Attempt to target Makkah Grand Mosque condemned
Qatar has strongly condemned an attempt to target the Grand Mosque in Makkah. In a statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry described this targeting as a blatant assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy places and a provocation to the feelings of millions of Muslims. The statement stressed Qatar’s solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support to all actions taken to preserve Islamic sanctities. It reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of causes and motivations.
QATAR | Prices
Premium petrol, diesel to cost less in July
Premium gasoline and diesel prices will be lower in Qatar next month, while super petrol price will remain unchanged in July, the Ministry of Energy and Industry said yesterday. The Ministry of Energy and Industry said the 95-octane super gasoline (petrol) will remain at QR1.65 a litre next month while diesel price will come down to QR1.50 a litre instead of QR1.55 and premium petrol QR1.55 in place of QR1.60 now.
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