Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and ExxonMobil to study enabling the potential development and commercialization of gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egypt’s existing gas and LNG export infrastructure. The MoU ena»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Land Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco products into Qatar on Thursday, May 21, 2026. In a post on its social media, the customs authority said the attempt was uncovered after a customs inspector became suspicious of one of the incoming trucks arriving at »»»

Commercial air traffic over Iran has thinned dramatically, reviving fears of a possible new military escalation in the Middle East even as regional powers intensify diplomatic efforts to salvage fragile negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The unusually empty skies above Iran — coupled with »»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has directed all banks operating in the country to cooperate with the Qatar Development Bank's program to support sectors identified by the bank, in accordance with the program's mechanism. The program aims to provide liquidity and working capital financing. In a »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. At the start of his tour, His Highness viewed the 'This is Qatar' book project, which is the guest of honour at this year's f»»»

Dubai: The United Kingdom has signed what it described as a “historic” free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, becoming the first G7 nation to secure a trade pact with the six-member bloc that includes the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

RIYADH: Qatar Investment Authority and Spain’s state-owned COFIDES have agreed to establish a €300 million ($327 million) joint investment fund targeting strategic projects across the European country, with a focus on green transition, digital transformation, and technological innovation. In a stat»»»

Dubai: A sharp divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over whether to resume military action against Iran, as tense diplomacy and war planning now appear to be running in parallel behind the scenes. A heated hour-long phone call between th»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued efforts at the regional and international levels in the areas of conflict prevention and reduction, addressing root causes, mediation and peacebuilding, and humanitarian diplomacy, aimed at strengthening efforts to maintain international peace and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecast hot weather conditions across the country during the weekend, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C along with strong winds and high waves offshore. In a weather forecast on social media, QMD said that Thursday, May 21, will see »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is extremely skeptical about negotiations with Iran and wants to resume hostilities, a news portal reported, citing sources. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu discussed new attempts to reach an agreement with Iran during»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the Working Capital Stabilization Financing Guarantee Program to support the national economy, ensure stability of the private sector and enhance the business environment. As part of this initiative, it has directed all banks operating in the Stat»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued efforts at both the regional and international levels in the areas of preventing conflicts and mitigating them, as well as addressing their root causes, alongside mediation endeavors and peacebuilding, and humanitarian diplomacy aimed at bolsterin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today with the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater, Nir Bar Dea. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investme»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Diego Maradona jersey, a football dating back to 1888, and a shirt worn during the 1970 FIFA World Cup are among the more than 15 prized artefacts that the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will bring to Mexico City this June, offering the world a rare glimpse into the most treas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday continued its celebrations for the Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies, honouring a new group of graduates from various academic disciplines. The occasion, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of »»»

LONDON: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London and co-hosted by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the UK International Investment Corporation (BII), and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). The co»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped slightly on Thursday, giving UAE shoppers a small breather after recent volatility in bullion markets. The price of 24K gold dropped to Dh546.75 per gram, down from Dh547.50 yesterday, while 22K fell to Dh506.50 from Dh507.00. The decline tracks softer international»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, organised a felicitation ceremony on May 18, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall to honour the Grade 10 and 12 CBSE toppers from various schools in Qatar. Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul attended the event as the Chief Guest.A»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion organised by the Qatar Press Center examined the future of the Gulf region in the aftermath of the recent war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting four possible regional scenarios and outlining ten strategic priorities for Gulf countries in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to mark Eid Al-Adha with a programme of cultural experiences, family entertainment, and community initiatives inspired by the spirit of tradition, generosity, and to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in cooperation with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organised an introductory meeting on a research project titled “Institutional Sustainability from a Human Rights Perspective in Public Institutions.” The event witnessed broad parti»»»

Brussels: Qatar took part in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting convened in Brussels, Belgium. Participating in this event were delegations from the GCC nations and the GCC General Secretariat, alongside officials from the EU. Director of Policy and Planning Department of the Min»»»

London: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of State for International Development at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, H E Baroness Jenny Chapman, on the sidelines of the Global Partnerships Conference held i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation hosted a lecture on Tuesday evening titled “The Dialogue of Paper and the Role of the Exhibition Curator,” presented by Dr. Aisha Al-Misnad. The lecture explored the experience of the “Dialogue of Paper” exhibition, which was staged in Japan in 20»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has renewed its call for stronger humanitarian diplomacy as a critical tool for safeguarding civilians in conflict zones during a high-level United Nations event in New York. The event, organised on the sidelines of the Protection of Civilians Week 2026, was hosted by t»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, Anti Smoking Society ‘Zemam’ launched a series of awareness initiatives to promote community awareness of the dangers of smoking and reduce tobacco use in all its forms, in line with Qatar’s public health efforts. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) and Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation and joint coordination in research and studies, as well as the implementation of programmes and projects, in suppo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The impact of political conflict and uncertainty on mental health was the focus of the latest Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Delivered by WCM-Q alumnus Dr. Sulaiman Alshakhs, a psychiatrist and clinical associate in psychiatry at WCM-Q, the prese»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School has achieved remarkable success in the and Qatar Debate League (QSDL) 2025-26 season, showcasing excellence in debating, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork on one of Qatar’s most competitive academic platforms. The school’s QSDL Boys Team comprising Dh»»»

DOHA: The View Hospital has successfully performed the first robotic proximal redo ureteroureterostomy, setting a new benchmark in complex urological reconstruction in the private sector. This advanced minimally invasive procedure offers a highly precise solution for patients with recurrent uretera»»»

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Madrid: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and COFIDES, Spain’s state-owned financial institution, announced an agreement to establish a joint €300m investment fund to invest in strategic projects across Spain, with a particular focus on financing the green transition, digital transformation and tech»»»

Doha: The View Hospital, has successfully performed the first robotic proximal redo ureteroureterostomy, setting a new benchmark in complex urological reconstruction in the private sector. This advanced minimally invasive procedure offers a highly precise solution for patients with recurrent ureter»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday announced it is adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot in accordance with QCB artificial intelligence guidelines, with ongoing compliance with the regulatory controls and requirements related to the use of artificial intelligence, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to in»»»

Paris, France: The fourth session of the Joint Economic and Financial Committee, under the framework of the Qatar-France Strategic Joint Economic and Financial Dialogue, was held today in Paris, French Republic. The Qatari side was chaired by Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Deputy Undersecretary f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar, located at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, announced that it has been recognized in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2026, ranking no. 1 in restaurants in Doha. The highest level of TripAdvisor’s awards, the Best of the Best win»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar recorded a significant rise in contract awards during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reflecting the country’s continued momentum in infrastructure and energy sector development. This strong growth was largely driven by major investments in the gas sector, which nearly doubled in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saeed Abu Sharib and Maytha Al-Binali struck mixed team trap gold while Qatar’s shooting team added another silver, along with the padel team, as hosts continued their fine showing at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. Sharib and Al-Binali remained consistent throughout the event, firi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi Sports Club won top honours in the Sports Clubs category at the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 season, during a distinguished ceremony held under the patronage of Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Hajj Mission has intensified its inspection and monitoring efforts to ensure the full readiness of accommodation facilities and campaign headquarters designated for pilgrims from Qatar ahead of the arrival of the first groups on the fourth day of Dhul Hijjah. The inspections »»»

President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani toured the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair with Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani yesterday.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab League continues to strengthen its position as one of Qatar’s leading show jumping championships, with the launch of its third season in a professional sporting atmosphere hosted at the Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab. The league brings together talented riders of differen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The official draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 will take place at FIFA’s Zurich headquarters today. The Qatar 2026 draw, along with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco, will be live-streamed on FIFA+, TikTok and YouTube from 4:00pm Qatar time. This will be the second year»»»

Doha, Qatar: Karim Rizkallah claimed a dramatic victory in Round 3 of the 2026 Qatar Karting Championship (QKC) after edging Victor Litaudon by a razor-thin margin of just 0.031 seconds in the Grand Final at Lusail International Circuit on Tuesday night. Competing on the 1.124km Lusail track, Rizka»»»

Britain on Wednesday struck a long-awaited trade agreement with the six Gulf Cooperation Council states, the first such deal between the bloc and a Group of Seven country. The agreement with the GCC -- which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates -- is set »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) kicked off with strong participation from both regional and international publishers. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) transformed into a vast landscape of cultural exchange in a testament to the fair’s global appeal, with vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have yesterday, concluded talks on a modern and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will support goods exporters, services suppliers and investors in the UK and Qatar. This deal reflects the UK’s commitment to long-term »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud stated that Qatar is addressing global health challenges through three priorities: strengthening emergency preparedness and fully implementing the International Health Regulations; investing in primary health care as the foun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality provided over half a million services during 2025 through its customer service platforms, including the Unified Call Center, “Oun” application, official website, and scheduled service channels, reflecting the Ministry’s continued efforts to enhance service »»»