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Doha, Qatar: Doha will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit tomorrow (Monday), convened in response to recent developments in the region.
The summit will review a draft statement on the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar, submitted by the preparatory meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers held today.
The convening of the Arab-Islamic Summit at this time has its significance, as it reflects the broad Arab and Islamic solidarity with the State of Qatar in confronting the cowardly Israeli aggression that targeted the residential headquarters of several Hamas leaders, and these countries’ categorical rejection of the state terrorism practiced by Israel.
Read on for live updates from the preparatory meeting being held in Doha today:
9:48pm, Doha Time
Somali President arrives in Doha
President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived on Sunday in Doha to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held Monday.
9:33pm Doha Time
In his opening remarks at the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on the Israeli attack, His Excellency stressed that the treacherous Israeli aggression which targeted Qatari territory in broad daylight last Tuesday represents an act of arrogance and recklessness that violates the sovereignty of a member state of the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League, as well as a mediator in the peace process. Read more.
8:30pm, Doha Time
Prime Minister, UK National Security Adviser discuss developments in the region - Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with the National Security Advisor of the United Kingdom HE Jonathan Powell, who is visiting the country. More here.
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7:40pm, Doha time
The Ministry of Interior has announced several road closures across Doha due to the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to be hosted in the country tomorrow, September 15.https://t.co/0hB3R9JkPb
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) September 14, 2025
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7pm, Doha Time
President of Djibouti arrives in Doha - President of the Republic of Djibouti HE Ismail Omar Guelleh arrived in Doha this evening to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held on Monday.
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6:55pm, Doha Time
Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council arrives in Doha
Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya HE Mohamed Al Menfi arrived in Doha on Sunday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held on Monday. [Read more: https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmsx]
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6:08pm, Doha Time
Prime Minister meets Iranian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received today Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr. Abbas Araqchi, on the sidelines of the preparatory ministerial meeting for the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, which Doha will host tomorrow. Read here.
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6:06pm, Doha Time
Prime Minister meets Turkish Foreign Minister
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received today Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the preparatory ministerial meeting for the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, which Doha will host tomorrow. [Read here:https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmst]
5:16pm, Doha Time
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani addresses the preparatory meeting for the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on Sunday in Doha. Here are some key points during his speech:
- "Israel's transgression of international law, human principles, and diplomatic norms, was manifested in the barbaric attack on Doha."
- "This attack can only be described as state terrorism."
- "The reckless and treacherous Israeli aggression was committed while Qatar was hosting official, public negotiations that the Israeli side was aware of, that were aimed at a ceasefire in Gaza."
- "Instead of appreciating the State of Qatar's efforts, or attempting to maintain the progress achieved during the negotiations, Israel went and bombed the residential headquarters hosting the Hamas negotiation team."
- "What happened was not just the targeting of a location, but an attack on the principle of mediation itself and on all that diplomacy provides in alternatives to war."
Israel's transgression of international law, human principles, and diplomatic norms, was manifested in the barbaric attack on Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) September 14, 2025
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- "This aggression will only lead to aborting the de-escalation process, and affirms the Israeli government's rejection of the peaceful pathways towards resolving the Palestinian cause."
- "And you might agree with me in that, what encourages Israel to continue doing this is the silence –or rather inability–of the international community to hold it accountable, and the absence of any consequences for whichever crime Israel chooses to commit."
- "The inhumane behaviour of the Israeli occupation government can only be interpreted as an open message that states that Israel has no red lines, and that it will continue to destabilise any country in the world, and to compromise any diplomatic efforts that don't align with its agenda."
- "Israel must be aware that the ongoing genocidal war being waged on the brotherly Palestinian people, with the goal of driving them out of their land and forcibly displacing them out of their homeland, will not succeed no matter how many claims it tries to justify it with."
- "Israel's practices will not deter us from continuing our efforts with Egypt and the United States to stop the war."
- "We appreciate the international consensus in the Security Council condemning Israel and voicing support for the State of Qatar."
3:26pm, Doha Time
The closed door preparatory meeting among foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries have begun in Doha. [Full article: https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmsq]
12:42pm, Doha Time
President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani arrived on Sunday in Doha, to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to be held in Doha. [Full article: https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmsf]
12:36pm Doha Time
Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit amasses over 200 journalists
Over 200 journalists and media professionals from various regional and international media institutions continue to arrive in Doha, alongside local media outlets, correspondents, and press, to cover the activities of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit.
This large gathering of journalists and media professionals will cover the Summit's activities through the media center located inside the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). [Full article: https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmse] 
Members of the media gather at the press room reserved for the coverage of the upcoming Arab-Islamic summit in Doha on September 14, 2025. Photo by Karim Jaafar/AFP
12pm, Doha Time
Ministers, state officials arrive in Doha for Emergency Arab-Islamic summit
HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, HE Mohammad Touhid Hossain, Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and HE Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Brunei Darussalam, arrived in Doha today, September 14, 2025.
HE Alibek Bakayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and HE Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates also arrived to participate in the preparatory meeting of foreign ministers for the emergency Arab-Islamic summit, scheduled to be held in Doha tomorrow, Monday.
Vice-President of the Republic of The Gambia, HE Muhammad Jallow, arrived in Doha on Saturday evening to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit.
The Ministers and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by His Excellency Ibrahim bin Yousef Fakhro, Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
10am, Doha Time
Security of Qatar is integral part of Arab, Islamic national security: Palestinian President
President of the sisterly State of Palestine HE Mahmoud Abbas said that the brutal Israeli attack on the sisterly State of Qatar constitutes a violation of international law, and a dangerous escalation that threatens Arab, regional, and international security and stability.
In an exclusive interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), ahead of the commencement of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit to be held in Doha Monday, His Excellency said that the message and goal of participating in the Doha Summit are clear and constant, emphasizing that Qatar's security is an integral part of Arab and Islamic national security, and that they all stand united in confronting these attacks. [Full article: https://s.thepeninsula.qa/nblmrv]
8:39am, Doha Time
OIC Secretary-General arrives in Doha
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) HE Hissein Brahim Taha arrived in Doha Sunday morning to participate in the emergency Arab-Islamic summit scheduled to be held in Doha on Monday.
