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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

National Planning Council organises program on strategic foresight for leaders 12 Feb 2026 - 11:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) organised an intensive executive Program for government leaders titled "Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in...

Shura Council affirms Qatar's commitment to being active partner with European side on regional, international issues 12 Feb 2026 - 11:24 pm

Strasbourg, France: The Shura Council affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to being an active partner with the European side on regional and...

Qatari innovators win six gold and silver medals at Kuwait International Invention Exhibition 12 Feb 2026 - 11:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatari inventors participating in the 16th International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East, held in Kuwait over four days, won six...

Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN meets Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Office for Project Services 12 Feb 2026 - 10:49 pm

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations,HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Under-Secretary-General...

India approves initial purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets: French Presidency 12 Feb 2026 - 10:25 pm

Paris: The French Presidency Thursday welcomed India's decision to give its initial approval to a proposal to purchase 114 French Rafale fighter jets,...

Arab Book Award hosts cultural events at Damascus International Book Fair 12 Feb 2026 - 10:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Book Award is taking part in the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, which runs through February 16, with a...

Minister of Interior meets Italian counterpart 12 Feb 2026 - 10:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,...

21 killed in River Nile accident northern Sudan 12 Feb 2026 - 09:48 pm

Khartoum: Sudanese authorities announced Thursday that more than 20 people drowned in the north of the country after a boat they were traveling...

Qatar's Ambassador to Bhutan presents copy of credentials 12 Feb 2026 - 09:42 pm

Thimphu: The Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan, HE Ugen Chozom, has received a copy...

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, WISH sign cooperation agreement 12 Feb 2026 - 09:20 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 1-2-3 and the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation,...

MoI reminds drivers of safety guidelines for driving in fog 12 Feb 2026 - 08:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior on Thursday reminded motorists to follow safety guidelines when driving in fog, as the Qatar Meteorology Department...

Central Bank of Egypt cuts key interest rates by 1% 12 Feb 2026 - 08:48 pm

Cairo:Egypt's central bank has cut its main interest rates by 100 basis points, citing recent developments in inflation and its outlook for the...

Total value of governmental tenders reaches QAR 10.8 billion in 2025 Q4 12 Feb 2026 - 08:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Finance announced Thursday that tenders and auctions at the state's government institutions reached a total value of QAR...

Qatar, Oman sign executive program for agricultural, livestock, fisheries cooperation 12 Feb 2026 - 07:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman signed Thursday the executive program for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in...

Investment, Trade Court organises training workshop for law students at Qatar University 12 Feb 2026 - 07:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Investment and Trade Court organised a training workshop for law students at Qatar University, titled "An Integrated Digital Judicial System:...

Amir sends condolences to Governor General of Canada 12 Feb 2026 - 07:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Governor General of Canada HE...

QOC President awards winners at annual HH the Father Amir Camel Festival 12 Feb 2026 - 07:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has crowned the winners of the final...

Ministry of Municipality, Kinshasa Municipality sign twinning agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation 12 Feb 2026 - 07:01 pm

Doha:The State of Qatar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a twinning agreement on Thursday between the Ministry of Municipality and...

Minister of Municipality inaugurates 13th edition of Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition "AgriteQ 2026" 12 Feb 2026 - 06:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Municipality...