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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Amir’s speeches guide and inspire Shura Council’s work, priorities: Speaker 13 Oct 2026 - 07:50 am

Doha, Qatar:Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the Council, as the State of Qatar’s legislative...

Saudi Civil Defense announces Riyadh is no longer at risk 13 Oct 2026 - 12:09 am

Riyadh:Saudi Civil Defense announced on Monday evening that the danger in Riyadh had passed after the National Early Warning Platform issued an alert....

Visit Qatar, Qatar Challenge Racing Club Partner to launch Samla International Race 12 Oct 2026 - 11:02 pm

Doha: Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Samla...

Minister of State for Energy Affairs tours QatarEnergy's pavilion at WPC Exhibition in Riyadh 12 Oct 2026 - 09:53 pm

Riyadh: Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergyHESaad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, toured QatarEnergy's pavilion at the World...

Qatar affirms importance of digital transformation, AI for economic, social development 12 Oct 2026 - 09:45 pm

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that digital transformation and artificial intelligence have become key drivers of economic and social development, enhancing...

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school 12 Oct 2026 - 09:09 pm

Aubagne, France: A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and...

Comedian Trevor Noah to perform live in Doha in December 12 Oct 2026 - 08:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: Internationally renowned comedian Trevor Noah is set to perform live in Doha on December 4, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention...

Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets 12 Oct 2026 - 08:09 pm

London: The Brent oil price reached nearly $107 a barrel Monday after Houthislaunched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies...

Amir to inaugurate Shura Council's ordinary session tomorrow 12 Oct 2026 - 07:54 pm

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

beIN MEDIA GROUP becomes first global organisation in Qatar to receive National Information Assurance Certification 12 Oct 2026 - 07:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the leading global sports, entertainment and media group, has been awarded the National Information Assurance (NIA) Certification...

Qatar vows to work with UN to accelerate Doha Programme for Least Developed Countries 12 Oct 2026 - 07:07 pm

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to working with the United Nations system and all partners to accelerate the implementation...

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes part in opening session of Geneva Peace Forum 12 Oct 2026 - 06:54 pm

Geneva: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the opening...

Qatar Airways temporarily suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights 12 Oct 2026 - 06:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced a temporary suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The airline said...

Energy Minister tours QatarEnergy’s pavilion at WPC exhibition in Riyadh 12 Oct 2026 - 06:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi toured QatarEnergy’s pavilion at...

Energy Minister attends WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh 12 Oct 2026 - 06:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi attended the 25th WPC...

Energy security can't be taken for granted amid recent regional developments: Saudi Energy Minister 12 Oct 2026 - 05:04 pm

Riyadh: The recent developments playing out in the region and Saudi Arabia had reaffirmed that energy security can't be taken for granted, amid...

Microsoft bets on homegrown AI chip to challenge Nvidia 12 Oct 2026 - 04:51 pm

San Francisco, United States: Microsoft said Monday it will roll out its in-house Maia artificial intelligence chips on a massive scale starting in...

Ashghal announces new package of roads, infrastructure development project in Izghawa, Al Thumaid 12 Oct 2026 - 04:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the commencement of construction works for the second package of the Roads and Infrastructure Development...

UNHCR sounds alarm on funding crisis 12 Oct 2026 - 04:15 pm

Geneva: The UN refugees chief warned Monday about being "asked to do the impossible", with his agency over-stretched by a huge funding shortfall...

Minister of State for International Cooperation participates in interactive session with children from Noor Orphan Care Program in Gaza 12 Oct 2026 - 04:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated on Monday, via videoconference, in...