INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
Hadi De Carrere, Loaded Gun steal opening day show
Tribune News Network Doha The trainer-jockey combination of Jassim Al Ghazali and Marco Casamento celebrated a treble on the opening day of the four-day HH The Amir Sword Festival at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday. The Al Ghazali-Casamento pair won the Pure»»»
QatarEnergy wins offshore exploration licence in Libya
Tribune News Network Doha QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 20»»»
Government Excellence Award contributes to improving overall performance: CGB D-G
QNA Doha Director-General of Civil Service and Governmental Development Bureau (CGB) Saif bin Ali Al Kaabi said that the Qatar Government Excellence Award embodies the true picture of performance development in various government entities and has contributed significantly to the development of gove»»»
Qatar Tourism wins award
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism has been awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Award (GEA), recognising its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public-sector governance in line with national priorities. The award is presented under the Qatar Gove»»»
QADA launches research grant in collaboration with QU
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Anti-Doping Agency (QADA), in collaboration with Qatar University (QU), announced the launch of the first special research grant in the field of anti-doping for the 2026–2027 period, fully funded by the Agency. This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s commit»»»
QF’s Earthna, UNIDO present research and policy agenda for industrial policy in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha EarthnaCenter for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched a new collaborative report, ‘Industrial Policies for Economic Diversification in Qatar: A Research and Policy Ag»»»
QF’s Education City to host a wide range of Ramadan activities
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) will mark the Holy Month of Ramadan with a comprehensive programme of spiritual, cultural, and sporting activities across Education City, offering opportunities for reflection, community connection, and wellness throughout the month. Rooted in the spi»»»
MoI and Shell Qatar host NSD activities for 750 workers
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Northern Security Department, in collaboration with Shell Qatar, organised recreational and sports activities for workers as part of the National Sport Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday, at the Barwa Workers Recreation Comp»»»
Tennis champion Ons Jabeur partners with QF’s Creating Pathways programme to develop women’s sports
Tribune News Network Doha Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player and two-time Wimbledon runner-up, has joined Qatar Foundation as the international ambassador of its Creating Pathways programme, with tennis introduced as the initiative’s final sport. Tennis joins track and field, basketball, volley»»»
Vodafone kicks off 10th edition of Internal Football Tournament
Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of Qatar National Sport Day, Vodafone Qatar has kicked off the 10th edition of its Internal Football Tournament, an annual initiative that brings employees together through teamwork, energy, and friendly competition. This year’s tournament brings together 11»»»
Ooredoo participates in NSD 2026 activities across Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, participated in a series of community-focused sports and wellness activities across key locations in Doha to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. The programme»»»
ADNOC Drilling posts record results on utilisation surge
Dubai: ADNOC Drilling delivered its strongest financial performance on record after revenue rose 22% to $4.9 billion and net profit climbed 11% to $1.45 billion, supported by high rig utilisation, long term contracts and expanding oilfield services activity across Abu Dhabi and regional markets. Fr»»»
Brave UAE man's quick thinking helps avert major fire disaster
Sharjah: An Emirati man has been honoured after his swift response helped avert a potentially serious incident near a major gas facility in the emirate. The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority recognised Salim Salem Al Ketbi for his decisive action after a vehicle caught fire around 1pm near the Al Saj»»»
HH The Amir Sword Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Three times former champions Qatar were held to a 1-1 draw by United Arab Emirates in their opening Group A match of 26th Arabian Gulf Cup at the Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday. Akram Afif fired from the penalty spot as early in the 17th minute of »»»
AFREEQ organises 6th PPISQ, unlocks PHP 56mn in investment opportunities
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives Qatar (AFREEQ), in partnership with Link Pro Business, successfully held the 6th Philippine Property & Investment Show Qatar (PPISQ), announcing an estimated PHP 56 million in potential investments, largely focused on the Phili»»»
MoPH issues booklet to promote staff physical activity at workplace
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued an awareness booklet entitled “Recharge at Your Desk”, which provides simple exercises designed to encourage employees to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle during office working hours. The release of the booklet comes on »»»
Ministry recalls models of Genesis, Skoda vehicles
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Skyline Automotive, Qatar’s Genesis dealership, announced the recall of Genesis GV60 models manufactured between 2021 and 2024.The recall was issued after it was identified that some vehicles were fitted with an incorrect upper winds»»»
Visit Qatar opens registration for Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has announced the opening of registrations for the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, set to take place in Qatar on December 11 and 12. Bui»»»
Cabinet welcomes outcomes of Qatar-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation
This is in light of the extensive and fruitful discussions that took place, which included strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, and the most prominent regional and international issues and developments, in addition to the results of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable meeting, w»»»
PM, Turkish FM discuss regional developments
QNA ANKARA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met in Ankara with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. They discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO THAILAND’S AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Sira Swangsilpa, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening b»»»
QCS honours 51 partners supporting treatment,awareness programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Annual Partners and Supporters Recognition Ceremony 2025, honouring 51 organisations and institutions that played a vital role in supporting cancer treatment, awareness, and patient empowerment initiatives over the past year. The ceremon»»»
WCM-Q hosts international experts meeting on calcium signalling
Tribune News Neytwork Doha Leading scientists, researchers and experts from around the world gathered in Doha for the 18th International Meeting of the European Calcium Society (ECS). Hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), the meeting discussed the latest advances and trends in calcium and»»»
Sidra sets new benchmark as only organisation in M-E, Europe to reach HIMSS DIAM Stage 6
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, with formal validation of achieving Stage 6 in both HIMSS EMRAM and HIMSS DIAM. The assessments by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems »»»
HMC’s Celebration of Life 2025 honours 94 organ donors, families
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday hosted the Celebration of Life 2025, its annual Organ Donor Honouring Ceremony in the presence of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, and HMC Managing Director Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi. The Celebrati»»»
Qatar is committed to eliminating all forms of child labour: Dr Al Marri
QNA Marrakech Qatar is resolutely committed to eliminating all forms of child labour, underpinned by a comprehensive legal framework and robust policy measures that prohibit child employment without exception, Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. The minister was speaking at the high-»»»
PM, Iran’s top security official discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ali Larijani in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing efforts to de-»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan resigns - | 24.KG
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his voluntary resignation as Speaker of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic. He made the announcement today, February 12, at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, he was appointed to the post in 2022 and has served until now. «I would like to note »»»
Presight posts record revenue on global expansion
Dubai: Presight delivered its strongest annual performance since listing after revenue climbed 36.9% to Dh3.03 billion, driven by overseas contracts, multi-year government deployments, and sustained demand for sovereign AI systems across emerging markets. Results exceeded analyst expectations and r»»»
US House of Representatives Supports Resolution Against Trump's Tariffs on Canada
The US House of Representatives has supported a resolution against the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canada. The resolution was supported by 219 lawmakers and opposed by 211 members of the legislative body. In response, Trump said that Canada is one of the worst trade partners in »»»
Ambulance doctor shortage in Bishkek decreases almost three times —Shayakhmetov - | 24.KG
The ambulance doctor shortage in Bishkek has decreased almost three times. This was recorded after a salary increase, Iskender Shayakhmetov, Chief Physician at the City’s Emergency Medicine Center, told reporters. He recalled that a presidential decree increased salaries for emergency doctors in Bi»»»
2nd US carrier strike group ordered to prepare for Middle East deployment
With tensions on a razor’s edge and the world watching, the Pentagon has now ordered a second aircraft carrier strike group to stand at the ready —preparing to steam toward the Middle East on the edge of a knife, bracing for the unthinkable possibility of an attack on Iran. The Wall Street Journal,»»»
Iran Sets $30B Trade Target with Russia
Iran plans to increase trade with Russia to $30 billion, but this year's target is over $5 billion, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said. "As for trade turnover prospects, our goal for this year is to exceed $5 billion. However, our vision goes beyond these figures, and in the midterm, we»»»
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir turns 2 on Feb 14: What’s planned
The iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional pink sandstone Hindu temple in the region, will mark its second anniversary on Saturday, February 14, with a series of prayers, rituals and community-focused programmes celebrating peace, harmony and family values. The celebrations wi»»»
Venezuela and US Eye Energy Ties as New 'Engine' of Relations — President
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appeared alongside US Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Miraflores Palace, emphasizing a significant shift in bilateral ties. "We have had a work agenda with important focal points. The first point is the establishment of a long-term productive partnership that allow»»»
Kazakhstan plans to share internet access with Kyrgyzstan via Starlink - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan intends to provide internet access to neighboring countries using Starlink satellite infrastructure deployed within its territory. Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced at a government meeting. According to h»»»
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister discusses logistics cooperation with German company - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Heinrich Kerstgens, authorized representative of the Board of Directors of Rhenus SE, in Berlin. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss prospects for cooperation in »»»
China Southern Airlines to launch direct Bishkek — Guangzhou flights - | 24.KG
China Southern Airlines will launch a direct Bishkek — Guangzhou flight. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Consulate General and the airline met in Guangzhou. The parties discussed the launch of a direct Guangzhou — Bishkek — Guangzhou flight, as well as a possible Bishkek — Guangzhou — Hainan Island r»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
EU sanctions draft targets Uzbek cotton pulp exports to Russian gunpowder plants, says report
Two Uzbek companies reportedly feature on a draft European Union sanctions document because they supply cotton pulp to Russian gunpowder plants. The draft outlines how Fargona Kimyo Zavodi LLC and Raw Materials Cellulose L»»»