Workers allegedly exploited while building US consulate in Milan sign deals for record payout
MILAN: Foreign workers building the vast new US consulate compound in Milan signed agreements at a Milan hotel Wednesday securing payouts averaging 45,000 euros ($50,400) each for alleged labor abuses while working for an American construction company. More than 60 laborers, mostly from India, sign»»»
BCT keeps key interest rate unchanged at 7%
Tunis, Oct. 7 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), which met on Wednesday, decided to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 7%, amid persistent inflationary pressures and risks surrounding the price outlook,...»»»
PM honours 80 teachers as Qatar celebrates World Teachers’ Day
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani honoured 80 government school teachers on Wednesday for their contributions to Qatar’s education sector as the country marked World Teachers’ Day 2026. The Ministry of Education and Higher»»»
HMC’s DLMP launches Human Tissue Biobank in collaboration with QPHI
Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of the Human Tissue Biobank, implemented in collaboration with the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI). This strategic step builds on the achievements»»»
Ashghal re-awards delayed infrastructure projects
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the re-awarding of delayed infrastructure projects, with the remaining eight projects re-awarded to new contractors, in preparation for the resumption of work. This follows the resumption of work on 13 projects since April»»»
MoPH launches national seasonal flu jab drive
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the National Seasonal Influenza Vaccination and Awareness Campaign, running through March 2027, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC), as well as public,»»»
CRA highlights key outcomes of ICT Competition Framework Review
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) hosted a workshop to highlight the key developments and outcomes achieved under the current 2024-2026 cycle of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competition Framework Review and Update, launched by CRA in Octob»»»
PHCC promotes safer workplaces as it marks Global Ergonomics Month
QNA Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is marking Global Ergonomics Month throughout October, with a campaign focused on creating safer workplaces, preventing musculoskeletal disorders and improving employee wellbeing and performance. This year’s international campaign encourages worke»»»
Shura Council stresses good governance, inclusive development at IPU Assembly
QNA Dar es Salaam Qatar’s Shura Council is taking part in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) 153rd Assembly and 218th Governing Council meetings in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania. The gatherings are being held under the theme ‘Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through»»»
Halqa-e-Ahbab organises ‘Back to School’ event at Al Khor, Al Wakra
Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha Halqa-e-Ahbab, Qatar recently organised a special “Back to School” programme across dual locations in Al Khor and Al Wakra, welcoming children into the new academic year with fresh minds, renewed confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning. The engaging initiative b»»»
Msheireb Foodhall opens as new social dining destination in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has opened Msheireb Foodhall at Msheireb Galleria in partnership with TGP International, the award-winning concept creators and operators, in the presence of a select group of prominent figures and rep»»»
DDD launches Azal programme for smart city and sustainability solutions
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched Azal, an innovation programme and open call inviting start-ups, entrepreneurs, companies, universities, research teams, creatives and practitioners to present ready or near-ready solutions to real urb»»»
MCIT takes Singapore’s minister on tour of Innovation Lab initiative projects
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) welcomed Minister for Social and Family Development of Singapore Masagos Zulkifli and his accompanying delegation to the Innovation Lab, where they were introduced to some of the lab’s key initiatives and pro»»»
Qatar communities come together to raise breast cancer awareness
Tribune News Network Doha Breast cancer awareness took on a deeply personal and community-focused dimension in Doha as Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), Doha Women Forum, Golden CMC Events & Management and Grand Hyatt Doha brought people together for “Beyond the Ribbon: Awareness, Stories & Wellness”. He»»»
QU event highlights human rights as a daily practice, social responsibility
Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Social Sciences at Qatar University’s (QU) College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS), organised the Fifth Student Forum on Human Rights under the theme “Human Rights: A Da»»»
Over 12,000 in Qatar expected to apply for Hajj 2027: Awqaf official
QNA Doha More than 12,000 people are expected to register for Qatar’s 2027 Hajj season, according to the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ali Al Misifri, the ministry’s director of Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department, said registration had i»»»
MoFA Secretary-General meets India, Thailand ambassadors
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met separately with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr K Srikar Reddy and Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Pensom Lertsithichai. During the meetings, they discussed relations between Qatar and each of th»»»
MoJ set to launch AI-powered national legal knowledge platform
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is set to launch a new website of the Official Gazette and the Al Meezan Legal Portal on Sunday, introducing what it describes as the country’s first AI-powered comprehensive national system for legal knowledge. The new platform will provide legal information »»»
Military officer candidates visit QNA to explore AI-powered media work
QNA Doha Officer candidates from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College visited the Qatar News Agency (QNA) as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between government agencies and the country’s official media organisations. During the visit, the candidates watched a presentation outlining QNA’s w»»»
‘Attracting top talent is key to strengthening education sector’
QNA Doha Attracting the wealth of talent in the nation, primarily citizens, those born in the country, and residents, is a foremost priority for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in order to turbocharge the educational sector, Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint R»»»
Ooredoo Qatar signs strategic transformation agreement with McKinsey & Company
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has signed a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company, marking an important step in the next phase of the company’s transformation journey. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chie»»»
Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation
LONDON: The chair of Jordan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Majdi Mohammed Al-Harasis, and the commander of the US Army Central, Lt. Gen. Kevin Leahy, discussed military cooperation during a meeting at the Jordanian Armed Forces headquarters in Amman on Wednesday. Their talks included ways in wh»»»
Can parliamentary upheaval in Libya break the country’s political deadlock?
LONDON: The longtime speaker of the Libyan parliament was ousted on Tuesday in a move likely to inject fresh tension into the country’s largely frozen political landscape. Aguila Saleh, a supporter of the Libyan National Army commander, Khalifa Haftar, was removed after 12 years in the post. Al-Sal»»»
Lusail International Circuit continues support for community initiatives
DOHA: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) continued its support for community initiatives by hosting a special edition of the 'Track Day for All' evening, commemorating Pink October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The circuit was illuminated in pink for an evening blending sport, health, and awar»»»
Presidents al-Sharaa, bin Zayed discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
Damascus, October 7 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in a manner that serves their shared interests, as we»»»
Maduro, wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans
WASHINGTON: Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans who were in the country’s custody in recent years, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing multiple people familiar. The announcement could come as soon »»»