Al Ahli, Qatar SC keen to notch first win
Tribune News Network Doha Al Ahli and Qatar SC will kick off the third round of the Doha Bank Stars League (DBSL) at the Al Thumama Stadium at 5pm on Thursday, searching for their maiden wins of the season. Both teams will go into the match aiming for first three points, given their similar start t»»»
Doha Debates holds Toronto town hall on football, money and fandom
Tribune News Network Doha Football fans embody club loyalty that no boardroom can manufacture. But as global capital reshapes the world’s most-watched sport, who it belongs to is increasingly contested. This question is at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s latest Doha Debates town hall, “Football fan»»»
QC delivers emergency relief aid to flood-affected families in Nepal
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered urgent humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent flash floods along the Trishuli River corridor in Nepal. The aid included 30 metric tons of essential food supplies, along with hygiene a»»»
'Humiliated' Aubameyang quits Gabon national team
Libreville, Gabon: Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history of the Panthers was sing»»»
New Balance set to open Villaggio Mall store with fashion runway
Satyendra Pathak DOHA New Balance is set to celebrate the opening of its newest store at Villaggio Mall on September 3 with a first-of-its-kind fashion experience that will transform the mall’s iconic indoor canals into a floating runway. For the first time, gondolas will glide along Villaggio Mall»»»
Doha intensifiesdiplomatic efforts to ease tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate telephone conversations on Wednesday with ministers of Lebanon, Türkiye and Egypt, focusing on regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. The calls»»»
Qatar Event Show 2026 continues with focus on technology, creativity
Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued for its second day at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The»»»
QRCS provides vital nutrition for children in Gaza Strip
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to the health and food crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun providing baby formula at a total cost of $426,000 to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian families who cannot find essential nutrition for their child»»»
Sidra Medicine, Aman Hospital ink healthcare collaboration agreement
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation and Aman Hospital have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance healthcare collaboration for patients and families in Qatar. The MoU marks the beginning of a wider collaboration between Sidra Medicine and Aman Hospi»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO TURKIYE’S AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strength»»»
HMC’s employee unit designated Collaborating Centre of WHO
QNA Doha The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally designated Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Section within the Human Resources Department as the world’s first WHO Collaborating Centre for employee wellbeing and Workplace Health. The designation is effectiv»»»
Cabinet stresses need for complete cessation of attacks threatening regional stability
The attacks, he said, constituted a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and a blatant breach of international law, the UN Charter and principles of good neighbourliness. The Cabinet affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the affected countries a»»»
MUNICIPALITY MINISTER MEETS UAE ENVOY
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»
More than 70 global partners to join Web Summit Qatar 2027
QNA Doha The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee reviewed the latest preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from January 31 to February 3, 2027, during its regular meeting in Doha. The meeting was chaired by Director of t»»»
Al Muraikhi receives new envoys’ credentials
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday received copies of the credentials of new ambassadors accredited to Qatar. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs received copies of the credentials of Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Pensom»»»
QSTP launches revamped Incubation Programme with Fall 2026 cohort
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched revamped Incubation Programme with the Fall 2026 cohort, welcoming 52 local and international startups across 19 sectors into a new 16-week pathway designed to accelerate their journey from »»»
UDST to sponsor and take part in AEMOB Forum 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from September 7 to 9, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the strate»»»
Qatar Airways, Priority Pass sign pact to offer Beyond Business members enhanced airport lounge benefits
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways has entered a memorandum of understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme. B»»»
AL HAMMADI MEETS PHILIPPINE OFFICIAL
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Undersecretary for Administration at the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to str»»»
QMC CHAIRMAN HOLDS TALKS WITH IRAN ENVOY
Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani held talks with Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi in Doha on Wednesday. The talks focused on media relations and cooperation between Qatar and Iran. (QNA)»»»
Israeli occupation authorities renew administrative detention orders against 45 prisoners
Ramallah: The Israeli occupation authorities had renewed administrative detention orders against 45 Palestinian detainees for varying periods, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said in a statement Wednesday. The statement contended that this move constitutes detention»»»
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
U.S.' Chevron, Italy's Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions to boost oil output in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony in Caracas overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. FRANCE 24's Maya Yataghene repo»»»
Ghana’s GoldBod targets $1.4bn September FX generation for bank liquidity, reserves
Ghana expects its state gold trading and regulatory body to generate $1.4bn in foreign exchange in September, with $700mn earmarked for commercial banks and up to another $700mn for the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to build reserves. The September target follows the first full month of GoldBod’s new financi»»»
22 killed, 28 injured in bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai
Twenty-two people were killed and 28 injured on Wednesday morning when a passenger bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt’s South Sinai, the health ministry announced. The bus, carrying Egyptian and Jordanian passengers, was travelling from Cairo to the port of Nuweiba on the Gulf of Aqa»»»
Press Review - Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the l»»»
Irbid's industrial exports up to $114.5m last August — ICI
AMMAN — Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) announced the value of its certificates of origin issued in August stood at $114.5 million, marking a 0.6 per cent increase from the same period last year.According to the ICI's data, 1,450 certificates of origin were issued in August, representing a 1.3 per »»»
Moscow International Book Fair begins with Qatar taking part
Doha: The Moscow International Book Fair kicked off Wednesday, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries. Running through Sept. 6, the event also features the participation of the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, as part of the ministry»»»
Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday. Moroccan security forces displayed "total p»»»
IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal
The IMF and Senegal have agreed on a new 2.2 billion-dollar loan programme to support financial reforms, a relief for the country after a huge amount of unreported debt recently came to light. The president has accused his predecessor of hiding the true state of the country's imbalanced budget defi»»»
Ayoub: With 400 investors, Adra Free Zone re-emerges as geo-economic hub
Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Adra Free Zone in Damascus countryside is regaining its position as a regional geo-economic hub for industrial and commercial exports, with around 400 investors currently operating there, its director Youssef Ayoub said Wednesday. Ayoub told SANA in an interview on the side»»»
Scientists discover enormous 10-sided wave over Saturn
Mysterious decagon over Saturn’s south pole even bigger than its famous northern hexagon Cape Canaveral: Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole. The spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than»»»
Trump claims new fighting with Iran will not last ‘too long’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t think renewed fighting with Iran will last “too long”. The US president also claimed that Washington has control over the Strait of Hormuz, following clashes between the two sides on Wednesday. “We are controlling the Hormuz Strait. We are b»»»
U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased by 0.08 percent to 99.595 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro fell to 1.1586 dollars from 1.1590 U.S. dollars in the previous sessi»»»
OCTT calls for urgent measures to address climate change impacts in prisons
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - The Tunisian Organisation against Torture (OCTT), in a statement issued Wednesday, called for “urgent and appropriate” measures to address the impact of climate change in prisons by reviewing infrastructure standards and...»»»
Saharan Tourism: Preparations for ISSOT Fair discussed at Tourism Ministry
Tunis, Sept. 2 (TAP) - Preparations to ensure the success of the International Saharan and Oasis Tourism Fair (ISSOT), scheduled to take place in Tozeur, were at the centre of a meeting held Wednesday in Tunis, chaired by Tourism Minister Sofiane...»»»
Hezbollah Denies Ties to Security Cell Reportedly Detained Over Alleged Plot to Destabilize Lebanon, Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Denies Ties to Security Cell Reportedly Detained Over Alleged Plot to Destabilize Lebanon, Syria 02-09-2026 22:20 PM Hezbollah St»»»
Temporary tax cards issued for eight months to speed up project establishment procedures: ETA chief
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has begun issuing temporary tax cards valid for eight months to help investors complete the establishment procedures for their projects, after which they can obtain five-year tax cards. The measure aims to simplify company establishment procedures, attract domestic »»»
Raya Holding abandons sale of Raya Foods to Helios, reaffirms expansion plans
Raya Holding for Financial Investments has decided not to proceed with the proposed acquisition of Raya Foods by Helios Investment Partners after certain key conditions required to complete the transaction were not fulfilled. The company said its board of directors, at a meeting held on 2 September»»»
Egypt to establish migrant health unit under IOM agreement
The Health Ministry plans to establish a dedicated migrant health unit to oversee access to healthcare and coordinate referrals for treatment under an agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aimed at expanding health services for migrants and host communities. The memorand»»»
Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office: Attempts by some media outlets to link Hezbollah to such security cases and attribute the allegations to anonymous sources are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the group’s image and destabilizing the country - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office: Attempts by some media outlets to link Hezbollah to such security cases and attribute the allegations t»»»
Al-Shaibani, German delegation discuss economic and development cooperation
Damascus, Sep.2 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Wednesday with a delegation from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, headed by State Secretary Niels Annen, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and development coopera»»»
Pro-Iranian group releases Lego video showing deadly US wedding attack
The pro-Iranian Explosive Media Group has released a Lego-style AI animation showing a deadly US strike on a wedding in southern Iran that killed five civilians, including a child, according to the Iranian authorities. The video emerged as the US resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday, saying it was ta»»»
Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows Israel Will Maintain Control of Strip
TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip with military commanders on Wednesday and said the military would continue to control the enclave and work to disarm Hamas. "We are not withdrawing. We remain on this line. We control 60% of the Strip»»»
Low S.African stadium flyover under review, next scrapped
Johannesburg: South Africa's aviation regulator said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover that has sparked international debate as the airline involved cancelled the next flypast because of poor weather. Dramatic images of two custom-liveried Airlink passenger jets swooping over the Cap»»»
UN Worried About Expansion of Ukraine Crisis Amid Zelensky's Threats to Airlines Flying Over Russia
UNITED NATIONS, September 2 (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about the potential expansion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday after threats by Volodymyr Zelensky against civilian airlines flying over Russian territory. "We're concern»»»
Phone call between Prime Minister and Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed»»»
UAE condemns Iranian attack targeting Saudi carrier
The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members. In a s»»»
1 adult hurt, no kids harmed after shooting at Virginia elementary school, official says
Waynesboro police have not yet released a full statement on the shooting An adult was wounded in a shooting at a Virginia elementary school Wednesday morning, according to an official who responded to the scene and confirmed no children were injured. Jim Wood, a Waynesboro city council member whose»»»
China’s ZC Rubber plans $500m tyre manufacturing complex in Sokhna
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Chairperson Mostafa Sheikhoun have witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between SCZONE and Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to explore the establishment of an integrated tyre manufacturing complex in»»»
Egypt, Oman explore joint industrial zones to deepen economic integration
Egypt and Oman are exploring the establishment of two joint industrial zones, one in each country, under Egypt’s industrial developer model, as part of broader efforts to strengthen industrial integration, investment cooperation and supply chains between the two countries. The proposal was discusse»»»