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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Qatar Airways issues update, service continues to be suspended 03 Mar 2026 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airlines said that it will resume...

Vodafone Qatar general assembly meeting approves distribution of 12 percent cash dividend 03 Mar 2026 - 09:12 am

Dooha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting virtually on Sunday, March 1, 2026 chaired by Vodafone Qatar Chief Executive Officer,...

Qatar ports record 5 percent jump in container traffic, 2 percent rise in cargo 03 Mar 2026 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) witnessed a robust surge in handling of container and cargo volumes in February this year...

Global Champions Tour's Doha leg postponed 03 Mar 2026 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour has announced the postponement of the Longines Global Champions Tour event scheduled to...

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar State Security announces the apprehension of two cells affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard 03 Mar 2026 - 07:05 am

Doha, Qatar:Tension has surged across the Middle East following a series of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which triggered retaliatory strikes. Stay...

Qatar intercepts, neutralizes two ballistic missiles: Defence Ministry 03 Mar 2026 - 02:47 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that, through high readiness, constant vigilance, and joint coordination among the...

Qatar expresses condolences to Kuwait following the martyrdom of two members of its army 03 Mar 2026 - 02:10 am

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the brotherly State of Kuwait, its government and people,...

Qatar Interior Ministry announces extension of all entry visas for one month, waives fees 03 Mar 2026 - 02:00 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire...

Qatar's International Media Office issues response to an article published by Bloomberg 03 Mar 2026 - 01:58 am

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar issued a response to an article publised byBloomberg. The IMO stated that...

Qatar sends identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory 03 Mar 2026 - 01:44 am

New York: The State of Qatar has sent an identical message to each of HE Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres...

138 National food factories operating at high efficiency in Qatar: MoCI 03 Mar 2026 - 01:22 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the country’s industrial sector currently includes more than 138 national food manufacturing factories, operating...

Qatar stresses Iran's renewed targeting of its territory threatens principles of good neighborliness 03 Mar 2026 - 01:00 am

Vienna: The State of Qatar stressed that the targeting of its territory again by the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens the principles of...

Qatar Airways says Feb 28 - March 10 passengers eligible for complimentary date changes, refund of unused value of ticket 03 Mar 2026 - 12:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, in a statement, said that passengers with a confirmed booking with a travel date between February28, 2026 and March...

Qatar reiterates strongest condemnation of Iranian attacks on its territory, affirms wars are breeding ground for all human rights violations 03 Mar 2026 - 12:26 am

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its condemnation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks that targeted its territory, considering them a...

Interior Minister chairs Civil Defence Council meeting to discuss latest developments in current situation 03 Mar 2026 - 12:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) – Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, HE Sheikh Khalifa...

Trump says U.S. attack on Iran capable of going "far longer" than 4 to 5 weeks 02 Mar 2026 - 11:28 pm

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has "capability to go far longer" than the four...

Bahrain intercepts new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles 02 Mar 2026 - 11:19 pm

Manama: Bahrain National Communication Center announced that the Bahrain Defense Force's missile and air defense systems successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian...

Qatar Tourism requests guests’ accommodation extended, additional costs covered 02 Mar 2026 - 11:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism, in a circular issued to hotel establishment managers, requested the managers extendguests’ accommodation from February 28 until airport operations...

Amir receives phone call from UN Secretary-General 02 Mar 2026 - 11:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)...

Qatar University extends remote work from Tuesday until further notice 02 Mar 2026 - 10:57 pm

Doha: Qatar University announced the extension of remote work starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice, according to an official statement. The...