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Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister, along with the provocative practices and violations committed by settlers under the protection of occupation forces, including restricting worshippers’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque....

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurating the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair at DECC yesterday.
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The multi-year collaboration will use basketball to open up development and empowerment opportunities in African communities. QF and Basketball Africa League team up to drive social impact through sport

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have launched a multi-year collaboration that aims to make basketball more accessible to African...

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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 drew to a close yesterday after three days of dynamic discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and...

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Qatar win three boxing medals at 4th GCC Games

Doha: Qatar claimed two silver medals and one bronze in the boxing competition at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026...

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