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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 154, Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (died 222) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Syria, Qatar discuss economic, investment cooperation in Geneva

Syrian Arab News Agency

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July 8, 2026

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Syria, Qatar discuss economic, investment cooperation in Geneva

Geneva, July 8 (SANA) Syrian delegation from the Ministry of Economy and Industry, represented by Deputy Minister for Domestic Trade Rasha Karkouki and Director of Industrial and Commercial Property Protection Abdulmajeed al-Abdo, met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed, to discuss enhancing economic []

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Al-Shaibani: Syria-Qatar partnership supports regional development and stability

Damascus, July 11 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Saturday described Syria‘s ties with Qatar as a model of partnership based on trust and mutual respect. Following his meeting with Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, in Damascus, al-Shaibani said []

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Qatari prime minister receives Syrian foreign minister in Doha

Talks focus on bilateral ties, latest developments in Syria, Qatari support for reconstruction

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 1, 2026

Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, today released its 2025 Annual Report, marking a remarkable year for foreign direct investment (FDI) and reaffirming Qatar’s position as a leading destination for high value, impact-driven global investment. In 2025, Qatar attracted 3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new [] The post Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52 increase in new projects and 3.4bn in investment appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Emir of Qatar, Syrian President discuss regional developments

Emir of Qatar, Syrian President discuss regional developments

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Syria Expresses Solidarity with Qatar Following Ras Laffan Factory Explosion

Damascus, June 22 (QNA) – The Syrian Arab Republic expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar following the incident at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

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Related coverage for "Syria, Qatar discuss economic, investment cooperation in Geneva": Syrian Arab News Agency — Al-Shaibani: Syria-Qatar partnership supports regional development and stability. Anadolu Agency — Qatari prime minister receives Syrian foreign minister in Doha. Middle East News 247 — Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment. UrduPoint — Emir of Qatar, Syrian President discuss regional developments. Qatar News Agency — Syria Expresses Solidarity with Qatar Following Ras Laffan Factory Explosion