Embassy of the United States

Embassy Welcomes Back Qatar Women's Sports Delegation
Public Affairs Officer Joey Hood hosted a reception to welcome back a delegation from the Qatar Women's Sports Committee that visited the United States on an Embassy-sponsored program to learn more about women's sports management. Ms. Ahlam Al Mana, the Committee President , said, "The visit was so useful and we gained a lot of knowledge.”

Ambassador LeBaron Meets Governor of Oregon
The U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Joseph LeBaron, met with the Honorable Ted Kulongoski, Governor of the U.S. state of Oregon, on August 28th in Portland, Oregon, to discuss ways to expand cultural, commercial and educational relations between Qatar and Oregon.

Ambassador LeBaron attends QLA end-of-year ceremony
U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron spoke yesterday at the end-of-year ceremonies at the Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA). Acknowledging the vision of HH the Emir and HH Sheikha Mozah in establishing the school, the Ambassador congratulated the faculty, the parents, and the students themselves for their academic success.

Ambassador Bids Good Luck to Exchange Students
Ambassador LeBaron welcomed to his home six high school students who will spend the next academic year in the United States as part of the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. Their parents and students who have participated in the YES program in previous years also joined in the event.

Ambassador Visits U.S.-GCC Military Exercise
Eagle Resolve is an annual, multi-national exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman R. Michael Longoria)