OpenAI increases its ChatGPT Ads presence in 44 countries through an exclusive reseller partnership with Aleph
Dubai: OpenAI increases its ChatGPT Ads presence into 44 countries through an exclusive reseller partnership with Aleph. Starting today, brands and agencies across 14 markets in Latin America, 16 in Europe and Central Asia, 10 in the Middle East and Africa, and 4 in Asia-Pacific can contract, pay a»»»
Qatar Museums volunteers return from Marrakech after ten days supporting women’s economic empowerment
Doha, Qatar: A delegation of 26 volunteers from Qatar Museums (QM) and the Community College of Qatar has returned to Doha after a ten-day community programme in Marrakech, Morocco. From October 22 to 31, 2026, the volunteers worked alongside the Amal Centre for Women’s Empowerment in Targa to stre»»»
MoCI promotes consumer awareness among members of Qatar Cultural Centre for Deaf
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), represented by the Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department, organised an awareness workshop in cooperation with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf. The workshop targeted members of the Centre who are deaf or hard o»»»
Amir attends COP31, underscoring Qatar’s climate commitment
Antalya: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held yesterday in Antalya, the Republic of Turkiye. The opening session was attended by a number of Their »»»
Poland celebrates Independence Day, highlights strong partnership with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Poland celebrated its National Independence Day on November 11, commemorating the restoration of its sovereignty in 1918 after 123 years of partition, with Ambassador of Poland to Qatar HE Tomasz Sadzinski highlighting the growing friendship and expanding partnership between Poland »»»
Global performances, Saudi traditions take center stage at Riyadh Season
RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»
Amir's participation in Leaders' Summit in Turkiye reflects Qatar's vision that addressing climate change requires shared international responsibility
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in the World Leaders Summit, held on Nov. 11-12 in Antalya, Turkiye, as part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), under the auspices of Pre»»»
Morocco sweep titles as Al Kaabi wins silver at Arab Golf Championships
Doha, Qatar: Morocco swept all four individual and team titles at the 45th Arab Golf Championships, while Qatar’s Saleh Ali Al Kaabi claimed the men’s individual silver medal as the four-day competition concluded at Doha Golf Club yesterday. Morocco’s Reda El Hali secured the men’s individual title»»»
UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub
GENEVA: The UN’s top human rights body on Tuesday postponed a regular review of the US human rights record until January in hopes of persuading the Trump administration to reverse its decision to become the first government to snub the process. The move by the Human Rights Council buys it more time»»»
HGH opens specialised clinic to assess oxygen therapy needs of patients
Tribune News Network Doha The Pulmonary Medicine Section at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General Hospital has opened the Oxygen Assessment Clinic, a specialised service dedicated to assessing patients’ oxygen needs. The clinic aims to evaluate patients with persistently low blood oxygen »»»
Over 260 arrested in Interpol migrant smuggling crackdown
LYON: More than 260 people were arrested and 41 migrant-smuggling networks between Africa and Europe were identified during an operation involving police forces from multiple countries, Interpol said on Tuesday. The four-day operation, dubbed Communis Maris (“Common Sea” in Latin), was conducted fr»»»
AlUla promotes community volunteering
ALULA: Volunteering in AlUla governorate spans several sectors, including culture, tourism, the environment, education, healthcare, and social services. These opportunities foster community engagement and help volunteers develop skills that benefit the governorate, its residents, and visitors. The »»»
Hamad General Hospital opens specialized clinic to assess patients' oxygen therapy needs
DOHA The Pulmonary Medicine Section at Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Hamad General Hospital has opened the Oxygen Assessment Clinic, a specialized service dedicated to assessing patients' oxygen needs. The clinic aims to evaluate patients with persistently low blood oxygen levels and determine »»»
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, killing at least 34 people, authorities say
A boat carrying migrants along the hazardous Atlantic Ocean route from West Africa to Europe sank off the coast of Senegal, killed at least 34 people, authorities said Sunday. Only one survivor has so far been found, and "an indeterminate number" are still missing. A small boat carrying migrants sa»»»
Hamad General Hospital opens specialized clinic to assess patients’ oxygen therapy needs
Doha, Qatar: The Pulmonary Medicine Section at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General Hospital has opened the Oxygen Assessment Clinic, a specialized service dedicated to assessing patients’ oxygen needs. The clinic aims to evaluate patients with persistently low blood oxygen levels and de»»»
The US to become first nation to fully shun a UN Human Rights Council review
GENEVA: The United States is set Tuesday to become the first country to fully shun a regular review of its human rights record at the UN’s top rights body since it was created two decades ago. The Trump administration last year pulled the US out of the Human Rights Council, accusing it of an anti-U»»»
Morocco, UAE golfers shine as Arab Championships continue in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The 45th Arab Golf Championship continued at Doha Golf Club, with Morocco leading the men’s individual standings and the UAE topping the team competition after the third day of action. Morocco’s Reda El Hali maintained his lead in the men’s individual event, moving to 10-under-par 206.»»»
Qatar launches regulatory guide for private schools, kindergartens
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched a new regulatory guide for private schools and kindergartens, outlining unified standards for addressing violations and strengthening compliance to ensure a safe, stable and sustainable learning environment. The guide was unve»»»
Five Arab novels that paint an AI-dominated future
Technological advances and artificial intelligence have crept into virtually every aspect of cultural, political, and social life, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. As these technologies reshape the present, questions about their future implications are becoming increasingly urgent. Scienc»»»
Five Arab novels that paint an AI future
Technological advances and artificial intelligence have crept into virtually every aspect of cultural, political, and social life, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. As these technologies reshape the present, questions about their future implications are becoming increasingly urgent. Scienc»»»
QU promotes industry collaboration with new pacts at MWC26 Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) strengthened its engagement with industry at MWC26 Doha on Monday, as the Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC), a QU research centre, signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Es’hailSat and Vodafone Qatar. The agreements form part of QU’s wid»»»
GDRFA Dubai takes home major GCC award for HR excellence
Award recognises achievements in workforce planning, talent development and governance. Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has won the Best Government HR Team Award at the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards 2026, recognising its efforts to transform human res»»»
Abu Dhabi launches campaign to empower communities in protecting children from harm
Abu Dhabi unites communities to safeguard children from harm and neglect Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has launched the campaign “Protecting Children Takes All of Us”. It aims to teach ordinary people how to recognise signs that a child is being harmed or neglected, and wha»»»
Zionist Entity:“Walla”: US Prepares Foreign Troop Deployment...
By Staff, Agencies The United States is accelerating military preparations near the Gaza Strip ahead of the planned deployment of an international stabilization force inside the besieged Palestinian territory, amid reported concerns within the “Israeli” military establishment over the force’s poten»»»
Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14
ATHENS: Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece’s island of Crete early Monday, while one of the 18 other people rescued from the same vessel was later confirmed dead at a health center in Crete, the coast guard said. There was no immediate »»»
No cars, more shoppers? Could Dubai's shopping streets thrive without traffic?
Experts weigh whether Dubai could create similar streets despite the heat and traffic Dubai: London's iconic Oxford Street went traffic-free in October, with nearly 1km of the busy shopping destination closed to vehicles in a move aimed at attracting more visitors, boosting investment and supportin»»»
At least 35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Search continues after migrant boat capsizes, killing dozens near Senegal A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing at least 35 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, emergency services told AFP on Sunday. Along this »»»
DFF announces Ajyal Film Competition line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 shor»»»
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 34 killed: authorities
DAKAR: A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing 34 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, the authorities said Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach S»»»
China PR team arrives in Qatar for FIFA U-17 World Cup
Doha, Qatar: The U-17 national team of People’s Republic of China (China PR) arrived in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, that is taking place from November 19 to December 13. China PR have been drawn into Group H, with Spain, Fiji and Morocco. They kick off their FIFA U-17 »»»
Tunisia promotes its products at Shanghai International Import Expo
Tunis, November 8 (TAP) – The Tunisian Embassy in Beijing took part in the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), held from November 5 to 10, with the participation of a large number of major companies.Tunisia's participation aims to boost...»»»
Doha Film Festival announces Ajyal Film Competition line up, honours the Power of Youth and Cinema
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), today announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate the imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 short films»»»
Syria’s 218 million fruit trees face challenges from drought and climate change
Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria has approximately 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares (10,000 square kilometers) of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, ci»»»
Awqaf promotes sustainability awareness through Friday sermons
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has promoted sustainability awareness and responsible resource consumption through Friday sermons, highlighting Islamic values of preserving blessings, avoiding waste and ensuring lasting benefits for society. The ministry’s participation in Qa»»»
Arab Championships: El Hali takes early lead at Doha Golf Club
Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»
Is Israel ready for its first non-Ashkenazi prime minister?
Donald Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement were well beaten in the US midterm elections, but the impact of another consequential election just a few days earlier is still to be decided. Israelis went to the polls on 27 October and gave neither big ‘bloc’ of parties a parliamentar»»»
Canary island calls for help with migrant influx
BARCELONA: Spanish authorities on one of the Canary Islands declared an emergency on Saturday after a surge in migrant boat arrivals, demanding government assistance to cope with the influx. “We are very concerned... by this sharp increase in arrivals,” Alpidio Armas, head of the governing council »»»
One-way ticket: Why are some Westerners looking east for somewhere to call home?
RIYADH: When Alejandro Diaz-Patch left France for the Middle East, he intended to stay for just one year to study Arabic. Instead, he stayed for decades. “The only problem is that I left and never came back. It was a one-way ticket,” he told Arab News. Diaz-Patch’s life has unfolded across cultures»»»
Syria, Morocco discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) Arab Affairs Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad met Saturday with Morocco’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Abdullah Babah at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two cou»»»
United States:US Rapper Macklemore: Nine Major US Arenas Rej...
By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major venues across the United States had rejected requests to host concerts planned as part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, alleging that the decisions came after venue operators learned the events would raise funds for Palest»»»
Morocco celebrates 51st anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara: Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish-controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco’s takeover of most of the disputed territory. The 51st anniversary came as the decades-old conflict enters a new dipl»»»
French rapper set for release from Morocco jail after term reduced
RABAT: A Moroccan court reduced French rapper Maes’s prison sentence over charges including attempted kidnapping from seven years to one, his lawyer said Friday. Moroccan news site Medias 24 reported that Maes — who has roots in Morocco and whose real name is Walid Georgey — was expected to be rele»»»
Morocco celebrates anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco's takeover of most of the disputed territory. The anniversary comes as the decades-old conflict enters a new diplomatic phase as a U.N. peaceke»»»
Parliament Passes Amendments to Renewable Energy Sources Act
The National Assembly passed amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act at second reading on Friday. The Council of Ministers submitted the bill on July 10, 2026. MPs debated the bill on Wednesday but ran out of time before they could vote. The amendments aim to complete Bulgaria’s transpositio»»»
Sofia Christmas Fest Nominated for European Best Destinations 2026Opinions
Sofia Christmas Fest has been nominated for the 2026 selection of European Christmas markets by the travel platform European Best Destinations, with its fifth edition scheduled to run from November 20 to December 28 in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). The nomination gives the Bulgaria»»»
QF’s QSTP, TotalEnergies bring global WaterTech innovators together for Final Showcase
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with TotalEnergies, has hosted the Final Showcase of the QSTP, TotalEnergies WaterTech Accelerator at QSTP in Doha. Following its virtual phase, the accelerator brought its cohort of 11 gr»»»
MoEHE launches educational voucher policy for private schools, kindergartens
DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the first edition of its Educational Voucher Policy for private schools and kindergartens, aimed at expanding learning opportunities, promoting educational equity and ensuring equal opportunities for students through a clear r»»»
LuLu Hypermarket promotes smart recycling through community initiative
Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»
Saudi Arabia among Bulgaria’s Most Promising Partners in Middle East, President Iotova Says
Saudi Arabia is among Bulgaria’s most promising partners in the Middle East, President Iliana Iotova said at a meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, who is visiting Bulgaria. Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev also attended the meeting, the Pres»»»
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from Republicans and his primary o»»»