Al Khulaifi meets several officials on sidelines of GSF
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»
NU-Q to host global symposium on digital media and shifting power
The Peninsula DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host Fresh Global Media Players: Disrupting the Digital Ecosystem? on October 29, 2026, bringing together international scholars and media industry leaders to examine how emerging platforms, business models, and regional industries ar»»»
Artefact, HEC Paris Doha announce partnership to advance executive AI education
Doha: Artefact and HEC Paris have announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established partnership in France, the initiative will be launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before expanding from D»»»
Sidra Medicine concludes MENA Microbiome 2026
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine concluded the last day of MENA Microbiome 2026 with a call to action for stronger collaborative efforts to translate microbiome discoveries into clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The day’s official opening featured addre»»»
Ahlibank reports net profit of QR677m for nine-month period
Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank (“Ahlibank” or “the Bank”) announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, reporting a net profit of QR677m compared to QR676m for the corresponding period in 2025. The Bank delivered a resilient performance amid changing market conditions, »»»
FIP Promises at Aspire Academy draws over 130 players from 29 nations
Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy hosted and organised its second highly successful International Padel Federation (FIP) Promises event, attracting more than 130 competitors. Alongside local Qatari players, 28 other nations were represented, including players travelling from South Africa, Spain and Argen»»»
Cityscape Qatar to bring leaders and global experts together for 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum
Doha, Qatar: From how investors assess opportunities to how cities are designed and experienced, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will put the questions shaping Qatar’s real estate market at the centre of the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Powered by Cityscape, the Forum will take place from 27–29 October at the»»»
Barzah Capital joins QFC Digital Assets Lab to advance real estate tokenisation model
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has welcomed Barzah Capital as the latest participant in its Digital Assets Lab, where the Qatar-based company will develop and test its real estate tokenisation model within the QFC’s Digital Assets Fra»»»
QNBFS strengthens market leadership with dual Euromoney awards 2026
Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of QNB Group, has been recognised with two distinctions at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, winning Qatar’s Best Liquidity Provider and Qatar’s Best Securities House. The awards recognise organisations shaping the future of gl»»»
Aamir Khan visits Raj Thackeray as nephew Imran Khan fights order to leave India
Imran Khan challenges deportation as Aamir Khan visits MNS chief Raj Thackeray Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's visit to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has come under the spotlight, and the timing is hard to ignore. The actor-filmmaker reportedly met the politician at his Mumb»»»
Egyptian doctors save 13-year-old girl who swallowed 15 magnets without opening intestines
Surgeons remove magnets through endoscopy, a limited incision without opening intestines Dubai: A team of Egyptian paediatric surgeons has saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed 14 small magnets, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction, in a delicate procedure that avoided the need to cut open h»»»
Europe...:France Chaos: Curfews Imposed, Riots Spiral
By Staff, Agencies France will introduce localized curfews as the unrest over rising living costs and deteriorating public services has escalated into widespread violence and destruction, leaving the authorities struggling to restore order. The unrest escalated over the weekend, with nearly 2,400 p»»»
QF’s QSTP launches ‘Microsoft for Startups’
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical expert»»»
Thani Humanitarian strengthens cooperation with HMC
Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Social Services Department, has provided 617 items of clothing, footwear and personal care essentials to support patients during their hospital stays. The»»»
Qatar Week 2026 brings VCUarts Qatar and communities together
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Week 2026 brought VCUarts Qatar’s creative research, international exhibitions and new academic ambitions to its home campus in Richmond Virginia, connecting university leaders, faculty, students and alumni across Virginia Commonwealth University’s two art and design campuses. Th»»»
WCM-Q Grand Rounds discusses robotics use in early lung cancer diagnosis
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»»»
Philip Morris International’s economic footprint in the EU 2021–2025: Transformation made in Europe
Philip Morris International (PMI) contributed nearly €343 billion to the EU economy between 2021 and 2025. This contribution included €22.3 billion in spending with European suppliers, €27.4 billion invested across its European operations, and €39.5 billion in exports. In 2025, PMI’s European value»»»
Canada stays united as Alberta voters reject move towards independence
About 76% oppose starting separation process amid Trump's trade war and annexation threats Edmonton: Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and»»»
Minister of Justice, Cypriot counterpart review legal cooperation
Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»
DFF 2026 unveils gala, special screenings featuring urgent stories
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»»»
Qatar plays important role in peace efforts, says Pakistan’s Interior Minister
Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»
Awqaf highlights works of two Islamic scholars
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has highlighted Al-Fawa’id al-Jisam ‘ala Qawa’id Ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, a scholarly work bringing together the legal insights and commentaries of two prominent Islamic scholars, Sultan of Scholars Imam Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam and Siraj al-Din a»»»
Iran:Iran’s Top Commander: Armed Forces Stand Ready to Defen...
By Staff, Agencies Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are prepared to defend the country “under any circumstances.” Abdollahi made the remarks during a ceremony honoring martyred Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh a»»»
Dubai gold prices drop, 24k slips below Dh500
UAE expat shoppers might be in for a sweet treat as prices remain lower than Dh500 for 24k Dubai: Gold prices continue to decline as expensive crude prices have once again stoked inflation fears which could leave the Federal Reserve questioning whether it will pause a hike in its next rate move. Go»»»
Oil prices fall as markets assess U.S. move on Russian energy sanctions
London, Oct. 20 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets assessed a U.S. move to suspend certain sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian energy exports, while attacks involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept concerns over potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies in focus. Brent crude f»»»
A park reimagined: How Al Khalidiya's cooled pathway brings the community together
A refreshing stroll: Al Khalidiya's cooled track redefines outdoor leisure Abu Dhabi: The walkway at Al Khalidiya Park has walls and a roof, and still it does not feel like being indoors. Look out and the park is right there: lawns, trees and play areas in plain view, nothing between you and the ga