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  • Doha College opens additional campus

    Doha College is opening an additional campus from September 2013 providing over 600 primary school places.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Doha College opens additional campus

    Doha College is opening an additional campus from September 2013 providing over 600 primary school places.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy warship hosts NATO delegates in Qatar

    During a routine port visit on patrol in the Middle East, Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth hosted representatives of NATO members.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • COP18: Statement from UK energy and climate change Secretary

    Speaking on his return from the Doha talks, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “This round of international climate …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Private finance is key to tackling climate change - Barker

    UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker and CEO of UAE’s Masdar, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, today announced a new roundtable for the world…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Germany and the United Kingdom launch “NAMA Facility” in Doha

    Support for developing countries to implement national climate mitigation activities Berlin/London On 6 December, during the climate negotiations…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK announces new climate programmes in Africa, South America and other vulnerable countries through the International Climate Fund

    Renewables power in Africa and sustainable farming in Colombia are two of the innovative programmes to be funded by the UK, Edward Davey announced…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN Climate Conference, Doha

    Representatives from 194 countries are meeting in the UN Climate Conference in Doha, Qatar from 26 November - 7 December 2012, to continue talks on global climate action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by Edward Davey at the start of the UNFCCC COP18 climate change negotiations

    Speaking in advance of the UNFCCC COP18 climate change negotiations in Doha, starting on Monday 26th November, Energy and Climate Change Secretary…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar

    Mr Michael Angus O’Neill has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Qatar.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Developing UK relations with the Gulf

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt and colleagues from his Gulf Initiative Ministerial group met Ambassadors from the Gulf Co-operation Council states on Thursday 13 October at the Foreign Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Howell: British companies 'well-placed' to win business in Qatar

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell of Guildford spoke at a masterclass in London for companies doing business in Qatar.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Howell meets the Chairman of the Emiri Diwan

    His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Emiri Diwan Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah met on 29 May with Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, the Minister of State at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Howell's interview with Gulf Times

    Lord Howell praises Qatar’s efforts at mediation and crisis resolution in the region

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister welcomes Qatari gas deal

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Business Minister builds trade links in the Middle East

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk begins a three-day visit to the Middle East, to drive forward bilateral trade and investment relations with Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strengthening the UK's ties with the Gulf and the Middle East

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt visited Qatar this week as part of the Government's continued efforts to build relations with countries in the Middle East.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Emir of Qatar rounds off 3-day State Visit

    His Highness The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and his consort Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned left London this afternoon, ending a 3-day State Visit to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government