QBA explores health tech, research ties with Canada
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received a high-level delegation from the Canadaian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF), which is currently visiting the country. The delegation includes companies specialising in medical research, health technology, and the early detection of»»»
SHURA SPEAKER MEETS UAE AMBASSADOR
Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Qamzi on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed existing bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of parliamentary coo»»»
QF Schools Chess Tournament champions learning beyond the classroom
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, in collaboration with the Qatar Chess Federation (QCF), organised the Qatar Foundation (QF) Schools Chess Tournament, hosted at Academyati in Education City, reflecting its commitment to promoting sports engagement and enriching»»»
QU nursing student Almayasa Al Anzi highlights role of Qatari nurses in advancing health care
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) Health Sector highlights the journey of Almayasa Al Anzi, a nursing student whose commitment to patient care reflects the growing role of Qatari youth in strengthening the national healthcare workforce. Almayasa chose nursing as a path of service, gui»»»
SHURA SPEAKER MEETS UAE AMBASSADOR
Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Qamzi on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed existing bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of parliamentary coo»»»
UDST receives MENASA NASPA Silver Award for Innovative Practices
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been awarded the MENASA NASPA Silver Award for Innovative Practices in recognition of its Student Mental Health Ambassadors (SMHA) programme, reaffirming the University’s commitment to student wellbeing, peer sup»»»
QU’s Core Curriculum Programhonours outstanding students
Tribune News Network Doha Marking the end of the academic year, the Core Curriculum Program (CCP) at the General Studies Deanship of Qatar University (QU) organised an awards ceremony to recognise students for their outstanding achievements, creativity and contributions throughout their academic jo»»»
From Qatar to Texas A&M: Adnan Khan’s rising profile in Advanced Materials Engineering
From earning the Gold Medal at Qatar University to receiving the prestigious Outstanding Teaching Award at Texas A&M University in the United States, Adnan Khan’s distinguished journey stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence in Advanced Materials Engineering. His academic b»»»
New Al Qaim Restaurant opens in Al Matar Al Qadeem with 24/7 dining and authentic South Asian flavours
Building on the success of its flagship outlet in Al Meshaf, Al Wakra, the well-known Al Qaim Restaurant has officially expanded with the opening of a new branch in Al Matar Al Qadeem. The launch marks a significant step in the brand’s growth, aiming to serve the area’s vibrant South Asian communit»»»
Doha Festival City set to become Qatar’s ultimatefootball fan destination
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to launch ‘Hala Bel Fans’, a fully immersive Football Fan Zones Activation running from June 11 to July 19. Inspired by the world’s most anticipat»»»
Doha Design District unveilsPublic Art Open Call shortlist
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the 20 shortlisted projects advancing to the final stage of its Public Art Open Call, a milestone that reflects just how powerfully this initiative has captured the local and global creative imaginat»»»
Al Khulaifi discusses regional developments with UK officials
QNA London Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Tuesday met separately with UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Hamish F»»»
Municipality minister takes part in ‘GreenTech Amsterdam 2026’ Expo
QNA Amsterdam Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the “GreenTech Amsterdam 2026” Expo in Amsterdam. Running until June 11, 2026, the event positions itself as one of the preeminent expos specialising in Agri-Tech, innovation, and f»»»
Awqaf, Sports and Youth ministries unveil Distinguished Youth Researcher Award
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth have announced the launch of the third edition of the ‘Distinguished Youth Researcher Award’. Organised under the supervision of the Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of End»»»
HBKU, Imperial launch strategic environmental health partnership
Tribune News Network Doha The Environmental Research Group (ERG) at Imperial College London and the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University have launched a new two-year strategic partnership focused on environmental health research in arid urban envir»»»
MoPH and HBKU launch survey to improve health services for people developmental disabilities
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in Qatar. The launch event was attended by representatives from ma»»»
NCSA president honours top achievers after training programme
Tribune News Network Doha Protecting the State of Qatar’s digital space is a developmental and sovereign necessity that supports the economy, society, and vital services, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030, Ahmed Mohammed Al Mutawa Al Hammadi, director general of the National Cyber Securi»»»
When fake news meets oil markets: New threat behind crude price spikes
Oil markets have long been vulnerable to wars. Sanctions. Refinery outages. Shipping disruptions. Increasingly, however, analysts are warning of another threat capable of moving prices within minutes: Misinformation and/or disinformation. As tensions in the Middle East continue to unsettle energy m»»»
Commerce minister inaugurates Project Qatar 2026 exhibition
Doha Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani on Tuesday inaugurated the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Following the inauguration, the minister toured the exhibition pavilions, where he was briefed on t»»»
PM honours 36 Shafallah Center graduates
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony of the 2026 batch of students from Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday at the center’s headquarters in Doha. During the ceremony, the»»»
Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that has made it the world's talle»»»
Belfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing
Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police charged a Sudanese national suspected of violently stabbing another man in the street the night before. The attack was caught on video and prompted far-right figures to »»»
Bulgaria's Border Police Get 213 New Vehicles and Cameras in €10.5M Upgrade
The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has taken delivery of 213 new vehicles and 88 cameras as part of EU-funded projects worth a total of 10.5 million euros, according to officials. The shipment includes 125 standard passenger cars, 70 off-road vehicles, seven additional passenger vehicles,»»»
US announces new strikes in Iran in response to helicopter shootdown
The US said it has launched strikes in Iran in response to the downing of an American military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»
Bulgarian Farmers Warn of 15% Price Pressure After “Care Basket” LaunchOpinions
Bulgarian farmers have warned that suppliers to retail chains are pressuring them to cut purchase prices by 15% following the launch of the government’s “Care Basket” initiative, which promotes discounted basic food products. The program encourages stores to offer items from the basic consumer bask»»»
Ethiopia grants first foreign investment banking licence to Nigeria's United Capital
Nigeria's United Capital Plc (NGX: UCAP) has become the first foreign institution to receive an investment banking licence in Ethiopia, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to open and develop its nascent capital market. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) granted the licen»»»
Lesotho signs $6.2bn hydropower and AI project with aim of becoming power exporter
Lesotho has signed what it describes as the largest investment commitment in the country's history, agreeing a $6.2bn deal with US renewable energy developer Convalt Energy to develop a 1,200MW hydropower project and an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre near the Kobong Dam The agreement, sig»»»
Saudi Arabia and Russia sign 13 agreements worth $1.28bn at St Petersburg forum
Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed 13 agreements worth SAR4.8bn ($1.28bn) to expand cooperation in food security and agriculture, on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Saudi Gazette reported on June 9. The deal indicates deepening economic ties between the two oil pro»»»
Analysis: Iran, Israel use Lebanon to test deterrence, negotiating power - UPI.com
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 9 (UPI) -- Iran and Israel, who traded missile attacks triggered by a st»»»
NMoQ opens 'On The Move' exhibition in China
Beijing The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on Tuesday opened the On the Move exhibition at the National Museum of China, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions and a new milestone in the exhibition's international journey as a legacy project of Years of Culture. Presented in »»»
US blacklists Chinese tech and EV giants
The US Department of War has added dozens of Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, search engine Baidu, and electric vehicle maker BYD, to a blacklist of entities it claims are aiding Beijing’s military. China has condemned the move, accusing Washington of targeting Chinese businesses. T»»»
Zelensky warns Farage over Ukraine flag row
Vladimir Zelensky has criticized British political party Reform UK for removing Ukrainian flags from public buildings in Britain, warning that such actions can ruin a “big friendship.” The Ukrainian leader made the comments in an interview with The Guardian during a visit to London on Sunday, where»»»
Belarusian transport company operating in Europe despite sanctions
Swedish public broadcaster SVT reports that Belarusian transport company Jenty may be operating in Europe despite EU sanctions through DSPL, a related company registered in Poland. The investigation began after a fatal January truck accident near Stockholm involving a vehicle with the Jenty logo th»»»
New regulations on apartments in force. Will they inhibit investments?
New short-term rental regulations have been in force across the EU, including Poland, since May 20, 2026, but the real estate market is still assessing their impact. The rules focus mainly on registration duties and data sharing between booking platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com and public au»»»
Companies carrying out investments in renovation rather than expansion
Companies are increasingly modernizing offices in stages instead of carrying out expensive, large-scale renovations. Hybrid work, cost pressure, and ESG goals are pushing organizations toward flexible upgrades that quickly improve workplace quality without disrupting employees. Offices are no longe»»»
Government accepts proposal to increase salaries in budget by 3% in 2027
The Polish government has approved its proposed 2027 wage growth rate for the state budget sector, along with macroeconomic forecasts prepared by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The government proposes a 3% pay increase for public-sector employees, including teachers, civil servants, soldiers,»»»
Government adopts bill on gender equality for large listed companies
The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at improving gender balance in decision-making bodies at major listed companies. The proposal, submitted by the Minister of Justice, would require large public companies to increase the representation of the underrepresented gender, whether women»»»
Gas stocks in EU approaching historic lows
Europe’s underground gas storage sites are filling slowly because gas is much more expensive than a year ago, prompting companies to delay purchases in hopes of lower prices. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, EU storage levels have reached 42.48%, about 14.3 percentage points below the five-y»»»
Syrian Petroleum Company CEO discusses oil and gas cooperation with U.S. firms
Washington, June.9 (SANA) Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) Youssef Qablawi held on Tuesday separate meetings in Washington with representatives of Chevron, Hunt Oil Company and Baker Hughes to discuss prospects for cooperation and investment in Syria’s oil and gas secto»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader Denkov Questions Government’s Ukraine Arms Policy
Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov will ask Prime Minister Rumen Radev to clarify Bulgaria’s position on military aid to Ukraine, Denkov said on Tuesday. He was reacting to Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov’s comments that the government did not plan further weapons supplies. Denkov»»»
Melania Trump hosts AI Challenge Awards for educators, students - UPI.com
1 of 5 | First lady Melania Trump poses with winners of the Presidential AI Regional Challenge on Tuesday in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. The challenge recognizes both student and educator teams who designed AI-based solutions for community challenges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/U»»»
President Iotova Opens Consultations on New Central Election Commission, Parties Clash Over Seat Allocation
President Iliana Iotova opened consultations with representatives of parliamentary parties and coalitions in the 52nd National Assembly on Tuesday on the appointment of a new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), following the expiry of the current members’ terms of office. During t»»»
Dr. Thani Al Kuwari meets Cuban Ambassador
Doha: On behalf of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met this morning at his office with H.E. Jose Enrique Enriquez Rodriguez, Ambassador of the Republic of »»»
NASA's X-59 breaks sound barrier, moves closer to quiet supersonic passenger travel - UPI.com
NASA's experimental aircraft reached a major milestone last week by achieving supersonic speed. It's a first for the agency as it moves closer to demonstrating a new era of quieter high-speed flight. "X-59 is getting ready for its quiet supersonic debut," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in a»»»
US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has confirmed media reports of a US Army Apache attack helicopter going down near the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington’s efforts to curb oil shipments by Iran. The Apache choppers are one of the key aircraft used by the US military to enforce the blockade of Iranian ports,»»»
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye sign rail cooperation agreement
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector, as the Kingdom continues to work to expand its transport infrastructure and logistics capabilities. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Riyadh by the Saudi minister of transport and »»»
Report: Social Security retirement trust fund to deplete by 2032 - UPI.com
The trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run out in late 2032, the Social Security Administration said Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- The Social Security Administration told Congress on Tuesday that the trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run o»»»
Bolivian protesters threaten actions near military bases - UPI.com
Residents stage a blockade during a protest over fuel shortages in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday to demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Demonstrators have disrupted transportation and caused shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies since early May. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June »»»
Knicks need a quick response from first loss since April as the Spurs try to even the NBA Finals
NEW YORK: Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half.When they fell behind against Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, desperation turned into domination. The Knicks won 13 straight games, many of them blowouts, in one of most impress»»»
Analysis: How long can Iran’s regime fight on?
LONDON: When the US and Israel launched their joint attack on Iran on Feb. 28, some 59 percent of gamblers on the controversial predictions site Polymarket wagered the Iranian regime would survive Operation Epic Fury. As of Monday, 99 percent are now betting on the regime’s survival. Just 1 percent»»»