Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and QNB Group recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Commercial & Industrial Directory 2025, under which QNB will support the directory as strategic partner. This partnership comes as part of the bank’s firm commitment to supporting SMEs sector and economic »»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

In late October, Trump said he had ordered nuclear weapons tests to be conducted "on an equal basis" with other countries that allegedly have nuclear testing programs. However, the US president also said that denuclearization is the best solution. Both the United States and Russia are interested in»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»

Doha, Dec. 14 (SANA) Qatar has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian-U.S. military patrol near the city of Palmyra, Homs countryside. In a statement issued on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm stance against vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices closed lower on Friday as a supply glut and a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal outweighed worries about any impact from the US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela. Brent crude futures settled at $61.12, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude finished at $57.44. »»»

Washington: OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT 5.2, featuring improved general intelligence, programming skills, and long-context understanding. The company stated that GPT-5.2 aims to boost user productivity, especially in tasks like spreadsheet creation, presentation design, and complex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has positioned itself as a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The country’s commitment to advance in diversified digital economy is driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of World Summit A»»»

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that the terrorist attack targeting a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra underscores the urgent need to strengthen Syria’s capacity to combat terrorism. In a post on the X platform, Shaheen expressed her condolences»»»

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra. In a post on the X platform, Wilson said: “We condemn this cowardly attack on U.S. and Syrian forces trying to restore »»»

US President Donald Trump said Saturday “there will be very serious retaliation” against ISIS after three Americans, two soldiers and their civilian interpreter, were killed by a single gunman in an ambush targeting a joint US-Syrian government patrol in central Syria. “We mourn the loss of three g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Iraq today in the semi-final of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup at the Ibrahim Khalfan Pitch at Aspire Zone. Qatar booked their place in the last four after finishing second in Group A with seven points. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Kuwait, followed by»»»

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting teamwork for his side’s fine run in the tournament. After advancing to the knockout stage from a tough group that also featured Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait»»»

Washington, Dec. 1 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak strongly condemned Saturday’s terrorist attack on Syrian and U.S. forces near Palmyra while they were conducting a joint patrol. In a post on X, Barak said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush that targeted a joint pat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Waha Motors, the authorized distributor of MHero in Qatar, announced the opening of its new MHero showroom on Al Salwa Road. The new showroom marks a significant milestone in Al Waha’s partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng. To commemorate the occasion, Al Waha Motors ho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arman wrapped up an exciting evening at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, clinching the mile contest for 3YO+ Local Purebred Arabians by a short head to land the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy. Trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by James Doyle, the victory highlight»»»

Doha, Qatar: The twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum opened yesterday in Doha. The event is organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and runs from December 13-14, 2025. This year’s forum is structured around two parallel tracks: the first examines “Arab Gulf States and Transformat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament attendance past the one-million mark, a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently organised a training workshop for around 90 health service providers from the Primary Health Care Corporation working in government schools, to strengthen their readiness to manage asthma cases within the school environment and equip them with»»»

The 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025) is set to kick off in Riyadh from December 15 to 17 under the theme "Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow." Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brings together experts from 25 countries and features 28 panel disc»»»

German authorities said Saturday they had arrested five men on suspicion of involvement in a plot to plough a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Officials have been on high alert during the festive season, after a deadly car-ramming attack at a market in the city of Magdeburg last Christmas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani crowned the feature winners on The Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani Trophy Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Arman claimed the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy, with Ali bin Youse»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 Organising Committee has unveiled the tour’s new brand identity and logo, reflecting the 10 rounds that make up this year’s edition and embodying the tournament’s deep connection to equestrian heritage and the sporting excellence that distinguishes Doha on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Military Medical City Hospital has secured Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation under the Continuous Accreditation Model, becoming the first hospital in Qatar to achieve this landmark milestone under the new evaluation standards. A statement by the Ministry of Defense»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Awqaf Studies Center at the General Directorate of Awqaf, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has released the sixth issue of its peer-reviewed international academic journal Al-Waqf. The new edition aligns with contemporary priorities such as sustainability and artifi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar once again united Arab nations in Doha during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, strong messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people were on display across the capital. For years, Qatar has spared no effort in supporting Palestinians, ranging from mediation initiatives and humanita»»»

US Donald President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether Republicans would keep control of the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Trump, in an interview cond»»»

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told that 10 people who were sho»»»

In what might be the most critical moment in Israel’s political history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on the brink of a judicial reckoning that could bring an end to his decades-long career. More than the potential fall of a politician, it could mark the end of a leader who has dominate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Libyan Embassy in Qatar, organised a live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Libyan National Museum. The event was attended by General Manager of Katara Cultural Village Foundation H E Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s performance in the “Countries By Literacy Rate” ranking published by WorldAtlas reinforces its status as one of the world’s more educated nations, particularly within the Middle East and the broader global context. According to the WorldAtlas compilation, which draws on the mos»»»

A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»

Doha, Qatar: Youth from China and Qatar gathered recently in Doha for the third China–Qatar Youth Exchange and Dialogue event, highlighting the growing people-to-people ties and deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue, hosted by the Embassy of China in Qatar, brought»»»

Dubai: Rain continued to hit different parts of the UAE on Sunday, with forecasters warning that more showers are expected this week. A persistent low-pressure system is driving the widespread rainfall across the nation, and unstable weather conditions are anticipated to last until December 19. Wha»»»

A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of Kordofan, Guterres said in a statement. "Attacks as the one today »»»

Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland and member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation, H E Tarja Halonen, has praised Qatar’s growing role as a global mediator, describing its efforts as both “difficult” and deeply necessary at a time when international diplomacy »»»

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect on October 10. More than 300 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire with the Palestinian movement Hamas took effect, the New York Times reported, citing local health offici»»»

Doha, Qatar: Starting early this morning. December 14, 2025, various parts of Qatar witnessed lightning and thunder accompanied by rain, including in the capital Doha. The Qatar Meteorology Department reported at 8am that continuous observations of light rain were recorded in some areas, including »»»

Dubai: Long before Bollywood discovered the humble lip-lock, we had thunder, lightning, and bodacious leading ladies in very transparent chiffon saris doing all the talking. Rain wasn’t climate; it was chemistry for Bollywood filmmakers. Rain-soaked saris gave Hindi cinema its most stylish metaphor»»»

Dubai: I woke up to rain in Dubai, which immediately makes it a good day. Because rain on a weekend isn’t an inconvenience — it’s a luxury. The sound of raindrops tapping insistently against my window was a reminder that even in a city built for sun and speed, nature still occasionally steals the s»»»

Construction output volume, based on both raw and calendar-adjusted data surpassed in October 2025 the one year earlier level by 9.7%. Among the main construction groups the construction of buildings expanded by 14.7%, that of civil engineering increased by 3.7%. Based on seasonally and working day»»»

Venezuelan opposition figure and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she feared for her life during a clandestine journey out of Venezuela to reach Norway for the award ceremony, describing a high-risk sea escape carried out with US support. FRANCE 24 spoke to her daughter Ana C»»»

Israel said Saturday it had killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in a strike in Gaza after an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory as both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire that took effect on October 10.  Israel said it killed a top Ham»»»

Since the October 7, 2023 terror attacks, Israel has issued some 217,000 new firearms licences to civilians. Among the new permit holders are a growing proportion of women. Whether religious or secular and living in settlements or affluent villages, they support the extension of the right to bear a»»»

France’s agriculture ministry said on Saturday that one million head of cattle would be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease in the coming weeks, as farmers blocked roads to protest mass culling measures ordered after multiple outbreaks of the virus. France will vaccinate 1 million head of cattle »»»

Gondolas floated above the southeastern suburbs of Paris on Saturday as officials inaugurated the first urban cable car in the French capital’s region, a project aimed at cutting travel times and improving links between isolated neighbourhoods and the metro network. Gondolas floated above a citysca»»»

Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai jets continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the two neighbours had agreed to halt border fighting. The conflict, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their frontier, has killed »»»

It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a "living national treasure" in the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-»»»

Angry fans on Saturday stormed a stadium in eastern India after football star Lionel Messi left early during a packed event in Kolkata, sparking chaos, vandalism and arrests. Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is »»»