FRANCE 24 launches a major video competition about Europe, open to young people!
A call for video submissions on the theme of European cohesion and fake news propagated about the EU or the European Parliament. Six prizes are up for grabs and winners will be invited to visit the FRANCE 24 headquarters to attend an awards ceremony at Europa Experience and have their videos broadc»»»
Qatar and Switzerland hold 2nd round of political consultations
QNA Doha Qatar and the Swiss Confederation have held a new round of political consultations in Doha, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Doha on Monday, was chaired on the Qatari side by Director of the European Affairs Department at the Mini»»»
Environment ministry launches Qatar’s National Adaptation Plan
QNA DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched the State of Qatar’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which forms the comprehensive national framework to enhance the country’s ability to cope with the effects of climate change, protect its vital resources and its economic and servic»»»
Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 amplifies global youth voices
Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center concluded the activities of the Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025, held at the Multaqa building in Education City, with the participation of a cohort of promising young leaders from 100 countries. The participants were set to play an active role in the main»»»
North Macedonia’s speaker lauds Doha Forum 2025 program quality
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Speaker of the Assembly of North Macedonia Afrim Gashi has commended the well-coordinated arrangements, high-quality discussions, and pertinent presentations of the just-concluded Doha Forum 2025. He said that the Forum’s central motto was among the best and most necessary for »»»
‘Strong ties among GCC countrieskey driver in development goals’
Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum, held under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Representing the Council, Ahmad Khalid Al Sumaiti, director of the International Indicators and Intern»»»
Rayan Travel & Tours opens new branch office in Abu Hamour area
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its retail network expansion, Rayan Travel & Tours has inaugurated a new branch office in the Abu Hamour area, further strengthening its presence in Qatar. The new outlet was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Zaheer Yousuf, general manager of Ray»»»
Mada Center holds exhibition, announces 2026-2028 strategy
QNA Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Mada Assistive Technology Center-Qatar organised the Mada Center Strategy Exhibition 2026-2028, under the theme ‘Universal Access’. This exhibition represents a piv»»»
Shura commends 23rd Doha Forum’s success
QNA DOHA The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker of the Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council commended the success of the 23rd Doha Forum, held under the »»»
Qatar-Somalia Joint Supreme Committee holds first meeting
The Joint Supreme Committee between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Somalia convened its inaugural meeting in Doha on Monday. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Somali side was headed by Somali Minister of For»»»
Doha Forum 2025 concludes with a focus on mediation, negotiation and Africa-GCC collaboration
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Forum 2025 concluded with a dedicated day of partner-led sessions, collaborative engagements, and hands-on negotiation training, reflecting the commitments, insights, and shared priorities that emerged across the global gathering. The discussions reinforced Doha Forum»»»
Doha-Riyadh rail to serve over 10 million passengers annually
Continued from page 1 The rail will constitute a new artery for rapid and sustainable mobility and improving regional travel experience with a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. That said, the train will cut the travel time between Doha and Riyadh to two hours, something which supports m»»»
DEPUTY AMIR CHAIRS SECOND MEETING OF QU BOARD OF REGENTS
The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University (QU), chaired the second meeting of QU Board of Regents for the academic year 2025-2026, held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the beginning of the meeting, the Board of Regents»»»
QF’s PUE, AUB form strategic partnership to advance education excellence
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) to work together on developing teachers, strengthening school leadership, and promoting innovation in K–12 education. The agreement est»»»
SHEIKHA MOZA MEETS UNDP ADMINISTRATOR
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, met with Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alexander De Croo in Doha on Monday. During their meeting, they discussed strengthening UNDP’s partnersh»»»
Qatar, Saudi pledge to deepen ties
QNA Riyadh Building on the deep-rooted historical ties and fraternal relations uniting the leaderships of Saudi Arabia and Qatar and their brotherly peoples, and in furtherance of the steadily advancing bilateral relationship between them, the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani paid »»»
Sheikha Moza graces QF PUE’s ‘Civilization Day’
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Civilization Day event, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE), which was held as an interactive learning experience that reflected the educational vision of the Is»»»
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FM meets African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security
Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti met, on Monday evening, African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Liberata Mulamula, who is visiting Tunisia on the occasion of the...»»»
U.S. border agents confiscate 30K Tramadol pills - UPI.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday it seized a case of Tramadol pain pills with an estimated street value at $150,000. On Thursday, Cincinnati CBP officers seized a shipment that contained some 30,000 Tramadol tablets. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Dec. 8 (UPI) --»»»
Ukrainians ‘with spy equipment’ arrested in EU
Police in Poland have detained three Ukrainian nationals allegedly found in possession of spying and hacking equipment. The suspects were apprehended during a routine traffic stop in Warsaw, police said in a statement on Monday. The three men claimed they had been “traveling Europe” and had arrived»»»
Alina Habba steps down as U.S. attorney in N.J., becomes Pam Bondi adviser - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi swears in Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey in the Oval Office of the White House on March 28. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Alina Habba announced Monday she is leaving as the top prosecutor in New Jersey after federal courts rule»»»
Hungary, Turkiye Condemn Attacks on Russian Energy Infrastructure - Szijjarto
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary and Turkiye condemn attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and tankers in the Black Sea, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. “We support ending the war in Ukraine through negotiations and jointly condemn attacks on energy supply routes, whether pi»»»
Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Paramount Skydance, backed by the billionaire Ellison family, has been wooing Warner Bros for months, hoping to join forces with the storied Hollywood name as the media company struggles to compete with the likes»»»
Qatar launches national AI firm to advance digital transformation
DOHA: Qatar has announced the launch of Qai, a national company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at developing advanced digital ecosystems to support innovation and contribute to sustainable development. The new company is part of Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen a knowledg»»»
Environmental groups ask Congress for moratorium on new data centers - UPI.com
A Chinese security guard walks past the Big Data research center in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou Province, in 2018. Countries around the world are rapidly building data centers, but environmental groups in the United States have asked Congress to create a moratorium on new data centers. File Photo b»»»
Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say
A three-year-old girl was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Sunday, according to local sources inside the Palestinian territory. Ahed Tareq Al-Bayouk was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi, Rafah, southern Gaza, when she was shot. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement tha»»»
Advisor to PM and Official MoFA Spokesperson meets Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met on Monday with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Saeed Khatibzadeh, on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. The meeting di»»»
FBI warns about AI scammers at top of naughty list this holiday - UPI.com
1 of 2 | FBI Director Kash Patel pictured last month at Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Patel stated federal officials believe scammers "were banking on the fact that you'll feel too embarrassed to come forward and report the crime to the FBI," encouraging those to»»»
Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities launches 'Masar' programme
Doha: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) on Monday launched the "Masar" Programme, designed to monitor the implementation of its 2025-2030 strategy. The launch marks a significant step in the Authority's commitment to advancing effective governance tools, performance measurem»»»
Novum plans to build apartments in Praga South in Warsaw
The “lex developer” housing project at Grenadierów Street in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district has returned in a revised version. The new plan increases the scale from 168 to a maximum of 216 apartments, ranging from studios to four-room units sized 30–64 sqm, with two-room flats dominating. The dev»»»
Registration of all short lease rented rooms starts May 20, 2026
From May 20, 2026, all apartments and rooms rented on a short-term basis in Poland will be required to register in a central national database, under new EU regulations. Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism Ireneusz Raś announced that administrative fines of up to PLN 50,000 will apply for failure »»»
Guard Hall in Warsaw to be renovated by CBR Events and manage for 30 years
Warsaw has signed a public-private partnership agreement with CBR Events to renovate the historic Hala Gwardii, transforming it into a modern food hall inspired by venues in Italy and Spain. The private investor will fund the PLN 97.4 million renovation and manage the facility for 30 years, until 2»»»
Tabelaofert data shows 8% increase in apartment sales in November
Sales of new apartments in Poland increased sharply in November, rising by 8.2% m/m despite two long holiday weekends, according to Tabelaofert.pl. Average prices across the ten largest cities fell marginally by 0.02%, though most developers raised list prices while offering discounts. The stronges»»»
Polish investment market waiting for impetus from Innovate Poland program
The launch of the Innovate Poland program could help revive Poland’s private equity and venture capital market, according to the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (PSIK). Success will depend on opening the program to a broad range of domestic and foreign institutional investors »»»
Selena will take over French company ACDIS
Selena Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of ACDIS France, a long-established distributor of construction chemicals, strengthening its position in the French market—one of its key growth directions in Western Europe. ACDIS France, based in Toulon, has operated for 60 years and specialize»»»
Steering committee of Residential Neighbourhood Upgrading Programme meets
Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - The steering committee of the Residential Neighbourhood Upgrading and Integration Programme held a meeting, Monday, chaired by the Minister of Public Works and Housing, Slaheddine Zouari, to follow up on the progress of this...»»»
Qatar’s First Polo tournament marks a new sporting milestone: Qatar Polo Club DG
Doha: For the first time in Qatar’s history, the thunder of hooves and the crack of mallets will echo through the heart of the capital when Polo Al Marsa takes centre stage at Old Doha Port on December 11–13. The groundbreaking 3-on-3 exhibition tournament, organised by the newly established Qatar »»»
Athens bar elects new president; Thessaloniki, Piraeus re-elect incumbents
Elections at Greece’s three largest bar associations concluded Monday, with Andreas Koutsolampros elected president of the Athens Bar Association, the country’s biggest professional body. Lawyers in Thessaloniki and Piraeus re-elected incumbents Dimitris Finokaliotis and Ilias Klappas. Turnout in A»»»
Labour Minister Praises Public Social Insurance Budget Bill for Its Social Focus
Speaking at a news briefing after a meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation on Monday, Labor and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov said that the Public Social Insurance Budget Bill had been unanimously approved, which speaks to its social focus. "We have shown that 'dialog»»»
Commercial Bank and VCUarts Qatar host art-based educational initiative
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) through its Continuing Education Program to host an educational initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and team-building skills through creative methodologies that go beyond tr»»»
Qatar participates in 15th International Conference on Sustainable Development
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 15th International Conference on Sustainable Development, organized by the Arab Union for Sustainable Development and Environment, which kicked off Monday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo under the theme "Sustainable Development and the Future o»»»
Alina Habba resigns after court disqualified her from being New Jersey's top prosecutor
Alina Habba, US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has resigned as New Jersey's top prosecutor after a court battle over her eligibility to serve as US attorney for the state. US Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted Habba's resignation on Monday, saying the court's "flawed" ruling made»»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meets UNESCO Regional Director for Maghreb
Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayad met, on Monday in Tunis, with Charaf Ahmimed, the newly appointed UNESCO Regional Office Director for the Maghreb, who...»»»
Industry: MoU for management of Kaizen Centre of Excellence signed
Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - A memorandum of understanding was signed on Monday in Tunis between the Directorate General of Innovation and Technological Development and the industrial technical centers under the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy for...»»»
Healthcare CEO slaying: Mangione returns to court as police, assistant district attorney testify - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Luigi Mangione appears Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court for a hearing in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pool Photo by Sarah Yensel/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione was in court again for the fourth day of an evidentiary hearing Monday after missing Fr»»»
APII to organise workshop to launch Industry 4.0 hub
Tunis. Dec. 8 (TAP)- The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) will organise on December 12 a workshop to launch an industry 4.0 hub. The workshop is part of the implementation of the programme of digital transition in the...»»»
Trump plans executive order to block state AI regulations - UPI.com
President Donald Trump signs the Take It Down Act in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 19 which will enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deep fakes and "revenge pornography." On Monday, Trump said he plans to issue an exec»»»
Morocco edge Saudi Arabia to reach quarters as Oman exit despite victory
DOHA: Karim El Berkaoui’s early strike proved decisive as Morocco edged already-qualified Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a thrilling FIFA Arab Cup clash at Lusail Stadium yesterday to secure a place in the quarter-finals. El Berkaoui’s goal came in the 11th minute, and Saudi Arabia’s substitute Abdullah Alham»»»
7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northeast Japan, tsunami warnings issued
Tokyo: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori in northeastern Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said in a statement that the earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 50 kilometers. The JMA explained that a ts»»»