Qatar Tribune 2m

Sultan of Oman, PM review regional security & stability

QNA Muscat HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Muscat on Wednesday. At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highne»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Qatar bow out of World Cup after defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina

DOHA: Qatar were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina in a must-win Group B clash in Seattle on Wednesday. Needing three points to stay alive in the tournament, Qatar fell short in their final Group B match at Seattle Stadium. Though Qatar looked an impro»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Minister of Culture honours winners of 38th Doha Theatre Festival

Doha: Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani honored the winners of the 38th Doha Theater Festival at Dukhan theater, Ministry of Culture headquarters, in the presence of artists and cultural figures. The play by Qatar theater group won five awards: Best Overall Production, Be»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Visit Qatar celebrates winners of 'Qatar Through Your Lens' competition

DOHA: Visit Qatar hosted an awards ceremony to honour the winners of the inaugural 'Qatar Through Your Lens' competition, celebrating the creativity and talent of citizens and residents who captured Qatar's culture, lifestyle, and unique experiences through photography and videography. The submissi»»»

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France24 36m

Truth or Fake - Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim

A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s Prime Minister, after users claimed the video shows him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The Qatari PM though»»»

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France24 1h

Was JD Vance snubbed by Qatar's prime minister?

A video clip filmed during the US-Iran talks in Switzerland has been circulating on social media, sparking claims that the US vice president was snubbed by Qatar's prime minister. However, the footage does not tell the whole story. “This is BRUTAL. Vance flew to Geneva for the Iran talks and the Qa»»»

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UPI 2h

Israeli military: Dozens of Hezbollah fighters trapped in underground complex - UPI.com

Smoke rises in late May as a result of an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, Israel. The Israeli military says it has trapped dozens of Hezbollah fighters in an underground complex in southern Lebanon. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Ju»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire face crucial Group E decider 

DOHA: Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in their final Group E fixture at Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), could prove decisive in determining which teams advance from a competi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as key tests for fragile US-Iran rapprochement

Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari Prime Minister and Fo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

LIVE MATCH: Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzogovina (FIFA World Cup 2026)

Doha: Al Annabi will take the pitch at 22:00pm local Doha time for their final group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Bosnia and Herzogovina tonight. Coach Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi mee»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Pakistan, Iran & the Gulf — a New Islamic Military Alliance Taking Shape?

During his visit to Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Islamic world to “form a united front against their enemies." This call builds on previous proposals by Pakistan to establish a “NATO-style alliance” for Muslim-majority states:September 2025 — after Israeli strikes on Qat»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Qatar shuts 17 travel and air cargo agencies in regulatory crackdown

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has closed 17 travel and air cargo agencies for failing to comply with aviation regulations, as authorities intensify oversight of the country's air transport sector. The QCAA said on Wednesday that the closures were carried out as part of ongoing inspection »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Shura Council Speaker stresses dialogue, negotiation as key to resolving crises

Baku: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, continues its efforts to entrench the approach of dialogue and diplomacy, believing that disputes can only be resolved through n»»»

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RT 5h

After the Iran War, Tehran sees victory – and a trap at the table

Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted. Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov for Russ»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Mutaz Barshim and the Olympic moment that inspired the World OR

Doha: Two first-place finishes. Two Olympic champions. It remains one of the most memorable moments in modern Olympic history. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Qatari high jumper Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both cleared 2.37 metres. After an extraordinary competition, neither athlet»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Foundation advances global dialogue on supporting families, digital protection for children, and youth leadership at UN Human Rights Council

Geneva, Switzerland: Global dialogue on supporting families amid conflict, safeguarding children against the risks posed by the digital age, and nurturing young leaders in humanitarian law has been led by Qatar Foundation and its partners on the United Nations stage in Switzerland. The 62nd Session»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority closes 17 non-compliant travel, air cargo agencies

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced on Wednesday the closure of 17 travel and air cargo agencies as part of ongoing inspection campaigns aimed at strengthening oversight of the air transport sector and ensuring compliance with approved laws and regulations. In a stateme»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Minister of Municipality meets Kuwait's Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met here on Wednesday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The two sides discussed ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Education minister attends graduation ceremony of students from Qatar Science and Technology School

DOHA: Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys celebrated the graduation of its fifth batch of students for the academic year 2025-2026, numbering 56 students, in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, after the graduat»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

QSE index closes lower

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading session lower by 87.54 points, or 0.84 percent, to settle at 10,321.23 points. A total of 136,001,135 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QR 416,923,474.416, through 24,009 transactions across all »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Minister of State for Energy Affairs visits injured victims of Barzan gas facility incident

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi visited a number of those who are still receiving medical treatment from amongst the injured in the incident at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan. The injured are being tr»»»

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UPI 7h

U.S.-Iran talks: U.N. nuclear chief says inspectors will return to Iran - UPI.com

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Wednesday that nuclear inspectors would have to be in Iran to implement a resolution to Iran's stockpile of enriched nuclear material, in line with the preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement. File photo by Max Slovencik/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- The United Nation'»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Minister of State for Energy Affairs offers condolences on death of Pakistani national in Barzan gas facility incident

Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Doha to offer condolences on the tragic loss of a Pakistani national in the incident in the Barzan gas supply facility in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar expects LNG output to return to normal within weeks: PM

DOHA: Qatar expects to return to normal liquefied natural gas (LNG) production "within a few weeks," Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday. He said an exception was the Ra»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

KAHRAMAA signs QAR2.2bn contracts to expand electricity network in western region

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has signed a series of new project contracts aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in western region. The contracts were awarded to several qualified local and international companies, including Voltage Engi»»»

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DW 7h

Iran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy

ConflictsAsiaIran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economyShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protests. h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Ashghal completes Al Asiri, Faleh markets' redevelopment to enhance urban identity, visitor experience

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has completed the development and refurbishment works of Al Asiri Souq and Faleh Souq in Central Doha. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to revitalize the heart of Doha and enhance its commercial and tourism facilities while preserving their authen»»»

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DW 8h

Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

ConflictsAsiaIran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking pointShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protes»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Amir, Pakistan PM discuss bilateral relations, latest developments in Ras Laffan incident

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made a telephone call to Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir expressed his condolences and sympathy to the Prime Minister of »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Ambassador of South Africa

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa in Doha HE Ghulam Hoosein Asmal. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, i»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Amir, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations and Ras Laffan incident developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani made a telephone call on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. At the outset of the call, HH the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to HE the Pakistani Prime Ministe»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Pakistani Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar, HE Muhammad Amir. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Kahramaa signs QR2.2 bn contracts to expand electricity network in western region

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 'Kahramaa' has signed a series of new project contracts aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in the western region. The contracts were awarded to several qualified local and international companies, including Voltage Enginee»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

QU announces minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes starting in Fall 2027

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) announced its new minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, setting the minimum high school average at 75 percent, with the changes set to take effect starting in the Fall 2027 semester. Under the updated requirements, the minimum admission average for»»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

Aoun: The Lebanese people must realize that we have only one homeland and no one protects them but the State – Ya Libnan

Share: President Joseph Aoun is shown with the Lebanese Writers Union representatives at the Baabda presidential Palace In remarks to a delegation from the Lebanese Writers Union, President Joseph Aoun said that the Lebanese people must realize that they have but one homeland, one flag, and one ide»»»

Qatar Tribune 10h

Cabinet commends Qatar's outstanding performance across economic, business, institutional and social indicators

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Minister of State for Energy Affairs offers condolences on Indian fatalities in Barzan gas facility incident

Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, visited the Embassy of the Republic of India in Doha to offer condolences on the tragic loss of 12 Indian nationals in the incident in the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan.»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Ministry of Labour warns public against fraudulent fund transfer requests

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has warned the public against responding to requests to transfer money to personal bank accounts under the pretext of providing services or expediting procedures. In a statement posted on social media, the Ministry stressed that all fees and payments related to i»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (June 25-27, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: Weekend plans just got better as this one is packed with vibrant experiences for every taste and age. Breathe in the scent of fragrant oud, savour juicy mangoes, and dive into creative workshops and cultural conversations. Explore Doha's most exciting lineup of events and make every mo»»»

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France24 11h

Business - UN chief calls on AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental costs

As Europe swelters under a major heatwave, the energy-intensiveness of artificial intelligence has come into the spotlight.  At a climate conference in London, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their systems.  Plus, Iran r»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Amir congratulates Colombian president-elect

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani congratulates HE Abelardo de la Espriella on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections of the Republic of Colombia, wishing him success, and the bilateral relations between the two countries further development and g»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Sports Minister, Assim Madibo visit Canada's Ismael Kone

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and national team player Assim Madibo visited injured Canada player Ismail Koné in Vancouver to inquire about his condition after the player sustained an injury during the World Cup game against Qatar. Kone sustained a b»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Qatar detains 25 Arab nationals over viral restaurant fight in Doha’s upscale Dafna area

Qatar's Ministry of Interior have arrested 25 people of various Arab nationalities following a fight at a restaurant in Doha's upscale Dafna district and referred them to the Public Prosecution for legal action. The ministry said the arrests were made after authorities investigated an altercation t»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

Toulouse, France: Airbus has announced it will inspect 16 of its A380 superjumbos, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on some of the jets used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered urgent inspections requ»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Hamad Medical Corporation achieves prestigious international accreditation in Nuclear Medicine

Doha, Qatar: The Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging section of the Clinical Imaging Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been accredited by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), USA, as a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Centre of Excellence. This recognition repres»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Qatar Post launches new version of 'CONNECTED' for international shopping and shipping

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the new version of CONNECTED, an integrated international shipping service which enables customers in Qatar to enjoy a seamless global shopping experience from leading online retailers worldwide using international »»»

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UPI 12h

Pakistani activists given life in prison on riot incitement charges - UPI.com

Supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee are pictured holding pictures of their leader last year, Mahrang Baloch, after she was arrested last year after a protest where a paramilitary soldier was killed. Mahrang and another committee member were sentenced to life in prison on Monday. File Photo »»»

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Arab News 13h

Qatar says US-Iran hotline crucial for Hormuz reopening

DUBAI: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said his country would ‌resume normal liquefied ‌natural ⁠gas production “within a ⁠few weeks”, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. But establishing a hotline between ⁠the US and ‌Iran ‌is essential to ‌reopen the Strait »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Nigerian Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, today received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State HE Mahmood Yakubu.His Excellency the Minister wished the Ambassador success in his duties and affirmed his f»»»

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Sana 13h

Qatar expects LNG production to resume within weeks, prime minister says

Doha, June 24 (SANA) Qatar expects liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to return to normal within weeks, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, as the country prepares to restart operations disrupted by regional tensions. In an interview with the»»»

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