Agencies Tokyo The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday that welcomed athletes from across Asia. Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, with hammer throw Olympic champion Murofushi Koji and his father Shigenobu,»»»

QNA Doha Electronic registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1448 AH begins on Sunday via the official Hajj portal (hajj.gov.qa) and will continue through October 20. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The secondedition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, organised by Qatar Foundation’sBilAraby initiative under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’, began at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha on Saturday. The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has hailed three Qatar Charity-sponsored Somali orphans after they swept the top three places in the international “Rofaqa” category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The event, held recently in Qatar, dre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Mexico’s musical heritage this weekend with Sounds of Mexico, opening a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and led b»»»

Darlene Regis Young talents in Qatar are being given a bigger platform to develop their skills, build confidence and pursue their ambitions as MFEC Street Dance Qatar revamps its full-time programmes. The expanded programme is designed for young people who want to take their passion beyond casual t»»»

AFREEQ urges Philippine property developers to return to QatarDarlene Regis The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives in Qatar (AFREEQ) is calling on Philippine property developers to re-enter the Qatar market and rebuild a stronger presence, while urging greater professional competence, e»»»

FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadershipDarlene Regis The Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ) has been recognised for its contribution to professional excellence and leadership during the 49th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Malabon–Navotas Dental C»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, organised by UNESCO from 14 to 17 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum brought together prominent officials, experts, specialists, and representatives of internati»»»

In a statement issued on Saturday, the department added that registration is open to Qatari citizens aged 18 and older, with the option to include up to three companions in a single application. For residents and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, applicants must be at least 45 y»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has reactivated its national chapter in Qatar and reappointed Abdullah Mohammed Al Abduljabbar as vice-president of the association’s Qatar chapter. The move is aimed at strengthening IPRA’s presence in Qatar, expanding»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Leading Oman-based jewellery and bullion brand, AMTUR Gold & Diamonds, has marked another important milestone in its growth journey with the opening of the 14th branch in Qatar on September 6, 2026. The expansion into the Qatari market represents an important step in AMTUR»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s pivotal role in mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises, Permanent Representati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, in collaboration with LuLu Retail Holdings Qatar, is promoting Malaysian-made products in Qatar as part of celebrations marking Malaysia Day 2026. The initiative is part of the embassy’s efforts to increase the visibility and market presenc»»»

QNA Doha Director of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supporting international»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled “Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf,” the dynamic session gathered »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) will bring world leaders, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to New York for a high-level week of dialogue on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Taking place at a time»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The School Health Programme & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026–2027 academic year.The campaign was implemented over 12 days, from August 30 to September 10, 2026, under the theme “Healthy B»»»

Ankara, Sept. 19 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is at a “good stage” and represents a strong will, noting that the alliance will be open to regional countries once institutionalization is»»»

New York: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, held separate meetings on Saturday with Founder and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, Jeff Bezos; Founder of Liberty Strategic Capital, St»»»

Riyadh: Major General Turki Al-Maliki, Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group toward the city of Riyadh early Saturday morning. In a»»»

Tokyo: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, has affirmed that the much-anticipated 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire the peoples of Asia throughout the days ahead. His Excellency noted t»»»

Tunis, Sept. 19 (TAP) - The second day of the German-Tunisian Business Forum continued on Saturday in the German city of Essen, featuring three workshops addressing several priority areas of cooperation between Tunisia and Germany.According to a...»»»

Dubai Ruler seen walking through the mall accompanied by several officials on Saturday Dubai: Shoppers and visitors at Dubai Mall were met with an unexpected sight on Saturday as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tou»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. The three-day visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a three-island archipelago of u»»»

Tashkent, Sept. 19 (SANA) The Uzbek-Syrian Business Forum convened in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on Saturday, with participation from a Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry delegation alongside government officials and business sector representatives from both nations. The forum focused on ev»»»