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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Amir receives phone call from President of South Africa 28 Oct 2026 - 08:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from thePresident of the Republic of South...

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Jordan's DPM, Foreign Minister 28 Oct 2026 - 08:31 pm

Amman:Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Wednesday in Amman with Deputy Prime Minister...

International report says heat-related deaths rise 36 percent worldwide 28 Oct 2026 - 08:20 pm

London: Experts and researchers have called for climate change to be recognized as a global health emergency, warning of accelerating health impacts, including...

Jordan's King meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Amman 28 Oct 2026 - 07:58 pm

Amman: HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan welcomed the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE...

Qatar Embassy in US issues travel advisory for Qatari citizens 28 Oct 2026 - 07:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, urged Qatari citizens travelling to the United States to comply with local...

Al-Simak season begins tomorrow, traditionally associated with abundant rainfall 28 Oct 2026 - 07:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Simak season, traditionally associated with abundant rainfall and the growth of seasonal plants, begins on Thursday, October 29, marking the...

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. posts stronger Q3 earnings while advancing QAR 1.4bn in growth investments 28 Oct 2026 - 06:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announces its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a 15.4% year-on-year increase in...

Ischaemic heart disease Philippines' leading cause of death, says statistics authority 28 Oct 2026 - 06:46 pm

Manila: Ischaemic heart diseases led all causes of mortality in the Philippines during the first four months of the year, from January to...

Spain PM calls for 3 days of mourning after deadly rail collision 28 Oct 2026 - 06:39 pm

Urda, Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain would observe three days of mourning after the country's second high-speed train collision this year...

Copa del Rey games suspended after deadly train crash in Spain 28 Oct 2026 - 05:52 pm

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal...

Qatar Cabinet holds weekly meeting 28 Oct 2026 - 04:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the weekly...

Prime Minister sends condolences to Spanish counterpart 28 Oct 2026 - 04:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to...

Sheikh Hamad Translation Award delegation concludes Brazil tour ahead of 2027 edition 28 Oct 2026 - 04:15 pm

Brasilia: A delegation from the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has concluded its introductory tour of Brazil with a visit...

Indian expat to challenge iPhone 18 Pro customs duty in Kerala court 28 Oct 2026 - 04:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: The debate over customs duty on the iPhone 18 Pro will soon move to a courtroom in Kerala, as Dubai-based Indian...

Amir offers condolences to King of Spain 28 Oct 2026 - 04:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Than sent a cable of condolences to HM King Felipe VI of Spain regarding...

Spain high-speed train collision kills 31, injures 80 28 Oct 2026 - 03:41 pm

Urda, Spain: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 31 people and injured 80 on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise,...

EU 'ready to support' Spain after train collision 28 Oct 2026 - 03:28 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union is ready to help Spain if needed after a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed...

Mercedes to cut more jobs as Chinese competition bites 28 Oct 2026 - 03:23 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will restart a voluntary redundancy programme and is in discussion with unions over further cost-cuts, its chief...

Ashghal President says building enduring infrastructure hinges on long-term vision, skilled national workforce 28 Oct 2026 - 03:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has highlighted the importance of a farsighted...

CRA strengthens national technical expertise in IPv6 and internet routing security through specialized training 28 Oct 2026 - 03:01 pm

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training program to strengthen national technical capabilities...