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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Qatar takes part in Arab Forum on Early Disaster Warning Systems 21 Dec 2025 - 09:23 am

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the proceedings of the first Arab Regional Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness, which...

Registration for 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival opens 21 Dec 2025 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Registration for the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) begins today, Sunday, December 21, at the Qatar Falconry...

Seminar series offers students guidance on career paths 21 Dec 2025 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar:Health professionals shared their career journeys with foundation and pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) during the fall edition of the...

COSP11 puts AI at forefront of global anti-corruption efforts 21 Dec 2025 - 09:08 am

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies have been identified as critical tools in the global fight against corruption, as world leaders...

HBKU’s International Islamic Bioethics Association holds inaugural meeting 21 Dec 2025 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar:The newly established International Islamic Bioethics Association (IIBA) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) convened its inaugural meeting, marking a significant milestone...

QND celebrations at Darb Al Saai attract 300,000 visitors 21 Dec 2025 - 08:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The Darb Al Saai events concluded yesterday after an 11-day celebration organised by the Ministry of Culture in observance of Qatar’s...

MCIT unveils national policies to advance digital economy 21 Dec 2025 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has unveiled a set of six draft national policies aimed at accelerating Qatar’s...

Qatar ranks third in MENA in Global Social Progress Index 21 Dec 2025 - 08:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has emerged as a regional leader in social progress in the 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index, securing a place...

San Francisco hit by electricity outage affecting 130,000 residents: utility 21 Dec 2025 - 08:22 am

San Francisco, United States: A huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power, the city's main electric utility...

Egypt reaffirms rejection of any attempts to undermine Sudan’s sovereignty, internal cohesion 20 Dec 2025 - 10:38 pm

Cairo: Egypt has reaffirmed its full support for Sudan during its continued ordeal, stressing its enduring commitment to protecting Sudan's unity and territorial...

Minister of Interior Meets German Counterpart 20 Dec 2025 - 10:12 pm

Doha:Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with Federal Minister...

Sri Lanka enters public 5G era with commercial launch 20 Dec 2025 - 10:05 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka has entered the public phase of 5G mobile connectivity with the launch of commercial 5G services by Dialog Axiata PLC...

Blue Origin sends 1st wheelchair user into space 20 Dec 2025 - 09:59 pm

New York: USspace technology company Blue Origin on Saturday launched a wheelchair user into space, marking a historic first. The New Shepard Mission...

Doha to host AWF Executive, Electoral meetings on Sunday 20 Dec 2025 - 08:54 pm

Doha: Doha will host the Executive Office Meeting of the Arab Weightlifting Federation (AWF) on Sunday, followed by its electoral meeting, on the...

Department of Meteorology warns strong wind and high sea tonight 20 Dec 2025 - 08:35 pm

Doha: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Sunday will be cold and scattered clouds with chance of light rain at places, hazy by late...

3 killed, 1 injured in van-motorcycle crash in Philippines 20 Dec 2025 - 07:38 pm

Manila: Three people were killed and another was injured after a speeding van crashed into a motorcycle along a highway in Oriental Mindoro...

Death toll from Israeli offensive on Gaza rises to 70,925 20 Dec 2025 - 05:33 pm

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 70,925 in addition to...

Copper’s outlook remains supported by strong structural forces: QNB 20 Dec 2025 - 05:19 pm

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) confirmed that copper is currently entering a clearly defined phase of structural transformation in global commodity markets. In...

Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum launches program to connect art, learning 20 Dec 2025 - 05:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum, established by Qatar Foundation, has launched a Learning and Outreach Program, beginning a new...

NHRC Chairperson warns of severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza, West Bank 20 Dec 2025 - 04:49 pm

Jeddah: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization...