UK in Qatar news feed

British Ambassador and Sheikh Jabor Congratulate Trainees Returning from Government Information Training in London

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:18:40 GMT

England-Brazil friendly in Doha

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:18:40 GMT

Up to 10,000 England fans are expected in Qatari's capital, Doha, on Saturday 14 November for their team's first ever game played in the Middle East.

British Ambassador Unveils “4 Degree” Climate Change Map

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:18:40 GMT

British Ambassador John Hawkins today unveils at the Embassy a “4 degree map” that highlights the impact of a global 4°C (7°F) rise in temperatures.

British Ambassador congratulates Al Jazeera journalist on return from UK training and Channel 4 News placement

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:18:40 GMT

British Ambassador John Hawkins has congratulated an Al Jazeera journalist for his excellent performance in a British Embassy-sponsored UK training placement, managed by the Thomson Foundation in partnership with Channel Four News.

Prime Minister’s Eid ul Fitr Message

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT

I am delighted to send you all best wishes for Eid ul Fitr. This is a special time at the end of the very Holy month of Ramadan.

British Embassy closed on Eid-al-Fitr

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT

The British Embassy would like to announce that it will close for the first three days of the festival of Eid-al-Fitr. During this period, we will be unable to offer consular services except in emergencies involving British nationals.

Warmest wishes to Muslim communities at Ramadan

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:02:01 GMT

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has sent his warmest wishes to Muslim communities around the world for the holy month of Ramadan.

British Embassy calls on students to study new requirements for student visas

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT

The British Embassy today reminded all students planning to study in the UK in the 2009 / 10 academic year to apply for their student visas early and to make sure they provide all the right documents.

Visit of Defence Secretary

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

On 29 June the Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited Qatar. He paid official calls on HH The Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah.

Doha Independent Secondary School’s visit to the British Embassy

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT

The British Embassy hosted on 17 June a group of students from the Doha Independent Secondary School for boys. The visiting group represented a newly formed 'Friends of the UK' club at the school.