Ambassador Neerav Patel

Military planners from 44 nations met at PJHQ this week. The task: to push forward plans for a multinational mission for the Strait of Hormuz, led by the UK and France. The Defence Secretary explains why this matters for Britain and our allies 👇

اجتمع سعادة الشيخ فيصل بن ثاني بن فيصل آل ثاني، وزير التجارة والصناعة، مع سعادة السيد فارون تشاندرا، كبير مستشاري رئيس الوزراء البريطاني للأعمال والاستثمار والتجارة، الذي يزور البلاد حالياً. وجرى خلال الاجتماع استعراض علاقات التعاون بين دولة قطر والمملكة المتحدة في المجالات التجارية والاستثمارية والصناعية، وسبل تعزيزها وتطويرها، إضافة إلى مناقشة عدد من الموضوعات ذات الاهتمام المشترك. #التجارة_والصناعة

This coming week, we will remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II, 100 years on from her birth. Her Majesty lived through an extraordinary period in world history. As Monarch, she comforted the nation in difficult times, and was often at the centre of celebrations and moments of national pride. We look back at some of the historic events which marked her reign, and made her a constant in many of our lives.

La France et le Royaume-Uni ont réuni 51 pays afin de lancer une initiative pour la navigation maritime dans le détroit d'Ormuz. Le conflit doit se résoudre par la voie diplomatique afin de garantir la paix et la sécurité de tous. La déclaration : elysee.fr/emmanuel-macro…

🇬🇧🇶🇦 اجتمع سعادة السيد علي بن أحمد الكواري، وزير المالية، مع سعادة السيدة راشيل ريفز، وزير الخزانة في المملكة المتحدة. وذلك خلال مشاركته في اجتماعات الربيع السنوية لصندوق النقد الدولي ومجموعة البنك الدولي، والتي تعقد خلال الفترة من 13 إلى 18 ابريل 2026. في مدينة واشنطن في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.   وجرى خلال اللقاء استعراض مجموعة من الموضوعات المالية والاقتصادية، إلى جانب بحث تطورات الأوضاع الراهنة على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي، والتحديات المرتبطة بها، لاسيما فيما يتعلق بالقضايا ذات الاهتمام المشترك بين البلدين. #وزارة_المالية_قطر

It’s good news that the Strait of Hormuz has now reopened. This must be a long lasting and workable solution, without tolls or restrictions on routes. Today we announced our joint plan with France and other international partners to protect freedom of navigation. We need to see a return to peace and stability, and a permanent ceasefire.

The Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls. Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging, with global economic and humanitarian consequences. Iran does not have the right to unlawfully impede transit passage.

EXCLUSIVE: Londonmaxxing, for real: A bumper Q1 sees the city pull further ahead of Paris, Berlin. London startups raised more in Q1 2026 than in the whole of H1 2025; the UK capital also captured over half of all European AI funding. sifted.eu/articles/bumpe…

This morning, I joined fellow Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in a meeting with the Minister of State for Defence, Lord Coaker. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the region and provided an opportunity to exchange views on ways to address the current situation. Discussions also covered the United Kingdom’s role in supporting efforts to contain the crisis, as well as the requirements of Gulf states to enhance regional security and stability at this stage. We express our appreciation for the United Kingdom’s positions and for the close and enduring cooperation that binds our countries across various fields.

🇬🇧 🇶🇦 Our partnership runs wide and deep @ukinqatar @QatarEmbassy_UK @Amb_AMSAlThani

Yesterday I hosted a roundtable discussion about the Middle East conflict with senior diplomats from @FCDOGovUK and @QatarEmbassy_UK. The Government of Qatar and the team @ukinqatar have been working tirelessly to support British citizens in Qatar.

'The UK retained its position as Europe’s leading VC market, attracting more funding than France, Germany and the Netherlands combined and accounting for 41 per cent of total investment across the continent.' Go, Britain! 🚀 cityam.com/quantum-and-ai…

Direct negotiations can pave the way to bring lasting security for Lebanon and Israel. With international partners, the UK calls for the inclusion of Lebanon in regional de-escalation efforts. All parties must work together for a lasting solution. gov.uk/government/new…

The UK has absolutely dominated Fintech across Europe. 8 of the top 10 fintechs in Europe come from the UK With all the noise and hype round AI it's easy to forget how powerful UK, and London, Fintech is. London is literally the Fintech capital of the world (by VC funding) Adyen from The Netherlands and Trade Republic from Germany, are the top two non-UK European companies. Why has the UK so disproportionately dominated Fintech?

Contract signed 🤝 between Rolls-Royce SMR and @GBNgovuk to start building our first small modular reactors. SMRs will deliver clean, secure, homegrown energy for millions of homes and support thousands of jobs. A major step forward in our golden age of new nuclear power.

رئيس الوزراء كير ستارمر اختتم جولة في منطقة الخليج، حيث اجتمع بالشركاء الخليجيين وبحث الجهود الدبلوماسية لدعم وقف إطلاق النار والحفاظ على استمراره سعيا للتوصل إلى تسوية دائمة للحرب. فيما يلي تفاصيل محادثاته في السعودية🇸🇦 gov.uk/government/new… الإمارات🇦🇪 gov.uk/government/new… البحرين🇧🇭 gov.uk/government/new… قطر🇶🇦 gov.uk/government/new…

Keir Starmer, "Here in Qatar we have a joint squadron" "A real sense of here we are as an ally, standing with our allies, when it matters most to them" "This is impacting us back at home on our economy" "There is a sense that this conflict will define us for a generation, we must respond with strength"

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BREAKING: Starmer spoke with Trump to discuss "practical plan" over safe navigation of ships through Strait of Hormuz, the PM told reporters in Qatar, and reaffirmed the UK's support for NATO, when asked about Trump's threats to pull out of the alliance trib.al/Wh8HJ1b

HH the Amir and UK Prime Minister Discuss Regional and International Developments #QNA #Qatar #Britain bit.ly/4t4i6SY