Saudi psychiatry conference highlights challenges in early detection, access to treatment
ALKHOBAR: Mental health specialists meeting in Alkhobar called for earlier intervention and expanded access to psychiatric care after reviewing national data showing that Saudi patients wait a median of eight years before seeking professional help, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. More than 2»»»
PICPA Doha advances professional development and community service
Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Qatar LLC(G) Doha strengthened its commitment to professional development and community service through a series of initiatives held throughout September 2026, under its FY 2026–2027 theme, “United by Profession, Connect»»»
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»»»
MoPH marks World Diabetes Day 2026, highlighting early diagnosis importance
Doha, Qatar: 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 associated with dia»»»
Microsoft says all services working again
BusinessGlobal issuesMicrosoft says all services working againTimothy Jones with ReutersUS tech giant Microsoft says it has fixed problems that led to a global outage of its services. The glitch severely disrupted online communications in businesses and governments for more than 24 hours. https://p»»»
ARP to take part in World e-Parliament Conference Nov. 16-18 in Brussels
Tunis, Nov. 13 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) will take part in the World e-Parliament Conference, scheduled to be held in Brussels from November 16 to 18, 2026, at the initiative of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in...»»»
Why Moscow’s Taliban outreach unnerves Pakistan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security last week, called the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan “the most representative platform for developing a region-wide consensus.” It is hard to argue with the central point of the f»»»
Online stores in Limitless Agency’s portofolio generated more than €105 million in Black Friday 2026 sales
Limitless Agency, a Romanian digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), PPC and social media advertising for ecommerce, announces the Black Friday 2026 results for the online stores in its portfolio. During the period analyzed, total sales generated by the o»»»
Cristian Slave, GM: Hilton Garden Inn Brașov targets year-round growth as corporate travel gains ground
Following its first months of operation, Hilton Garden Inn Brașov is looking to build on strong initial occupancy and growing market interest by strengthening its presence in the corporate and Meetings & Events segments. In this exclusive interview with Business Review, Cristian Slave, General Mana»»»
‘Artificial Intelligence enhances private sector competitiveness’
DOHA: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani emphasised that quality is now an integrated corporate culture essential for excellence, sustainability, and competitiveness. He noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of institutional performance,»»»
Qatar’s Global Carbon Council joins international carbon market network
DOHA: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the first independent carbon crediting standard established in the Global South, headquartered in Qatar and internationally recognised under UN ICAO’s CORSIA scheme and ICVCM, has joined a global coalition of leading financial institutions, exchanges and carbo»»»
Hamad Trauma Center to operate as Gulf House of Expertise in injury prevention
Doha: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud attended yesterday the signing ceremony of an agreement to establish a Gulf House of Expertise in the field of injury prevention and emergency care. The agreement was concluded between the Ministry of Public Health, represented by t»»»
Ambassador of Qatar participates in Slovenian FM’s meeting with envoys
Vienna: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Slovenia H E Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi participated in a meeting held by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia H E Tone Kajzer with Their Excellencies ambassadors of Arab countries accredited to Slovenia. The meeting excha»»»
IT Minister holds talks with international officials to boost ICT cooperation
Doha: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai held a series of meetings with ministers, officials and representatives of participating international delegations on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (ITU»»»
Qatar highlights role in advancing Arab cooperation in education
DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Arab cooperation in education, culture and science, highlighting its initiatives to support educational development, scientific research, innovation and the preservation of cultural heritage. The commitment was emphasised during the 28th Or»»»
Syria rejoins Mediterranean Postal Union after 15-year suspension
Damascus, Nov. 13 (SANA) Syria has regained full membership in the Postal Union for the Mediterranean (PUMed) after a 15-year suspension, marking another step toward restoring its international postal services and expanding trade links, the Syrian Postal Corporation announced. The decision was anno»»»
Ehsan, MCIT join hands to promote digital literacy among senior citizens
DOHA: The Empowerment and Elderly Care Centre (Ehsan), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), yesterday launched the ‘Wakib’ initiative to equip senior citizens with the digital skills needed to navigate modern technologies and electronic ser»»»
Qatar Health Congress 2026 opens with over 1,500 experts
Doha: In the presence of Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor Bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Qatar Health Congress 2026 officially opened yesterday. Organised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the congress has brought together more than 1,500 physicians, specialists, healthcare leaders and public healt»»»
GAC launches AI strategy to boost digital transformation
DOHA: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) has launched its Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2027-2030, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making and accelerate digital transformation across the customs sector. The strategy was launched in the presence of Chairman of t»»»
US records 37 executions, on pace to top 40 for second consecutive year
HUNTSVILLE, Texas: Two executions in Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday pushed the US tally to 37 this year, putting the country on track to exceed 40 for a second consecutive year, a pace driven by Florida. Texas put to death John Allen Rubio, 46, who was convicted of fatally stabbing and beheading th»»»
Dominican Republic replace US at FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Dominican Republic will compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 following the withdrawal of US Soccer from the tournament. The Bureau of the Youth Boys’ Competitions Committee has confirmed the Dominican Republic Football Association as the replacement participating member as»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Gunmen Kill 10 Pakistani Police Officers in ...
By Staff, Agencies At least 10 Pakistani police officers were killed and more than a dozen others wounded after gunmen ambushed a police convoy in Kohat district, northwestern Pakistan, on Wednesday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police said 18 militants were also killed in the ensuing exchange of fire, while»»»
Wilson criticizes continued U.S. export restrictions on Syria
Washington, Nov. 12 (SANA) U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has criticized continued American export restrictions on Syria, saying they prevent U.S. companies from accessing the Syrian market while Chinese exports gain ground.In a post on X on Wednesday, Wilson said Chinese exports were dominating the S»»»
‘We look forward to strengthening cooperation with Qatar in telecommunications, digital transformation’
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communication Technologies of the Republic of Tunisia H E Sofiene Hemissi affirmed Tunisia’s aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Qatar in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, and digital transformation. He noted that both nations share a common vi»»»
Qatar urges cooperation on global food security
Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated yesterday in a session under the title, “Should we See Food Security as a Global Strategic Issue” as part of the Paris Peace Forum 2026. In a speech she delivered during the session, she»»»
MCIT signs collaboration agreement with multiple companies at MWC26 Doha
Doha, Qtaar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) signed collaboration agreements with several entities during the recently concluded MWC26 Doha. The Ministry signed an MoU with SkipCash Solutions to support the digital transformation of SMEs by helping them implement di»»»
Minister of Communications holds meetings on sidelines of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). The meetings explored ways to strengthen cooperation in digit»»»
Environment Minister emphasises need to continue development of institutional performance
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasized the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s sectors and departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans,»»»
Awqaf Ministry explores strategy to strengthen Arabic language presence in education, media and digital space
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has explored ways to strengthen the presence of the Arabic language in education, media, scientific research and the digital space, with a focus on developing cultural institutions and environments that encourage its everyday use and preserve i»»»
QC Talks strengthens Qatar’s position as global hub for cultural dialogue
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums’ QC Talks programme is reinforcing Qatar’s position as a global meeting point for cultural dialogue and creative exchange by bringing together prominent international and local figures to explore contemporary issues shaping art, architecture, design and culture, according»»»
Saudi Arabia approves consumer protection law with fines of up to SR8 million
New law also allows business suspensions and temporary price controls during crises Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced tough penalties for violations of its new Consumer Protection Law, including fines of up to SR8 million, imprisonment for up to two years, suspension of business activities and con»»»
Militants ambush police in Pakistan, sparking gunbattle that kills 10 officers and 18 militants
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Militants ambushed vehicles carrying police officers in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, triggering a gunbattle that killed at least 10 officers and 18 militants, officials said. The attack took place in Kohat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanis»»»
Gov’t reports progress in implementing Economic Modernisation Vision projects
— Implementation is proceeding according to established plans and timelines— Of the 395 projects included in 2026–2029 Executive Programme, 332 (84%) were under implementation by Q3 2026, while 34 (9%) had been completedAMMAN — Implementation of the second executive programme of the Economic Modern»»»
The most hacked country in Europe? Why is France the target of so many cyberattacks
The “unprecedented” hacks of French supermarket refrigerators were the latest in a series of major cyberattacks that have made the country the most hacked in Europe, according to some analysts. Cyberattacks are on the rise globally, but why is France such a ready target? Hundreds of Fre»»»
India's new visa rules: Tourist visa replaced, 70% less paperwork
New visa rules ease travel for international students, tourists and patients Dubai: India has announced a sweeping overhaul of its visa system, reducing the number of main visa categories from 13 to nine and introducing simplified rules for foreign tourists, business travellers, students and patien»»»
China's Singles' Day shopping festival struggles to shake off weak consumer spending
Early signs suggest China 's biggest online shopping event is struggling to persuade anxious consumers to spend more, despite discounts. The Singles' Day festival, a major discount campaign comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S., centers on Nov. 11. But it begins weeks earlier and »»»
EU customs duty hits order from Asian webshops in Hungary
One-third of Hungarian consumers have scaled back the frequency of their purchases from Asian webshops since the introduction of a European Union customs duty on low-value parcels on July 1, a survey commissioned by delivery company DODO shows. The representative survey, conducted by Ipsos, shows 2»»»
Egyptian Tax authority collects LE 14 billion through tax risk-assessment system: Official
The Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), Rasha Abdel-Aal, announced that the tax risk-assessment system has generated approximately LE 14 billion, noting that the ETA received around 750,000 voluntary disclosures, which contributed to a total tax yield of LE97 billion. Speaking at a seminar or»»»
Hambar attracts its first €250,000 seed investment from Vest Ventures
The investment is provided through the Business Acceleration Financial Instrument, co-financed by the European Union under the West Regional Programme 2021–2027, managed by the West Regional Development Agency (ADR Vest). The funding brings together two initiatives with roots in western Romania: Ha»»»
E.ON reaffirms its forecasts for 2026 and continues to invest in Europe’s energy infrastructure
“The results for the first nine months demonstrate once again the resilience of our business model. Our solid financial and operational performance keeps us firmly on track to achieve our annual targets. At the same time, we are seeing a significant and ever-increasing need for investment in energy»»»
AD Ports posts profit despite ‘most challenging’ period
Revenue climbs 48% to Dh7.99 billion as shipping, logistics offset weak UAE port volumes Dubai: AD Ports Group posted a record quarterly net profit of Dh975 million for the third quarter, up 64 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue rose 48 per cent to Dh7.99 billion, the Abu Dhabi company reported »»»
Shoppers can now compare Amazon grocery prices with supermarkets on UAE platform
Amazon becomes first online retailer to join the governmental price comparison service Dubai: UAE residents looking to save money on groceries and household essentials can now compare prices on Amazon.ae with those at major supermarkets through a government-run platform, following a new agreement b»»»
Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Khan undergoes eye treatment at hospital
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan briefly left prison for an overnight eye examination and treatment, the Islamabad hospital that conducted the procedure said on Wednesday. Khan, who served as premier from 2018 to 2022, has been behind bars since August 2023 and faces scores of »»»
Qatar and Russia's Republic of Tatarstan discuss expanding cultural cooperation
Head of the Republic of Tatarstan H E Rustam Minnikhanov discussed cultural cooperation with the State of Qatar during talks with Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting took place in Kazan yesterday, with both officials exploring ways to strengthen cultural coope»»»
Qatar pavilion at MWC26 Doha showcases latest digital solutions
Doha: The State of Qatar Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as part of MWC26 Doha, presented a range of digital projects, initiatives and solutions with the participation of government and semi-government entities and national institutions. The p»»»
Qatar hosts NoW event on women’s role in digital diplomacy at ITU PP-26
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), hosted the Network of Women (NoW) event, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and with the support of the Republic of Korea, under the theme “The Human Library of Digital »»»
Environment Minister meets Ambassador of Tuvalu
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of Tuvalu (non-resident) to the State of Qatar H E Dr. Tauisi Minute Taupo. During the meeting, they discussed means of cooperation between the two countries in the areas of a»»»
Awqaf Minister praises high standards of contestants in ‘Awwal Al-Awael’ Quran contest
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim has praised the outstanding standards demonstrated by contestants in the third edition of the international Quran competition ‘Awwal Al-Awael’, commending their mastery of the Holy Quran, quality of recit»»»
Poland’s Independence Day highlights resilience and growing ties with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Poland’s National Independence Day was marked with a celebration of the country’s history, resilience, and enduring commitment to sovereignty, highlighting the importance of safeguarding independence and strengthening international partnerships, especially with Qatar. The ceremony was »»»
Participants at sovereign AI summit outline long-term digital strategies
Doha, Qatar: Participants at the Sovereign AI and National Digital Strategies Summit, held yesterday alongside the second edition of MWC26 Doha, discussed how countries are developing long-term strategies for AI, data, infrastructure, regulation and talent to strengthen economic resilience and dive»»»