ISTANBUL: Turkiye and Qatar signed a mutual defense agreement on Friday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s office said, after ‌the ‌president met ‌the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Istanbul. “President Erdogan stated that we would continue ‌working together to ‌prevent the ‌resurg»»»

The director of the Israeli spy agency Mossad is in Washington Friday for talks with senior Trump administration officials about the war in Iran, three sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. The visit by Roman Gofman, one of Benjamin Netanyahu's closest confidants, comes »»»

US denies Iran's Bahrain radar claim as Saudi intercepts drones and nuclear tensions rise Dubai: The US military has denied Iran's claim that it destroyed an American radar system in Bahrain, saying its forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones without injuries or damage. The latest confrontatio»»»

New York: The State of Qatar, the United Kingdom and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have called for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, warning that severe shortages of shelter and essential supplies are putting civilians at further risk as winter approac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah following the death of Sheikha Intisar Jassem Mohamed Al Malek Al Sabah.»»»

DESC and ITU partner to prepare governments and communities for major digital disruptions Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has signed an agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency for digital technologies, to strengthen global digital»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has expressed its solidarity with the United Arab Emirates following a traffic accident in the Emirate of Fujairah, that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the vi»»»

US Vice-President told to target ‘corruption and crime’ at home Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus away from the Iran war and instead devote himself to fighting what the president says is corruption and crime in Democratic-controlled c»»»

Doha: PwC Middle East concluded its participation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the event with strategic partnership announcements, keynote speeches, executive roundtables and live technology demonstrations focused on accelerating AI adoption and d»»»

DOHA: Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, launched 'Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027', a new programme under the Startup Qatar initiative, designed to prepare high-potential startups for stronger commercial and investor engagement ahead of Web Summit Qatar 2027. Announced on the s»»»

DOHA: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani emphasised that quality is now an integrated corporate culture essential for excellence, sustainability, and competitiveness. He noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of institutional performance,»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that the state general budget registered a deficit of QR22.8bn during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. In a statement on its official X account, the ministry indicated that total revenues during the third quarter of 2026 reached around QR17.1bn, whil»»»

Doha: The Financial Sustainability Conference for Economic Sectors recommended bolstering financial sustainability and technological innovation across economic enterprises and sectors, into line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030). The conference,»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index ended the current week’s trading with a decline of 0.370 percent, losing 37.47 points to reach the 10,028-point level, down from last week’s close, under pressure from three sectors. In this context, financial analyst Mubarak Al Tamimi told QNA that the QSE expe»»»

DOHA: Doha is ready to host the 11th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, with all preparations completed for the December 7-17 competition, the Organising Committee has confirmed. The event will bring together male and female weightlifters from around the world and carries added significance as »»»

Doha: Qatar’s growing ambitions to establish itself as a regional hub for AI, digital transformation and innovation are creating new opportunities for international technology partnerships and investment. However, translating these ambitions into sustainable economic and business outcomes will depe»»»

Etihad extends Riyadh and Dammam cancellations; Qatar Airways resumes Riyadh flights Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with services to Saudi Arabia among the most affected as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid regional security concerns. Flights between the UAE a»»»

DOHA: Japan coach Shingi Ono (pictured) is targeting the FIFA U-17 World Cup title in Qatar, saying his team are determined to challenge for global honours while gaining valuable experience for the future. Japan, who won the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, will enter the tournament with high ambitions whe»»»

Buenos Aires: Lionel Scaloni will remain in charge of Argentina until the 2030 FIFA World Cup after signing a contract extension, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced yesterday. AFA president Claudio Tapia confirmed the new deal at a press conference, saying Scaloni would become Argen»»»

Doha: Battle Of Maldon bounced back from a runner-up finish on his Qatar debut last month with an impressive victory in the 2000m Thoroughbred Derby Trial for three-year-olds at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s 10th Al Rayyan Race Meeting yesterday. At the Al Rayyan Racecourse, the Sharq Stud-own»»»

DOHA: Qatar claimed the silver medal in the team lance event on the opening day of the 2026-2027 Tent Pegging World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, yesterday. Hosts Jordan took gold, with Saudi Arabia finishing third to secure bronze in the competition, which features leading international teams. Qatar’s rid»»»

DOHA: Qatar face a strong test against Australia in today’s international friendly at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium as head coach Julen Lopetegui looks to assess his side against quality opposition. The reigning Asian champions will be keen to make the most of their November international window, wi»»»

DOHA: Qatar U-23 bounced back from their opening-match draw to beat Thailand 2-1 in their second match at the Vietnam Friendly Tournament 2026 in Pleiku, Vietnam, yesterday. Jose Angel’s side had opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Singapore at Pleiku Stadium on November 10. The tour»»»

DOHA: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the first independent carbon crediting standard established in the Global South, headquartered in Qatar and internationally recognised under UN ICAO’s CORSIA scheme and ICVCM, has joined a global coalition of leading financial institutions, exchanges and carbo»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM), a Strategic Partner of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, marked its participation with a series of sustainability programmes and initiatives promoting environmental responsibility and heritage conservation. Bringing together students, environmental experts, staff, volu»»»

Doha: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Qatar’s preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, saying the tournament would be a ‘joyful event’ for the young players and a festival for football fans. Speaking during his visit to the Aspire Zone Competition Complex yesterday, Infantino sa»»»

DOHA: The 17th Empower youth conference opened in Doha yesterday under the theme “Youth Leading for Peace and Security,” bringing together 250 young people from Qatar. Organised by Education Above All Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the three-day conference runs thr»»»

DOHA: Entities operating across Qatar’s Government Services Centres achieved a notable operational milestone last month, completing 49,271 transactions, according to monthly performance data published by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) yesterday. The figures highlight stat»»»

Doha: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud attended yesterday the signing ceremony of an agreement to establish a Gulf House of Expertise in the field of injury prevention and emergency care. The agreement was concluded between the Ministry of Public Health, represented by t»»»

Vienna: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Slovenia H E Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi participated in a meeting held by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia H E Tone Kajzer with Their Excellencies ambassadors of Arab countries accredited to Slovenia. The meeting excha»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Planning Council, participated in the 8th meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Arab Council for Population and Development (ACPD), held yesterday via video conference, with the participation of experts and officials from national population »»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation has been ranked as one of the best employers in the Middle East in an inaugural employee-driven survey of the top places to work across Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, compiled by Forbes Middle East. The regional arm of the global media compa»»»

DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Arab cooperation in education, culture and science, highlighting its initiatives to support educational development, scientific research, innovation and the preservation of cultural heritage. The commitment was emphasised during the 28th Or»»»

Doha: In the presence of Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor Bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Qatar Health Congress 2026 officially opened yesterday. Organised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the congress has brought together more than 1,500 physicians, specialists, healthcare leaders and public healt»»»

DOHA: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) has launched its Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2027-2030, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making and accelerate digital transformation across the customs sector. The strategy was launched in the presence of Chairman of t»»»

DOHA: Cruise tourism remains a vital component of Qatar’s long-term tourism development strategy, offering significant opportunities to attract international visitors, strengthen the country’s position as a leading regional destination and support the diversification of its tourism sector, a senior»»»

LONDON: An American Army officer who was arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia had not handed over any information to Moscow and he is expected to be charged in Britain in the coming days, a US official said Thursday. After the British charges are filed against Lt. Col. B»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Embassy in Muscat issued an "important notice for Qatari citizens traveling to the Sultanate of Oman" on Thursday. The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Sultanate of Oman urged Qatari citizens traveling to the Sultanate to "comply with Omani laws and regulations concerning»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s defence company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Harmattan AI to explore advanced autonomous very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) capabilities in Qatar and global markets. The agreement, announced on November 3, provides for demo»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Policymakers, researchers, technology experts and business leaders have described Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC26) Doha as an important international platform for advancing digital transformation, promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthening global technology part»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Health Congress 2026 officially opened on Thursday in the presence of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, bringing together more than 1,500 physicians, specialists, healthcare leaders and public health experts from Qatar, the Gulf region and around the world.»»»

QNA Algiers Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi on Thursday met with Minister of Justice of Algeria Lotfi Boujemaa on the margin of the meetings of the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, underway in »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has been ranked as one of the best employers in the Middle East in an inaugural employee-driven survey of the top places to work across Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, compiled by Forbes Middle East. The regional arm of the global medi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), taking place from November 19 to 27, has announced a powerful line-up of leading organisations, cultural institutions, international media platforms and private sector brands as partners for the 2026 edition. DFF continues to build on its ambition»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education organised the second Rasekh Learning Community Gathering under the theme ‘Our Environment: A Space for Learning and Inquiry’, bringing together teachers, education experts, and representatives from educational and cultural instit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM), a Strategic Partner of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, marked its participation with a series of sustainability programmes and initiatives promoting environmental responsibility and heritage conservation. Bringing together students, environmental »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) signed on Thursday a memorandum of cooperation with Rafeeq Al Darb Trading and Services Company. The agreement aims to strengthen the partnership in areas of social support and empowerment, while expanding opportunities to support produc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism participated in the International Cruise Summit (ICS) 2026, held in Madrid, Spain, from 10 to 11 November, with the support of Visit Qatar, reaffirming its strong commitment to developing cruise tourism and strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading regional»»»

QNA Doha Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), on Thursday participated in the 22nd meeting of the Civil Aviation Executive Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held via video conference. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, in- »»»

QNA Athens The first round of political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Qatar and Greece took place in Athens on Thursday. The Qatari side was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while that of Greece was led by Deputy Minister of F»»»