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CGB launches survey to assess impact of specialised courts on business environment 16 Oct 2026 - 08:50 am

DOHA: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) yesterday announced the launch of a comprehensive nationwide survey to evaluate the impact of...

Greenland takes a step towards banning deep-sea mining 16 Oct 2026 - 12:15 am

Copenhagen: Greenland's parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a proposal asking the government to draft legislation banning deep-sea mining and exploration until at least...

Bus collides with train near Channel Tunnel entrance in France, 19 hurt 15 Oct 2026 - 11:36 pm

Lille, France: A minibus collided with a train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver...

GCC Secretary-General stresses importance of Gulf-European relations 15 Oct 2026 - 11:26 pm

Brussels: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said a coordination meeting of GCC legislative council speakers reviewed the agenda of the second GCC-European...

Qatar Speaker joins GCC Coordination meeting ahead of talks with European Parliament President 15 Oct 2026 - 11:15 pm

Brussels: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim participated on Thursday in the GCC coordination meeting of speakers of...

Qatar participates in G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors meeting 15 Oct 2026 - 10:50 pm

Bangkok: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and...

IEA says total oil stock releases to exceed 400 mln barrels 15 Oct 2026 - 10:40 pm

Paris, France: The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that the total volume of oil stocks to be released by its members...

SpaceX cargo spacecraft docks with ISS 15 Oct 2026 - 10:32 pm

Los Angeles: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, delivering scientific equipment and supplies to the...

Brazilian Camara to make F1 debut with Haas in 2027 15 Oct 2026 - 10:20 pm

Sao Paulo: Brazilian Rafael Camara will race for Haas in 2027, the Formula 1 team announced on Thursday, after confirming the departure of...

Somalia sets May presidential election 15 Oct 2026 - 10:10 pm

Mogadishu: Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year in the deeply fragmented country that faces a...

32 schools to compete in 2026-2027 Mini Basketball World Cup 15 Oct 2026 - 10:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in collaboration with the Qatar School Sports Association, announced the...

Al Sadd sign Qatar International Mohammed Muntari for two seasons 15 Oct 2026 - 09:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have signed Qatar international striker Mohammed Muntari from Al Gharafa on Thursday on a two-season deal. The 32-year-old joined...

Qatar targets sustainable food production as self-sufficiency reaches 99% for fresh poultry and dairy 15 Oct 2026 - 09:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation, with domestic production meeting 99...

Coalition intercepts drone over Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait 15 Oct 2026 - 09:25 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of a drone over the Saudi city of Khamis...

Cooler nights, hopes of rain as Al-Wasmi season begins tomorrow 15 Oct 2026 - 08:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Wasmi season begins tomorrow, October 16, 2026, and will last for 52 days. In a social media post, the Qatar...

UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature' 15 Oct 2026 - 08:32 pm

Paris, France: UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the "war on nature has not yet ended" as he launched a report showing...

QM celebrates achievement, inclusion on International White Cane Day 15 Oct 2026 - 08:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Thursday celebrated the International White Cane Day under the theme "A Story of Achievement: Beyond the Limits...

Two dead, thousands evacuated as floods hit Istanbul 15 Oct 2026 - 08:19 pm

Istanbul, Turkiye: Two people were killed as torrential rains flooded streets, homes, shops and transport infrastructure across Istanbul. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci...

Qatar participates in meeting of Attorneys General in GCC Countries 15 Oct 2026 - 07:53 pm

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the 18th meeting of the Attorneys General of the Gulf Cooperation...