DUBAI: Iran’s ‌rial continued its decline on Saturday, as the central bank announced an injection of up to $2 ​billion to support the currency while the economy faces US sanctions and a naval blockade. The US dollar was sold around 2.688 million rials, up from 2.632 million on Friday, according to »»»

QNA Doha Al Markhiya Gallery is inaugurating the exhibition “Silent Witnesses” by Palestinian artist Majdulin Nasrallah at its venue at Katara Art Center at the General Organization for Cultural Village (Katara) Building 5, on Tuesday. Through a collection of artworks, the exhibition explores the t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Dr Mohammed Al Otaibi, senior consultant in family medicine at Leabaib Health Center affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), emphasised that World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, is an important occasion to raise awareness of the importanc»»»

QNA Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) handled 3,163 complaints received through various communication channels during the first half of 2026, among which 94 percent were resolved within 25 business days, while four percent were closed after more than 25 business days and two percent r»»»

Tribune News Network Aichi-Nagoya, Japan The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar as part of the Asian Games 2026, which took place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. Former volunteers, who worked on meg»»»

Darlene Regis Doha More than 100 BTS fans gathered in Doha as Apobangpo PH-Doha, a Qatar-based fan group dedicated to the South Korean K-pop band BTS, celebrated the birthdays of members Jungkook, RM and Jimin. Held recently at Swiss Cafe, Swiss Belinn Hotel, the celebration brought together member»»»

Darlene Regis Some anniversaries call for grand celebrations. Cuecastt chose to celebrate its milestone by giving back to the community. Marking its second anniversary, Cuecastt brought an afternoon of entertainment, gifts, laughter and fellowship to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at t»»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces shelled areas in southern Syria and carried out a ground incursion into a village in Quneitra province on Saturday, opening fire toward civilian homes and journalists, according to reports by the Syrian state news agency SANA. Several artillery shells landed on the outskirt»»»

Tribune News Network Nagoya (Japan) Team Qatar celebrated a golden double on Saturday as Rashid Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf claimed a historic triumph in the men’s padel while Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan completed a golden hat-trick in beach volleyball at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. H.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QIIB has once again received Citibank New York’s ‘2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award’ forinternational payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling tran»»»

QNA Montevideo Qatar and Uruguay have signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening cooperation in international mediation, as the two countries seek to expand coordination on the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The agreement was signed in Montevideo on Thursday following a meeting between Min»»»

The inspection is part of ongoing efforts to improve Qatar’s central market system, strengthen supply and marketing channels, support local agricultural products and maintain market stability. With the local agricultural season approaching, preparations at Al Sailiya Central Market are expected to »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 11th Executive Council meeting of the OIC States Broadcasting Union (OSBU) and the Union’s General Assembly meeting, which were held remotely with the participation of representatives of the member states. Representing the corporation at th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail, leisure and lifestyle destination, hosted the “Rawabet” awareness exhibition organised by the Family Consulting Center (Wifaq), a social work institution under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, at the mall’s main entran»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has hosted the ShakeSmart Regional Communication Workshop organised by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) with support from the Japanese Red Cross Society. Held under the title “From Toolkit to Acti»»»

QNA Doha The Family Consulting Center (Wifaq), part of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is hosting an art-based awareness exhibition titled ‘Rawabit (bonds): Visual stories strengthening family ties’. Running through today, the exhibition blends art with family-focused awareness to convey the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026) will host an international masterclass titled “Frontiers in Regenerative Medicine” on October 16 bringing together leading international experts and specialists to explore emerging dev»»»

HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Global for Culture and Knowledge, visited the Library of Congress in the United States following the inclusion of his book, “Qatar Through My Eyes”, in its collections. During the visit, Sheikh Faisal explored historical collections relati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha has announced the return of its international residency programme, Crafting Design Futures, with four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region selected to work alongside Mexican master artisans as part of the »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has announced that Saturn, the ringed planet, will appear brighter than usual tonight, Sunday, October 4, when it reaches opposition to the Sun. Dr. Bashir Marzouq, an astronomy expert at QCH, said Saturn will reach its closest point to Earth during this oppo»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said Saturday. “Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in (New York) long afte»»»

SAO ‌PAULO/SANTA BARBARA D’OESTE, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their ​campaigns on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s first-round presidential election, each expressing confidence of victory despite polls pointing to a likely runoff. Lula end»»»

TEHRAN: Iran ‌has executed a man detained during protests in January for allegedly ​firing at police, the judiciary said on Saturday. The judiciary said Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi fired at least three shots at police on January 8 and was ‌arrested two days ‌later with ​a ‌handgun ⁠in ​Shahrekord i»»»

TOKYO: President of the Olympic Council of Asia HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty the Empress Masako, accompanied by their daughter, Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko, as they attended part of the individual equestrian showjumping competi»»»

The Bronze Horseman, the iconic equestrian statue in Senate Square in St Petersburg, was commissioned by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the Great, the city's founder. The pedestal of the statue bears a laconic dedication, "To Peter the First, Catherine the Second, 1782". Does Putin want»»»

Jeddah: Qatar's national football team lost to Saudi Arabia 3-2 on penalties after the teams played to a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time in their Gulf Cup 27 semifinal on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia advanced to the final, scheduled for Oct.»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s ‌rial continued its decline on Saturday, as the central bank announced an injection of up to $2 ​billion to support the currency while the economy faces US sanctions and a naval blockade. The US dollar was sold around 2.688 million rials, up from 2.632 million on Friday, according to »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Oil ​Tankers Company transported 2 million barrels of ‌Iraqi ‌crude ​aboard ‌a ⁠very ​large crude carrier (VLCC) ⁠through the Strait of ⁠Hormuz, ‌its ‌director general ​said in ‌a ‌statement, describing it ‌as the company’s first such ⁠operation ⁠in decades.»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar's national football team lost to Saudi Arabia 3-2 on penalties after the teams played to a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time in their Gulf Cup 27 semifinal on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia advanced to the final, scheduled for Oct »»»

RIGA: Exit polls from Latvia’s parliamentary election published Saturday evening favored Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ party, suggesting the country will maintain its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course. But populist parties also had a good night after an election campaign dominated by fears ov»»»