Kyrgyz parliament speaker meets Ambassador of Qatar
Speaker of the Supreme Council of the Kyrgyz Republic H E Marlen Mamataliev met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan H E Ali Jaber Al Marri. The meeting discussed cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»
Qatar pledges continued support for Palestinian children through humanitarian efforts
New York: Qatar participated yesterday in a high-level ministerial event titled “Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza,” held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Mary»»»
Al Khulaifi holds meetings with top officials on sidelines of UN General Assembly
New York: Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti H E Alix Didier Fils-Aime met yesterday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During th»»»
Global leaders convene at UNGA81 to mobilise finance for sustainable development
New York: The State of Qatar, through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), together with Canada, Norway, the World Bank Group (WBG), the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF),»»»
Cultural diplomacy creates space for dialogue when politics falters: Sheikha Al Mayassa
DOHA: Cultural institutions can play a powerful role in strengthening international relationships, fostering dialogue and building understanding between societies, Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has said. Speaking yesterday at the Qatar Creates T»»»
Qatar participates in Ministerial Meeting of Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism
New York: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Director of the International Orga»»»
Qatar attends GCC-Asean foreign ministers' meeting
Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) yesterday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Qatar was represente»»»
Minister of Culture meets Russian counterpart
Moscow: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation H E Olga Lyubimova, on the sidelines of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum. The meeting discussed cooperation and relations betw»»»
Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of Senegal
Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Qatar H E Cheikh Tidiane Sall at his office yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa deepens Years of Culture partnerships in South America
Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture Initiative H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and the exchange of knowledge, expertise and »»»
QT prepares to launch 22nd edition of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition
Doha: Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from September 28 to October 3 at the Doha Exhibi»»»
Justice Minister reaffirms commitment to developing legal profession, national talent
DOHA: The Attorneys Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the items on its agenda. Three new lawyers took the »»»
Jordan, Rwanda sign ICT cooperation agreement
AMMAN — Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat and Rwandan Minister of Information, Communication and Technology and Innovation Paula Ingabire on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).the MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in information and communications techn»»»
Pakistan launches air strikes in Afghanistan, killing civilians, Taliban says
Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said Pakistan's latest strikes killed four civilians in Afghanista»»»
Ambassadors welcome Amir’s call for dialogue and diplomacy at UN
Doha, Qatar: Echoing the key messages of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, ambassadors accredited to Qatar have welcomed the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and international law as esse»»»
Ottawa gathering celebrates Qatar-Canada friendship through sport, food and culture
Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»
First Deputy Head of Libya’s High Council of State meets Qatar’s Ambassador
First Deputy Head of the High Council of State of Libya H E Naji Mukhtar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to social justice at UNGA 81
New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»
Al Athba sets Asian record as Qatar clinch two gold medals in shooting
Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»
Doha Arbitration Days 2026 brings global arbitration community together
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Qatar Branch, and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) co-organised the third edition of Doha Arbitration Days 2026, held on 20 September at The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts. H»»»
TotalEnergies appoints Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining & Chemicals Qatar and Business Development & AOBO Gas in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies announced the appointment of Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining and Chemicals Qatar and Vice President Business Development & AOBO Gas (Assets Operated by Others – Gas), effective September 2026. He will succeed Amir Kabbej, who is moving to a new assignment in Franc»»»
Kyrgyzstan becomes founding member of World AI Cooperation Organization - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has become one of the founding members of the World AI Cooperation Organization. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, announced this at the opening of the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, China. According to Kasymaliev, Kyrgyzstan supports China’s initiativ»»»
Sri Lanka seeks to deepen ties with Qatar, strengthen opportunities for workers: Deputy Minister
Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka and Qatar enjoy a “very smooth” relationship with Colombo keen to take bilateral ties to the next level by expanding cooperation beyond foreign employment into investment, development assistance, maritime and aviation connectivity and energy security, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minis»»»
Garment manufacturers, marketplace sellers may be exempt from tax - | 24.KG
A package of amendments to Kyrgyzstan’s tax legislation has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for consideration. A key measure involves exempting garment and textile enterprises, as well as sellers operating on e-commerce platforms within EAEU countries, from paying the unified tax. The bill al»»»
Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit
Afghanistan: An overnight airstrike hit the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, home to the Taliban government's supreme leader, a resident told AFP early Thursday. Pakistan's minister of information said its forces had struck 10 targets in Afghanistan -- without specifying where -- accusing its neig»»»
UAE fuel prices for October: Will petrol, diesel costs rise again next month?
Brent's surge above $100 puts upward pressure on October rates despite improving supply Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise in October after global oil prices spent much of September at elevated levels, although improving regional supply routes could ease some of the pressure. Get updat»»»
Pope Leo XIV visit expected to boost Lourdes economy
The town of Lourdes in southern France will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, following his time in Paris. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. Local businesses are hoping the influx of vis»»»
PM Radev Says Authorities Tracing Assets, Businesses Abroad in Anti-Corruption Efforts
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday that the authorities are working with partner services to trace businesses, assets, properties and activities abroad as part of ongoing efforts to uncover possible corruption schemes. Radev was speaking to reporters at the Slivnitsa Training Centre, wher»»»
Pakistan arrests sisters of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan
The three sisters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan were arrested in the province of Punjab, his Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Monday. Khan, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced last year to 17 years on corruption charges. »»»
Romania becomes Eastern Europe’s largest e-commerce market
Romania’s e-commerce market reached EUR 12.9 billion in 2025, up 10% from the previous year, making it the largest e-commerce market in Eastern Europe, according to the European E-Commerce Report 2026, cited by Agerpres. The research, conducted for Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce by the Centre fo»»»
2036 Olympic Games bid reflects Qatar’s sporting ambitions: Al Kuwari
Doha, Qatar: CEO of Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari has expressed confidence in Doha’s ability to present a strong bid and deliver an exceptional Games experience. Speaking during a dialogue session with Qatari media representatives at Bayt Qatar, o»»»
QC discusses fostering trade ties with Kuwait
Oha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani received Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar H E Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Shuraim. The two sides discussed economic and trade cooperation between Qatar and Kuwait and ways to strengthen it, as well as oppo»»»
Google Cloud aims for 50,000 AI learning opportunities with $2.9bn potential economic impact by 2030
Doha, Qatar: Google Cloud is expanding its investment in Qatar’s AI ecosystem with a national skilling initiative that will create more than 50,000 learning opportunities, as Axxes Partnership projects the organisation’s partnership with the government could generate at least $1.5bn in annual econo»»»
mazeed announces Matha the AI Financial Agent, at Seamless Middle East 2026
Enabling businesses to interact with financial data through natural-language conversations mazeed, a financial management platform, is announcing Matha the AI Financial Agent, at Seamless Middle East 2026. Already available on iOS and Android, Matha enables businesses to interact with their financi»»»
Diplomats praise Amir’s UN address, commitment to peace
Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s address at the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly yesterday has drawn praise from diplomats in Doha, who highlighted Qatar’s continued emphasis on dialogue, mediation and multilateral cooperation in addressing regional»»»
Qatar urges global roadmap to address strait disruptions
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st sessio»»»
Arab anti-corruption forum discusses steps to prevent graft in public sector
Doha, Qatar: The second day of the sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention featured discussions on strengthening preventive measures against corruption in the public sector, with a focus on integrity, artificial intelligence and cooperation among»»»
QFFD, IsDB advance coordinated support for Syria’s financial-sector transformation on margins of UNGA81
New York: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) convened a high-level roundtable on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to advance coordinated international support for the transformation and recovery of Syria’s financial sector»»»
Qatar takes part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, today and runs through September 25. An MOT-Qatar Rail-Karwa booth at the 4-day fair is highlighting so»»»
Amir’s UN speech reflects Qatar’s established approach: Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said in post on X platform: "The speech delivered by H H the Amir before the United Nations General Assembly reflected a firmly established approach in Qatar’s journey, an approach wh»»»
Qatar highlights sustainable transport plans at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Tribune News Network Berlin – Germany Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday and will run until September 25. An MoT-Qatar Rail-Karwa boot»»»
Expert: Higher volumes and shipments spread over time
Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»
UAE businesses urged to strengthen legal and risk systems
Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»
Vietnam seeks stronger Qatar partnership in energy, investment, technology
Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»
The inconvenient truth: What Alisher Usmanov’s de-sanctioning tells us about the EU
The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»
CATL starts trial production at Debrecen battery plant
CATL Debrecen began trial production at its newly built battery cell factory on 22 September 2026 after completing the regulatory and technical requirements needed to launch operations. The trial phase will be used to set up, optimise and validate production equipment and manufacturing processes be»»»
Qatar down China for second straight handball win as beach volleyball teams shine at Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»
QC discusses enhancing trade and investment cooperation with Finland
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani received yesterday H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar, in the presence of Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, and Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al Misnad, Board Member.»»»
Smart ring maker Oura targets $2.2 billion in US listing
The smart-ring maker plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each Smart ring maker Oura Inc and a couple of its investors are looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monda»»»
MoCI participates as official partner in Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated as an Official Partner in the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, Powered by Bloomberg, held in New York on Sunday, 20 September 2026, alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Forum ope»»»