Doha, Qatar: The customs tariff rate on certain selected items has been increased under Amiri Decree No 45 of 2026, according to a directive published in the 17th issue of the Official Gazette, published on September 16, 2026. Under the decree, the customs tariff rate on uncut chicken, fresh or chi»»»

LONDON: Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social development at a high-level dialogue hosted »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set for another hot weekend, with maximum temperatures forecast to reach 42°C on Thursday, before easing slightly to 41°C on Friday and 39°C on Saturday, stated the Qatar Meteorology Department in its weekend forecast. On Thursday, September 17, the country will experience hot»»»

Six GCC states invited for talks that could expand to other Arab and Muslim leaders Dubai: US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the next phase of the Iran war, as Washington begins looking beyond the nearly seven-month conflict towards a possib»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee held its third meeting in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore D»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs DrMajed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation in the events of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, whi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held this month at the organization's headquarters in New York. Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and O»»»

DOHA: The following joint statement was issued on the third meeting of the Qatar–Singapore implementation monitoring mechanism in Doha, Qatar. The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) of the Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) held its third meeting on September 16, 2026 in Doha,»»»

GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations under Agenda Item 3 during its 63rd session in Geneva, as part of implementing Human Rights Council Resolution 60/19. Permanent Rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has carried out extensive clean-up campaigns at several beaches and islands as part of activities marking World Cleanup Day 2026, collecting approximately 1,603kg of waste and recyclable materials. Organised by the Ministry’s General Cleanliness Department,»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, has concluded its 2026 awareness and inspection campaign on the risks of heat stress. The three-month campaign ran from June 1 to September 15, 2026, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: From intensive musical training and discovering a passion for cycling to navigating simulated diplomatic scenarios under pressure, the summer offered Qatar Foundation (QF) students opportunities to develop new skills, explore their interests and gain experiences that extended beyond th»»»

Doha, Qatar: A seminar hosted by the Qatar Press Center (QPC) has stressed the need for sustained diplomatic efforts to contain tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged disruption to maritime traffic could trigger far-reaching consequences for global energy markets, food securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), Dr. Abdullah Al Ali, revealed the launch of three new academic programmes during the current academic year. These include a Bachelor of Border Management and Supply Chain, an Associate Degree in Artificial Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched the “Let’s Draw a Smile” campaign in September to raise awareness of childhood cancers as part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness across the community, emphasize the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, and support children livi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host a series of QatArt Arts & Craft Workshops on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, offering creative hands-on experiences for participants of different age groups. According to posts on its official social media accounts yesterday, the workshops wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over the past two decades, Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute has held a leading national, regional, and global role in placing family issues at the heart of policy agendas – and its impact across these years has been highlighted at an Education City event. A sessio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and Doha Film Institute (DFI) are pleased to announce a new partnership, with a FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming edition of Doha Film Festival (DFF), taking place November 19-27, 2026. The collaboration brings together two institutio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former champion Karim Abdel Gawad reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic, where he will face Frenchman Victor Crouin, who ended defending champion Paul Coll’s title defence at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex yesterday. Gawad advanced by overcoming Youssef S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s women’s volleyball team began their Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign with a straight-sets defeat to Vietnam in their Group D opener in Japan yesterday. Vietnam dominated the match, winning 25-3, 25-8, 25-9 to make a winning start to their campaign. Qatar will face the Rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan overcame a late fightback from Jordan’s Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in their AFC Champions League Two Group C opener at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Roger Guedes and Ahmed Alaa put the home side three goals ahead in the first half, with Said»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank has announced the launch of the execution phase of its Government-to-Bank (G2B) Digital Integration Initiative, a strategic initiative aimed at developing an advanced model for digital integration with relevant government entities and leveraging trusted data and modern tec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Aqarat has launched the Aqarat application, a new digital platform designed to provide users with easy and comprehensive access to key real estate services and information in the State of Qatar. The application offers an integrated digital experie»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, organised the inaugural edition of Marine Life Awareness Month, a new annual campaign held each August to mark the anniversary of the QNB Blue Pledge, which was launched in 2025. The initiative featured activitie»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a number of advanced digital services and solutions, marking a new step towards a more efficient and competitive business environment. These initiatives contribute to enhancing the investor journey, simplifying business establis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in the Canada Investment Summit, held in Toronto, Canada, on 14 and 15 September 2026, with the participation of a number of officials, policymakers, investors, and representatives of financial and economic institutions. Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Forbes Middle East has named Founder and President of Abeer Medical Group Mohammed Alungal, (pictured) to its prestigious “Top Healthcare Leaders 2026” list, celebrating his transformative vision and enduring contributions to the region’s medical landscape. Since its inception, Alungal»»»

DOHA: More than 75 students are benefiting from Arabic language courses organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Islamic Centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tatarstan, as part of Qatar’s efforts to promote Arabic internationally and strengthen cultural and civilisational under»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement will return on 20 October 2026, bringing together more than 300 senior executives, policymakers, diplomats and thought leaders at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Organised by the A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partn»»»

UAE airports see mixed operations as airlines restore some routes but suspensions remain Dubai: UAE travellers face a mixed picture on Thursday, with some flight delays reported at Dubai International Airport while cancellations are also affecting some Dubai and Sharjah services. The latest disrupt»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for D»»»

CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Director-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) H E Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperation an»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore H E Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between the State of Qatar and the»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has achieved a new institutional milestone, with the This Is Qatar encyclopedia receiving Innovation Endorsement - Tier 3 accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), the third and highest level of endorsement. The recognition reflects the encyclopedia’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar marked World Ozone Day 2026 yesterday with a focus on youth engagement, sustainable cooling and collective action to protect the ozone layer, as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change honoured students who showcased their creativity and research on key environmental issue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s 216th Independence Day was celebrated in Doha on Tuesday with a gathering of Qatari officials, diplomats and members of the Mexican community, highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Qatar. Minister of Communications and Information Technology H »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar yesterday unveiled its 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar, presenting an extensive programme of over 560 sporting, cultural, entertainment, and family events designed to offer residents and visitors a diverse range of experiences throughout the new season under one unified national p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar flag was raised at a ceremony at the Athletes’ Village in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday, with members of the Qatar delegation attending, ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Qatar will be represented by 243 athletes, including 184 men and 59 women, at the 20th edition of th»»»

Trump sees deal within reach, but Iran insists any accord must protect its interests US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, while claiming that Washington has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. As»»»

Tribune News Network Doha CNN’s multiplatform programming initiative, CNN Creators, will this week unveil its state-of-the-art facility within Media City Qatar, in Doha. The new space will open up the full range of production capabilities for CNN Creators, which has been broadcast from a temporary »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family, to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Fo»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Doha, together with ICEX Spain Trade & Investment, is bringing ‘Eat Spain, Drink Spain’ back to Qatar for a second year from September 20 to October 4, 2026. The campaign returns after a successful first edition, which helped intro»»»

Tribune News Network DUBAI, UAE Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a close»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched “Let’s Draw a Smile” campaign this September to raise awareness of childhood cancers, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness across the community, emphasise the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, and support c»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoglu. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador success in his duties, promising utmost support to enhance bila»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between Qatar and Singapore, held in Doha on Wednesd»»»

QNA Doha The 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week will get underway on Thursday under the slogan “Safe Care for Life!”. Organised by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the week-long initiative will focus on the theme “Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases”, highlighting patient safety risks and prev»»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched an endowment fund to support diabetes patients, as part of its healthcare endowment programme. The initiative, launched by the ministry’s General Directorate of Endowments, aims to develop sustainable endowment resources and di»»»