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UPDATED: 22 Jul 2008 GMT
  • Ambassador Joseph LeBaron speaking to American college representatives Ambassador LeBaron speaking to a delegate

    “Education is America’s most precious export,” the Ambassador said in his remarks after opening the college fair, “and I am honored that Qatar’s leaders have chosen American institutions as partners in contributing to the advancement of their people and their economy.”

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  • Ambassador LeBaron giving a statement.

    The Embassy of the United States of America is delighted to announce that, effective immediately, Qatari officials and their family members traveling to the United States on official business with the U.S. Government or the United Nations will be issued visas valid for 24 months.

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  • Ambassador LeBaron with business leaders

    U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron hailed the opening of DynCorp International’s regional headquarters in Doha as “further proof that the relationship between Qatar and the United States is taking off.” He was speaking at a reception at the Four Seasons hotel.

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Doha Book Fair a Success for U.S. Publishers
The 19th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, which ran from December 24 to January 3, was an excellent opportunity for Qatar’s residents to sample literature from the United States and around the region. An estimated 10,000 people streamed through the “American Pavilion” at the fair, where U.S. publishers offered their wares.

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U.S. Qatar Military Friendly Football
On November 23, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron and Brigadier General Khalifa al-Khulaifi, Deputy Director of the Qatar Military Sports Association, inaugurated a friendly football game between teams from the Qatari and U.S. militaries. The early morning match, which was played at Al Sadd stadium, highlighted the successful........

Ambassador LeBaron opens College Fairs
The U.S. Embassy kicked off the 2008-2009 university recruitment season with American college fairs at the Marriott and Movenpick Hotels.“Education is America’s most precious export,” the Ambassador said in his remarks given thereafter.

U.S. Ambassador sees off Qatari Trade delegation visitng AAIW in Las Vegas
U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron hosted at his residence an official Qatari trade delegation traveling to the United States for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week Show (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 4 – 7, 2008.

U.S. Ambassador Highlights Growing U.S. Business Presence in Qatar
U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron hailed the opening of DynCorp International’s regional headquarters in Doha as “further proof that the relationship between Qatar and the United States is taking off.”