The Peninsula 40m

‘Eat Spain, Drink Spain’ campaign brings Spanish flavours to LuLu Mall Giardino Pearl

Doha, Qatar: The Eat Spain, Drink Spain campaign continued its celebration of Spanish cuisine and products in Qatar with a special live cooking event held at LuLu Mall Giardino Pearl on September 23 at 6.30pm. The event was organised as part of the second edition of the Eat Spain, Drink Spain campa»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Qatar Foundation and global partners launch next phase of Autism Action initiatives at UN General Assembly

New York: One year on from its launch at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition — founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, and UNICEF, with support from the World Health Organization — has returned to the international stage with a growing m»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

'Humanitarian diplomacy at core of cooperation between Qatar and Switzerland'

Doha, Qatar: The Health Humanitarian Diplomacy workshop, co-organised by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies at the University of Geneva has been concluded in Doha. Held under the title “Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”, the five»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Thousands of Indian expats in UAE run for Viksit Bharat at Dubai's Zabeel Park

Consul General of India flags off second run for developed India as part of Seva Pakhwada Dubai: Thousands of Indian expats in the UAE turned out at Zabeel Park, Dubai, on Sunday morning for the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Run, held this year as part of the Seva Pakhwada service campaign of»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QT Chairman commends progress, resilience of Qatar’s tourism sector

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, said that Qatar’s tourism sector has had a journey marked by progress, resilience, and transformation throughout 2026. In a statement marking World Tourism Day 2026, he added, “World Tourism Day provides an opportunity to reflect on»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QC participates in ‘Azerbaijan International Investment Forum’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, held in Baku on September 25–26 under the theme “Rebuilding Trust in a Fragmented World: The South Caucasus as a Hub for Global Connectivity and Investment Stability,” with the participation of gov»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines e-taxi driver gets lifetime licence ban after passenger sexual assault case

Driver admits to sworn statement confirming sexual activity took place inside taxi The Philippines' Land Transportation Office (LTO) has permanently revoked the driver's licence of a GSM taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting a passenger after taking her to a location other than her intended dr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar urges rapid, sustained aid delivery to Gaza

New York: Qatar, in partnership with Jordan and the United Kingdom, hosted on Friday a “Call to Action” meeting on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar affirms continued support for UNAOC

New York: Qatar has participated in the high-level meeting of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends. The event took place on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Representing Qatar at the meeting was Director of the International Org»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Converted: Using AI to Reshape Digital Customer Acquisition in MENA Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) digital advertising market is expanding rapidly as businesses shift more of their customer acquisition and commerce activity online. The region’s digital ad spending reached $8.19 billion in 2025, up 17.8% year on year, according to IAB MENA, maki»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar, Tanzania discuss cooperation in transportation

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of Tanzania HE Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday met with Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani. The two officials discussed cooperation in areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them. Those in attendance included Tanzania’s Ambassador»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indirect US-Iran talks make ‘some positive progress’: PM

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said indirect talks between the United States and Iran held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly have made “some positive progress”, expressing hope that diplomacy can ultimately reso»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Transport minister, Tanzanian PM discuss greater cooperation, sustainable public transit system

Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister of Tanzania Mwigulu Nchemba met with Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Saturday. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation ties in areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them, in attendance of Tanzania’»»»

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Sana 12h

Rovo launches “Zid” e-commerce platform in Syria to boost digital trade and artisans

Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Rovo, a leading regional technology firm, officially launched the “Zid” e-commerce platform in Syria on Saturday, aiming to modernize the country’s retail sector and provide Syrian merchants with direct digital sales infrastructure. The launch event, held at the Seven Gate»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Helmets, designated lanes and no weaving through traffic: Abu Dhabi’s e-scooter warning

Riders urged to use designated paths, wear helmets and avoid busy roads and traffic Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged e-scooter riders to follow designated routes and safety rules, warning that improper use can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The force, in cooperation with the Monitori»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Transport minister, Tanzania's PM discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation

DOHA: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania HE Dr Mwigulu Nchemba.The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation ties in areas of transportation and ways to enhance them. Tanzania's Ambassador in Doha»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 16h

Data breach reported at Enel-Med Medical Center

Enel-Med reported an IT security incident on September 24 that resulted in a breach of data confidentiality, but it has not disclosed what information was affected, how many people may be involved or how the incident occurred. The medical provider said it immediately secured its network, systems an»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 11

TTP claims deadly blast that leaves many wounded and dead A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 11 people and wounding about 30 others, police and rescue officials said. The attack occurred in De»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Qatar leads world in tourism price competitiveness improvement, jumps 10 places in WEF index

Doha: Qatar recorded the world’s largest improvement in tourism price competitiveness and climbed 10 places to 47th globally in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026. Qatar’s score in the index’s Price Competitiveness pillar improved by 49%, the largest increase a»»»

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DW 25.09. 17:16

How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what it means for the country's energy market

BusinessBulgariaBulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leaderMihail Ivanov in SofiaIn under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? https://p.dw.com/p/5NGvRPowerhouse»»»

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Gulf News 25.09. 16:59

British tourists take on India’s Spiti Valley in an auto-rickshaw

Viral video shows adventurous pair tackling rugged Himalayan roads in three-wheeler Forget the SUV or adventure motorcycle. Two British tourists exploring one of India’s most spectacular mountain regions have chosen a rather more unconventional ride — an auto-rickshaw. The pair have attracted atten»»»

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Sputnik 25.09. 14:11

Election Observer Highlights Uniquely Festive Atmosphere of Russia’s Parliamentary Vote

“People coming from Western countries…we have a different approach to elections, much more ascetic, I’d say, detached, where everything is very formal and you get into the polling station only for casting your vote and nothing else,” Portuguese election observer Marco Marsili told Sputnik. “But her»»»

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DW 25.09. 13:40

How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what it means for the country's energy market?

BusinessBulgariaThe Bulgarian battery boom: from zero to global leaderMihail Ivanov in SofiaIn under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? https://p.dw.com/p/5NGvRPowerho»»»

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Sputnik 25.09. 11:23

Hackers From US, France, Singapore Tried to Disrupt Russian Elections - Internet Provider

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hackers from the United States, France and Singapore attempted to disrupt the remote electronic voting process during the recent State Duma elections, with malicious web traffic originating from IP addresses in over 30 countries, including the UK and Ukraine, Russia's largest dig»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 10:48

Sheikh Joaan meets Syrian Olympic Committee president

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with Syrian Olympic Committee (SOC) President Firas Moualla at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the OCA and SOC and supporting the continued development of»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 10:00

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.»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 10:00

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 09:36

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 09:15

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),»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:24

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:24

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:24

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:14

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:14

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.»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:12

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:12

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»»»

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The Peninsula 25.09. 08:12

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 »»»

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Jordan Times 24.09. 22:00

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»»»

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France24 24.09. 16:08

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 09:46

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 09:36

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 09:36

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.»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 09:34

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 09:00

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 08:46

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 08:46

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»»»

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24 News Agency 24.09. 08:18

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 07:48

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»»»

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24 News Agency 24.09. 07:42

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»»»

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The Peninsula 24.09. 07:10

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»»»

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