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In May 2026, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi received a phone call from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, congratulating him on his official appointment. The leaders discussed boosting bilateral cooperation and mutual interests to support 2026 economic growth. The Emir extended an official invitation for Al-Zaidi to visit Doha following the new government formation, reinforcing the 2026 strategic partnership and brotherly ties between the two nations.