Doha, Qatar: Qatar is among seven nations currently seeking to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday outlining the next steps in the selection process that will culminate in the election of the host country in mid-2029. Germany, Hungary, India, Republ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of Qatar as an Interested Party to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “It is no secret that Qatar has shown an ambition to bid for the 203»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued instructions for insurance companies, exchange houses, and finance companies aimed at enhancing access to financial services for customers with disabilities and the elderly. The instructions include requirements aimed at improving access to financial ser»»»

Doha, Qatar: Four Qatari high school students won week-long research laboratory experiences at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they triumphed in the college’s annual “Healing Hands” essay competition. The winning students were Abrar Al-Khulaifi and Manayer Abdulaziz Al-Ansari of Vision In»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been named Qatar’s Best FX Bank at the Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards 2026, recognising the strength of its foreign exchange capabilities and client-focused treasury solutions. In 2025, QNB recorded more t»»»

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Central Securities Depository (Edaa) signed a cooperation agreement with AlRayan Bank, making it the first bank in Qatar to enable its customers to apply for a National Investor Number and update shareholder details with Edaa directly through the bank, using an electronic system d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Journal has secured a notable academic distinction in Qatar, ranking first in the Arab world for Islamic economics and finance, according to the 11th Annual Report of the Arab Citation & Impact Factor (Arcif) for 2026. The journal was also ranked in the highest category»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Huawei recently hosted the Education Summit 2026 under the theme ‘Advancing Intelligent Education: AI and Education,’ bringing together education leaders, technology experts, government stakeholders and industry partners to explore how artificial intelligence can sup»»»

New York City: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum has been showcased to an international audience in New York at TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Art event, celebrating influential figures across the global art ecosystem. The event, for which the museum participated as a signature partne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) College of Nursing held its White Coat Ceremony for 54 nursing students from the Class of 2029, marking an important milestone in their academic and professional journey as they prepare to begin clinical training. The ceremony was attended by college leadership,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched the “Heroes Series” as part of its “Our Children Are Gold” programme during an event held at KidZania Doha, featuring two childhood cancer survivors, Mohammed and Lin. The initiative forms part of QCS’s ongoing efforts to support children living »»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar H E Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Shuraim. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and enhance cooperation in the health sector.»»»

Participants will receive hands-on agricultural training and accredited certificates ​The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Silal, a leading food and agri-tech company in Abu Dhabi, to launch a specialised agricultural training programme for inmates »»»

BCG survey across 44 countries finds 89% of UAE respondents rate services highly The UAE has ranked first globally in citizen satisfaction with digital government services, according to the 2026 Citizen Survey on Digital Government by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), with 89 per cent of respondents g»»»

Paris: The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in France organised the second promotional Runway to Web Summit Qatar 2027 event in Paris. This gathering is part of preparations to host the summit’s fourth edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University have concluded the second edition of the “Quran and Human Knowledge Conference” and the “Kitab Al Ummah Forum” after two days of academic discussions, research and specialised dialogue involving researchers and academics fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: This fall, Qatar Museums, the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, and Years of Culture, Qatar’s cross-cultural exchange initiative, will present “Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico”. The exhibition focuses on a group of artisans rooted in establ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism yesterday hosted the second series of its “Taste of Qatar” sessions, titled “Spotlight on Qatari Entrepreneurs,” bringing together distinguished guests, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to celebrate the vital role of local talent in shaping the nation’s culinary landsca»»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility got under way in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Advancing Fair and Sustainable Labour Mobility between Africa and GCC+”. Hosted by Tanzania on October 5-6, the second edition brings together Ministers of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has expressed solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures Saudi takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. “The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Houthi group’s targeting of Islamic holy sites and civilian and econo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s recycling sector has expanded to 61 factories, as the sixth Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, highlighting the country’s growing efforts to turn waste into resources and accelerate its transition towards a circular economy»»»

Governor Malhotra cites West Asia conflict and crude volatility for persistent inflation Dubai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 7. The repo rate now stands at 5.50 per cent from 5.25 per cent. The central bank has also changed its policy to "cali»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin. Messi, who scored a goal and provided two assists in the victory at the Monumental Stadium, to»»»

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason, amid accusations that he recruited the former head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency to carry out a child kidnapping. Hanning, who headed the BND from 1998 to 2005, was arrested on Tuesday along with »»»

The UAE experience offers a blueprint for South Asia’s next generation of investment hubs When the UAE began developing its free zone model, the proposition was relatively straightforward: businesses could establish themselves in a supportive regulatory environment, benefit from efficient processes»»»

UAE airports remain operational despite ongoing Gulf disruptions As the US–Iran conflict enters its 220th day (Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026), amid a spiralling war of narratives, day-to-day businesses and UAE airports remain fully open and operational. President Donald Trump told US media that his "bigg»»»

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar: The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government was traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders Wednesday, as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals despite international criticism of the transfers. State-run MRTV television sai»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Motorists face slow traffic from Sharjah to Abu Hail and across key Dubai routes Dubai: Accidents, construction work and heavy congestion are slowing Wednesday morning traffic across several major Dubai routes, according to Google Maps. Delays are affecting Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E»»»

US President Donald Trump said that he is going to hold a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. "I have a call scheduled," Trump told reporters. "Very soon," he added.President Trump confirmed that he is still working on resolving the conflict between Russia a»»»

Ukraine's external public debt has increased by nearly 500% since late May 2019, when Vladimir Zelensky came to power, according to statistical data analyzed by Sputnik. According to the Ukrainian Finance Ministry, the external public debt stood at 1.3 trillion hryvnias ($29 billion) at the end of »»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the use of force by French police against student protesters. "It is considered normal in Paris for the police to beat up their own children. What about the concerns and human rights issues at the Elysee Palace? I don’t hear a peep from»»»

One batch ordered off shelves after two lab tests found excess pesticide residues New Delhi: India’s food safety regulator has ordered a specific batch of Everest cumin powder off the shelves after laboratory tests detected pesticide residues above permitted levels. The Food Safety and Standards Au»»»

Convicted murderer Christa Pike regained consciousness and began speaking Tuesday after surviving a botched execution by lethal injection. Pike, the first woman the state of Tennessee has attempted to put to death in 200 years, remains hospitalised with severe injuries to both arms. Convicted kille»»»

Ex-German intelligence chief accused of espionage and treasonous activities BERLIN: A former head of Germany 's foreign intelligence service was arrested Tuesday on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said. August Hanning, wh»»»

From receptionist to mascot maker, she is now pursuing her childhood dream of flying Dubai: For years, MJ Tenchavez has made children smile by bringing colourful mascots to parties and community events across the UAE. But behind the costumes and celebrations is another dream. Tenchavez, a Filipino »»»

Convective clouds may bring rain on Wednesday, with fog or mist possible through Sunday Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Wednesday as temperatures rise, while fog and mist are forecast over some areas through the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Wednesday wil»»»

Armed gangs retaliate against miners, sparking violence in Zamfara state Armed gangs stormed an illegal mining site and a village in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state, killing 17 people, local authorities told AFP on Tuesday. Bandits have for years terrorised rural communities in northwest and c»»»

Security screening at Hyderabad airport detected live round in the traveller’s baggage Hyderabad: An Abu Dhabi-bound passenger was stopped at Hyderabad airport after security officers found a live round of ammunition in his checked baggage, according to an Indian media report citing airport sources»»»

EXCLUSIVEShe held on to the seven-year-old boy until rescue teams arrived Fujairah: A 25-year-old Ethiopian domestic worker held on to a seven-year-old boy and refused to let go despite suffering a fractured leg after both fell into a well when its cover collapsed at a house in the Merashid area of»»»

AfCRA promises fair ratings, addressing informal economies and reforms Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money. The Africa Credit Rati»»»

'Unprecedented': She is believed to be the only known person to survive lethal injection NASHVILLE: Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake, conscious, and speaking six days after surviving a failed lethal injection execution, her legal team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. Pike, 50, r»»»

US pushes Iran for nuclear concessions amid escalating Middle East tensions US President Donald Trump stated that the US must "finish up" the war with Iran, adding that Washington will soon decide whether to bring the conflict to an end the "nice way or the not-so-nice way." During an address at an»»»

The number of Germans seeking conscientious objector status has risen sharply amid Berlin’s military buildup and debate over reinstating conscription, the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) reported on Tuesday. According to RND, whose parent company is partly owned by the ruling coalition’s Socia»»»

Prizes can motivate students, but they can also change the reason children want to learn Recently, at a community event, a group of teenagers was invited to take part in a learning challenge. They were asked to read, answer questions and collect points. Those who read regularly, answered correctly »»»

Kosovo ends political crisis with election of new president Kosovo parliament voted to curb the powers of its special war crimes court in a last-minute session that narrowly avoided another governmental collapse in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2026). The amendment, which was tightly negoti»»»

MIAMI: The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren’t employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation. T»»»

Trump to discuss Siberian plague case with Putin amid global health concerns WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White Hou»»»