Agencies Tokyo The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday that welcomed athletes from across Asia. Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, with hammer throw Olympic champion Murofushi Koji and his father Shigenobu,»»»

QNA Doha Electronic registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1448 AH begins on Sunday via the official Hajj portal (hajj.gov.qa) and will continue through October 20. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The secondedition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, organised by Qatar Foundation’sBilAraby initiative under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’, began at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha on Saturday. The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has hailed three Qatar Charity-sponsored Somali orphans after they swept the top three places in the international “Rofaqa” category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The event, held recently in Qatar, dre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Mexico’s musical heritage this weekend with Sounds of Mexico, opening a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and led b»»»

Darlene Regis Young talents in Qatar are being given a bigger platform to develop their skills, build confidence and pursue their ambitions as MFEC Street Dance Qatar revamps its full-time programmes. The expanded programme is designed for young people who want to take their passion beyond casual t»»»

AFREEQ urges Philippine property developers to return to QatarDarlene Regis The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives in Qatar (AFREEQ) is calling on Philippine property developers to re-enter the Qatar market and rebuild a stronger presence, while urging greater professional competence, e»»»

FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadershipDarlene Regis The Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ) has been recognised for its contribution to professional excellence and leadership during the 49th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Malabon–Navotas Dental C»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, organised by UNESCO from 14 to 17 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum brought together prominent officials, experts, specialists, and representatives of internati»»»

In a statement issued on Saturday, the department added that registration is open to Qatari citizens aged 18 and older, with the option to include up to three companions in a single application. For residents and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, applicants must be at least 45 y»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has reactivated its national chapter in Qatar and reappointed Abdullah Mohammed Al Abduljabbar as vice-president of the association’s Qatar chapter. The move is aimed at strengthening IPRA’s presence in Qatar, expanding»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin and her accompanying delegation during her visit to Qatar on Saturday. During the meeting, the two »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Leading Oman-based jewellery and bullion brand, AMTUR Gold & Diamonds, has marked another important milestone in its growth journey with the opening of the 14th branch in Qatar on September 6, 2026. The expansion into the Qatari market represents an important step in AMTUR»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s pivotal role in mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises, Permanent Representati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, in collaboration with LuLu Retail Holdings Qatar, is promoting Malaysian-made products in Qatar as part of celebrations marking Malaysia Day 2026. The initiative is part of the embassy’s efforts to increase the visibility and market presenc»»»

QNA Doha Director of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supporting international»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) will bring world leaders, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to New York for a high-level week of dialogue on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Taking place at a time»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled “Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf,” the dynamic session gathered »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The School Health Programme & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026–2027 academic year.The campaign was implemented over 12 days, from August 30 to September 10, 2026, under the theme “Healthy B»»»

Ankara, Sept. 19 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is at a “good stage” and represents a strong will, noting that the alliance will be open to regional countries once institutionalization is»»»

New York: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, held separate meetings on Saturday with Founder and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, Jeff Bezos; Founder of Liberty Strategic Capital, St»»»

Riyadh: Major General Turki Al-Maliki, Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, announced that Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group toward the city of Riyadh early Saturday morning. In a»»»

Tokyo: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, has affirmed that the much-anticipated 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire the peoples of Asia throughout the days ahead. His Excellency noted t»»»

Tunis, Sept. 19 (TAP) - The second day of the German-Tunisian Business Forum continued on Saturday in the German city of Essen, featuring three workshops addressing several priority areas of cooperation between Tunisia and Germany.According to a...»»»

Dubai Ruler seen walking through the mall accompanied by several officials on Saturday Dubai: Shoppers and visitors at Dubai Mall were met with an unexpected sight on Saturday as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tou»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. The three-day visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a three-island archipelago of u»»»

Tashkent, Sept. 19 (SANA) The Uzbek-Syrian Business Forum convened in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on Saturday, with participation from a Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry delegation alongside government officials and business sector representatives from both nations. The forum focused on ev»»»

Rome: A second half brace from Lautaro Martinez cancelled a first half Manu Kone brace as both teams shared the spoils in the Roma-Inter Serie A top-two spectacle at the Olimpico. With both sides holding perfect records heading into the top-two clash in the capital, it was an early season glimpse o»»»

Berlin, Sept. 19 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation and coordination with Belgian Ambassador to Germany Piet Heirbaut on Saturday. The Syrian Embassy in Berlin said in a post on X that the two si»»»

Paris, Sept. 19 (SANA) France’s public debt is set to reach its highest level since 1995 this year, driven by a sharp budget deficit, the French Ministry of Finance stated Saturday. A ministry source, quoted by AFP, said the public debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 119.3% in 2026 and 121.7% in 2027—near»»»

Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»

Commenting on the election of members of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) on Saturday that he hoped the parliamentary procedure would be sufficiently clear and transparent. "I also hope that those in the professional quota»»»

A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near»»»

Cuba was plunged into its seventh massive blackout of the year on Friday. The island of over nine million people endures constant power cuts due to the poor state of its aging thermoelectric plants – but the situation has worsened significantly since January, when Washington imposed a de facto ener»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian ministers concluded a two-day visit to Milan on Thursday, holding talks with Italian companies and business institutions to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships, with a focus on water, telecommunications and industry.The delegation included Plannin»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) general index rose 0.77 per cent last week, closing at 4,124.7 points, compared with 4,093.0 points at the end of the previous week.The financial, services and industrial sector indices gained 0.84 per cent, 0.71 per cent and 0.66 per cent, respectively, the J»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Saturday described the upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference as an “opportunity” to expand the Kingdom’s industrial base, attract investment and boost exports.The chamber said, in a statement, that the conference marks a “significant milestone” in »»»

Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»

Ukrainian children are learning the skills of 17th-century Cossack warriors – the communities that played a central role in Ukraine history, known for their military skills and horsemanship. But for these students, it is more than a history lesson. It is a chance to escape the reality of growing up»»»

Germany is gearing up for two more pivotal state elections on Sunday: in the capital Berlin and in the largely rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. All eyes are on the far-right AfD, which after recording its best ever result in the recent Saxony-Anhalt elections, is hoping to once again »»»

As the West continues to denounce Russian aggression in Ukraine and to support Kyiv with a host of economic and military measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Nato is expanding its reach and influence with the intention of preparing for war with Russia. Analysis by Dr Alexander Titov»»»

NAGOYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, reflecting on his own journey from torchbearer at Doha 2006 to leading the Council two decades later. "Japan has set the stage, now it »»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials sp»»»

Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the 14th meeting of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Governing Council in Nairobi on Saturday, focusing on expanding the network of participating banks and mitigating cross-border payment risks. The meeting, he»»»

A pedestrian was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head in central Budapest on Friday evening. The attack, which took place near one of the city’s best-known theatres, was captured on video. The incident happened on 18 September near the Vígszínház theatre, at a pedestrian crossing»»»

WASHINGTON: Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, said US forces facilitated the safe passage of 1 billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, while also helping more than 2,000 commercial vessels transit the waterway.»»»

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Lucky Day Draw No. 260919 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260919, the winning numbers in the Days section were 25, 26, 30, 24, 3, and 18, while 12 w»»»

TUNIS, September 19, 2026 (TAP) – The weather on Saturday night will be temporarily stormy. Heavy rainfall in the western regions of the north and centre will gradually spread to the eastern parts of the country, says the National Institute of...»»»

Husband’s fake kidnapping unravels after immigration flags companion’s document When a Pune-based woman went to file a police report about her missing husband, fearing he had been kidnapped little did she expect to find that he had been lying to her and taking a holiday with another woman. Her husb»»»