President Joe Biden said Monday he plans to designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, granting a special status to a key ally in the Middle East. Biden made the announcement as he met His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in the Oval Office. HH the Amir told reporters that he would discuss regional security with Biden as well as push for equal rights for the Palestinian people.
President Joe Biden said Monday he plans to designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, granting a special status to a key ally in the Middle East. Biden made the announcement as he met His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in the Oval Office.