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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

GCC states home to 12.8 million adolescents and youth, achieve 100% overage of basic health services 13 Oct 2026 - 10:24 am

Muscat: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have achieved 100% coverage of basic health services for adolescents and young people, exceeding the global rate...

Pakistan train derailment kills four 13 Oct 2026 - 09:56 am

Multan, Pakistan: At least four people were killed and over a dozen others injured in a train derailment Tuesday near Multan in the...

Qatar to emerge stronger and adaptable to global change: Amir at Shura Council 13 Oct 2026 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani opened the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the...

6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Southern Panama 13 Oct 2026 - 09:31 am

Panama City: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern Panama on Tuesday. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred...

Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions 13 Oct 2026 - 08:56 am

Seoul: For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military...

Qatar affirms values of equality, respect, diversity, and combating all forms of racism 13 Oct 2026 - 08:49 am

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that it attaches great importance to promoting the values of equality, peaceful coexistence, and respect...

Carrick’s United ‘hungry and eager’ to fix worst start in decades 13 Oct 2026 - 08:44 am

Madrid: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted yesterday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in...

One goal enough for Hansi Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron 13 Oct 2026 - 08:42 am

Istanbul: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League today as...

Qatar win double gold at Pan Arab Golf Championship in Egypt 13 Oct 2026 - 08:41 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar claimed two gold medals in the boys’ under-18 individual and team events at the 2026 Pan Arab Junior and Girls...

Zverev set to become world No.1 13 Oct 2026 - 08:40 am

Shanghai: Men’s tennis confirmed it will crown a new world number one as Germany’s Alexander Zverev (pictured) was ensured the year-end honour yesterday...

Former Qatar coach Sanchez takes charge of Bahrain 13 Oct 2026 - 08:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Felix Sanchez has taken charge of Bahrain, with the Spaniard set to lead the West Asian nation at the AFC Asian...

Eala stunned by world number 217 in Wuhan Open first-round 13 Oct 2026 - 08:38 am

Wuhan: Filipina star Alexandra Eala suffered a shock 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 first-round defeat against 217th-ranked Chinese qualifier Shi Han at the Wuhan Open...

Alcaraz exits Shanghai Masters in straight-sets loss 13 Oct 2026 - 08:37 am

Shanghai: Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters yesterday, interrupting the former world number one’s in-form return...

Al Faleh Educational Holding appoints Sheikha Zulfa Al Thani as COO 13 Oct 2026 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Faleh Educational Holding has announced the appointment of Sheikha Zulfa Al Thani as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established...

Doha hosts forum to chart future of global youth competencies 13 Oct 2026 - 08:36 am

DOHA: The Strategic Foresight on Global Youth Competencies and Lifelong Learning Forum kicked off in Doha yesterday. This event is being hosted by...

Endowments Directorate receive QR50m boost to support scientific and cultural development 13 Oct 2026 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a QR50m contribution to an existing...

Qatar SC part ways with coach Marquez Lopez 13 Oct 2026 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC have parted ways with Spanish coach Marquez Lopez by mutual consent after a disappointing start to their Qatar Stars...

Thani Humanitarian receives QR150,000 for education project 13 Oct 2026 - 08:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian) has received donations totalling QR150,000 from Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and...