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- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Indian AmbassadorHis Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Thursday a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar Dr. K S...
- Pakistan says no military response discussed under Makkah pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaPakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad under the Makkah agreement in response to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, but added...
- Asian Games begin with Qatar basketball win, nine days before opening ceremonyThe Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics.Over...
- UNESCO Executive Board Chief praises Qatar's educational defenseHE President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hanzab praised Qatar's efforts in making the protectio...
- HIA offers complimentary wellness sessions for travellers at The OrchardHamad International Airport (HIA) has launched the "Vitality and Wellness Studio" inside "The Orchard" indoor tropical garden at Concourse C, offering adult travelers a complimentary wellness experie...
- Danger subsided in Khamis Mushait area: Saudi civil defence:The Saudi Civil Defence announced on Thursday that the danger has passed in the Khamis Mushait area, located in southern Saudi Arabia, after an early warning was issued earlier today.In a statement po...
- QatarEnergy signs agreement for Angola offshore blocksQatarEnergy, alongside its partners Shell and Sonangol E&P, signed an agreement with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) pertaining to Blocks 8 and 22 offshore the Republic of A...
- Qatar Airways expands global network, to serve over 170 destinationsQatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, the airline has announced. The airline offered the media a detailed tour of its facilitie...
- From Libya to the world: How international business can strengthen libya’s economyThe familiar lenses of oil, reconstruction and political stability are the usual ways in which the future of the country is discussed. There is however, another question that deserves greater attentio...
- Qatar food checks serve up 97% compliance in H1Qatar’s food safety system recorded a 97% compliance rate in the first half (H!) of 2026 after laboratory teams tested 7,755 samples drawn from local markets and border entry points. The Ministry of P...
- Lekhwiya pulls drinking water out of thin airLekhwiya has developed a solar-powered system capable of harvesting moisture from the air and turning it into clean drinking water, offering a potentially vital supply for security teams operating in ...
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- Qatar welcomes IAEA move to close Syria's nuclear non-compliance caseThe State of Qatar has welcomed the IAEA Board of Governors' decision to close the non-compliance case concerning Syria and remove its name from the list of non-compliant states, considering it a...
- China’s quiet diplomacyIn a recent meeting in Cairo with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, President Xi Jinping of China spoke briefly about the hot geopolitical issues of the moment: Palestine, the ongoing US-Iran c...
- The mechanics of yen carry tradeWith the recent surge in Japan’s currency to a seven-month high, investors are wondering if this is the beginning of the end of the yen carry trade that has been a pillar of global markets. That trade...
- The Abbas-Segalovitz gamble could break the Israeli deadlockThe long, turbulent trajectory of modern Middle Eastern history has often been framed through a single, uncompromising logic: ethno-nationalist separation. From the moment Theodor Herzl convened the F...
- Qatar Airways back to 90-95% of pre-crisis passenger levelsQatar Airways has climbed back to between 90% and 95% of the passenger numbers it carried before the US-Iran crisis disrupted operations, and is now turning its focus to a major expansion drive over t...
- Visit Qatar launches new campaign featuring Audi Revolut F1 TeamVisit Qatar has launched a new campaign inviting fans to discover Qatar through the eyes of drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The campaign forms part of Visit Qatar’s principal partnershi...
- Specialised academic, military programmes aim to recruit Qatari women for military, security careersThe Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities, established under the Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military En...
- Visitors flock to S’hail 2026 for latest equipmentThe second day of the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition, S’hail 2026, drew a large turnout of citizens, residents and visitors to Qatar, with strong activity at ...
- beIN SPORTS to broadcast more than 1,700 hours of live coverage of 20th Asian Games 2026 from Aichi-NagoyaThe 20th Asian Games 2026 gets underway on 10 September in the Japanese city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi region – and beIN SPORTS ("beIN"), the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and Nort...
- Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes backPakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi strikesIran says it does not control Houthis, Iranian sources sayIran urged Houthis to escalate Saudi attacks, sources sayPakistan, Saudi Arabia and ...
- Global leaders to convene in New York for 'QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026'The 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the first release of speakers for the event, taking place in...
- Apple debuts passport-shaped foldable phone, called DuoApple on Wednesday unveiled a foldable phone called Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company's flagship product.The Duo is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges....
- Qatar Chamber enhances trade relations with Malaysia’s Malacca StateQatar Chamber and a Malaysian delegation held a meeting Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance trade and economic ties between Qatar and Malaysia.The delegation was led by Dr Hajj Mohamed bin Ali Mohame...
- Gulf carriers drive 21% surge in Middle East air connectivityThe Middle East led regional air connectivity growth with a 21% surge in 2025, propelled by the continued network expansion of Gulf-based carriers, according to the latest Air Connectivity Index publi...
- China oil demand to fall 8.9% in 2026, says Sinopec researchChina's oil demand is expected to fall by 600,000 barrels a day, or 8.9%, in 2026, marking a third straight annual decline, while refining capacity is forecast to shrink up to 5.5% from 2026 leve...
- Google to invest $15bn in AI infrastructure and buy nuclear power in FinlandAlphabet's Google will invest at least €13bn ($15.1bn) in AI infrastructure in nippy Nordic country Finland over the next two years, its biggest European investment, including a major deal for th...
- Qatar targets $150m export-ready sovereign UAV industry by 2032The delivery and logistics market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is projected to reach $1.36bn globally by 2032, up from an estimated $936m in 2025, buoyed by expanding commercial applications ac...
- Qatar condemns regional attacks, approves draft laws at cabinet meetingThe State of Qatar has renewed strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and commercial shipping, warning that the incidents threaten regional stability and freedom of navig...
- News Update! (09-09-2026)Quick update on the top stories... 97% Compliance rate with food safety requirements: Ministry of Public Health. Ministry of Municipality approves standardization, reduction of minimum plot size for...
- Britain’s airspace fails for the third time in three yearsBritain’s air traffic control system failed again on Tuesday afternoon. NATS announced at 13:46 that it was investigating a technical issue in its flight-processing system, and departures across the c...
- Singapore Airlines 'to seek tougher terms' for any fresh Air India fundingSingapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and stronger governance rights before approving a capital injection into Air India, said two...
- Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets Lebanese Minister of Energy, WaterHis Excellency Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, met on Wednesday with Minister of Energy and Water of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Saddi.During the meeting, the t...
- Al-Kaabi meets Lebanese minister of energyHis Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, met on Wednesday with Minister of Energy and Water of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Saddi, reports QNA. During the ...
- 97% Compliance rate with food safety requirements: Ministry of Public HealthThe Ministry of Public Health announced the results of implementing the National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026, which aims to enhance food safety and protect consume...
- Qatar condemns regional attacks, approves draft laws at cabinet meetingThe State of Qatar has renewed strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and commercial shipping, warning that the incidents threaten regional stability and freedom of navig...
- President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsPresident of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali met on Wednesday with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at ...
- Panama-flagged tanker struck by drone in Iraqi waters, port officials sayA Panama-flagged tanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil was struck by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters on Wednesday, two port officials said. Iraqi rescue boats...
- Ministry of Labour launches phase one of "Moawen" platform for domestic worker recruitmentThe Ministry of Labour today launched the first phase of the 'Moawen' Platform for Domestic Worker Recruitment, a major digital initiative aimed at bringing greater transparency, efficiency ...
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