Iran and Oman are reportedly closing in on a framework to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the emerging arrangement could leave Tehran with a degree of control over the world’s most important oil chokepoint — precisely the outcome Washington has sought to prevent. The diplomatic p»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui DOHA As diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran continue to gather momentum, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have called for the launch of a comprehensive regional security dialogue modeled on the historic»»»

Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilising international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahm»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui DOHA Qatar’s luxury hospitality industry is increasingly prioritising long-term performance alongside visual appeal, with developers, designers and hotel operators adopting high-performance interior solutions that enhance guest comfort, operational efficiency and asset longevity. As»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched “Hader”, an innovative digital platform catering to imams and callers to prayer nationwide as part of its wider digital transformation strategy. The platform is part of the ministry’s endeavours to leverage digital technol»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie metwith Ambassador of Maldives to Qatar HE Adam Shareef Umar on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations and discussed ways to strengthen and develop them in areas of common interest,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Old Doha Port has announced that Qatar Airways QA), the Official Travel Partner of Qatar Boat Show 2026, will be offering exclusive discounted fares for visitors travelling to Doha to attend the third edition of the event, taking place from November 4 to 7, 2026. Available»»»

QNA Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital accessibility and empower older persons to independently access and benefit from digital services, Mada Assistive Technology Centre delivered two specialised training workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, will host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027 from January 14 to 16, 2027 at Education City following the success of the inaugural Qatar edition held in 2026. Early registration i»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha in collaboration with a selection of award-winning Thai restaurants in Qatar, has launched “Thailand on a Plate: A Culinary Journey,” a unique culinary diplomacy initiative designed to showcase Thailand’s rich cultural heritage through the art of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has implemented an integrated relief project to support flood-affected families in the Republic of The Gambia as part of its humanitarian mission and ongoing efforts to respond to natural disasters and assist vulnerable communities. The project was carried ou»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University’s (QU) College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI), has concluded two professional diploma programmes: the Digital Media and AI-Supported Content Creation Diploma and the L»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Alaraby 2 hosted members of Qatar’s cultural press as guests of honour at its semi-annual luncheon celebrating the strong partnership between the television channel and the local media. The gathering highlighted the outstanding work of journalists representing a wide range»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, participated in the 19th meeting of the GCC Unified Terrorist List Committee, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second meeting of Working Group on Defence against Weapons of Mass Destruction concluded in Doha, Qatar. The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant-Colonel Abdullah Turki Al Ali Al Maadheed, commander of the Defence Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Unit of the Qatari Arm»»»

Riyadh: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, took part in the 19th meeting of the Gulf Committee for the Unified Terrorist List, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. »»»

RIYADH: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Counter-Terrorism Committee, participated in the 19th meeting of the GCC Unified Terrorist List Committee, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Qatari»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched 'Hader', an innovative digital platform catered to imams and callers to prayer nationwide as part of its wider digital transformation strategy. The platform is part of the ministry's endeavors to leverage digital technology in workpl»»»

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to launch a joint operational mechanism to document Israeli violations in Jerusalem, warning that escalations at holy sites could provoke a religious conflict with global repercussions. Meeting in Amman at the invitation of Jordan, the Arab Min»»»

DOHA: The Medical Affairs Division of the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has achieved the diamond level of Accreditation Canada accreditation after successfully finalizing the survey at the four Workers' Health Centers it manages and operates in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Public »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a meeting with regional counterparts in Jordan on Wednesday to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions, strengthen coordination and safeguard maritime security. The fifth meeting of the four regional parties was held in Amman and »»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, referring to Iran-Oman talks on safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, says the two sides are now working on a joint statement based on main considerations and points agreed upon during the negotiations. In response to reporters’ questions on »»»

Amman: The meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in Jordan on Wednesday, issued a joint statement following the meeting. The statement read as follows: At the invitation »»»

AMMAN: The meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in Jordan on Wednesday, issued a joint statement following the meeting. The statement read as follows: At the invitation »»»

Amman: Qatar's men's team, represented by Musa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab, secured its second consecutive win in the inaugural West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour, currently taking place in Jordan, after defeating Iraq 2-1 today. The Qatari team claimed the victory after a competitive match. After losi»»»

Amman: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh M»»»

DOHA: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, will host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027 from January 14 to 16 at Education City, following the success of the inaugural Qatar edition held in 2026. Early registration is open until 15 August 2026»»»

Dubai: Donald Trump is hardly the first American president to discover that Iran is one of Washington’s most difficult adversaries. As his administration struggles to secure an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while warning Tehran against defying US demands, historians and former diplomats »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has partnered with Novikov Doha to introduce an exclusive hospitality offering, further enhancing its premium guest experience and setting a new benchmark for Formula 1 hospitality in Qatar. Renowned for its fusion of Pan-Asian and Italian cuisine and»»»

AMMAN: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The Qatari delegation was headed by Prime Minister and Minister of Fo»»»

Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran gathered momentum on Wednesday, with mediators reporting progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil and shipping routes. The latest developments are being closely watched in the UAE, where»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and recei»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has launched an electronic system for controlled medicines for travellers, enabling passengers arriving in or departing from Qatar to apply for a prior permit to carry controlled medicines for personal use, track the status of their application, and receive the p»»»

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A senior Trump administration official on Tuesday said an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as "today or tomorrow", fuelling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough despite Iran's public denials that it is negotiating with Washington. A top US official s»»»

Doha, Qatar: This weekend families get to enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring exhibitions and educational programmes designed to spark creativity and curiosity as Qatar offers residents and visitors plenty of events to explore, learn from and create. My Story, My Identity August 6, 2026; 4pm-6pm»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), through its Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), has issued a circular urging all healthcare facilities and practitioners across Qatar to strictly comply with reporting requirements for foodborne diseases, commonly known as food poisoning, to stren»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s non-oil private sector strengthened in July, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 52.7 from 50.8 in June, while Qatar’s PMI improved to 48.5 from 47.6 as it remained below the neutral 50-point threshold. The latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index survey showed the U»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a circular reminding all healthcare facilities and practitioners to report suspected or confirmed cases of foodborne diseases (food poisoning) within 24 hours of identification. The ministry said timely reporting through its electronic re»»»

SINGAPORE: Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab El-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday from the previous day, ship-tracking data showed. Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including five tankers and three bulk carriers, ship»»»

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup. The FIFA president has been the subject of a torrent of criticism, and no small »»»

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, accusing him of “blackmail” and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement. Bin Hussein alleged that FIFA verbally communicat»»»

DOHA: The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University's College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute, has concluded two professional diploma programs: the Digital Media and AI-Supported Content Creation Diploma and the Live Television Broadcasting Diploma. B»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil extended losses on Wednesday as investors waited to see if efforts to end the Iran war and restore traffic through ​the blockaded Strait of Hormuz were making progress. Brent crude futures were down ‌32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $79.04 a barrel at 09:30 a.m. Saudi time. US West Texas»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Despite unprecedented regional escalations, disruptions to trade routes and exports, increased logistics and insurance costs, and wider pressures on global supply chains, Qatar safeguarded economic stability, maintained the uninterrupted provision of essential services, protected consu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Samsung successfully celebrated the First Sale Ceremony of its latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and wearables at Safari Abu Hamour, marking another milestone in bringing Samsung’s newest innovations closer to customers in Qatar. The event was attended by senior representatives from Samsung»»»

Doha, Qatar: South Africa legend Graeme Smith thinks next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup will be a landmark moment for the game, highlighting the tournament’s return to Africa and the prestige of the 50-over showcase. South Africa last co-hosted the tournament in 2003, alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alkrar (Azadi) claimed his first victory at the highest level by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Al Rayyan Cup while HM Alchahine (Al Mourtajez) claimed the Gr.1 (PA) Doha Cup (Prix Manganate) in thrilling action at Deauville in France yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman »»»