CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

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Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait,HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they discussed deepening and expanding cooperation between the two countries, as well as the mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two sides expressed their utmost satisfaction with the breakthrough achieved in the negotiations and Pakistan's announcement of reaching the final text of the peace agreement. Both sides hoped that the American and Iranian sides would sign the accord soon. In addition, both sides underscored their full support for ongoing good-faith efforts to address all pending issues through dialogue and peaceful means, culminating in the entrenchment of regional and global peace and stability, as well as opportunities for enduring peace in the region.

Civil Defense controls warehouse fire in Al Wakrah
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Civil Defense controls warehouse fire in Al Wakrah

Doha, Qatar: General Directorate of Civil Defense successfully brought a warehouse fire under control in the Al Wakrah area on Saturday, with no injuries reported, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) said. In a post on its official X account, the ministry said Civil Defense teams responded to the incident and managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further. The ministry confirmed that no casualties or injuries were recorded as a result of the fire, without providing additional details on the cause of the incident.

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Commerce Minister reaffirms pharmaceutical sector’s strong growth, expansion plans

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, conducted a field visit to a number of pharmaceutical factories in the Small and Medium Industries Area, where he reviewed the progress of production operations as well as ongoing development and expansion projects. The Minister during the visit examined the sector's adoption of modern technologies and its efforts toward innovation, highlighting the role of pharmaceutical manufacturing in supporting Qatar's industrial development and economic diversification goals.He noted that the growth of the pharmaceutical sector reflects the broader advancement of Qatar's industrial landscape and reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to enhancing the industrial environment and providing incentives that support investment. The Minister added that these efforts contribute to increasing the competitiveness of national industries and align with the objectives of the Qatar National Strategy for Transformative Industries and the Third National Development Strategy.The visit underscored the importance of strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and promoting sustainable industrial growth to reinforce Qatar's position as a regional hub for advanced industries.

Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Namaa Qatar unveils new private school fee policy, approves hikes for 54 schools

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education has unveiled a new policy governing tuition fees in private schools and kindergartens, introducing a transparent framework that gives parents up to 18 months’ advance notice of approved fee increases while linking...

Peninsula Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait,HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they discussed...

File picture used for representation Temperatures to remain very hot with dust forecast for Saturday

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures in the country will range between 31°C and 45°C this weekend, with a slight possibility of dust on Saturday, June 13, 2026, stated the Qatar Meteorology Department in its weekend weather forecast. The department said winds will...

 

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