Qatar Charity showcases ‘Future Writers’ at Doha Int’l Book Fair
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, as part of a major cultural event that brings together hundreds of publishers, institutions, and literary figures from »»»
Deputy PM visits 35th Doha International Book Fair
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Saturday. The deputy PM was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. The fair is being»»»
Doha Int’l Book Fair 2026 turns Doha into global cultural capital: Visitors
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a record-breaking edition that reflects Qatar’s expanding cultural ambitions, the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair draws large crowds, publishers, writers and intellectuals from across the Arab world and beyond. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the exh»»»
Alqantara publishing and distribution inaugurated
QNA Doha The Doha International Book Fair saw the inauguration of Alqantara publishing and distribution, in the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. Attended by a group of intellectuals, writers, and those interested in the publishing industry, the launch comes »»»
IAM Filipina celebrates womanhood with Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
IAM Filipina hosted a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on May 8 at Warwick Doha, bringing together women and mothers from across the community for a celebration of womanhood, connection, and empowerment. The gathering featured meaningful conversations and opportunities to build stronger bonds as attendee»»»
QC, QFC sign MoU to boost private sector growth
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step toward strengthening Qatar’s business ecosystem and enhancing the role of the private sector in sustainable development, Qatar Chamber (QC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, May 14, aimed at expan»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated at 22:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a cluster of explosive devices against a fourth bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army that was attempting to advance from Rashaf town toward Haddatha town: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Deputy PM visits Doha Int’l Book Fair
Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Saturday. The Deputy PM was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad A»»»
PM discusses ties, regional security with Finnish president, Kuwaiti PM
QNA Athens President of Finland Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the inaugural summit of the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit, in Athens, Greece, on Saturday.»»»
PPS records outstanding CBSE Grade XII results
Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) has announced another year of exceptional academic performance in the CBSE Grade XII Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–2026, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. The school community ce»»»
DFI unveils book exploring cinematic journeys of MENA filmmakers
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) on Saturday announced the launch of ‘Atlas of Cinematic Affinities: 15 Years of Doha Film Institute’, a landmark publication and the first-of-its-kind documentation of collective cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region an»»»
Olive International School achieves 100% pass rate in CBSE class XII exams
Tribune News Network Doha Olive International School has declared a cent percent pass rate in the AISSCE 2025–2026 CBSE board examinations. The latest results underscore yet another milestone in the school’s tradition of academic excellence in both Science and Commerce streams, the institution said»»»
QFFD, QRCS deliver multi-sector Qatari aid to Syria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar’s constant humanitarian efforts to support displaced and affected people in Syria, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are working together to provide multi-sector relief aid, such as fuel, food and medical supplies, and»»»
Waldorf Astoria Lusail unveils ‘Serenity Pool’ in collaboration with L’Occitane en Provence
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha has announced the official opening of its newest experience, the ‘Serenity Pool’, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed as»»»
WCM-Q organises workshop to enhance understanding of evidence-based health care
Tribune News Network Doha Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).Titled ‘Understanding Basics of Health Researc»»»
QF, WHOOP partner to support careers, skills and research in health and fitness technology
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global weara»»»
Qatar’s Hajj Mission arrives in Holy lands to ensure appropriate conditions for pilgrims
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The Qatar’s official Hajj mission delegation has arrived in the Holy lands as part of the extensive preparations by the Qatari Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to finalise all services and ensure appropriate conditions ahead of pilgrims’ departure. These s»»»
Al Misnad renews Qatar’s stance on Palestinian cause as central issue of Arab and Islamic worlds
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has renewed Qatar’s firm stance regarding the Palestinian cause being the Arab and Islamic worlds’ central issue. The minister stressed that achieving a just and comprehensive peace begins with the »»»
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
NEW DELHI: Iran ‘s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory message»»»
Gamba Osaka beat Al Nassr to clinch ACL Two trophy
Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 at the King Saud University Stadium Saturday. Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted contine»»»
USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup
Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»
Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain
TUNIS: Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President Kais Saied, accusing him of undermining freedoms and presiding over a worsening economic and social crisis. The protest was held under the slogan: “The people are hungry and prisons are full.” Demonstrators »»»
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him
PARIS: Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath said French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security, accusing France of targeting him over his pro-Palestinian activism. Shaath, 54, said in a May 14 face-to-camera video statement posted online that the mov»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting a third bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army, which was attempting to advance from the town of Rashaf towards the town of Hadatha: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Uganda Reports Death of Man from DRC Due to Ebola, Affirms Situation Under Control
Kampala: The Uganda Ministry of Health announced on Saturday the recording of a fatality from Ebola involving a man arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Ministry affirmed that the epidemiological situation remains [under control] amid stringent precautionary measures aimed »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a command headquarters of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with two attack drones and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 the Ya‘ara barracks with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague - UPI.com
Félicien Kabuga, an alleged Rwandan war criminal, died in custody in The Hague, the Netherlands, Saturday. Photo courtesy of the United Nations May 16 (UPI) -- Félicien Kabuga, an alleged Rwandan war criminal, died in custody in The Hague, the Netherlands, Saturday, according to the United Nations.»»»
FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar to face Sudan in friendly on Thursday
DOHA: The Qatar Football Association announced on Saturday that the national team will play a friendly against Sudan in Doha on Thursday, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match comes as part of Team Qatar's current training camp held in Doha, which began on Monday following the concl»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:05 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a Merkava tank in Al-Bayyada town with a guided missile, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Putin, UAE president discuss Iran conflict and regional security
ABU DHABI: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran conflict and wider regional developments during a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday. In a statement, the Kremlin said both leaders stressed the importance of continuing political and diplomatic effort»»»
Maldives diver dies in search for bodies of missing Italians
MALE: A rescue diver in the Maldives searching for the bodies of four Italians, who drowned in the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination, has also died, authorities said on Saturday. Teams from the Maldivian National Defense Force were searching for a third day for the I»»»
Al-Nassr and Ronaldo shocked by Osaka and lose Asian final
RIYADH: Al-Nassr lost the final of the AFC Champion League Two in Riyadh on Saturday, a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka of Japan which means that a second trophy has slipped through their fingers in the space of five days. A season that had promised so much could actually end in nothing but disappoi»»»
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkiye for World Cup preparation
TEHRAN: Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya where they trained and played friendlies in Marc»»»
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO
Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make “business sense,” its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal. The Munich-based company once manufactured military hardware on a large scale, before and during World War II. It began supplying trucks and airplan»»»
Trump supports ‘status quo’ on Taiwan, US envoy to UN says
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change Washington’s policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said. Beijing has long opposed US arms sales to the self-governing island and any diplomatic »»»
What We Are Reading Today: Wonders and the Order of Nature
Authors: Lorraine Daston and Katharine Park “Wonders and the Order of Nature” is about the ways in which European naturalists from the High Middle Ages through the Enlightenment used the passion and its objects to envision themselves and the natural world. Monsters, gems that shone in the dark, pet»»»
Trump administration considers $1.7B fund to compensate allies - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a settlement of Trump's lawsuits against the federal government that would see $1.7 billion made available to reimburse his allies for legal fees. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is considering »»»
Eid al-Adha to be celebrated on May 27 (Mufti)
Tunis, May 16 (TAP) - Monday, May 18, 2026, will be the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH and Eid al-Adha will fall on Wednesday, the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, corresponding to May 27, 2026, Grand Mufti of the Republic Hichem Ben Mahmoud,...»»»
Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: A huge explosion was heard a short while ago in the Beit Shemesh area, west of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:20 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army on the Al-Bayyada – Naqoura road with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a surveillance camera belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Taybeh town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians
CAIRO: Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say. “Armed drones have now become by far and away the lead»»»
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
KIGALI, Rwanda: A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. Félicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bank»»»
Global investors’ interest in Saudi startups is accelerating
RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annu»»»
Lebanon moves to establish railway link between Tripoli Port and Syria
Beirut, 16 May (SANA) Lebanon’s Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny announced the launch of a tender to modernize and design a railway line linking the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli with the al-Abboudieh area on the Lebanese-Syrian border as part of broader regional connectivity projects. Speaking»»»
Freight train crashes into bus killing 8 in Bangkok, Thailand - UPI.com
Thai rescue workers search for victims following a collision between a freight train and a bus at the Airport Rail Link's Makkasan station in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday. A freight train crashed into a public bus, several vehicles and motorcycles causing the bus to burst into flames. At least 8 peo»»»
Qatari Hajj Mission arrives and begins its efforts to create suitable conditions for country's pilgrims
MAKKAH: The official delegation of the Qatari Hajj Mission has arrived in the Holy Land, as part of the intensive preparations undertaken by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to finalize all services and ensure all necessary conditions are in place to receive Qatari pilgrims for this y»»»