Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received US President Donald Trump in Doha today, marking the second stop of Trump’s Gulf tour following his visit to Riyadh on Tuesday.
HH the Amir led well-wishers to welcome HE President of the United States of America upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport #QNA pic.twitter.com/i8DbdI9adp
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) May 14, 2025
Talks Focus on Gaza Ceasefire and Regional Stability
The two leaders are set to hold high-level discussions, with top priorities including efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of detainees.
During a meeting at the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Tamim told President Trump, “We all want peace in the region, and we hope this time it can be achieved.”
“I know you are a man of peace and want to bring stability to the region,” he added, expressing confidence in continued cooperation between Doha and Washington—not only in the Middle East but also in conflict zones such as Ukraine.
The Emir also voiced enthusiasm for the broader US-Qatar dialogue, which will include discussions on peace, investment, and energy cooperation.
He noted Qatar’s readiness to share its experience from hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup with organizers of the 2026 tournament in the United States.
Trump stated that Qatar is contributing to peace efforts in multiple regions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, expressing hope for further progress.
Earlier in the day, Sheikh Tamim also welcomed members of the official US delegation at the Amiri Diwan.
Trump’s visit to Doha follows his participation in the US-Gulf Summit in Riyadh, where he emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle East and expressed Washington’s commitment to deeper cooperation with regional allies.
Gaza Talks in Doha
The visit coincides with a reported round of negotiations held in Doha regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza.
According to CNN, the talks involved a high-level Israeli delegation and US envoys Steve Witkoff, Special Representative for Middle East Peace, and Adam Boehler, Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
HUGE NEWS: A Senior Israeli delegation has met US envoy Steve Witkoff and hostage envoy Adam Boehler in Doha to engage in ceasefire talks and release of prisoners to end the Genocide in Gaza.
Hamas is indirectly engaged in Doha talks – CNN reports. pic.twitter.com/RO9I2gtPBa
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) May 14, 2025
President Trump is expected to spend the full day in Doha before heading to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, the final stop of his Gulf tour.
According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), this marks only the second visit by a sitting US president to Qatar, following President George W. Bush’s visit in 2003.
Source: Al-Manar Website
