QCB governor meets with Audi AG chairman
Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Gernot Dollner, chairman of the board of management of Audi AG, in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investment.»»»
QOC president crowns Verstappen as F1 Qatar Grand Prix champion
QNA Doha President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen as champion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, the 23rd and penultimate round of the world’s biggest and most famous motorsport championship. The event took »»»
INDIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS CARREFOUR
Carrefour Qatar had the pleasure to welcome Ambassador of India to Qatar His Excellency Vipul to its flagship store in City Center Mall in Doha. During his tour, the ambassador saw the wide range of Indian products that Carrefour Qatar displays, and discussed the expanding business relationships be»»»
Qatar Shell Celebrates Qatari Talent with Special Guest Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa
Under the inspiring theme “My Impact, Our Energy,” Qatar Shell proudly hosted its annual Qatarisation Day, reaffirming commitment to nurturing Qatari talent and advancing national development. The event was graced by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who shared word»»»
Qatar, Bangladesh hold talks on humanitarian cooperation
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held talks with Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman in Doha on Sunday. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and ways to bolster cooperation, particularly in the humanitarian»»»
Indian Embassy, ICC commemorate Constitution Day with patriotic fervour in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of the Indian Embassy, celebrated Constitution Day on 26th November 2025, at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The solemn event was organised to honour the values, vision, and spirit o»»»
QA offers exclusive travel packages
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, has highlighted the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Doha. Taking »»»
Media Plus releases 19th edition of QBCD
Tribune News Network Doha The 19th edition of the Qatar Business Card Directory (QBCD), published by Media Plus, was lauded as an effective business networking guide by Kerala Business Forum President Shaheen Muhammed Shafi. He noted that the directory is user-friendly and helps connect professiona»»»
Arab Cup Qatar- linked activities start today
Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of the Arab Cup Qatar 2025, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will organise a series of ‘associated activities’ across multiple locations, including Asian Town, Barwa Baraha, Kreeq Sports, and Al Khor Barwa Recreation Complex in the Al Khor Industrial »»»
QNL to mark Qatar National Day with heritage festivals and cultural programmes
Tribune News Network Doha This December, Qatar National Library (QNL) is celebrating Qatar National Day with a diverse lineup of cultural programmes that bring the community together to honour the nation’s heritage and values. Highlights include the “Dakka” and “Our Heritage, Our Pride” festivals, »»»
Awsaj Academy holds event in Solidarity with Palestinians
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People through a cultural and humanitarian event that brought together its students and several Palestinians evacuated from Gaza. The initiative sought to deepen awareness of P»»»
QF’s Pre-University Education to launch Qatar Jannah
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education is preparing to launch the national operetta ‘Qatar Jannah’, a production bringing together students from across its schools in a performance celebrating Qatari identity and national pride. Organized as part of the Qatar National»»»
Justice minister lays out 4 strategic pathways for advancing legal work and justice services
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi convened a meeting with the ministry’s functionaries as part of efforts to strengthen internal communication and the institutional culture of corporate work. Having weighed in on the ministry’s ke»»»
Palestine embassy marks Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Palestine to Qatar HE Fayez Abu Al-Rub has conveyed a message of profound gratitude and a clear vision for peace from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He praised Qatar’s steadfast and honourable»»»
Educational institutions are key partners in developing national capacities: Environment minister
QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change, HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, affirmed that educational and academic institutions play a pivotal role in developing national capacities. He noted that diligence, hard work, and perseverance are essential elements that enable »»»
GRSIA unveils new corporate identity ‘Daman’ to empower retirees
QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) on Sunday launched its new corporate identity and strategy under the name “Daman”. Participating in th»»»
QATAR ATTENDS PREPARATORY MEET FOR GCC SUPREME COUNCIL SESSION
QATAR ATTENDS PREPARATORY MEETING FOR GCC SUPREME COUNCIL SESSION Qatar participated in the 166th ministerial meeting, preparatory to the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday.The Qatari delegation was headed by Minister of Sta»»»
Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the Lebanese capital Beirut a week after Israeli air strikes hit the Lebanese capital. For a man known for being measured and careful in what he does, it seems quite the statement to land in a country so affected by conflict in what is his first foreign trip. The Pope ha»»»
PM Rama Criticises Court Decision to Suspend Deputy Prime Minister
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has sharply criticised the decision of the Special Court (GJKKO) to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from office, calling it an unprecedented and dangerous intervention by the judiciary. Speaking at the opening of episode eight of his podcast “Flasim”, »»»
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's President, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over corruption cases he has been battling. The president's office said Herzog would receive opinions from justice officials before considering the request "which carries with it significant impl»»»
Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK's financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" by people working in the Treasury and Downing Street in the run-up to the Budget. The move comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves denied she misled the public over the state of the country's f»»»
'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan
Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali suffered serious nerve damage to his leg during the long siege of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher because he could not get medicine for his diabetes. The 62-year-old walks with a heavy limp, but he was so panicked when fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)»»»
At least 400 killed in Indonesian floods, landslides; hundreds still missing - UPI.com
Rescue workers shuttle aid to victims of devastating floods in Indonesia Sunday as at least 400 people were buried alive by landslides and another 400 remain missing, according to local officials. Photo by Hotli Simanjuntak EPA/EFE Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Rescue workers in Indonesia are searching for at l»»»
U.S. and Ukrainian delegations make next attempt at peace plan - UPI.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at No.10 Downing Street to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London in October. Ukrainian and U.S. officials are working on the details of a peace plan to end the war between Russian and Ukraine. File photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Phot»»»
Lusail International Circuit draws a full house as Max Verstappen wins the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix
Doha: The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 presented a weekend of elite motorsport at the iconic 5.38 km Lusail International Circuit (LIC), drawing audiences from around the globe for three days of exceptional competition and world class sporting excellence. The event achieved a signi»»»
PKK urges Turkey to free Ocalan, warns peace process will halt
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will take no further steps in indirect talks with Turkey as long as its founder Abdullah Ocalan remains imprisoned, said a senior commander. Since talks began last year, the PKK has complied with several peace process steps as Turkey prepares a legal fra»»»
Putin admits he’s behind massive truck snarl-ups on Russia-Kazakhstan border
The massive truck snarl-ups that have plagued the Russian-Kazakh border for several weeks are due to a crackdown by Russia on illegal imports, according to information provided by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, state-owned Russian news agency T»»»
Syrian-British Business Council launched in Damascus to boost economic cooperation
The Syrian-British Business Council was launched Sunday in Damascus, attended by ministers, ambassadors, and businessmen from various sectors in both countries. The event, held at the Royal Semiramis Hotel, was sponsored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The council aims to establish mutuall»»»
Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done". The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief »»»
Death toll in Hong Kong housing estate fire rises to 146 as the city grieves
The death toll from a devastating fire at a Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rose to at least 146 on Sunday as more bodies were recovered from the charred remains of the Wang Fuk Court buildings. More than a thousand people queued near the housing complex on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims.&n»»»
Greece to boost Apache fleet with $64 million Hellfire missile purchase
Greece is moving to strengthen the weapons arsenal of its AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters through a planned purchase of new laser‑guided Hellfire missiles under a $64 million agreement with the US. The Hellenic Army Aviation has operated older versions of the Hellfire missile for many years, and of»»»
Lusail International Circuit executives conduct meetings with motorsport leaders during Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) showcased its commitment to advancing global motorsport through a series of high profile meetings between its leadership, LIC and QMMF President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai and LIC CEO Abdulazi»»»
EU delegation chargé d’Affaires reaffirms support for the Syrian People
DAMASCUS, 30 Nov (SANA) Michael Ohnmacht, Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to Syria, reaffirmed the EU’s support for the Syrian people and its continued partnership for justice and the prevention of chemical weapons tragedies. “On the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Chemical Wea»»»
Israeli occupation violates Gaza ceasefire - Turkish Pres.
ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation violates Gaza ceasefire with "made-up" reasons, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.Palestinian group Hamas continues its patient approach to maintain the truce despite the provocations, Erdogan said in a speech during the Scienc»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, and current chair of GCC Ministerial Council, said Kuwait's presidency marked a key breakthrough in joint Gulf action, advancing integration, strengthening regional security, and boosting the Council's visibility at regional and inte»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah appointed Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. 1974 -- Kuwait United Poultry Company was founded. 1978 -- Hassan Johar Hayat, former MP, passed away at age 68. 2004 -- Kuwait Army announced martyrdom of two non»»»
Venezuela condemns Trump's "colonialist threat" by closing airspace
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Venezuela has condemned as "colonialist threat" US President Donald Trump's announcement that airspace of the Latin American country would be closed amidst American threats to launch ground operation on Venezuelan soil.The Foreign Ministry, in a post on Telegram, said i»»»
US Transportation Sec: Airbus updates won't cause major disruption
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has said updates necessary for Airbus planes would not cause major disruption in air transport sector, already busy because of the Thanksgiving holiday."I've been in close contact with Airbus about their software update recall f»»»
Lusail International Circuit officials meet with motorsport leaders during F1 Qatar Grand Prix
DOHA: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) showcased its commitment to advancing global motorsport through a series of high profile meetings between its leadership, LIC and QMMF President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai and LIC CEO Abdulaziz Ali A»»»
Minister of Information, Culture inaugurates 2nd Jahra Cultural Season
KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi inaugurated Sunday the second edition of Jahra Cultural Season at the historic Red Palace. The season, organized by the National Council for Cultural, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in collaboration with the Jahra Governo»»»
Sri Lankan president pledges full state support for recovery from "worst" natural disaster
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday described the ongoing extreme weather crisis as the worst natural disaster the country has ever faced, pledging full state support for recovery from the catastrophe. In a special address to the nation, the president said the governmen»»»
Venezuela reacts to US airspace closure threat
Venezuela has rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down its airspace as an illegal “colonialist” attack on its sovereignty. Trump, who accuses Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel, intensified his warnings against “narcoterrorists” on Saturday. “To all Airline»»»
US rehearsing airstrikes against Venezuela – WSJ
The US has been rehearsing airstrikes it plans to launch in Venezuela in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday, citing a defense official and flight-tracking data. President Donald Trump has accused the Venezuelan government of operating “narcoterrorist” cartels and on Sa»»»
Sheikh Joaan crowns Max Verstappen Champion of the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix
Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate »»»
Egypt, EU launch Research, Innovation Week to mark 20 years of cooperation
Egypt and the European Union inaugurated the “Egypt–EU Research and Innovation Week” on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their science and technology cooperation agreement, with senior ministers and EU officials highlighting the role of research partnerships in addressing global challeng»»»
Egypt trains Palestinian police for future Gaza deployment as ceasefire tensions escalate
Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to climb. A Pales»»»
New Egypt–European scientific cooperation programmes coming soon: EU ambassador
EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst celebrated two decades of scientific cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, describing the milestone as a testament to the depth, purpose and enduring strength of their partnership. Speaking at the anniversary event, she recalled the signing of the EU-Egy»»»
Cairo pledges support for AngloGold Ashanti to accelerate Sukari mine operations
Egypt has “ambitious plans” to increase gold production at the Sukari mine and will support operator AngloGold Ashanti in accelerating operations to meet these targets, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Sunday. During a meeting with company executives at the government headquarters in the Ne»»»
FABMISR posts 8% net profit growth in M9 2025 after neutralising FX impact
First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of Egypt’s largest banks, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting solid growth across key performance indicators. The bank achieved an 8% increase in net profit after neutralising the impact of foreign exchange fluctuatio»»»
Al-Sisi orders rollout of second tax facilitation package, accelerated customs overhaul
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday instructed the government to launch the second phase of tax facilitation measures aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance and easing the burden on taxpayers, the presidency said following a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance M»»»