Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on Day 2 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, extending the run of sweeps to 10 matches. Brazil backed up that headlin»»»

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al-Qarni and Rawad Al-Nasser, and the under-19 men’s team secured Qatar’s gold medal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former champions edging debutants Lusail SC 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Qatar SC and Al Wakrah shared a 2-2 draw in the first match on the opening day »»»

Film Master media Distribution LLC, a major force in independent theatrical film distribution, is bringing the magical animated adventure LUMIVIA to cinemas across the Middle East from 20 August 2026. From its Dubai base, Film Master LLC has grown into a powerhouse in the region’s theatrical distri»»»

Doha: The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 2.75% during the current week to reach $4497.89 per ounce today, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold rose from $4377.3042 per ounce recorded on Sunday. It also indicated that other pr»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed this week down 3.38 percent, losing 338.27 points to reach 9,682 points compared with last week’s close. The decline was driven by negative performances across all sectors, led by the telecommunications sector, which fell by around 4.61 percent, fol»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported a comprehensive overview of Qatar’s monetary and institutional developments, highlighting key achievements that strengthened the financial sector’s overall resilience and inclusiveness. In its 2025 Annual Report, the central bank reported that f»»»

Cairo: Their Excellencies Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade H E Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and Egyptian Minister of Finance H E Ahmed Kouchouk said relations between their country and the Qatar have opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation, paving the way for long-term investments»»»

DOHA: Summer in Qatar is offering families a wide range of opportunities to keep children entertained, engaged and learning, with immersive experiences, interactive museums, nature attractions and creative activities among the options highlighted for the season. From colourful adventures and hands-»»»

Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, organised a special event to mark World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19. The event featured a photography exhibition as well as a professional photography studio. The exhibition, which will run for one mont»»»

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has invited the public to spend a memorable weekend exploring its diverse offerings of art, cinema, dining and scenic experiences. In a statement shared on its social media platforms, Katara highlighted the beautiful atmosphere and variety of activitie»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has welcomed a new batch of 33 Qatari male and female engineers into its Project Management Development Programme (PMDP), underscoring its ongoing commitment to building national expertise capable of leading major infrastructure projects with high efficien»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with HE Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the State of Qatar, Ana Filomena. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of mutual interest.»»»

DOHA: Qatar is accelerating workforce self-sufficiency by reinforcing national digital readiness with the recent launch of the seventh cohort of the Cybersecurity Capacity Development Program – Level 2. Hosted by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) through the National Cyber Security Academy,»»»

El Alamein, Egypt: A grant agreement between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population for the establishment of H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Hospital in Sohag Governorate in the Arab Republic of Egypt was signed yesterday during the seventh sess»»»

The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and growing domestic criticism. The United States on Thursday warned allies and China to join President Do»»»

Five women and three men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis. Observers say it is difficult to pick a favorite, given that the world's major powers are divided on the ou»»»

Share: The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington transits the Strait of Malacca on August 13, 2026. © US Navy via Reuters The USS George Washington aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military announced Thursday. The aircraft carrier will repla»»»

QNA Cairo Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Dr Mohamed Farid Saleh and Egyptian Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk have said that relations between Egypt and Qatar have opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation, paving the way for long-term investments and increased trade and to»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Wakrah and Qatar SC played out an exciting 2-2 draw while Al Rayyan chugged past debutants Lusail 1-0 in their respective opening games of the Doha Bank Stars League 2026-27 season on Thursday. At the Lusail stadium, Qatar SC’s Aron Gunnarsson scored the first goal of t»»»

QNA Doha The Lawyers Admission Committee held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi. The meeting discussed the items on the committee’s agenda. Three new lawyers took the legal oath before t»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Museums, in cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, has marked the International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage observed annually on August 21 highlighting international efforts to raise awareness of underwater cultural heritage as part of hum»»»

QNA Cairo Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy in Cairo on Thursday. At the outset of the meeting, the prime minister congratulated the secretary-general of the Arab »»»

QNA El Alamein (Egypt) The seventh session of the Joint Higher Committee between Qatar and Egypt convened in El Alamein on Thursday. The Qatari side was led by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, while that of Egypt was headed by Mi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Summer in Qatar offers families plenty of ways to keep young minds active and entertained. From immersive adventures and interactive museums to creative activities and educational attractions, children can learn, play and discover something new while enjoying quality time »»»

Tribune News Network Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Lukavac Islamic Centre and Mosque has officially opened in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina during a high-level ceremony attended by religious, political, and diplomatic leaders, marking the completion of a major religious, cultural, and c»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways (QA), the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, globally. The carrier has also completed Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet »»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) and Orphan Care Centre (Dreama) have signed a funding agreement to support three initiatives: the Building and Empowerment Programme, the Children’s Living Expenses Programme, and the Orphan Stories Programme. Under the agreement, DAAM will pro»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Portugal to Qatar HE Ana Filomena on Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the bombing at an educational centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, which injured dozens of people. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of motives. The»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the bombing at an educational center in Kabul, Afghanistan, which injured dozens of people. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of motives. The»»»

AMMAN: Qatar's national table tennis team players won 20 medals (four gold, two silver and 14 bronze) at the West Asia Table Tennis Championships for national teams, hosted in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The tournament featured teams from Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Palestine, O»»»

CAIRO: Egypt and Qatar have urged the US and Iran to return to the negotiating framework agreed in June so that they might reach a “final and lasting agreement” that brings regional stability. The Egyptian foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman»»»

EL ALAMEIN: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced that the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed four agreements in the areas of customs cooperation and regulatory work, in addition to development and heal»»»

El Alamein: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani announced Thursday that the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed four agreements in the areas of customs cooperation and regulatory work, in addition to development»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an alert to Apple Mac users in Qatar over a high-risk vulnerability affecting the Screen Sharing feature in macOS. "The vulnerability has been actively exploited, particularly on devices connected to the internet," the NCSA said in a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Appeals Chambers of the Investment and Commerce Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that orders a driver and an insurance company to jointly pay QAR450,000 in compensation to a victim who suffered a broken leg in a traffic accident. According to Al-Sharq, the plaintiff filed a »»»

El Alamein: The seventh session of the Joint Higher Committee between the State of Qatar and the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt convened on Thursday in El Alamein. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, »»»

EL ALAMEIN: The seventh session of the Joint Higher Committee between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt convened on Thursday in El Alamein. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, while tha»»»

LONDON: Israel said on Thursday reconstruction in Gaza cannot begin until Hamas is fully disarmed, as Turkiye, Egypt and Qatar condemned renewed Israeli strikes in the enclave and warned that further escalation could undermine efforts to implement a US-backed peace plan. Israeli Prime Minister Benj»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and sound institutional governance, stressed QFA President, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. "Our recent correspondence with the Asian Football Confed»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nesto, one of the GCC’s prominent retail groups, has entered the Qatari market with the opening of its first hypermarket in Al Gharrafa, Doha. The new outlet marks the group’s 152nd store worldwide and the beginning of an expansion programme that will see eight more outlets opened acro»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways announced that it has equipped 150 of its wide-body aircraft with Starlink service, including a Boeing 787-9. The airline stated in a press release that it completed the Starlink conversion of its Boeing 787-8 fleet within seven months, making it the operator of the world's firs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, globally. The carrier has also completed Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, b»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including women and children, and express their deep conce»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways announced that it has equipped 150 of its wide-body aircraft with Starlink service, including a Boeing 787-9. The airline stated in a press release that it completed the Starlink conversion of its Boeing 787-8 fleet within seven months, making it the operator of the world's firs»»»

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned ​recent Israeli strikes in ‌Gaza, saying in a joint statement that ‘Israel’ must comply with ​its obligations under a ceasefire ​agreement and refrain from steps ⁠that could escalate tensions. “The ​mediating countries underline that the intens»»»

Dubai: Tensions across the Middle East escalated on multiple fronts on Thursday, with a US aircraft carrier strike group arriving in the region, a tanker reportedly seized by armed men off Yemen, and President Donald Trump threatening further economic pressure on Iran. Gulf states called for de-esc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemn the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including women and children, and express their deep »»»

Dubai: Qatar Airways is on track to complete its Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026, after equipping more than half of its aircraft with the high-speed satellite Wi-Fi service. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe Doha-based airline has now f»»»