Commercial Bank launches Qatari banking segment
Tribune News Network Doha Commercial Bank has introduced Miqdam, a first-of-its-kind banking segment for Qataris, designed to match their lifestyle with exceptional privileges and financial solutions. The name comes from a traditional Qatari word of courage and initiative and reflects a distinctive»»»
HBKU hosts Asian Society of Int’l Law conference
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) Inter-sessional Conference on November 10–11, in Doha under the theme ‘Is a New Normative International Legal Order in the Making?’. The conference convened experts to explore Asia»»»
Team Qatar gains valuable Olympic experience at Dakar 2026
Tribune News Network Diamniadio (Senegal) Team Qatar’s young athletes brought their participation in the 4th Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 to a close by attending the Games’ closing ceremony at the Youth Olympic Village in Diamniadioon Friday. Qatar’s Idris Abu Bakr carried the national flag durin»»»
WCM-Q and Qatar Foundation’s ABP co-host ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education’ forum
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a QF partner university, and The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation, co-organised the ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence’ forum, held at the Hilton Doha Hotel.»»»
WCM-Q and Qatar Foundation’s ABP co-host ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education’ forum
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a QF partner university, and The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation, co-organised the ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence’ forum, held at the Hilton Doha Hotel.»»»
Australian envoy highlights engineering’s role in Qatar’s sustainable transformation
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Australian Ambassador to Qatar HE Shane Flanagan has highlighted the vital role of engineers in advancing clean energy, strengthening energy resilience and supporting Qatar’s sustainable development. He described engineering expertise as essential to translating climate ambitio»»»
Msheireb Downtown Doha strengthens its role as community hub this winter
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Downtown Doha continues to be the destination of choice for national institutions, international bodies and the private sector to engage the public. In recent weeks, the city has hosted a series of national, sporting and community events organised by its partners,»»»
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for — the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. »»»
Italian envoy reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, vows to strengthen relations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Italian ambassador to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi has reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Qatar and Italy, highlighting their strong bilateral relations, shared values and expanding cooperation. Addressing a gala reception hosted recently by the E»»»
Energy transitions must be orderly, equitable: Al Subaie
Al Subaie said energy transitions must be orderly and equitable, reflect differing national circumstances, safeguard energy security and affordability, and support development pathways. Technology deployment, he added, depends on infrastructure, resilient supply chains, financing and national capac»»»
HMC hosts awareness activities on World Diabetes Day
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), represented by Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), joined countries around the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Take Action: Detect Diabetes Early”. To mark the occasion, HMC organised a wide range of awareness activiti»»»
MoPH marks World Diabetes Day; focus on early detection
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is joining the global observance of World Diabetes Day 2026, marked annually on November 14.This year’s theme, “Early Action on Diabetes”, underscores the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care and reducing the stigma associa»»»
Qitaf Quranic Forum draws over 10,000 visitors in second edition
The second edition of the Qitaf Quranic Forum concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attracting more than 10,000 visitors over three days and bringing together scholars, educators and institutions to explore the role of Quranic guidance in education and human development. Held fr»»»
Qitaf Quranic Forum draws over 10,000 visitors in second edition
The second edition of the Qitaf Quranic Forum concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attracting more than 10,000 visitors over three days and bringing together scholars, educators and institutions to explore the role of Quranic guidance in education and human development. Held fr»»»
AI, 5G and future skills key drivers of digital transformation, experts tell MWC26
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha MWC26 Doha concluded last week after attracting more than 10,000 participants from 100 countries and territories, highlighting the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) growing ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, advanced connectivity and technolo»»»
Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation.Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorization to cross the strait since war erupted w»»»
S&P Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating, Opposition Reacts
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
Netanyahu calls for Israeli unity government, Eisenkot dismisses ‘tricks’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who in turn dismissed the appeal as a ruse. The latest exchange comes as Eisenkot is in the midst of negotiations to form a government, a»»»
Palestine:Gaza Death Toll Rises as ’Israeli’ Attacks Continu...
By Staff, Agencies Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an “Israeli” drone targeted a group of residents near the Abu Sharkh roundabout, west of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. In southern Gaza, “Israeli” vehicles opened fire east of Khan Younis, while occupation fo»»»
Hundreds of men lead protest to urge other men to help reduce violence against women
BERN: Hundreds of men led a demonstration in the Swiss capital on Saturday to denounce misogyny and a plague of violence against women, insisting men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting both. The “Men against Violence against Women” rally outside parliament follows high and persis»»»
Europe...:German Intelligence Chief Warns of Espionage Risks...
By Staff, Agencies The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency in Thuringia, Stephan Kramer, has warned that Tesla vehicles could pose an espionage risk, as German officials call for restrictions on parking internet-connected cars near sensitive government and military facilities. Kramer’s r»»»
Europe...:Europe Agrees on Team for Ukraine Peace Talks
By Staff, Agencies European leaders have agreed on a negotiating team to represent the continent in potential US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks, following months of disagreements over who should lead Europe’s diplomatic efforts and another round of negotiations that left European representativ»»»
Iran:Iran Reports Tanker Hit by Naval Mine Near Hormuz
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Navy says a tanker caught fire and was immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, despite previous warnings. In a statement on Saturday, the Navy said the vessel had switched off its tracking and identifica»»»
Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in AI model development
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in the development of leading artificial intelligence models, according to the Saudi Data and AI Authority, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing position in the rapidly evolving AI sector. According to SDAIA, Saudi Arabia had developed eight large language mode»»»
Reducing Ukraine aid sets scene for more war: Macron
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that countries seeking to limit aid to Ukraine want to impose an “unjust peace” and warned that it was a recipe for another war. The French leader’s statement posted on social media comes as the United States mediates talks between Ukraine and R»»»
Arab Views: Do Jordan’s Christians feel safe after church attack?
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Iran:Baqaei Accuses US of Threatening to Starve Iranians
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of openly threatening to commit war crimes by seeking to starve the Iranian people through a blockade. In a post on X on Saturday, Baqaei cited remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said t»»»
Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating to Stable
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
KSrelief implements agricultural project in Eastern Aleppo
ALEPPO: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief implemented a year-long agricultural project to support the wheat production chain in eastern Aleppo, Syria. Launched on Sept. 21, 2025, the project benefited 2,750 farming families comprising 16,500 people, along with 100 staff members and consultants, the Sau»»»
Iran:IRG Says It Downed US MQ-1 Drone Over Qeshm
By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guard (IRG) says its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. In a statement on Saturday, the IRG Public Relations Office said the drone was shot down at around 2:30 p.m. by an advanced air de»»»
Progressive Bulgaria MP Yanev: S&P Outlook Revision Logical Given Public Finances' Management in Last 5 Years
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Progressive Bulgaria MP Ivan Yanev said on Bulgarian National Television that the revision is logical given the existing macroeconomic imbalances due to how th»»»
EU urges Israel to allow ‘immediate, unimpeded’ aid into flood-hit Gaza
LONDON: The EU on Saturday urged Israel to allow “immediate, unimpeded” humanitarian aid into Gaza and reopen all border crossings, warning that devastating floods and worsening winter conditions were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The bloc also expressed alarm over Thursday’s Is»»»
A bomb rips through a Damascus suburb killing 2 including a child
DAMASCUS: An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded Saturday evening, killing two people and wounding at least one, state TV and the Interior Ministry said. The explosion took place in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana near a factory where batteries are »»»
Tens of thousands march in Portuguese cities against surging home prices
LISBON: Tens of thousands of people marched through more than 30 cities and towns across Portugal on Saturday in the largest protest yet against soaring housing costs that many say have put buying or renting a home beyond their reach. The housing crisis has fueled weeks of demonstrations. Some acti»»»
Egypt and 17 countries condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser hospital, urge US to enforce ceasefire
Egypt and 17 other Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned “in the strongest terms” an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which their foreign ministers said caused casualties among patients and medical staff. In a joint statement, the ministers »»»
Planning minister discusses start-up financing with leading US venture capital funds
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading US venture capital funds and investment institutions at the conclusion of his participation in the B20 Summit 2026 in Washington, DC, to explore ways to attract foreign private sect»»»
Egypt, Vietnam discuss cooperation in manufacturing, technology transfer
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat received Nguyen Nam Duong, Ambassador of Vietnam to Cairo, and an accompanying delegation to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities in manufacturing and technology. The meeting comes as part »»»
Holcim Egypt restarts fifth cement production line after EGP 1.3bn investment
Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said the building materials sector, particularly cement manufacturing, is a key pillar of the national economy, given its role in supporting infrastructure, housing, urban expansion and major national projects. His remarks came during a ceremony marking t»»»
Netanyahu says only unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, as well as his vow to eliminate the threat from Iran. A meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday “only strengthened the conviction that it is es»»»
Iraq PM sacks officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group bastion
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed nine officials on Saturday, following an investigation into allegations of oil smuggling in the Jurf Al-Sakher area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah group. “In light of the investigation’s findings,” Zaidi “ordered that all indiv»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Rating Downgrade
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
Rwanda genocide: Former care home head held in Belgium
BRUSSELS: The former head of a care home for the disabled in Rwanda has beend detained in Belgium on suspicion of involvement in the African nation’s 1994 genocide, prosecutors said Saturday. The public prosecutor’s office said the man, described only as “R,” was arrested in Belgium late September »»»
Military activity caused instability in electrical grid at some Ukraine nuclear units, IAEA says
KYIV: Military activity caused instability in Ukraine’s electrical grid this week, resulting in power reductions at some operating units in the country’s nuclear power plants, the IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said in a statement on Saturday.»»»
Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Asia contest
The 19-year-old singer beats 10 rivals in Bangkok with her song 'Sobra-Sobra' Bangkok: A teenage pop star from the Philippines won the first Asia edition of Eurovision on Saturday after a night of power ballads, pop-dance hits and pyrotechnics from the makers of the cult European kitsch fest. Carme»»»
French-speaking nations hold a summit in Cambodia as a conflict in Africa threatens a rift
PHNOM PENH: Emmanuel Macron is set to attend a biennial meeting of French-speaking territories beginning on Saturday in Cambodia, where the French president contending with public unrest at home will face international political challenges as a conflict in Africa hangs over the proceedings. Macron »»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Downward Revision
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
3.7-Magnitude Quake Registered between Southern Villages of Vievo and Kutela
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was registered in Smolyan Municipality at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to data from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy, and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The epicentre was located between the villages of Vievo and Kut»»»
At the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges again
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump’s administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential pol»»»
Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza
GAZA: An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hospital officials said. The drone struck two Palestinians walking down a street in Jabaliya, on the northern edge of Gaza City, said Mohamed Abu Selmiya, director of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where the casualti»»»
UAE-Mozambique trade hits $2.5b as CEPA talks conclude
Non-oil trade rose 49% in the first nine months of 2026, opening the way for deeper ties Riyadh: The UAE and Mozambique have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The final terms of the agreement were announced on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The announcement to»»»