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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

QSE index opens lower 20 Sep 2026 - 11:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 38.27 points, or 0.40%, to 9,620 points at the start of trading...

In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due 20 Sep 2026 - 11:08 am

Toronto, Canada: It took years for Tenzing Norgay to secure his place in history as the man who, alongside New Zealander Edmund Hillary,...

Arab Postal Regulation Forum 2026 kicks off in Doha 20 Sep 2026 - 10:55 am

Doha: The Arab Postal Regulation Forum 2026 officially began yesterday in Doha under the theme ‘Postal Sector Reform in the Arab Region: Enabling...

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks 20 Sep 2026 - 10:53 am

Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused...

Asia spot LNG prices hit fresh 45-month high 20 Sep 2026 - 10:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices hit a new 45-month high this week as disruptions caused by the conflict in the...

Amir sends congratulations to President of Nepal 20 Sep 2026 - 10:31 am

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

Qatari swimmer Ali Tamer sets national record at Asian Games 20 Sep 2026 - 10:23 am

Tokyo: Qatari national team swimmer Ali Tamer has qualified for the 100m freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), currently taking...

Ten lions die in suspected poisoning at Tanzania wildlife reserve 20 Sep 2026 - 10:17 am

Dar es Salaam:Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania's UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities....

PHCC concludes back-to-school campaign 20 Sep 2026 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: The School Health Program & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026-2027...

Qatar start quest for fourth straight handball gold medal as Asian Games action heats up 20 Sep 2026 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be in full swing today following yesterday’s opening ceremony, with Qatari athletes beginning their...

Nigerian Embassy delivers passports in record two-week turnaround 20 Sep 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Nigeria in Doha has recorded a major improvement in passport service delivery, with newly produced passports from its...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito opens Asian Games 20 Sep 2026 - 09:27 am

Nagoya: Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially open at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium yesterday. The...

Qatar steps up efforts to drive digital business and e-commerce growth 20 Sep 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has introduced a new e-commerce licence allowing eligible businesses to conduct approved commercial activities through their own websites, in a...

Qatar highlights mediation as key pillar of its foreign policy 20 Sep 2026 - 09:17 am

Doha, Qatar: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva H E Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah...

Qatar Boat Show tickets now on sale 20 Sep 2026 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced that tickets are now on sale for Qatar Boat Show 2026. The event returns for its...

Bayt Qatar in Nagoya showcases culture and sporting legacy 20 Sep 2026 - 09:08 am

NAGOYA: Bayt Qatar (Qatar House) has opened in Nagoya ahead of the Aichi- Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, offering visitors an interactive showcase of...

Deputy PM meets French Minister of Armed Forces 20 Sep 2026 - 09:06 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met French Minister...

Qatar’s greenhouse market to surpass QR2bn by 2034 20 Sep 2026 - 08:52 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s agricultural sector is undergoing a high-technology transformation as reports project to surge to $600.1m (QR2.1bn) by 2034. According to a...

QPO’s Sounds of Mexico brings Mexican musical heritage to Doha 20 Sep 2026 - 08:42 am

Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) presented Sounds of Mexico at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on Friday, bringing Mexico’s music and...