LIVE UPDATES: Qatar Hosts Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit

Doha, Qatar: All eyes turn to Doha today as the nation hosts the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in response to the September 9 Israeli strike on residential buildings in Doha, which housed several Hamas leaders. The blatant attack has drawn widespread condemnation from regional and international leaders.

A preparatory meeting ahead of this summit was held yesterday, during which Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani strongly denounced the assault .

“This act can only be described as state terrorism - a policy pursued by the current extremist Israeli government, which violates international law, threatens regional security, and brazenly defies international legitimacy,” he declared.

Stay tuned for live updates and key announcements from the summit.

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12:55pm, Doha Time

Lebanese President arrives in Doha
President of the sisterly Lebanese Republic HE General Joseph Aoun arrived in Doha on Monday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held today.

12:50pm, Doha Time

We must take real, tangible measures to prevent further transgressions: Prime Minister

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the preparatory ministerial meeting yesterday. During his remarks, he stated that the Summit is being convened in the wake of the treacherous Israeli aggression that struck Qatari territory in broad daylight on Tuesday, 9 September.

“Israel's persistence in violating international law, human values, and diplomatic norms was manifested in the barbaric attack that took place in broad daylight in the city of Doha, in a residential area that includes homes, schools, nurseries and diplomatic missions. The attack led to the martyrdom of a member of our security services and caused civilian casualties.” Know more .

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12:30pm, Doha Time

Prime Minister meets several leaders

Ahead of the Arab-Islamic Summit, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met leaders and counterparts from various countries who have arrived in Doha today.

Prime Minister meets US special envoy to Syria , Algerian Foreign Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan and Foreign Minister of Lebanon .

12:04pm, Doha Time

President of Tajikistan arrives in Doha

President of the Republic of Tajikistan HE Emomali Rahmon arrived in Doha on Monday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held today.

12pm, Doha Time

President of Syria arrives in Doha

President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha on Monday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held today.

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