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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

CI affirms Qatar’s long term rating at AA with stable outlook 23 Jul 2026 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR)...

Indian community bids emotional farewell to Ambassador Vipul 23 Jul 2026 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The Indian community in Qatar accorded a warm farewell to Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, at the conclusion...

Qatar and Ecuador discuss cooperation in Quito talks 23 Jul 2026 - 09:11 am

Quito: Acting President of the National Assembly of the Republic of EcuadorH E Esteban Torres met Tuesday with Ambassador of Qatar to the...

Awqaf Ministry announces research award winners, expands prize to QR1.1m 23 Jul 2026 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the winners of the latest editions of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah...

Amir sends congratulations to President of Egypt 23 Jul 2026 - 08:34 am

Doha, Qatar:The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt...

Saudi Arabia announces targeting of Saudi-owned ship in Red Sea 23 Jul 2026 - 08:33 am

Riyadh: An official source at the Transport General Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the ship (ENCELIA), owned by a...

MoCI’s ‘Purple Saturday’ campaign to boost inclusion for persons with disabilities 23 Jul 2026 - 08:12 am

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) and Qatar Tourism represented...

Two killed, several wounded as Israeli fire hits Gaza 23 Jul 2026 - 12:25 am

Gaza: A Palestinian was shot and killed Wednesday when the Israeli occupation army's military vehicles opened fire in areas across the Gaza Strip,...

Gold prices hit two-week high 23 Jul 2026 - 12:23 am

Singapore: Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday. Spot gold climbed 1.7 percent to $4,145.24 an ounce, after hitting its highest...

US oil inventories at lowest level since 1984 23 Jul 2026 - 12:00 am

New York: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said today that total US crude oil inventories, including commercial stockpiles and the government's Strategic...

Vice Chairman of FIFA's referees committee praises Qatari referees 22 Jul 2026 - 10:54 pm

Washington: Vice Chairman of FIFA's referees committee Hani Taleb Ballan said that Qatari officials continue to strengthen their presence at the world's biggest...

UNESCO places Lebanon's Tyre on World Heritage in Danger List 22 Jul 2026 - 10:43 pm

Paris: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has placed the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on its...

Amir receives phone call from Syrian President 22 Jul 2026 - 09:58 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call Wednesday from President of the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic HE...

Qatar welcomes Netherlands, Belgium bans on Israeli settlement imports 22 Jul 2026 - 09:49 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar has welcomed the bans by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Kingdom of Belgium on Israeli settlement...

Qatar participates in GCC Traffic Officials' Meetings in Riyadh 22 Jul 2026 - 09:09 pm

Riyadh: The State of Qatar has taken part in two Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) meetings aimed at strengthening joint traffic initiatives across the...

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Amir of Kuwait address regional developments over phone 22 Jul 2026 - 08:56 pm

Jeddah: HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPrince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HH Amir...

Saudi Stocks end Wednesday trading higher 22 Jul 2026 - 08:13 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed today, rising 76.65 points, closing at 10775.46 points, with trading valued at SAR 3.7 billion....

Slightly cloudy weather expected tonight 22 Jul 2026 - 08:02 pm

Doha: Weather inshore until 6am on Thursday will be some clouds at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report....

Don't suspend Paredes for World Cup final fracas: Spain midfielder Gavi 22 Jul 2026 - 07:14 pm

Madrid: Spain midfielder Gavi said on Wednesday that he did not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be banned for his role in the...

Philippines passport gains ground, moves up three places in Henley Passport Index 22 Jul 2026 - 05:43 pm

Doha, Qatar: Philippine passport holders can now travel to 65 destinations without obtaining a visa, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released...