Dubai: The global gold market is now valued at around $31 trillion, built on nearly 220,000 tonnes of above-ground stock accumulated over centuries, making it one of the largest and most enduring asset classes in the financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.De»»»

DOHA: President of the Democratic Republic of Congo HE Felix Tshisekedi arrived in Doha for a working visit to the country. He was received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Yousif Fakhro, and Ambassad»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»

Of all the pressure tactics in Donald Trump’s playbook, threatening to pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has always been one of the most powerful—and destabilizing. Asked by The Telegraph whether he was reconsidering US membership in the Western military al»»»

By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

The US has lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, in a significant shift following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The move comes as relations between Washington and Caracas begin to thaw, with Rodriguez taking steps to open the country’s energy sector to US companies aft»»»

QNA & TNN Doha Qatar’s real estate rental market has continued its upward trajectory in 2025, demonstrating strong resilience and sustained demand across the sector. According to the Public Authority for Real Estate Regulatory Affairs (Aqarat), the market has recorded notable growth in rental activ»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held on Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the session»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Novo Nordisk Qatar has announced the launch of ‘New Me Can’, a nationwide disease awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of obesity as a serious chronic disease and supporting informed public dialogue on long-term health. Obesity has emerged as a major global epidem»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has intensified efforts to rehabilitate wild trees affected by recent weather events. Field teams have stabilized partially fallen trees, reinforced surrounding soil, and repaired damaged tr»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department released the total rainfall amounts recorded across the country on Tuesday, March 31, showing widespread showers affecting many areas. According to the data, the highest rainfall was recorded in Al Sadd with 16.1mm, followed closely by Sawd»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a ( MECC) announced on Wednesday the start of the marine turtle nesting season in Qatar, which runs from April 1 to August 1. This announcement comes as part of the country’s strong commitment to protecting endangered species and monitoring ra»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi continued his inspection visits to public and private schools after the students resumed their attendance studies. He visited Al-Kaaban Primary Secondary Secondary School for»»»

QNA Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organise the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honour the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of National Defence of Greece Nikolaos Georgios Dendias in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support a»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Endowment (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has identified five unlicensed offices arranging Umrah, a minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the ministry said. The offices were discovered during routine inspection tours carried out by the Ministry’s Hajj and Umrah Affairs Departm»»»

Ministers also praised Tuesday’s discussions held in Abu Dhabi between HH the Amir and HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which reflected the close fraternal relations and strategic partnership between the two nations and addressed escalating regional tensi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has published a series of papers evaluating the effectiveness and acceptance of Western medical acupuncture (WMA) for pain management in athletes and its broader role in modern integrative me»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance h»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with generous support from donors, has inaugurated a new project comprising a mosque and a holy Qur’an education and memorisation centre in Songon District of the Abidjan Region, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to strengthen education»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its institutional responsibility and commitment to community safety, Qatar University (QU) confirmed that it continues to implement measures aimed at strengthening institutional preparedness, in line with directives issued by the Ministry of Interior and relevan»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to September 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled this April 7-9. Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, th»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways is set to continue the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors established in close co»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping companies to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) System, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate cross-border trade amid ongoing logistical challenges. In a statement, the authority high»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre has expressed deep concern over the fate of Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons, warning of serious risks following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a draft law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement, the c»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a statement affirming that the UAE is home to a respected and valued Iranian community that forms an integral part of its social fabric and contributes to its diversity and openness. The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities, reflect»»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

Iran is building four new solar power plants backed by the National Development Fund alongside a wind farm in Sistan and Baluchestan province, with the first phase expected online by July 2026, ILNA reported on April 1, citing the Ministry of Energy. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»

Hungary’s ability to unlock billions in frozen EU funding will depend heavily on the outcome of its parliamentary election on April 12. The opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar will need to win a supermajority if it is to undo laws that have blocked the release of billions of euros in frozen »»»