DOHA: The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, will open on Tuesday, October 20, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together more than 270 local and international companies and seven international pavilions. Held unde»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Zakat Affairs Department, announced that it provided QAR 91,381,807 in Zakat assistance during the third quarter of 2026, benefiting 2,934 families across Qatar. Director of the Zakat Affairs Department Mohammed Abdul Latif A»»»

MANAMA (Sputnik) - Russia's total trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states showed significant growth last year, increasing by 45%, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. Lavrov is participating in the ninth round of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums today announced two exhibitions opening at Fahad Bin Ali Palace: Wooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to Stories and Atharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar. Wooden Doors of Qatar will present 52 pieces from the National Collection of Historic Doors, held by the »»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange Index closed down 176.60 points, or 2 percent, at 8,633.57 on Sunday. A total of 174,255,218 shares worth QR 320,609,412.590 were traded during the session in 30,400 transactions across all sectors. Shares of six companies rose, while those of 43 companies fell. Five comp»»»

Doha: Qatar University (QU), the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and Scale AI have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of the National Co-Advisor Platform, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance academic advising and support student success at QU.»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in the 168th session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held Sunday in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired the delegation of the State of Qatar to the meet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sports Day 2027 Committee has announced on Sunday, October 18, 2026, details of the upcoming edition of the event, which will be held on the second Tuesday of February. Next year's Qatar National Sport Day will fall during the holy month of Ramadan and will be held under the theme »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Singapore, HE Lawrence Wong, arrived in Doha on Sunday, October 18, 2026, on an official visit to the country. The Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received at Hamad International Airport by HE Dr. Abdullah bi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard, HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi, met Sunday with Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the State of Qatar, HE Antonino Maggiore, at Barzan Camp. The meeting addressed matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance and further»»»

MANAMA (Bahrain) (Sputnik) - Russia supports the peacekeeping efforts of Arab countries aimed at preventing the return of a full-scale war to the Middle East region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. The Russian foreign minister is in Bahrain's capital, Manama, participating in»»»

Oslo, Norway: The foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Norway have held the third round of political consultations in Oslo. The Qatari side was chaired by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Norwegian side was cha»»»

Doha, Qatar: To ensure schools have up-to-date health information for students, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has introduced an electronic student health declaration form. Launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, PHCC announced this in a social med»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public prosecution in coordination with the Supreme Judiciary Council announced the auction of vehicles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. Some of the models on auction include 2015 and 2016 model of Lexus, and 2024 model of Yang»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Manama, the Bahraini capital, on the sidelines of the ninth round of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strategic dialogue, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "T»»»

The 9th round of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue is taking place in Manama, Bahrain. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Manama, Bahrain, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is participating in the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Counc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the issuance of 2,226 building permits during the third quarter of 2026, according to statistics shared in a social media post detailing the performance of building permit system in the country. The figures include 1,631 permits for small projects»»»

RIYADH: The Houthi militia’s heinous attacks constitute criminal behavior that required a firm international stance, Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Sunday as Gulf foreign ministers met in Manama to discuss regional and international developments. “T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Sunday's trading session down 102.45 points, or 1.16%, to 8,707 points, weighed by losses across five sectors. QSE data showed a positive performance for Insurance (+0.06%), while Telecoms was stable at (0.00%). Meanwhile, performance was neg»»»

RIYADH: The Houthi militia’s heinous attacks constitute criminal behavior that required a firm international stance, Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Sunday as Gulf foreign ministers met in Manama to discuss regional and international developments. “T»»»

Baghdad: The State of Qatar participated in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Baghdad, Iraq. The State of Qatar was represented at the session by HE Rashid bin Saeed Al Khayarin, Consul General of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) exhibition, ‘Heritage in Motion: Uzbekistan’, explores cultural heritage as a living legacy that continues to shape the present, challenging the idea of history as something static, preserved in the past. Through different aspects of Uzbekistan’s cultu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have qualified for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Jordan after finishing first in the qualifying play-off tournament hosted by Oman over three days. Qatar topped the standings with 414.50 points, finishing 1.50 points ahead of runners-up Iraq, while Kuwait placed third. Nasse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultant Orthodontist at British International Dental Centre Dr. Yaser Hamdoun, has received multiple prestigious recognitions from Invisalign, reinforcing his position as one of Qatar’s leading providers of clear aligner treatment. Dr. Yaser was recognised as Leading Invisalign Prov»»»

Doha, Qatar: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its presence in Qatar with the launch of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, and the unveiling of its renovated showroom at Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome science»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Press Center (QPC) has discussed the role of media in safeguarding national security, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting, responsible communication and coordination between media institutions and relevant authorities amid rapid digital transformation and growing in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, Class of 2014, ‘Alumnus of the Year for 2026’. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-Mohannadi ’10, Yousef Al-Jaber ’07, Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week, held from October 12 to 15, 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Director-General of the Agency, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Mutawa Al Hammadi, who took part in a high level panel discussion»»»

Doha: The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated yesterday in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event. The annual global gathering brings together scouts and guides from around the world, enabling them to»»»

Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, from the 12th to the 16th of October. The IMSO A 30 examined several important m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is promoting digital safety and parental responsibility through a series of awareness-focused Friday sermons as part of the national “Digitally Aware Family” campaign, aimed at protecting children from online risks and encouraging responsible u»»»

Doha, Qatar: For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled Bisht Al Taer. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a difference in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the United states of America. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the »»»

Kazan: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani attended a meeting of President of the Republic of Tatarstan H E Rustam Minnikhanov and Their Excellencies ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states accredited to the Russian Fed»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail continued their promising debut season in the Qatar Stars League with a goalless draw against Al Shamal at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, while Joselu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Al Sailiya their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qatar S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to international peace efforts despite attacks against the country, while the Gulf states are focusing on rebuilding the regional security system and strengthening their leadership in addressing regional and international crises, Advisor to the Prime Minister an»»»

Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Qatar, has launched a special offer on a range of Mitsubishi SUVs, including the XFORCE, Destinator, Outlander, and Montero Sport. Valid until December 31, 2026, the offer enables customers to pu»»»

Aamal Company announces that its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes and Casts Company (APC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd. for strategic collaboration on upcoming tunnel segment projects and the associated supply chain in Qatar and the region. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May on Friday on worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further tighten supplies, while investors assessed how much diesel Russia could supply to the global market. Brent crude futures settled at $109.86 a barrel, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital, (in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai), and Al Koot Insurance and Reinsurance have reaffirmed their insurance partnership, which began in 2023 when Al Koot became amongst the first insurance companies to sign with the hospital. The continued partnership gives Al Koot’s m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening professional standards in the legal sector through new regulations covering lawyers’ registration examinations, licensing requirements for non-Qatari practitioners and law firms’ websites, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of legal services, protect clien»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s electronic security market is forecast to amount to $885m (QR3.2bn) by 2032, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure expansion, according to a report from Ken Research. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.50 percent from its report»»»

Saudi flight disruptions, security alerts and Iran war: Key developments for UAE residents UAE residents are keeping a close watch on the latest regional developments on Sunday, October 18, as updates emerge on flights, maritime security and diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has repo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Nasser Bin Khaled Medical, a subsidiary of NBK Holding, successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026), held from October 14 to 16 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The comp»»»

Darlene Regis Doha is set for an evening of laughter as Laughtrip Qatar brings Filipino comedy star and Netflix sensation Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew to the Al Masa Ballroom at Holiday Inn Doha on October 29. The show promises a night of stand-up comedy, exciting prizes and entertainment for t»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino performers brought music, joy and comfort to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the Migrant Workers Resource Center (MWRC) in Doha, using their talents to foster solidarity and community spirit. The performances were part of Cuecastt’s second-anniversary celebrati»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino Taekwondo master Dominique Pascual is taking his expertise to the next level after completing specialised training at Kukkiwon, the global centre of Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea, with plans to bring his learning to students and fellow instructors in Qatar. Known as Master »»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces carried out fresh incursions into southern Syria on Saturday, detaining four people in Quneitra province and advancing into the western countryside of Daraa, in the latest incidents in a series of Israeli violations of Syrian territory and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. »»»