Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani embarks on his first visit since Israel’s recent military attack on Doha.
Published On 17 Sep 2025
Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Amman this week for discussions with King Abdullah II of Jordan. This visit follows a significant emergency summit where Arab and Islamic leaders condemned Israel’s assault on Doha.
Arriving in Jordan’s capital on Wednesday, Sheikh Tamim will be greeted by the king, Crown Prince Hussein, and various high-ranking officials.
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This marks the emir’s first official visit since an Israeli airstrike on September 9 that resulted in the deaths of six individuals in what the emir described as a “brazen and cowardly” attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha.
At the summit held earlier this week, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced plans to enhance a joint defense mechanism, a key outcome from the gathering.
Al Jazeera correspondent Osama Bin Javaid reported on the significance of Sheikh Tamim’s visit, especially following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with the emir in Doha aimed at mending U.S.-Qatari relations after the Israeli strike.
“We anticipate this visit to be pivotal as it follows the Israeli attack on Hamas targets in Doha,” Bin Javaid noted.
Aside from addressing the impact of the Israeli airstrike, discussions are expected to focus on Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza.
Highlighting the importance of Jordan as a vital ally for delivering aid to Palestinians, Bin Javaid remarked, “This visit symbolizes Qatar’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and its intention to maintain a proactive diplomatic stance.”
Meetings between the emir and the king will likely center on military collaboration and coordination related to Israel’s actions in Doha ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly sessions.
They are also set to address ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance stability in Syria.