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Memri
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Media Figures In Qatar Condemn U.S. Attack On Iran's Nuclear Facilities, Vilify President Donald Trump: He Is A Brazen Liar Who Has Revealed His Ugly Face
The June 22, 2025 U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities sparked furious responses from journalists and public opinion shapers in Qatar, who harshly condemned the U.S. and its President, Donald Trump. In addition to a statement by Qatar's foreign ministry that expressed "regret" over "the deterioration of the situation " and warned of "catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels,"[1] Al-Jazeera presenters and columnists for Qatar's government papers took to X to slam the U.S. and its president, calling Trump a "brazen liar," "the leader of a modern crusade," and a "war criminal" who has "revealed his ugly face" and is " looking for false personal glory." They also described the Americans as "infidels" and "plotters" seeking to "ignite wars and destroy peoples." Retired Qatari general Mubarak Al-Khayareen focused his invective on Israel, writing after the U.S. attack that, while "there is [some] benefit in the U.S. being strong alongside Russia and China, in order to maintain the global balance [of power]," Israel "must be destroyed and eliminated and must disappear." It should be noted that Qatari journalists have been expressing support for Iran since the start of the Israel-Iran war.[2] The following are some of the responses posted by media figures in Qatar slamming the U.S. and Trump for the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Al-Jazeera Presenter: President Trump Is A Brazen Liar; The U.S. Is A Plague In a series of X posts on June 22, following the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Al-Jazeera presenter Hayat Al-Yamani cursed the U.S. and President Trump, accusing them of lies and deceit. She wrote: "Lie, Trump, lie again and again, and then boast about being a brazen liar." In another post, she wrote: "The U.S. is the plague, and the plague is the U.S." One of Al-Yamani's posts In a third post she added: "Every resident of that despicable part of the world called America should feel ashamed of his president's and his leaders' involvement in a disgraceful lie and [of the fact that] they engaged in diplomacy through hollow negotiations aimed at buying time and carrying out a brazen act of deception. Who will ever want to sit at the negotiating table again with [this] deceitful negotiator?" [3] Another post by Al-Yamani Al-Jazeera Presenter Characterizes Americans As Infidel Plotters Al-Jazeera presenter Mustafa Ashour posted a Quranic verse (8:30): " The unbelievers plotted to imprison, murder or expel you [O Muhammad]. They plot, but Allah too plots and Allah is the best of plotters."[4] Mustafa Ashour's post Columnist For Qatari Government Daily: Trump Is Leading A Modern Crusade; The Americans Are Manufacturers Of Chaos And Engineers Of Destruction Jordanian journalist Ihsan Al-Faqih, a columnist for the Qatari government daily Al-Sharq and the Qatari-owned London-based daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi, quoted statements made by President Trump and responded to them: "'There's no military in the world that could have done what we did' – This is not the president of a country [talking], but the leader of a modern crusade boasting about destroying facilities and the sovereignty of [other] countries. He speaks about bombing a country with millions of people as if it were an ant crushed under his boot, and as if Iran were nothing more than a stage for flexing muscles ahead of elections... 'What we did, nobody else could do' – That's true, Trump. No one ignites wars and destroys peoples like you do. From Iraq to Afghanistan, from Palestine to Iran, you are manufacturers of chaos and engineers of destruction. Your history is not full of heroic deeds, but full of open graves.'[5] Qatari Columnist: Trump Is A National Disgrace; He Has Revealed His Ugly Face Abdullah Al-Amadi, a columnist for the Qatari government daily Al-Sharq, shared photos of U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote in English under the hashtags "Trump Is a National Disgrace" and "Trump Is War Criminal": "Trump showed his ugly face to the world & contradicted American public opinion by strongly supporting the war criminal Netanyahu & his racist occupation regime, by entering the war against Iran, claiming that it is the largest country supporting terrorism, while Israhell is the largest gathering of terrorists & racists in the world. He is proving to the world that he is looking for false personal glory, even at the expense of the security of his people, who will become a target. Trump is no different from Netanyahu, both are two sides of the same coin."[6] Abdullah Al-Amadi's post Retired Qatari General: Israel Must Be Destroyed And Eliminated Retired Qatari general Mubarak Al-Khayareen, wrote on his X account: "There is [some] benefit in the U.S. being strong alongside Russia and China, in order to maintain the global balance [of power], but Israel must be destroyed and eliminated and must disappear. This should be a strategic Arab doctrine. This reminds [us] of the words of [Hamas founder] Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, who said that Israel had been built on a foundation of injustice and oppression, and that any entity founded on injustice and oppression is destined to perish. [Operation] Al-Aqsa Flood [i.e., Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel showed us that the Israelis have no connection to the land and that they admit they are occupying the land of others and that they are transient."[7]
Shafaq News
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq arrests senior leader of Al-Yamani Movement in Najaf
Shafaq News/ Iraqi security forces arrested a senior leader of the Al-Yamani Movement in Najaf province, a security source said on Thursday. An intelligence unit in Kufa, within Najaf, detained a "high-value target" believed to be the chief strategist behind the group, which has called for attacks on top religious figures, the source told Shafaq News. The suspect had evaded capture for years before being transferred to a specialized detention facility for further investigation, he added. Ahmed bin Hasan al-Yamani, leader of the group, is a Shiite religious figure who claims to be the messianic "Al-Yamani." In Twelver Shi'ism, the dominant sect in Iraq, Al-Yamani is believed to be the deputy of the Mahdi, the Twelfth Imam, and a precursor to his Reappearance and the End Times. Al-Yamani publicly launched his movement in Iraq in 2002, positioning himself as the first of twelve Mahdis who follow the twelve Imams. Iraqi authorities continue to monitor and dismantle networks linked to the movement, viewing its activities as a destabilizing force in the country's religious and security landscape.
Arab News
30-01-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Artificial intelligence is redefining human relationship to work, says Takamol CEO
RIYADH: Technology has fundamentally redefined the relationship between humans and work over the past two decades, presenting both immense opportunities and unprecedented challenges, Ahmad Al-Yamani, CEO of Takamol, told Arab News. Al-Yamani said: 'Technology should complement our intelligence, not replace it,' emphasizing the urgency of preparing the workforce for this transformation. He cited research from the Global Labor Market Conference, which found that employees worried that technological advances were disrupting the job market: 'More than 50 percent of workers surveyed across 14 countries fear their skills could become partially or fully obsolete within the next five years.' For Saudi workers, 23 percent expressed concerns that computers and robots might replace their jobs. However, Al-Yamani claimed that this evolution provided a pivotal opportunity to adapt and innovate alongside advanced technologies. He spoke about how the use of technology was spreading and 'taking over various aspects of our lives.' Al-Yamani called for a comprehensive overhaul of skills and education systems, warning that the current workforce was ill-prepared for the pace of technological change. 'We must reprioritize education to prepare for an economy that will eventually no longer exist,' he said, advocating for proactive policies to prevent economic instability and ensure inclusivity. The CEO highlighted the pressing need to embrace the discomfort of change brought about by rapid technological advancement, while posing a critical question: 'Are we going to allow AI to amplify inequality, or will we utilize it to level the playing field?' Al-Yamani said that the answer depended on the boldness of actions taken today: 'Those who adapt will ultimately thrive.' On the rise of generative AI, he said that this technology had shifted from being a supportive tool to becoming a creator. 'With generative AI, machines are producing works such as movies, books and paintings that feel almost human.' Despite AI's capabilities, Al-Yamani stressed the irreplaceable value of genuine human connection. 'We need to invest in relationships and a healthier, more interactive society,' he said, suggesting initiatives such as reducing the work week to four days to strengthen social bonds. He warned: 'Without strong social connections, we risk isolation, subordination to machines and losing what truly makes life meaningful.' Al-Yamani addressed the uncertainty surrounding the pace of AI's transformation: 'AI might reshape everything in five years, or several decades, we aren't exactly sure.' Despite this unpredictability, he emphasized a clear path forward; investing in humanity. Looking ahead, Al-Yamani emphasized the importance of collaboration among global labor stakeholders to address these challenges. Platforms such as the GLMC provided critical spaces where governments, employers and workers could align their priorities. 'Workers want fair opportunities and security, governments seek stability, and businesses strive for innovation and growth. These priorities are interconnected,' he said, calling for unified efforts to craft meaningful solutions. Al-Yamani said that in a time of rapid technological change, 'collaboration remains our most powerful tool to secure a better, more equitable future.'
