September 2002
Saudi Arabia Withdraws Ambassador from Qatar
Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Qatar amid ongoing tensions primarily due to Al Jazeera's critical coverage of the Saudi royal family. This diplomatic…
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Three Gulf Countries - 2002-09-28
Hamid Karzai is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to seek financial support for Afghanistan's reconstruction. This visit is significant as it marks his…
An Al Jazeera Journalist is Detained by the U.S. Government - 2002-09-28
Sami al-Haj, an Al Jazeera journalist, is reportedly detained by the U.S. government, possibly at Guantanamo Bay. The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed concern…
Report: Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Qatar and France - 2002-09-26
On September 26, 2002, the Foreign Ministers of Qatar and France met in Paris. This meeting involved Dominique de Villepin and Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim.…
Visit of the Commander of the U.S. Central Command to Kuwait - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command visited Kuwait to meet with military officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh…
Meeting of a U.S. Military Official with the Defense Minister of Qatar - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command met with Qatar's Defense Minister to discuss the renovation of a key air base that could support…
Qatari Foreign Minister Meets with U.S. Military Officials
The Qatari Foreign Minister is meeting with U.S. military officials to discuss military cooperation amid preparations for a new command center potentially aimed at Iraq.…
U.S. Army to Transfer Some Central Command Elements to Qatar
The U.S. Army is moving some Central Command elements to Qatar, a strategic location for potential military action against Iraq. This follows a briefing by…
Transfer of U.S. Central Command to Qatar - 2002-09-12
The U.S. Central Command is relocating key elements to Qatar to establish a new command center for potential military operations against Iraq. This move follows…
Full Video Tape Featuring Bin Laden's Voice Broadcast by Al Jazeera - 2002-09-11
Al Jazeera aired a complete video featuring a voice believed to be Osama bin Laden, naming the 19 hijackers of the September 11 attacks. This…
Al Jazeera Broadcasts Complete Video on Al-Qaeda - 2002-09-10
Al Jazeera is set to broadcast a complete video about Al-Qaeda and the September 11 hijackers, featuring a statement from Osama bin Laden. The video…
Broadcast of Confessions from Wanted al-Qaeda Members on Al Jazeera - 2002-09-06
Al Jazeera plans to air confessions from two al-Qaeda members who claim responsibility for the September 11 attacks. The broadcast is significant as it may…