US proposes AI alert system with China
The US has proposed creating an alert system with China to notify each other when artificial intelligence incidents become serious enough to threaten national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the proposal after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday, ahe»»»
US torpedo test-fired from UK sea drone for first time: London
Autonomous undersea strike seen as boost to Euro-Atlantic security Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed undersea vessel rather than a crewed submarine, the UK government announced Monday. London said in a statement the live firing took place in»»»
FM attends meeting of OIC Contact Group on Muslims in Europe
Tunis, Sept. 21 (TAP) - Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti took part on Monday in a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Muslims in Europe, held in New York on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st...»»»
From disaster to microchips: Pinatubo’s silicon-rich can power a semiconductor future, says study
Scientists eye lahar-rich silica as a potential new feedstock for semiconductors Manila: For decades, Mount Pinatubo has symbolised catastrophe in the Philippines. The volcano, about 100km north of Manila, had been dormant for roughly 500 to 600 years. This long "sleep" lulled nearby communities in»»»
OCA President attends Japanese Olympic Committee reception
His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, attended a reception hosted by the Japanese Olympic Committee, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’. The event was also attended by Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olymp»»»
QIA, JPMAM unveil $20bn strategic partnership
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) on Monday announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a $20 billion strategic partnership spanning public and private markets. The partnership will initially comprise two areas of collaboration,a $15 billion publ»»»
Al Marri RECEIVES SRI LANKAN DEPUTY FM
Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance them, particularly in areas related to the labour sector. (QNA)»»»
Qatar Charity delivers urgent aid to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has been distributing urgent relief since last Friday to Yemeni refugee families who have arrived in Obock, northern Djibouti. The assistance is part of its humanitarian response to the growing needs of families who have reach»»»
Qatar-Sri Lanka joint labour committee meets in Doha
QNA Doha The Qatar-Sri Lanka Joint Committee on Labour held its regular meeting in Doha on Monday. The meeting was co-chaired by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka Arun Hemach»»»
PWF-Q attends Al Wakra beach-cleaning campaign
Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha The Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, participated in a beach-cleaning campaign at Al Wakra Public Beach on Thursday, September 18, 2026. The initiative was organised as part of the Ministry of Municipality’s ongoing ef»»»
Police Academy event explores security leadership in AI era
QNA Doha The Police Academy, through the Police Officers Institute, organised a specialised scientific lecture on security leadership in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the importance of keeping abreast of rapid technological developments and their impact on state-of-the-art s»»»
Qatar, Djibouti to boost endowment and Islamic affairs cooperation
QNA Doha Qatar and Djibouti signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to enhance cooperation and the exchange of institutional expertise inendowments (Awqaf) and Islamic affairs. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Sha»»»
JUSTICE MINISTER MEETS SOMALI COUNTERPART
Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Somalia Hassan Moalim Mohamud Sheikh Ali in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, both sides discussed areas of legal cooperation between the two co»»»
Second edition of MCIT’s AI Executive Leadership Programme concludes
Tribune News Network Paris, France The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology concluded the second edition of the AI Executive Leadership Programme, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” held at the INSEAD Europe Centre in Fontainebleau, France, from 14 to 16 September 2026 in collabo»»»
PM ATTENDS QATAR, INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE’S MINISTERIAL DINNER
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a high-level ministerial dinner organised by Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly»»»
Qatar Tourism, Old Doha Port strengthen global cruise partnerships
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port participated in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, held at Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria, Spain, on September 16 and 17. The participation was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position in global cruise itineraries and support th»»»
‘Qatar committed to int’l humanitarian law, aid delivery to crisis-hit’
QNA New York Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial dialogue on humanitarian diplomacy and upholding international law held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nas»»»
Dr. Hamdi Mbarek appointed to WHO Science Council
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has congratulated Dr. Hamdi Mbarek, director of Research and Data Analytics at QPHI, on his appointment to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Science Council. Dr. Mbarek joins a»»»
Saudi National Day gala in Doha highlights strong Saudi-Qatar ties
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HRH Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud hosted a grand gala dinner to celebrate Saudi National Day, bringing together a large number of ministers, dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, media repr»»»
Arbitration gains more importance amid regional disruptions: Experts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Arbitration is assuming greater importance as businesses and governments navigate regional disruptions, contractual challenges and an increasingly complex international commercial environment, experts said at the two-day 2026 Arbitration Days Conference in Doha on Sunday. Speak»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa and Anne-Claire Legendre to join QC Talks on Sept 24
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks will bring together HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultura»»»
PM reaffirms full support for Lebanon
QNA New York Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Monday with Lebanese Prime Minister HE Dr Nawaf Salamon the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting reviewed bilateral rela»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets President of Rockefeller Foundation
New York: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Monday with HE President of the Rockefeller Foundation, Dr. Rajiv Shah, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting discussed cooperative relations b»»»
Cambodia puts dismantled cyber scam hubs ahead of global crime summit
Svay Rieng, Cambodia: Ahead of a major international conference, Cambodia opened the doors of former online scam compounds in Svay Rieng to national and international media on Monday. The press tour took place just days before Phnom Penh hosts the International Conference on Combating Online Scams,»»»
Egyptian, British foreign ministers discuss regional security in New York
Cairo, Sept. 21 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Monday with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York to discuss pressing regional developments and Gaza ceasefire efforts. In an official statement, Egypt’s Foreign »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets several officials on sidelines of UNGA 81
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway HE»»»