The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of France Emmanuel Macron attended the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund CEOs (OPSWF) Summit held at the Rosewood Hotel on Wednesday. HH the Amir and HE the French president viewed a display showcasing the participating c»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in Iran. According to Tasnim International News Agency, Qalibaf held a meeting with Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the leader of the I»»»

Discussions during the meeting explored opportunities to expand cooperation in key sectors Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, today met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of»»»

Doha, Qatar – The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted H.E. Nicolas Forissier, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, and his accompanying economic delegation, as part of it’s efforts to strengthen economic and investment ties between Qatar and France and to »»»

Doha: The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the 9th annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) CEO Summit, hosted by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in Doha on Oct. 20 and 21 under the theme "Capital Across Generations" bringing together 51 members managing assets worth mor»»»

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation's (QSFA) sports for all oasis program for women and girls continues to attract substantial participation across age groups. These activities are held from Sunday through Wednesday each week over a three-month period at Ruqaya Preparatory School for Girls in»»»

JEDDAH: Breast cancer awareness is reaching far beyond hospital walls in Jeddah this October. From shopping centers and cafes to schools, hotels and running clubs, organizations across the city are weaving awareness campaigns into everyday activities, using familiar community spaces to encourage co»»»

Doha: Chairman of Qatar Chamber HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani described the Federal Republic of Germany as an important economic partner for Qatar, noting the remarkable development in relations between the two countries, particularly in recent years, and their shared commitmen»»»

JEDDAH: Total cargo handling through Jordan’s Aqaba ports rose 14.3 percent to 20.51 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, according to newly release figures. Jordan Shipping Association also revealed that imports climbed 35.3 percent to more than 12.4 million tonnes over the period. The»»»

RIYADH: Factories operating in Saudi Arabia's industrial cities increased 18.9 percent in 2025, while the number of hotels across the Kingdom jumped 31.6 percent to 2,847, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom added nearly 800 factories over the year t»»»

Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital »»»

Overlooked clauses, verbal agreements, payment terms can lead to costly rental disputes Dubai: Signing a tenancy contract without reading the fine print could land tenants and landlords in costly legal disputes, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has warned. The centre has urged residents and bus»»»

Dubai lender's assets reach Dh1.38 trillion as loans jump 27% and deposits rise 19% Dubai: Emirates NBD reported record income of Dh42.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 15 per cent from a year earlier, as strong lending activity, higher deposits and growth across its core markets supp»»»

The National Assembly – the greatest force defending Republika Srpska must be protected, while the memory of the great generation of Serbs who, 35 years ago, had the strength, courage, and wisdom to establish Srpska thereby protect the Serb people in this territory from genocide must be continually»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is participating in Milipol Qatar 2026, highlighting its efforts to strengthen cybersecurity in Qatar. As Diamond Sponsor of the event, the NCSA is hosting a dedicated pavilion showcasing its key services for government and private sector entities, as»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the friendly French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron graced the ninth annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund CEOs Summit at the Rosewood Hotel. His Highness the Amir and the French president viewed a wall»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, visited the ninth annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund CEO Summit at the Rosewood Hotel on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His Highness the Amir and the French President viewed a displ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is participating in Milipol Qatar 2026, highlighting its efforts to strengthen cybersecurity in Qatar. As Diamond Sponsor of the event, the NCSA is hosting a dedicated pavilion showcasing its key services for government and private sector entit»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” War Minister Israel Katz threatened Tuesday to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs [Dahiyeh] in response to any rocket or drone fire targeting the “Israeli” entity, issuing further threats against Lebanon amid continued attacks and occupation of its territory. In a post on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place from November 3–5 at ExCeL London, marking its 12th consecutive year at the event since 2014. One of the travel industry’s leading international exhibitions, WTM London provides a platform for Visit Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Republic of Korea is looking to expand its comprehensive strategic partnership with Qatar by strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, investment, energy, infrastructure and cultural exchange, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed great pride in the significant development of bilateral relations between Qatar and France. Following talks and a dinner banquet with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, HH the Amir shared a social media post highlighting the stron»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new, inclusive approach to international peacebuilding, warning that unchecked regional escalation, growing military expenditure and fragmented diplomatic efforts are pushing the world towards a dangerous period of prolonged conflict. Advisor to the Prime Ministe»»»

Sheikh Sultan explains the project and reveals what's coming to this year's book fair Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an underground pedestrian tunnel linking Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque to Cultural Square an»»»

Demonstrating a shared commitment to humanitarian service and community welfare, the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q) successfully organised a blood donation drive on October 16. The initiative was held in close collaboration with Qatar Blood Services (Hamad Medical Corporation) and was facilit»»»

Actor Dhanush's welfare movement fuels debate on potential political ambitions Dubai: Could Tamil cinema star Dhanush be the next actor to enter Tamil Nadu politics after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay? The question has gained attention after Dhanush's fan association was renamed the Dhanush Narpani I»»»

Political consultant Roger Stone has called for cutting off US funding to Kiev, highlighting that Vladimir Zelensky is showing contempt for Washington despite receiving billions of dollars in American aid. Speaking on America Now with RT’s Ben Swann, Stone said the Ukrainian leader “has no interest»»»

QNA DOHA The Investment and Trade Court participated in a workshop at Qatar University (QU) highlighting the role of judicial specialisation, efficient dispute resolution and digital transformation in strengthening Qatar’s investment and commercial climate. Organised by QU’s Career Development Cent»»»

Al Hashmi said attacks in the strait were irresponsible and harmful to the region, calling on Iran to bring such actions to an end. He added that the security of the waterway was inseparable from the security of regional states, highlighting the shared consequences of any disruption to maritime tra»»»

QNA Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the graduation of 652 students on the second day of 2026 ceremonies as the institution marks its largest graduating class in history, with a total of 1,162 graduates. The ceremony recognised 565 recipients of associate diplomas and 87 graduates o»»»

Tribune News Network Done Visit Qatar will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place from November 3 to 5 at ExCeL London, marking the12th consecutive year at the event since 2014. One of the travel industry’s leading international exhibitions, WTM London provides a platfor»»»

Off-plan properties accounted for 81% of residential transactions during the 3rd quarter Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded sales worth Dh21.5 billion in the third quarter of 2026, across 6,085 transactions, as demand continued to grow for luxury properties and off-plan units, accordi»»»

RIYADH: When Sara Shahid’s first grade pupils heard alarming sounds during the school day, as Saudi air defense interceptions took place, some immediately recognized what they thought they were hearing. “Is that real, teacher? Is that real bombing? Are those missiles?” they asked. For Shahid, a mot»»»

DOHA: Qatar has reiterated that a peaceful, negotiated settlement between the United States and Iran remains the only viable path to preserving regional security and stability, urging Tehran to respect international laws governing freedom of navigation and to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi affirmed Tuesday that communications, visits, and the exchange of messages, as part of mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, have remained ongoing. He emphasize»»»

The Red Carpet project reflects Dubai’s drive to transform travel experiences Dubai: Dubai’s Red Carpet project has won recognition in the Government Projects category at the Dubai-it Awards, highlighting the emirate’s push to transform the travel experience through advanced technology, artificial »»»

IAEA highlights UAE's nuclear safety measures and emergency readiness Abu Dhabi: Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) commended the United Arab Emirates’ robust emergency preparedness and response capabilities during an advisory mission to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP»»»

Dubai Municipality showcases Bottle2Bag and other sustainable initiatives at WETEX-2026 Dubai: Discarded plastic bottles are getting a second life as school bags in Dubai through Bottle2Bag, a Dubai Municipality initiative. The civic body on Tuesday said it has collected and recycled two million bo»»»

Heavy rain battered the Sharjah-Kalba road as hail fell in Al Dhaid and Masafi on Tuesday Sharjah: Heavy rain and hail swept across parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with downpours affecting Sharjah and Fujairah, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned that unsettled weather could continue in»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, stressed the need for international cooperation to protect global energy security, trade, supply chains and maritime navigation amid regional tensions. The cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on civilian sites, airports and e»»»

“It’s quite possible that these facts could serve as a tool to exert pressure on the Kiev regime,” but the US government “will never publicly acknowledge that they have leveraged drug cartels to further their own interests,” RAS Institute of Latin America senior researcher Alexander Stepanov told S»»»

Doha: Doha has been fully primed to host an incredible edition of the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, scheduled for Nov. 2-7 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the Qatar Padel Federation has revealed. The contest will feature 32 national teams, bringing together some of the world's p»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, stressed the need for international cooperation to protect global energy security, trade, supply chains and maritime navigation amid regional tensions. The cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on civilian sites, airports and e»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday toured south Lebanon, accompanied by Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed. He visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the city of Tyre, where he met with the Commander of the South Litani Sector, Brigadier General Nicolas Tabet, and »»»

LONDON: Investment agencies from Sharjah, Oman and Kuwait are seeking to attract more UK business by promoting regional connectivity, economic reforms and opportunities in technology, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Speaking at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue at London’s Guildhall, the agencies»»»

The cover stories in the Tuesday media vary from voter attitudes ahead of the October 25 presidential elections to property taxes to drone attacks, and no single issue dominates. Politics The 24 Chasa daily reports that hundreds of thousands of euros in public funding for presidential campaign adve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, two of the early pace-setters in the UEFA Champions League, meet in a mouth-watering league-phase clash in Paris today, with both sides looking to maintain their perfect starts. The reigning European champions have won their opening two matches, inclu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds series addressed the role of lung cancer screening and robotic bronchoscopy in the early diagnosis of the disease. The presentation, delivered virtually by Dr. Muhammad Sajawal Ali, attending interventional pulmonolog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»