Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met yesterday, with H E Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, who is currently visiting the State of Qatar. The meeting reviewed the trade and investment relations between the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded its 3rd Annual Scientific Conference and sideline exhibition, titled “Musculoskeletal/Neurological Disorders & Pain Management in Primary Health Care”, under the patronage of Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation alumni who are based in the US and Canada came together at a milestone gathering to strengthen their connections to each other, and to the ecosystem and nation that shaped them. Attended by Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani, the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total value of transactions across various payment systems reached QR18.474bn during October this year with a total volume of 59.954 million transactions. Regarding the share of each payment channel, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday that the po»»»

Doha, Qatar: During a two-week period from October 31 to November 13, 2025, municipal authorities received a significant volume of public service requests. A total of 4,421 requests for pest control services were officially submitted during the specified period. With the majority of requests handle»»»

Pakistani security forces, acting on intelligence, raided two militant hideouts in the country’s northwest near the Afghan border and killed 15 militants, the military said Tuesday. Troops first carried out an operation in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing 10 Paki»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Foundation for Social Work held its 2025 annual forum yesterday under the slogan “Thank You,” in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Foundation’s Board of Directors H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi and Chief Executive Office»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law amending the Administrative Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, and Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document will enter into force on January 1, 2026. The law introduces into procedural legislation the concepts of videoconferencing, online »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated yesterday the student project exhibition held as part of the fourth edition of Sustainable Development Day organized by Lusail University. The Minister, accompanied by HE Chairman »»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) Ambassador Speaker Series, Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar, H E Naoto Hisajima, delivered a lecture titled “From the Frontlines of Japanese Diplomacy: Cooperation with Qatar and Global Missions,” offering an in-depth look at Japan’s growin»»»

France’s child protection chief has called for an investigation into second-hand platform Vinted on Monday, after ads were found redirecting users – including minors – to pornographic sites, marking the latest move in a widening crackdown on global e-commerce giants. France’s child protection agenc»»»

A global selloff in stocks extended into a fourth day as investors, concerned about lofty tech valuations, shifted away from riskier assets in the run-up to Nvidia Corp.’s earnings and a key US jobs report later this week. Also Read: Japan’s Nikkei drops to over five-week low as energy, chip shares»»»

Does he run away on result day, avoiding his hapless regional ally because he already knows what the outcome will be? Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president, was apparently in the Gulf when the Bihar election results — a landslide for the Nitish Kumar–Janata Dal United (JDU) combine — came in. Tej»»»

Asylum seekers arriving in the UK could have their valuables confiscated to help cover the cost of benefits, a British Home Office minister has said. The government of Keir Starmer is preparing to overhaul its immigration policy and reduce the number of arriving refugees. High-value assets such as »»»

Second-hand clothing platform Vinted is under investigation in France after some user accounts were found to be directing visitors to pornographic content. France's Children's Rights Commissioner Sarah El-Haïry said she had asked watchdog Arcom to examine the allegations first reported in French me»»»

By Staff, Agencies Asylum seekers arriving in the UK could have certain valuables confiscated to help cover the cost of their benefits, a Home Office minister said, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government prepares a major overhaul of immigration policy. Minister of State for Border Security and»»»

The biennial Dubai Air Show opened on Monday with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 of Boeing's upcoming 777-9 aircraft, as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub. Emirates valued the deal with Boeing and GE»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani oversaw a segment of the field exercise for the fifth edition of Watan 2025, which sees joint cooperation between military, security, and civil entities in han»»»

Plans to fast-track the deportation of illegal migrants and a major overhaul of human rights law are to be announced by Shabana Mahmood as part of sweeping reforms of the UK's asylum policy. Those granted asylum will be returned home if their country is at any time deemed safe. They will have to wa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran and Pakistan have intensified diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions, holding comprehensive discussions on bilateral cooperation and unfolding regional developments. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi met in Islamabad on M»»»

Jam Session Agency and eMAG launched and communicated Black Friday 2025 with a campaign that transcended the boundaries of retail and transformed shopping into a true cultural experience. With a bold creative idea “Prepare to want more”, an extensive execution and record results, the campaign manag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Qatar Sand Drag Competition (QSDC) concluded with fierce competition, featuring a distinguished group of sand drag racing champions from Qatar and the wider Gulf region, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Held under the generous patrona»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), recognized as the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon market program under ICAO’s CORSIA scheme, and Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica e Novas Tecnologias (ABEEólica) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dur»»»

Doha: In collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), the UPU Regional Office in Doha hosted the Fourth Regional Workshop on Operational Readiness for E-commerce, Disaster and Risk Management in the Postal Sector in November 2025. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Doha participated in the 2025 edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival, held at the beautiful venue of Katara Corniche. The event was organised by Katara Cultural Village Foundation and the EUNIC Cluster in Qatar. This year, the Embassy of Italy proudly pres»»»

A recent nationwide survey conducted by the TREND agency on behalf of the Technology Industry Alliance shows that Bulgarians hold a very positive view of the telecommunications sector in the country. Respondents rated telecom services at an average of 8 out of 10, with nearly 90% stating that these»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately yesterday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State of Qatar H E Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Bebane, and Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux (pictured above). »»»

Doha: The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the signing of the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement). In a statement, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the constructive mediat»»»

Ivan Montik grew up in Minsk at a time when the republic was embracing a tech revolution. Belarus remains one of the most repressive states in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) but oddly, the IT sector there has flourished, winning a world class reputation as home to some of the best engineers in the w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar marked the second edition of the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’ aiming to advance the priorities of the Third National Development Strategy 2030 (NDS3) and translate the long-term ambitions of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 into concrete, measurable out»»»

2025 kickoffDubai Airshow 2025 kicks off today (November 17) its 19th edition, and runs from November 17 to 21, 2025 at the Dubai World Central (DWC). The event brings together 1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays, 12 conference tracks, and 450+ global visionaries shar»»»

Dubai: For most people, leaving a well-paid corporate job in the Gulf is unthinkable. But for Turkish expatriate Erkan Gülmez, the decision to start over was the only way forward. Gülmez arrived in the UAE in 2022 and was leading a subsidiary of a major Turkish conglomerate in Dubai, following a co»»»

Dubai: Planning your visit to Dubai Airshow 2025? Whether you’re travelling from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or beyond, reaching the Dubai World Central (DWC) venue is easy. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering free shuttle buses for visitors attending Dubai Airshow 2025, running from Nove»»»

Dubai: UAE shoppers are pulling holiday purchases forward this year, with more residents determined to avoid last-minute delivery stress as sales events stack up from Black Friday through 12.12 and into the New Year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Many buyers now plan»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), the UPU Regional Office in Doha hosted the Fourth Regional Workshop on Operational Readiness for E-commerce, Disaster and Risk Management in the Postal Secto»»»

Tribune News Network Belém (Brazil) The Global Carbon Council (GCC), recognised as the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon market programme under ICAO’s CORSIA scheme, and Associação Brasileira de Energia Eólica e Novas Tecnologias (ABEEólica) have signed a strategic Memorandum o»»»

The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Credit Information Company (iScore) to advance the state’s efforts in financial inclusion, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance credit assessment efficiency across the financial an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Universal Postal Union (UPU) Regional Workshop on Operational Efficiency and E-Commerce Development (ORE3) was convened in Doha. The event was hosted by the UPU Regional Office in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Q-»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi earlier this week was an attack carried out by a “suicide bomber,” announcing the arrest of an accomplice. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country’s counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the allege»»»

In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with the suicide bomber to carry out the terror attack on November 10, said an official on Sunday. Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car invo»»»

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred Pakistan’s highest civilian award, ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan,’ on Jordan’s King Abdullah II during his state visit to the South Asian country, President Zardari’s office said. The honor was bestowed on the visiting monarch at a special investiture »»»

Dubai: EDGE will unveil 42 new defence and advanced-technology products at Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of its largest single-day expansions since the group’s launch six years ago. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new systems span air, space, propulsion, smart we»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by Acting Director General Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, has signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements with several local and international entities during DRIFTx 202»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector received a significant boost as Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser inaugurated the SR611 million ($165 million) Agility Logistics Park in Jeddah. Developed by Agility Logistics Parks, the site features six Class-A warehouses built to international standards a»»»

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry doubled down on the parliament’s right to amend Pakistan’s constitution on Sunday, criticizing a move by two senior judges of the Supreme Court to resign in protest against it. Pakistan’s Supreme Court judges Athar Minallah and Mansoor Ali Shah »»»

A West Bengal resident, currently held in Presidency Jail, is being interrogated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Delhi car blast attack case, sources said on Sunday. Sabir Ahmed, a resident of Palashipara's Bara Naldaha in West Bengal's Nadia district, is being hel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met with a number of senior US officials during his visit to Washington, DC, to discuss strengthening economic and trade ties between the State of Qatar and the United States. The Minister of State met wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Renowned musical ensembles from seven countries are scheduled to take part in the inaugural edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), which is planned to occur from December 16 to 20, 2025, at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha. The event, which is t»»»

Cusco: The Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has participated in the International Diplomatic Training Forum (IFDT), organised by the Peruvian Diplomatic Academy from November 11 to 14 in Cusco, Peru. More than fifty diplomatic academies and institutes from around the world pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC) H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, organised by the NPC, will be held today, u»»»