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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Amir receives phone call from King of Spain 08 Mar 2026 - 10:46 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from HM King Felipe VI of Spain. During the...

Hamad International Airport answers key questions as airspace remains closed 08 Mar 2026 - 10:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport has released answers to frequently asked questions as flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure...

Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Singapore 08 Mar 2026 - 10:06 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore HE...

Arab League Council deems Iran's attacks a grave threat to world peace 08 Mar 2026 - 09:53 pm

Cairo: The Arab League Council on Sunday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi...

King of Bahrain condemns Iranian aggression against his country, several Arab states 08 Mar 2026 - 09:44 pm

Manama: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain condemned the Iranian aggression against his country and several Arab states,...

Amir receives phone call from Gambian President 08 Mar 2026 - 09:43 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call fromPresident of the Republic of The Gambia HE Adama...

UK PM, US President hold phone call on Middle East developments 08 Mar 2026 - 09:28 pm

London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on the phone today with US President Donald Trump, to discuss the latest situation in...

Military projectile hits residential site in Saudi Arabia, two killed and 12 injured 08 Mar 2026 - 08:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has announced two deaths and 12 injuries after a military projectile fell on...

Amir receives phone call from Syrian President 08 Mar 2026 - 08:49 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic...

Two Palestinians killed in fresh bombardment of Gaza City 08 Mar 2026 - 08:48 pm

Gaza: Two Palestinians were killed Sunday evening and others were wounded after an Israeli strike targeted a civilian vehicle in Gaza City in...

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title 08 Mar 2026 - 08:41 pm

Ahmedabad: Indiawon a record third T20 World Cup title and became the first team to defend their crown with a 96-run thumping of...

Three ballistic missiles intercepted, wave of hostile drones detected: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry 08 Mar 2026 - 07:56 pm

Kuwait: Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said Sunday that Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles in the southern part of the...

394 fatalities, 1130 injuries due to Israeli offensive in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Minister 08 Mar 2026 - 07:45 pm

Beirut: The Israeli airstrikes targeting several towns in the South and Beqaa in Lebanon have resulted in the fall of dozens of fatalities...

Deputy Prime Minister holds phone call with Greek Minister of Defense 08 Mar 2026 - 07:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani held a phone...

Iran's aggression on Qatar, region's nations escalatory move only invokes animosity toward Tehran: Arab‑British Understanding Council Chief 08 Mar 2026 - 07:09 pm

London: Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, Chris Doyle, decried the wanton Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and several countries...

Deputy Prime Minister receives phone call from French Minister of Armed Forces 08 Mar 2026 - 06:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received a phone...

PHCC provides 24/7 urgent care for adults and children at selected facilities 08 Mar 2026 - 06:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) provides 24/7 urgent care services for adults and pediatrics across 14 health centers in Qatar,...

Qatar Airways adds destinations, announces more flights for stranded passengers 08 Mar 2026 - 06:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced limited flight schedules to and from Doha. Citing temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited...

Ambiguity of Washington's policies escalate tensions on world stage: Russian Foreign Minister 08 Mar 2026 - 05:45 pm

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov called on the United States to clarify its plans and policies regarding international issues, stressing that the...