s role, the emir said Tuesday, “is very central to end this crisis in our region.” U.S. Worries Qatar Rift Is Pushing Emirate Toward Iran 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The Trump administration warmly welcomed the visiting emir of Qatar on Monday, approving a new arms sale to the Persian Gulf state and describing it as a “valued partner and longtime friend.” Emir of Qatar receives warm welcome from Trump administration despite president’s earlier criticism 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z “I want to make something very clear, Mr. President,” the Qatari emir said. Trump extols Qatar on anti-terror, reversing past critique 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Speaking Monday before meeting with the emir of Qatar, Mattis said he would not rule out any kind of response to the latest incident in Syria. Trump says U.S. will decide on response to ‘atrocious’ attack in Syria in 24 to 48 hours 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The emir is also thanking Trump for his role in trying to solve the crisis involving Qatar and America’s allies in the Persian Gulf. The Latest: Emir of Qatar says his nation condemns terrorism 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z In a phone call last week, Trump credited the emir with working to counter terror financing and extremism. Trump hosting emir of Qatar despite saying it funds terror 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z At a photo-taking session in the Pentagon before a meeting with the emir of Qatar on Monday, Mattis said the Trump administration is consulting with allies in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. The Latest: Mattis does not rule out airstrike against Syria 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z As Qatar’s ruling emir visited the White House on Tuesday, the fruits of that labor began to show. Trump extols Qatar on anti-terror, reversing past critique 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the emir will be meeting with Trump on April 10. Emir of Qatar to visit White House next week 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump is welcoming the ruling emir of Qatar to the White House. The Latest: Emir of Qatar says his nation condemns terrorism 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z But the very fact that it was discussed suggests that the emir was under tremendous pressure from his small, clan-oriented population to bring the hostages home. Kidnapped Royalty Become Pawns in Iran’s Deadly Plot 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The emir received an official salary from the central government. Relic or reformer? A Nigerian emir wants to take his ancient city into the modern era 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Hackers briefly took control of the website of Qatar’s official news agency last summer, and posted a false account of a speech by the emir that appeared contrived to irk the Arab states and Washington. A Top Trump Fund-Raiser Says Qatar Hacked His Email 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Q: They wanted to install a new emir? Perspective | Qatar to Saudi Arabia: Quit trying to overthrow our government 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z The emir’s image adorns billboards draped off skyscrapers, and he is lionized in saccharine songs hailing his steely leadership. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z But the emir of Qatar was there, too, and he kissed them all, with tears in his eyes, as they stepped off the plane. Kidnapped Royalty Become Pawns in Iran’s Deadly Plot 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z He kept trying to redirect his authority — to prove that there was no contradiction between being an emir and embracing the modern world. Relic or reformer? A Nigerian emir wants to take his ancient city into the modern era 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The emir was quoted as describing “tensions” with President Trump and speculating that he might not last in office, recommending friendship with Iran and praising the Palestinian militants of Hamas. A Top Trump Fund-Raiser Says Qatar Hacked His Email 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Q: They now have another one who they are trying to make emir? Perspective | Qatar to Saudi Arabia: Quit trying to overthrow our government 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z The ousted emir, who learned of his fate while on vacation in Switzerland, denounced his son as an “ignorant man” and then retreated into exile. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z In the video statement, the Qatari sheikh, an uncle of the current Qatari emir, is seated in an armchair, talking directly to camera. Qatari royal 'held against will' in UAE 2018-01-14T05:00:00Z This month, a big story about the emir broke in the Nigerian press. Relic or reformer? A Nigerian emir wants to take his ancient city into the modern era 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Then the emir attested to his own “good” relations with Israel. A Top Trump Fund-Raiser Says Qatar Hacked His Email 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Mr Trump lamented to New York and New Jersey politicians after the press conference that his plane was not as big as the emir's, according to Politico. What has Trump said about your country? 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z In downtown Doha, behind the imposing palace where the emir holds court twice a week, lies a discreet new museum that tells an ugly story with bracing honesty. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z In September, Trump interrupted a meeting with members of Congress to complain that the emir of Kuwait’s plane was bigger than his. Trump's latest oddity: he wants credit for safe commercial air travel 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z The previous “emir”, Isnilon Hapilon, and another rebel commander loyal to Islamic State were killed in October as the military closed in on fighters who had occupied the heart of Marawi since May 23. Seeking to extend martial law in Philippine south, Duterte says milita 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z The Kuwaitis felt snubbed: though Qatar sent its emir, other members dispatched mere cabinet ministers. Why the Gulf Co-operation Council can’t co-operate 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Mr Trump lamented to New York and New Jersey politicians after the press conference that his plane was not as big as the emir's, according to Politico. What has Trump said about your country? 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The emir had ordered another 12 French fighter jets. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Al-Barrack was released in April after serving two years in prison following a conviction of insulting the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Released in April, Kuwait opposition figure gets 9-year term 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z The previous “emir”, Isnilon Hapilon, and another rebel commander loyal to Islamic State were killed in October as the military closed in on fighters who had occupied the heart of Marawi since May 23. Seeking to extend martial law in Philippine south, Duterte says milita 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Al-Khelaifi is one of soccer’s most influential figures and a confidant of Qatar’s emir. Nasser Al-Khelaifi Discussed Buying Company Linked to Bribes 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Mr Trump lamented to New York and New Jersey politicians after the press conference that his plane was not as big as the emir's, according to Politico. What has Trump said about your country? 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The emir refused, telling one Western ambassador that he feared she could be tortured or killed. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Putin also said he would follow up his meeting with Assad with telephone calls to Donald Trump and Middle Eastern leaders including the emir of Qatar. Syria military operation 'wrapping up', Putin tells Assad in Russia talks 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Kuwait’s emir orders cabinet dissolved: Kuwait’s ruler ordered his cabinet dissolved, heading off a potentially embarrassing no-confidence vote by parliament against one of his ministers. World Digest: Oct. 30, 2017 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z “Qatar is ready to open a dialogue to produce an agreement that must be obeyed by all parties based on the sovereignty of the state,” the emir said. Qatar’s leader urges end to trade embargo, calls for talks 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Mr Trump lamented to New York and New Jersey politicians after the press conference that his plane was not as big as the emir's, according to Politico. What has Trump said about your country? 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z For Qatar’s supporters, the hypocrisy reveals what they say is the boycott’s true goal: to cut down or take out Qatar’s youthful emir, the royal who refuses to go along to get along. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Dutere visited a day after the reputed “emir” of Islamic State’s burgeoning terrorist cell in the southern Philippines and one of the group’s senior commanders were killed by government forces in Marawi. ISIS to spread ideology, operations around world after Middle East losses 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z In Doha, over a dinner of goat and baby camel, Tillerson negotiated with Qatar’s emir. Rex Tillerson and the Unraveling of the State Department 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z He added that a number of other militants are already clamoring to be named the next emir. Top ISIS Leaders Slain in the Philippines 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z The emir’s trip to Malaysia comes eight months after the visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Qatar’s emir 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z DOHA, Qatar — For the emir of Qatar, there has been little that money can’t buy. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z In 2012, a company affiliated with Barrack’s firm sold property on Italy’s Sardinian coast to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, which is controlled by the emir and the royal family. ‘He’s better than this,’ says Thomas Barrack, Trump’s loyal whisperer 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z The clash reflected a number of other personal and political vendettas, including animosity to Qatar’s ruling emir and Doha’s funding of the Arab-language news service Al-Jazeera. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar puts U.S. in Persian Gulf allies’ conflict 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z Trump tweeted after the election that he wants to cut costs for the presidential aeroplane, but he's also said enviously that another head of state, the emir of Kuwait, has a bigger one. Trump supersizes Air Force One 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z The next day Qatar’s emir made a surprise phone call to the Saudi crown prince, their first known talk since the crisis began. Donald Trump’s efforts to end a feud in the Gulf get nowhere 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Over the weekend, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Qatar’s ruling emir spoke for the first time since a diplomatic crisis erupted in June, but the call only led to further public squabbling. Russian envoy visits Saudi Arabia for Syria, Gulf talks 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z The president heeded his friend’s advice, met with the emir of Qatar and in September offered to mediate. ‘He’s better than this,’ says Thomas Barrack, Trump’s loyal whisperer 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Within hours of the call, Qatar’s state news agency issued a statement that said the emir “welcomed a proposal” by the young Saudi prince to appoint two peace envoys to help bridge their differences. Trump’s Bid to End Saudi-Qatar Stalemate Ends in Recriminations 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z The crime also moved the emir of Jidda, who urged the authorities to investigate. Video of Drive-By Cat Killings Prompts Arrest in Saudi Arabia 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Residents said the prison was run by militant named Abu Abaidi Tunisi, a local emir named after his native Tunisia who quickly earned a reputation as a strict enforcer of Islamic State rules. Imprisoned by Islamic State, then killed in airstrikes 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z In the Gulf, many view beIN as remaining closely linked to Al-Jazeera, which was founded by Qatar’s former emir and is one of the country’s best-known international brands. PSG signing Neymar a PR coup for isolated Qatar 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z He said he was a sniper emir – the emir of snipers. Children of Isis fighters face threat of Mosul revenge attacks 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z The row erupted following remarks attributed to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in which he was quoted as praising Gaza's ruling Islamist Hamas movement and calling Iran an "Islamic power" on May 23. Arab states add groups, people to terror lists in Qatar row 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z He earlier met with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, which leads an anti-Qatar bloc that includes the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain, before holding talks with the emir of Kuwait. Turkish president meets Qatari leader over Gulf dispute 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z “If people left the area, he would order them killed,” said Sameh, the sheikh, who described the emir as “too harsh.” Imprisoned by Islamic State, then killed in airstrikes 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z "We are open to dialogue to resolve the outstanding problems," so long as Qatar's "sovereignty is respected", the emir said. Qatar emir calls for negotiations to ease Gulf boycott - BBC News 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z But his favourite spouse and mother of the current emir is Sheikha Mozah, the only wife he is seen in public with and who hails from a radical tradition. Qatar crisis may be rooted in old family rivalries 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z The row erupted following remarks attributed to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in which he was quoted as praising Gaza's ruling Islamist Hamas movement and calling Iran an "Islamic power" on May 23. Arab states add groups, people to terror lists in Qatar row 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z In return, IS declared him the “emir” of the Philippine province of its caliphate. Winning the war with IS in the Philippines, but losing the peace 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z American forces killed Abu Sayed, considered the emir of the group that runs the terror network’s operations in Afghanistan, on July 11 in Kunar province, chief Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said in a statement. U.S. Forces Kill Head of Islamic State’s Afghanistan Operations 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z In his television address, the emir condemned a "malicious smearing campaign" against Qatar and praised the resilience of its people. Qatar emir calls for negotiations to ease Gulf boycott - BBC News 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Sheikh Ahmad ended up in Dubai and married the daughter of the city state’s fabulously wealthy emir. Qatar crisis may be rooted in old family rivalries 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Tillerson will travel from Istanbul to Kuwait City on Monday for talks with Kuwait’s emir. Tillerson on Gulf shuttle diplomacy to ease Qatar crisis 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z The state's foreign minister will travel to Kuwait on Monday morning to deliver the letter, sent from the emir of Qatar to the emir of Kuwait, who is the main mediator in the Gulf crisis. Gulf row: Qatar is given a further 48 hours to agree to demands - BBC News 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z IS leaders would pay the "emir" who ran the guest house to secure their choice of bride, either in cash or a weapon such as a pistol, she said. Islamic State turned on dissenters as Raqqa assault neared 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z “Qaradawi had pride of place: sitting next to the emir, getting kisses from Tamim, and being held by him, all in front of the cameras,” Weinberg said. How a 91-year-old imam came to symbolize the feud between Qatar and its neighbors 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z While Garcia said it’s not “necessarily improper” for national leaders to be involved in bidding for a sporting event, one meeting by the then-Qatari emir did “raise concerns” for the lawyer. FIFA: No improper activity by Qatar but conduct questioned 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z The largest building was used as the private quarters of the leader, or babban emir, but there were other structures, too — a labyrinth of spaces for purposes the boys did not know. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The foreign minister said Trump called Qatar’s emir days after the blockade commenced to invite all parties to the White House. With a blockade deadline looming, families in Qatar face a tough choice: Stay or go? 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z The title "emir" is assigned to senior IS officials. Islamic State turned on dissenters as Raqqa assault neared 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z After the uprisings, Qatar’s emir abdicated, replaced by his younger, less experienced son. Tiny Qatar refuses to bend on foreign policy despite a blockade by other Persian Gulf nations 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Officials in Doha say an alleged hack of the state-run Qatar News Agency in late May saw controversial comments attributed to its ruling emir published. The Latest: Saudi king and Putin speak about Qatar crisis 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Kolomi was sorted into the third emir’s unit and told to get up and follow his new leader. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z It lay dormant until 24 May, when hackers allegedly introduced false remarks attributed to the emir that appeared friendly to Iran and Israel and questioned whether Trump would continue in office. Qataris ponder 'the situation' as blockade against emirate bites 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z The raid resulted in the death of Abdul Hasib, the emir of the Islamic State’s branch in Afghanistan, according to the Pentagon and Afghan officials. Afghan soldier opens fire on U.S. troops, killing three servicemen 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Last year, Mr. Hapilon, 51, was named by the Islamic State as its emir in Southeast Asia. Philippine Leader, Focused on War on Drug Users, Ignored Rise of ISIS 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Trump also was on the telephone to several Gulf leaders Thursday and Friday, including the emir of Qatar, all in an urgent attempt to avoid further escalation. Trump again criticizes Qatar as his aides scramble to head off crisis with the U.S. ally 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z The babban emir divided those assembled before him again and led Mustapha to his new base — an abandoned village on the side of town. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Would-be mediators, including Trump and Kuwait's ruling emir, have struggled to ease the crisis. Arab powers draw up Qatari blacklist; Turkey to send troops as Gulf crisis deepens 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z He also said Qatar’s ruling emir will not leave the country while it is “in blockade,” so he can’t attend an offered mediation by U.S. The Latest: Egypt seeks UN probe of alleged Qatar ransom 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The Kuwaiti emir also went to the UAE and Qatar on Wednesday for more consultations. Qatar says won't 'surrender' in row with fellow Gulf Arabs as U.S., Kuwait probe for solution 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The call with Qatar’s emir showed Trump trying to personally involve himself in resolving the conflict. Trump eases Qatar critique, offers to mediate Gulf spat 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Whenever the deputy emirs were going on an operation, they could come to the palace and choose reinforcements. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The emir announced a grant of $407 million for humanitarian projects. Qatari crisis could spell new trouble for embattled Hamas 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z The White House says that Trump told the emir that all countries in the region need to cooperate to prevent terrorist financing and stop the spread of extremist ideology. Trump offers to host feuding Gulf nations at White House 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Qatar claims the hacking operation was designed to discredit the emir of Qatar by attributing to him remarks in support of Iran and critical of Donald Trump. Russian hackers to blame for sparking Qatar crisis, FBI inquiry finds 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Kuwait’s emir flew to the UAE on Wednesday to discuss the crisis, while Qatari ally Turkey voiced willingness to play a role. Trump eases Qatar critique, offers to mediate Gulf spat 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Zanna’s body shook when he saw an emir walking the perimeter. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Hours after Trump’s tweets, Vladimr Putin telephoned the Qatari emir, stressing “Russia’s principled position in favour of settling crises by political and diplomatic means, through dialogue”. US officials scramble to limit Trump's diplomatic damage over Qatar tweets 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Despite being home to the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, the country can't expect much support even if the emir calls Donald Trump for help — as the U.S. The Qatar Rift Is the Middle East's 'Trump Effect' in Action 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Kuwait's emir is travelling to Saudi Arabia for talks. Qatar row: Trump wades into Gulf stand-off - BBC News 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Fighting erupted in Marawi after a bungled raid aimed at capturing Isnilon Hapilon, whom Islamic State proclaimed as its "emir" of Southeast Asia last year after he pledged allegiance to the group. Philippine troops find stash of banknotes as fighters pull back 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Another, older than Mustapha, took care to look anywhere but at his emir. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z CNN reported on Tuesday that Russian hackers had planted a fake news story on the Qatari state agency attributing reconciliatory remarks on Iran and Israel to the emir. US officials scramble to limit Trump's diplomatic damage over Qatar tweets 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z In the days that followed, the Saudi government and its allies attacked Qatar for statements allegedly made by its emir that were sympathetic to Iran and militant groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas. Four Arab nations sever diplomatic ties with Qatar, exposing rift in region 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump held a cordial meeting with Qatar’s ruling emir during his Saudi visit. Arab neighbors isolate Qatar over terror ties 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Trump nevertheless met with Qatar’s emir during the Saudi conference last month. Arab nations cut ties with Qatar, saying it backs terror 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z A boy who had finished the fifth grade was called by the top emir of his camp to be his personal satellite-phone assistant. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Qatar’s state-controlled news agency posted comments purportedly by its emir... Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Bahrain and Egypt Cut Diplomatic Ties With Qatar 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Pay us by grossly flattering our emir about how much of an improvement he is over Obama. Welcome to the United American Emirate 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The schedule includes a dizzying succession of one-on-one meetings with kings, presidents and emirs from the Gulf region and two broader gatherings of regional leaders. Trump has a message for the Muslim world 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z The crisis began in late May when Qatar alleged that hackers took over the site of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments from its ruling emir about Iran and Israel. Arab nations cut ties with Qatar, saying it backs terror 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z The emir was illiterate, so the boy was responsible for saving numbers and reading the caller ID aloud. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The kings, sheikhs and emirs who rule the oil-rich Arab monarchies lining the Persian Gulf typically hold onto power, at least in name, until their last breath. Royals’ retirement plans differ from country to country 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z He admitted taking the oath of allegiance to the group but insisted it was not valid because of a technicality: he didn’t seal it with a handshake with the emir of his battalion as required. “They’re going for death:” Syrian tells of defection from IS 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z It discovered evidence of offenders advocating support for Islamic State and "charismatic" prisoners acting as "self-styled emirs" to radicalise other prisoners. Extremism in prisons to be tackled by specialist task force - BBC News 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z The leader of the Philippines-based terrorist group Abu Sayyaf had recently been declared an emir, or leader, by Isis, Bishop said. Julie Bishop says Australia preparing for Isis to declare 'caliphate' in southern Philippines 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z Gathered in the sandy courtyard, the babban emir stood before them with his two subordinates, whom the boys called the second emir and the third emir. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Last month, the emir ordered a group of men to clean streets for four hours a day as punishment for reckless driving. Dubai's ruler orders men who fed cat to dogs to clean zoo - BBC News 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z After three days, which he counted by the sound of the evening call to prayer, a man he believes was the emir of the Al Qaeda cell paid a visit to the basement. Waiting for Resettlement in the Age of Trump 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z The emir pointed to “regional circumstances” and “security challenges” in his decision to dissolve parliament. Kuwaitis head to the polls to vote for members of parliament 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z Kahtan said that a year ago, a local emir ordered him to cut the throats of five Kurdish fighters. Special Report: Under siege in Mosul, Islamic State turns to executions and paranoia 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Every morning, the deputy emirs, whose units lived in the surrounding villages to protect the center, would come to greet the babban emir, entering his building for a private audience. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The district’s deputy “emir” was sprawled on a central street, shot and killed by soldiers when he tried to approach them in an explosives-laden vest. World Digest: Nov. 2, 2016 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Personal animosity from the Gulf Arab emirs should not be underestimated. Why the U.S. and western countries could be bluffing about military intervention in Syria 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z But the push, led by a young emir, is costing billions at a time when low oil and gas prices are crimping budgets. Qatari cycling event foreshadows 2022 World Cup strains 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z In his decree, Kuwait’s ruling emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah said “regional circumstances” and “security challenges” required dissolving parliament. Kuwait Emir Dissolves Parliament Over Security Fears 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Their leader, the second emir, was fat and well kept, his house cooled by an air-conditioner powered by a generator. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z After an emergency government meeting on Sunday afternoon Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, issued a decree dissolving the national assembly "given the circumstances in the region". Kuwait emir dissolves parliament over fuel price row - BBC News 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z So he summoned his men, scaled his neighbour’s wall and seized the suspect, who was an emir: one of Boko Haram’s spiritual leaders. The home guard 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z In May, U.S drones took out the so-called “emir” heading Islamic State operations in Iraq’s volatile Anbar province, as well as a number of the group’s top commanders. Wa’il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad, top ISIS propagandist, killed in airstrike in Syria 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Adnani, for example, was the group's spokesman but also its general emir in Syria and the man in charge of foreign operations orchestrated from Syria, primarily in Western countries. Can IS survive killings of its core leadership? - BBC News 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z At the end of the training, the insurgents returned them to the emir’s palace, where Fannami found some uniformed persons — military or police — tied to a stake. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z To ensure his safety, special drivers pick up each of the emirs and take their cellphones and any other electronics to avoid inadvertently disclosing their location through tracking by American intelligence, United States officials said. Spokesman’s Death Will Have Islamic State Turning to Its ‘Deep Bench’ 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z The leadership had changed — Islamic State's emir in Libya had died in a U.S. airstrike a month earlier — and the women's fate along with it. Special Report: Enslaved in Libya - One woman's extraordinary escape from Islamic State 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z In reality, the group’s foes “will not be able to eliminate it by destroying one of its cities or besieging another of them, or by killing a soldier, an emir or an imam,” it says. Inside ISIS: Quietly preparing for the loss of the ‘caliphate’ 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z "They always asked for instructions from the emir in Syria, who told them to obey the emir in Sirte, but they refused and they took decisions by themselves." Tunisian prisoners tell of life with Islamic State in Libya 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z The other emirs were demoted to third and fourth in the camp. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Ghani stood firm: the corrupt and brutal emir of Herat was worth exactly a quarter of an hour. Afghanistan’s Theorist-in-Chief 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Mayhoola is an investment vehicle supported by the emir of Qatar. Fashion house Balmain sold to Qatar's Mayhoola sovereign wealth fund 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z “He added that he was responding to a statement from the emir urging: ‘Kill infidels in their homes, with their families,’” Mr. Molins said. Frenchman Who Killed Police Captain and Companion Allegedly Pledged Allegiance to Islamic State 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z This cosmopolitan version of Wahhabism is largely a product of the current emir and his family. The other Wahhabi state 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z The second emir’s men — 60 of them, of all ages — carried things from the babban emir’s stores: food, women and ammunition. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Guled Omar, who prosecutors say was the elected “emir” of the Minneapolis cell, was studying at college and had been working as a security guard before his arrest. Somali Americans divided as FBI informant testifies against friends 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Islamic legal scholar appointed leader of the Afghan Taliban on Wednesday, was not the obvious choice when senior members of the militant movement gathered to appoint a new "emir". New Afghan Taliban leader was compromise candidate: sources 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Mo said he ended up in the town of Munbij, working as a guard at a gate and then in an accounting post under the very watchful eye of a half-dozen emirs. American ISIS defector: 'I've let my nation down' 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z There were tensions between him and the local emir, who was also the commander of the militant group to which he belonged. Special report: How Russia allowed homegrown radicals to go and fight in Syria 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z I will go all out to execute the babban emir’s instructions, he decided, rightly or wrongly. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The Islamic State’s so-called ‘emir’ of Iraq’s volatile Anbar province was killed, along with a number of the group’s top provincial commanders, in a U.S. airstrike the Pentagon confirmed on Monday. U.S. airstrike takes out ISIS ‘emir’ in Iraq 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z The Pentagon said three other militants were killed in the raid, describing Waheeb as the IS "military emir for Anbar province". Islamic State leader in Iraq's Anbar killed, Pentagon says - BBC News 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z And unlike 9/11, or Syria, the attackers were not foreigners, sent by a far-off emir or conducting executions in the desert. How the Paris Attacks Changed Us 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z During his time there, he met the 2022 World Cup organizing committee and the country’s emir and visited a new city built to house migrant workers. A Respite of Soccer for Qatar’s Laborers 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z The night the third emir announced the operation, Fannami had trouble sleeping. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z “His highness, the emir, intervened and guaranteed to preserve the rights of the workers according to the law.” Oil tumbles after Kuwait strike ends, as Chinese shares slide - businesss live 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z The state-run Kuwait News Agency reported early Wednesday that the strike ended with the unions praising the country's ruling emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Kuwait says the country's oil unions have ended a three-day strike over government cutbacks 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z After Iraq’s annexation of Kuwait in 1990–91, the united great powers sent their troops to restore the oil to the emirs—and to Western companies. Thomas Piketty: Social Investment Can Stop Jihad 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z “When we bring in cars or weapons, we don’t keep them,” said the emir. Syria's civil war: five years of Guardian reporting 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z I asked Mustapha if he ever contrasted any of the luxuries of life as the second emir to his new life as a driver. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z “His highness, the emir, intervened and guaranteed to preserve the rights of the workers according to the law.” Oil tumbles after Kuwait strike ends, as Chinese shares slide - businesss live 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z The emir of al-Qaeda had very specific, even delicate views, on holy war. Bin Laden's Will Shows a Terror Leader Left Behind by Contemporary Jihad 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z In contrast, the emir of Qatar and the Saudi king have agreed to dinners in France where wine was served in opaque carafes, but then complained. Italy’s naked statues and other great diplomatic cover-ups 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Qatar’s monarchy on Wednesday overhauled the country’s cabinet, in a sign that the young emir is attempting to better cope with falling energy prices and intensifying regional conflicts. Qatar Reshuffles Cabinet, Appointing New Foreign and Defence Ministers 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Mustapha now had no restrictions except the customary morning visit to the palace, where he greeted the babban emir and took his instructions. The Boys From Baga 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Last month alone, the White House said, coalition airstrikes killed dozens of senior Islamic State leaders, "including external operations planners, explosives facilitators, financial emirs, and other key positions." U.S. military says airstrikes intended for Islamic State killed civilians 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z They ranged from four “external operations” planners to the “emir of Kirkuk Province” to an “IED cell facilitator,” Army Colonel Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters Tuesday during a video briefing from Baghdad. Pentagon Names 10 ISIS Leaders Killed This Month 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Sixteen minutes after “at least one individual” opened fire inside and outside the Inland Regional Center, Malik posted a pledge of allegiance to the self-proclaimed emir of the Islamic State. San Bernardino shooter’s friend charged with supporting terrorism for plotting other attacks 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z |
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