Tribune News Network Doha and Mexico City Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Class of 2026 at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) leaves behind more than transcripts and diplomas. It leaves behind anthologies, dialogue and initiatives that have reshaped what it means to be a Qatari student on a global stage, a graduating class defined not onl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and their readiness for the evolving needs of the labour m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a vibrant International Labour Day celebration titled “Rang Tarang 2026” on May 8 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The colourful and heartwarming event paid tribute to the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) recently hosted a memorable musical evening titled “Forever Asha – A Musical Tribute” at its Maestro Hall in New Salata, celebrating the extraordinary seven-decade-long musical journey of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian attacks on the territories of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, and the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law. In a sta»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar HE Adish Mammadov on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them in areas of common interest. (QNA)»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Monday met with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new humanitarian intervention for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from El Fasher and Greater Darfur in Sudan’s Khartoum State. Supported by a Qatari donor, the organisation’s field teams in Omdurman delivered food, shelter, and non-»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Qatar Mo Barghouty on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, and several topics of m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised a ceremony to honour the fourth batch of employees who successfully completed the Authority’s accredited training programmes, in the presence of President of Ashghal HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, along with a number »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Creatives Amplified, Qatar’s homegrown premium public relations agency, has concluded the successful inauguration of ‘Taking Back the City’, a CSR initiative dedicated to championing Qatar’s thriving brands and creative sector. The debut edition, which focused on the jewel»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has received a donation from Al Takaful General in support of the society’s awareness programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting cancer prevention, early detection and public health awareness within the community. The donation was presented du»»»

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates quietly detonated one of the last credible institutions of collective Arab economic power. Its withdrawal from OPEC — framed in the careful, bloodless language of a corporate press release as a matter of “national interests” and “long-term strategic visio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh HE Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Discussions during call dealt with bilateral relations and w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the GCC Railways Authority, Mohammad Al-Shabrami said on Monday that the overall completion rate of the GCC railway linkage project has exceeded 50 percent. In a video interview with the Saudi newspaper, Okaz, Al-Shabrami said the project is expected to become fully»»»

DOHA: Akram Afif cemented his status as Qatar's football king after claiming a record sixth Player of the Season award at the 2025–2026 Qatar Football Association Awards, extending his dominance with a third straight triumph. Al Sadd SC and Qatar national team star beat fierce competition from Roge»»»

India’s passport has risen to 75th place in the Henley Passport Index (February 2026), marking a notable jump from 85th position last year and 80th at the start of 2026. The improvement comes as Indian passport holders can now access 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival (VOA/ETA), up one »»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced on Monday, May 11, 2026, the postponement of the Old Doha Port Fishing Competition 2026. The organizers stated that a new date will be announced at a later stage. The event was supposed to be held on May 13 to 16, 2026 at Old Doha Port. The Old Doha Port Fis»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay an official visit to Qatar on 12 May 2026.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met with the State Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan HE Kenji Yamada. Discussions during the meeting dealt with the impact of the regional conflict on the global energy industry and ways to ensure the sec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) encouraged students and parents to register in the tracks of vocational, technical, and specialised education schools through the “Maaref” portal for public services, and to explore educational opportunities that transform knowledg»»»

DOHA: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and President of the Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, welcomed at his office Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE D»»»

Doha, Qatar and Mexico City, Mexico: Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspired in part»»»

Doha: Qatar's Shura Council has reviewed the country's National Health Strategy 2024-2030 during its weekly sitting in Doha, with members highlighting the need to strengthen preventive healthcare, improve patient services and expand digital transformation across the health sector. The sitting, chai»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading session down 32.25 points, or 0.30 percent, to settle at 10,631.25 points. A total of 158.26 million shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 477.08 million through 26,312 transactions across all sectors. Sha»»»

Qatar Airways said it will expand its operations in the Americas by launching flights to Caracas in Venezuela and Bogota in Colombia from July 22, strengthening its global route network. The airline said the move would make it the first Gulf carrier to operate flights to Venezuela and the first int»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has issued safety guidelines to assist pilgrims in completing essential physical and medical preparations ahead of the Hajj season to protect their well-being and ensure a safe pilgrimage. In a social media post, the ministry recommended building stamina t»»»

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

Gold prices declined on Monday as renewed tensions surrounding stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran intensified inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer, while a firmer US dollar added further pressure on bullion markets. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Amir and Chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University (QU) HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, chaired the fourth meeting of the QU Board of Board of Regents for the academic year 2025-2026, held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the beginning of the meeting, the B»»»

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

DUBAI: League of Arab States Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned attacks targeting Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the territorial waters of Qatar, warning they posed a threat to regional security and violate international law. In a statement published Sunday on X, Aboul Gheit also e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation advised the public to remain cautious when outdoors during the windy conditions. In a social media post, PHCC noted that dust carried by strong winds may trigger attacks in asthma patients hence they should limit outdoor exposure during peak winds. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Monday with Co-President Global Wealth Management and President UBS Asia Pacific, Iqbal Khan. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developme»»»

Doha Qatar: Qatar Airways announced its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from July 22, 2026, strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and the Americas. In a statement by Qatar Airways, the service re»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fore»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of Package 2 of the roads and infrastructure development project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. In a statement, the Authority said the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road netwo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of »»»

President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days after the US floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiatio»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 22.94 points, or 0.22%, at the start of Monday's trading, down to 10,640 points compared to the previous session's closing. The market was weighed down in the Insurance sector by 0.07%, Real Estate by 0.14%, Industrials by 0.15%, Con»»»

Iran's proposal to end war with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was legitimate and generous, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil ‌Baghaei said ‌on Monday, adding ‌that ⁠the US continues ⁠to uphold unreasonable and one-sided demands. "Our demand is legitimate: demanding an end to ⁠the war, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The assembly hall at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus fell respectfully silent as badge met blazer and sash met shoulder, the school’s much anticipated investiture ceremony unfolded with characteristic grandeur on May 7, 2026, formally conferring office upon the newly elected»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Qatar H E Nurmurod Mahmadali. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation, and ways to e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Class of 2026»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lacaro Du Croate, the talented five-year-old mare, claimed a major victory by winning the Gr.1 (PA) The President of the UAE Cup – Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes over 2000m at ParisLongchamp yesterday. The race was for 4-year-old and older Purebred Arabians. Trained by Xavier Thomas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of Ophthalmology Services at Al Waab Health Center, effective Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand specialised clinic services available to patients across the country. With the addition of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rider Juan Carlos Garcia clinched the Diamond Tour title as the 13th round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Outdoor Arena on Saturday night. Partnering with Oliver Twist Vd Berghoeve, Garcia produced the fastest round, clocking 6»»»