Algiers, Safar 29, 1438, Nov 29, 2016, SPA -- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, started today a state visit to Algeria at an invitation of President Abdulaziz Bouteflika. During the visit, Sheikh Tamim is scheduled to hold talks with the Algerian president focusing on cooperation relations and partnership between the two countries as well as the challenges facing the Arab nation. According to Algerian news agency, which carried the news, the two sides would also discuss the situation in the oil market and a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern. --SPA 20:17 LOCAL TIME 17:17 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w279666