US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Gulf Affairs "Daniel Benaim" confirmed that the State of Qatar has been a close friend and strategic ally of the United States for 50 years, noting that it has hosted American forces for several years as well, commenting on Biden's description of the decision to classify Doha as a major ally from outside. NATO called it "too late". In an interview with Al-Hurra channel, Benaim said: We worked hand in hand on issues related to our national security, international security and Gulf security with the US Central Command. Last Tuesday, US President Joe Biden officially informed Congress of Qatar's designation as a major non-NATO ally, pointing out that this designation is "a recognition of our national interest in deepening defense and security cooperation with it." Concerning the timing of the decision, Benaim said: "What we have seen over the past year is that all the Gulf countries came to a large scale to help the United States in the evacuation process from Afghanistan." And when this work was over, it was a matter of our national honor that we were able to help Afghans who helped Americans find safety in the United States and start a new life, and evacuate Americans and others from third countries who were part of the international effort in Afghanistan, and had to get out to their safety. The US official added: “All countries were helpful in this effort, but no one was more helpful than Qatar. From the beginning, they committed to working closely with the United States and helped facilitate our diplomatic operations before, during and after the fall of Kabul.

H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this evening the opening ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympics under the slogan "Together for a Common Future" at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in the capital, Beijing, People's Republic of China. The opening was attended by a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir. The proceedings of the opening ceremony began with a visual display of artistic and lyrical exhibition boards, with the flags of the participating countries entering the center of a fireworks display.

Mr. Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, met with the Chargé d'Affairs of the United States Embassy in Qatar. Natalie A. Baker, Chargé d' Affairs of the United States Embassy, praised Qatar's preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and discussed Doha's efforts to receive fans from the United States during the World Cup. She wrote on her Twitter account, "It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi, and discussing preparations to welcome fans from the United States during the World Cup. Qatar's implementation and commitment to achieving a sustainable event is impressive. We look forward to collaborating and benefiting from the Qatari experience as it prepares to co-host.

Professor Denith Katzman, an academic with the Congressional Research Authority and senior Middle East analyst at the U.S. Congressional Research Department, who has prepared comprehensive files for the Center for Research and Studies, the official provider of information to all members and committees of the U.S. Congress, on Country-U.S. relations in various fields, stressed that his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's important diplomatic meetings and visits played a distinct role in the development of relations. It has been instrumental in strengthening the means of joint cooperation, discussing the orientations of the two countries towards the latest international issues, and his Highness's face-to-face meetings with prominent officials and ministers of American institutions also contribute to strengthening historical ties and relations, particularly in the field of security and joint military defense, which has been going on since 1980, which witnessed a major development in 1992 through the signing of the official DCA Treaty on Joint Military Cooperation, which organized the presence of U.S. forces and cooperation in the areas of military training and arming deals between Washington and Doha, and extended to counter-terrorism operations, and the vital roles Qatar has played in the Afghan file.

His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, chaired the regular meeting held by the Council this afternoon at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Sulaiti, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, stated: At the beginning of the meeting, the Council of Ministers welcomed the results of the important and fruitful talks held by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the country, "May God protect him", last Monday in Washington with His Excellency President Joe Biden, President of the Friendly United States of America, which focused on developing and strengthening the long-established strategic cooperation relations between the two countries in various fields, as well as the most prominent regional and international developments and joint work to achieve peace in the region. The Council paid tribute to His Excellency the President of the United States for Qatar's outstanding and positive role in the region, and directed His Majesty to inform the U.S. Congress of Qatar's designation of Qatar as a key non-NATO ally of the United States, reflecting the importance of Qatari-U.S. relations. ​

H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Joe Biden of the friendly United States of America discussed the strong bilateral strategic cooperation relations between the two countries, and ways to develop and enhance them in various fields. They also discussed, during the meeting, which was held at the White House this afternoon, the most prominent regional and international developments. At the beginning of the meeting, the US President welcomed His Highness the Amir, saying: "I am pleased to have a true friend between us today with whom we have had a wonderful relationship since I took office and before that... His Highness Sheikh, I welcome you to the White House." President Biden noted the partnership of the two countries, which stretches for fifty years, and which in the past year has been at the forefront of many American interests, including the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans, the preservation of stability in Gaza by providing aid to save Palestinian lives and dealing with threats at the level of the Middle East, and many others. Regarding the agenda of His Highness the Amir and President Biden during the meeting, His Excellency stressed that many issues will be discussed, including security in the Gulf region and the Middle East, the stability of global energy supplies, the continuation of bilateral work to support the Afghan people, and the strengthening of trade and investment cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Despite the repercussions of the Corona (Covid-19) crisis, which continued to threaten the economies of the world during the year 2021, the Qatari economy recorded a remarkable positive performance at various levels, thanks to rational policies and a flexible economic approach to managing the crisis, and well projected plans that enhanced Qatar's ability to speed up Recovering and adapting to changes, ensuring business continuity and completing vital projects in the infrastructure sector and other sectors. It was not surprising that the State of Qatar ranked first in the Gulf region in the economic recovery index from the Corona (Covid-19) pandemic, scoring four points, according to the index prepared by the global economic magazine "MEED" and published last August, where the index confirmed that Doha is the holder of the highest A degree in the economic recovery index from the repercussions of the pandemic, as its revenues depend mainly on natural gas, not oil, making its financial position more robust. This economic and financial performance was reflected in the reports of credit rating institutions, as the country maintained its high rank in credit ratings and a stable future outlook for its economy, based on its financial position, which provided it with protection from potential risks, as well as the continuous development of the energy sector. In its latest reports, the World Bank also expected that the Qatari economy would grow by 3 percent in 2021, and accelerate its pace by about 4.1 percent in 2022 and 4.5 percent in 2023, after absorbing the shocks caused by the epidemic and returning again to the growth path.

International media confirmed that the meeting of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, and His Excellency President Joe Biden, the President of the United States of America at the White House, will be an opportunity to discuss regional issues such as Afghanistan and the efforts of the United States to provide alternative energy supplies to Europe in the event of an invasion. Russia to Ukraine. Meetings with senior US officials are likely to cover a range of issues, and the White House has revealed discussions with governments and companies in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia regarding providing alternative energy supplies to Europe in the event of a Ukraine war. The reports indicated Qatar's leading role with regard to the Afghan file and its developments, as it replaced the United States, which does not have diplomatic relations with the Taliban government.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received HE Minister of National Security of the United States of America, Alejandro Mallorcas, at his residence in the American capital, Washington, on Monday morning. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations and ways of developing and strengthening them in various fields, especially in the security field. The meeting was attended by a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir.

Two former US officials at the White House and the US State Department confirmed that the Qatari-US relations are going through a historic transformation, based on the pivotal Qatari roles they played in more than one critical file with the Biden administration, especially in the Afghan scene. Qatar has gained more confidence than many of the traditional allies in America in the Afghan file on the logistical, military, strategic and diplomatic levels as a reliable ally in the time of need and the increasing strategic importance in many vital files of the American administration, especially with regard to global developments, developments in the Afghan scene and the repercussions of the Ukrainian crisis, the strategic summit will also witness important dialogues on energy and the economy. The accompanying delegations and the schedule of His Highness’s visit and his meetings with many American officials and personalities emphasize the depth of the partnership that Qatar brings with various American institutions, whether at the highest levels in the White House, the State Department, the Pentagon and Congress, or through the investment, trade and business community, which was largely reflected in the keenness of these major American institutions to develop positive relations with Qatar on more than one level.