{
  "id": 13517999,
  "title": "Qatar vehement against nuclear arsenals, says envoy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/qatar-vehement-against-nuclear-arsenals-says-envoy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735430/qatar/qatar-vehement-against-nuclear-arsenals-says-envoy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar has strongly opposed the possession of nuclear weapons, stating that the country supports international efforts to prevent the proliferation of such weapons and the development of nuclear arsenals. This stance was expressed by First Secretary Talal Abdulaziz al-Naama during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Al-Naama emphasized Qatar's commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its importance in ensuring global peace and security. He also highlighted Qatar's priority in supporting the establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, with Oman taking the lead in hosting the conference. Qatar looks forward to collaborating with regional countries to achieve the conference's goals of strengthening peace and security. Additionally, al-Naama reiterated Qatar's commitment to the peaceful use of atomic energy for all NPT signatory states. The envoy also condemned Iran's recent missile attacks on Qatar's territory and those of its allies, reaffirming Qatar's solidarity with Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "Qatar has underscored the importance of full compliance with obligations under disarmament conventions and agreements, as well as support for international efforts to refrain from conducting nuclear t...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}