Dr. Safwan Masri appointed to lead global Cultural Diplomacy at Office of Sheikha Al Mayassa
Doha, Qatar: Dr. Safwan Masri has been appointed Senior Advisor and Executive Director of Cultural Diplomacy at the Office of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Founder of Qatar’s cultural exchange initiative, Years of Culture. In thi»»»
Minister Al-Kaabi chairs 26th annual Energy Sector Qatarization Review meeting
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Energy Affairs H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi chaired the Energy Sector’s 26th annual Qatarization Review meeting, with the participation of senior executives and representatives from the companies participating in the Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan. Ministe»»»
Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade praises Qatar’s pivotal role in advancing regional economic dialogue
Doha, Qatar: Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade H E Dr. Amer Bisat praised the State of Qatar’s pivotal role in advancing regional economic dialogue and hosting investment conferences, whose importance are growing amid global economic and security shifts that are reconfiguring supply chains an»»»
Nebras Energy posts net profit of QR1,036m for nine-month period
Doha, Qatar: Chaired by H E Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Board of Directors of Nebras Energy approved the financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026, yesterday. The company’s revenue reached QR2,412m, compared to QR2,289m for t»»»
Vodafone Qatar reports 24% rise in net profit to QR611m
Doha: Vodafone Qatar (“Vodafone Qatar” or the “Company”) yesterday announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reflecting solid business performance and continued execution of its strategy, while reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable valu»»»
‘Libya seeks to strengthen economic and investment cooperation with Qatar’
Doha, Qatar: Libya attaches high importance to strengthening economic and investment cooperation with Qatar and transforming the strong relations between the two countries into practical and sustainable partnerships, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Abdul»»»
QIIB net profit surges 1.5% to QR1,115m in Q3
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani, has announced the Bank’s financial results for the period that ended on September 30, 2026. The financial statements reflect sustained momentum and robust g»»»
QNB Group accelerates financing for international AI, digital infrastructure in Q3
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, strengthened its role in cross-border financing during the third quarter of 2026, supporting major investments in AI and digital infrastructure. The quarter’s activity demonstrated the Group’s ability to mobilise»»»
Democrats want to kill Trump’s diesel deal. Working Americans will pay the price
With Americans struggling from soaring energy prices, and businesses across the country trying to keep their heads above water, the Democrats’ apparent priority is to threaten companies that might help ease the pressure. According to an October 22 Washington Post report, Senate Democrats are prepar»»»
Vucic’s mother attacked as ex-president seeks comeback in Serbian vote
The mother of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was attacked by his political opponents in Belgrade on Sunday, his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has alleged. Serbia is voting for its next government and Vucic is running for prime minister. His ruling coalition has been polling strongly ag»»»
VCUarts Qatar to host Tasmeem Doha 2026
Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will host its international art and design biennial, Tasmeem Doha 2026, from November 1-7, 2026, at its Education City campus. The week-long event will include workshops and know»»»
Yemen:YAF Escalate Retaliatory Strikes, Targeting Riyadh Air...
By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] have announced a series of military operations targeting strategic sites across Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and crude oil pumping stations along the kingdom’s East-West Pipeline. YAF spokesperson Brigadier Gene»»»
Iran:Iran: Any Violation of Our Territory to Trigger Respons...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf confirmed that Tehran is prepared to meet any violation of its territorial integrity with a response beyond its enemy’s imagination, asserting that the country will not be intimidated by threats of all-out war or assassination. “W»»»
King of Spain awards Qatar’s former Ambassador Order of Civil Merit
Berlin: HM King Felipe VI of Spain has awarded H E Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Hamar, Qatar’s former ambassador to Spain, the Order of Civil Merit in recognition of his diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Spain during his tenure from 2019 t»»»
‘Qatar moving forward with building digital economy based on knowledge, innovation’
Doha: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai affirmed that the State of Qatar is moving forward with building a digital economy rooted in knowledge and innovation. This is being achieved through investments in digital infrastructure, the de»»»
Qatar Museums opens two heritage exhibitions at Fahad Bin Ali Palace
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) yesterday opened ‘Wooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to Stories’ and ‘Atharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar’ at Fahad Bin Ali Palace in Msheireb. On view until May 29, 2027 the exhibitions offer two distinct encounters with Qatar’s heritage through histo»»»
Environment Minister meets SESRIC Director-General
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Director-General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) and former Minister of Family, Labour and Social Services of the Republic of Tü»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Austria
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Federal President of the Republic of Austria HE Dr. Alexander van der Bellen on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»
Senegal to host Youth Games, Africa's first ever Olympics
Dakar: Signs across the Senegalese capital proclaim "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which will mark the continent's first time to hold an Olympic event when they kick off on Saturday. Over the course of two weeks some 2,700 athletes aged 17 or younger are expec»»»
United Kingdom:UK Warns of Potential War by 2030, Urges Nati...
By Staff, Agencies Britain must be prepared to fight and win a war within the next 1,000 days as hostile states strengthen their military capabilities, Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has warned, calling for an urgent boost to the country’s national defense and emergency preparedness. Writing in Th»»»
Iran:Araghchi: Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Pre-War...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will never be managed as it was before the US-“Israeli” war against Iran, stressing that the conflict has fundamentally transformed the security and political landscape of West Asia. Araghchi»»»
‘Brazil is not anyone’s backyard’: Lula takes swipe at Trump after election win
Brazil’s president vows to defend national sovereignty after securing re-election Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening US influence in Latin America. Wi»»»
TAAMEER Group expands its investments in Qetaifan Island North with new projects worth over QAR 1.4 billion
A new acquisition agreement with Qetaifan Projects strengthens the strategic partnership between the two parties, alongside ongoing development and preparations to launch new projects ahead of Cityscape Qatar 2026 TAAMEER Group has announced the signing of a new acquisition agreement with Qetaifan »»»
Lebanon:“Israeli” Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling and Drone A...
By Al-Ahed News Southern Lebanon witnessed a series of “Israeli” military attacks on Sunday, October 25, involving airstrikes, artillery shelling, explosions and explosive bombs dropped by drones. The incidents affected multiple locations across Lebanese territory, raising renewed concerns over civ»»»
Saudi defense minister leads delegation attending Makkah pact countries meeting with Iran
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading a delegation to Tehran for talks between countries party to the Makkah Agreement and Iran, as part of efforts to ease regional tensions, a Saudi Foreign Ministry official told Al Arabiya.»»»
Dubai gold steady after weekly slide: buy now or wait?
Gold prices soften giving shoppers a chance to get more grammage for each dirham Dubai: Gold held steady after its sharpest weekly decline since June, as traders weighed persistently high energy prices ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. The metal hovered near $4,000 an ounce, havin»»»
US-Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 26, 2026)
Oil prices dip as Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point in the crisis As Day 240 of US-Israel war with Iran came on Monday (Oct. 26), tensions across the Middle East stayed. US President Donald Trump renewed warnings that a nuclear-armed Iran would bring “death problems,” while leaving room for a »»»
Qatar Museums opens ‘Beyti Beytak’ exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) yesterday opened ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’, an exhibition exploring ideas of home, hospitality and belonging through architecture, art and design. Organised by the future Art Mill Museum and on view until May 29, 2027, the exhibition is presented at the h»»»
Qatar participates in ICAO aviation environmental protection meeting
Montreal: Qatar participated in the second meeting of the Steering Group for the 14th cycle of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP/14), operating under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held in Montreal, Canada. Qatar was represented at the meeting by a dele»»»
Libya summons American Chargé d'Affaires after offensive remarks from Trump
The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned its American chargé d'affaires yesterday, Sunday, in protest against "offensive" remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, in which he stated that the country is "infested with terrorism." Here are the key detail»»»
Qatar highlights investment, economic priorities
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar Chief Executive Officer H E Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani delivered a keynote address at the panel ‘Global Investment Promotion Conference: From Climate Priorities to Investment: Accelerating the Energy Transition Project Pipeline,’ held yesterday at the UNCTAD World In»»»
Qatar Sustainability Week begins on Oct 31, to feature hundreds of activities
Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week will begin on October 31, bringing together government, private and civil society institutions for a week of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices, with organisers targeting more than 700 activities»»»
After 95.29% of Tally Sheets Processed: 2.6% Gap Between First Two Tickets in Bulgaria's Presidential Elections
Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.6% of the vote, while Gyurov-Kandev has received 32%, with 95.29% of tally sheets pro»»»
Qatar prioritises tourism resilience, job protection: Al Kharji
Doha: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji has underscored the importance of protecting jobs, supporting private-sector businesses and restoring visitor confidence as Qatar works to strengthen its tourism industry’s resilience amid »»»
Americas...:Lula Secures Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil ...
By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth nonconsecutive presidential term after defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s runoff election, according to the Superior Electoral Court [TSE]. With nearly all ballots counted, Lula received 51.76% of the vali»»»
Iran:FM Spox: Iran Remains Prepared for All Scenarios While ...
By Staff, Agencies Iran remains prepared to confront any potential scenario while keeping diplomatic channels open, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said, accusing Washington of undermining negotiations through unilateral demands and continued acts of aggression against the co»»»
US touts role in Gulf oil exports as CENTCOM chief flies over Hormuz Strait
LONDON: The chief of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, flew over the Strait of Hormuz in an army helicopter on Sunday as CENTCOM said American forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. More than 3,000 commercial vessels have passed through th»»»
95% of Votes Counted: Yotova Leads Gyurov by 2.56 Points in Bulgaria’s Presidential Vote
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) said that presidential candidates Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov are heading to a runoff on November 1 after 95.29% of polling station protocols had been processed, with Yotova holding a lead of 2.56 percentage points. Interim results published on the C»»»
Gyurov Challenges Yotova to Debate as Both Candidates Seek Runoff Backing
Andrey Gyurov called for an open debate with presidential runoff opponent Iliana Yotova and ruled out seeking endorsements from political parties, while candidates and party leaders began outlining their positions ahead of Bulgaria’s November 1 runoff. Speaking shortly after polls closed, Gyurov th»»»
Global leaders gather in Doha for World Investment Forum
Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 opened in Doha yesterday with participation of global leaders, senior government officials, policymakers, business executives and investors from around the world to explore investment opportunities and promote international economic cooperation. The »»»
THIS WEEK: the EU’s new Canada offer, cash for farmers and Russia’s Lavrov returns to G20?
An EU-Canada summit in Montréal will be the main event this week with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council counterpart António Costa represent the bloc at a two-day summit starting on Wednesday (29 October), hosted by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Carney, w»»»
Brazil's Lula clinches poll victory, Bolsonaro seeks to annul election
Brasília: Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a re-election victory, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote. With Lula's victory, Brazil staved off a conservative wav»»»
Remit now: Expats dirham buys more, or less, back home?
Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 26- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest l»»»
Cool, misty, and a little moody: what next week’s weather holds
Slightly cooler than average, predominantly sunny weather with cumulus clouds is expected next week. Winds will pick up at the start of the week, occasionally strengthening. Peak temperatures at the beginning of the week will be around 15 degrees Celsius, after which daytime warming will decrease s»»»
Fidesz’s EU allies demand Brussels act over ‘authoritarian’ crackdown
The Patriots for Europe group is standing up for the protection of democratic rights in Hungary, in opposition to the "authoritarian measures of the Tisza government," through the joint action of national delegations — according to a press release issued on Saturday by the European Parliament group»»»
AZF and QCS raise community awareness with Pink Walk event
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society, organised the Pink Walk on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Aspire Park coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event began at 4:00 PM and attracted approximately 1,000 participants. The walk covere»»»
WCM-Q’s webinar series tackles nutrition, dementia related topics
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»
MoPH marks Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»
EU seeks to build stronger partnership with Qatar in security, trade and regional peace
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The European Union is seeking to strengthen partnership with Qatar across security and defence, trade, energy and people-to-people exchanges, while enhancing cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf. European Union Ambassador to Qatar HE Antoni»»»
MoT’s workshop discusses progress of new ITS Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has concluded a workshop on the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037, in attendance of numerous representatives from relevant entities and key stakeholders. The Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & A»»»