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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

WFP halves West Bank aid amid funding shortfall 01 Sep 2026 - 07:34 pm

Geneva:The UN World Food Program (WFP) announced Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the occupied West Bank due to funding shortages,...

I'm happy to be plan-B to Julian Alvarez: Gabriel Jesus 01 Sep 2026 - 07:30 pm

Madrid: FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Premier League champion Arsenal on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has joined for...

MoI warns against improper use of high-beam headlights 01 Sep 2026 - 06:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warned motorists against the improper use of high-beam headlights, stressing that the practice can distract other...

China sends new relief supplies, DNA experts to Nepal after deadly mudslide 01 Sep 2026 - 06:40 pm

Kathmandu: Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu,Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following...

Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sep 15 01 Sep 2026 - 06:20 pm

Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries and territories to 30 days, effective September...

QSE Index Closes Higher 01 Sep 2026 - 06:05 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 45.98 points, or 0.47percent, reaching 9,852.83 points. A total of 125,485,437...

Qatar Labour Ministry warns against fake domestic worker recruitment adverts 01 Sep 2026 - 05:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday warned the public against fraudulent advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services, urging people to verify...

Qatar Calendar unveils September line-up of events 01 Sep 2026 - 05:48 pm

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning...

Saudi Crown Prince, Sultan of Oman discuss regional developments 01 Sep 2026 - 05:42 pm

Jeddah: HRH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, discussed on Tuesday in Jeddah, with HM Sultan...

Qatar urges int'l action as Israeli occupation seeks to force new regional reality 01 Sep 2026 - 05:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while...

Director-General of QNA meets Ambassador of UAE 01 Sep 2026 - 04:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) HE Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the United Arab...

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Cypriot Ambassador 01 Sep 2026 - 04:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the...

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Turkish Ambassador 01 Sep 2026 - 04:44 pm

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the...

Germany eyes Algerian gas to diversify supply: foreign minister 01 Sep 2026 - 04:37 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany is looking for gas deals with Algeria to diversify its supply, Berlin's top diplomat said Thursday in Algiers, where he...

Education Ministry launches new palm recognition attendance system for govt schools, buses 01 Sep 2026 - 03:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has begun implementing the "Hodori"...

Amir congratulates King of Norway 01 Sep 2026 - 03:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Haakon VIII on the occasion...

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Qassim, Taif, Tabuk, and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia 01 Sep 2026 - 02:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this...

Amir receives Chairman of ExxonMobil 01 Sep 2026 - 01:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received in his office at Lusail Palace this morning Darren Woods, Chairman and...

Qatar participates in G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting 01 Sep 2026 - 12:40 pm

Washington: The State of Qatar participated in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, held in Asheville, North Carolina, in the...

Kenya airport staff end strike 01 Sep 2026 - 12:37 pm

Nairobi: Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority...