Briefs

Emir receives call from British PM
The Emir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May on Wednesday. Talks during the phone conversation dealt with bilateral relations and means of enhancing mutual cooperation, as well as the latest regional and international developments. (QNA)

Qatar ambassador to UK attends annual reception
At the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Qatar's Ambassador to the United Kingdom HE Yousef bin Ali al Khater participated in the annual reception held at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of New Year's Day. The ceremony was attended by Queen Elizabeth II, members of the royal family, a large number of British and international dignitaries, and Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to the United Kingdom. (QNA)