After days of steady gains by the Libyan dinar on the black-market foreign exchange from a high two weeks ago of around LD 10.50 per dollar to a low of LD 8.22 at one point yesterday, the dinar lost value on opening today (to LD 9.18) after Belgasem Khalifa Hafter announced he would not adhere to a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Wednesday Amiri Decision No. 17 of 2026 to reconstitute the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority. The decision stipulated that the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority will be reconstituted under the chairmanship of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) continued to intensify its field visits to public and private schools for the second consecutive day as students returned to their classrooms for in-person learning. These visits aim to monitor the progress of the educational proce»»»

The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) affirmed that recent seasonal rainfall in the country has contributed to the regeneration of vegetation cover and revitalisation of plant growth cycles in meadows and desert areas, positively expanding green coverage and restoring life »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to enrol in its Arabic language course for non-native speakers. The course will commence on April 12 and continue until mid-May. The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mah»»»

Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Majed Abdullatif emerged as the hero as Second Division side Muaither stunned Al Arabi 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw to reach the QSL Cup final for the first time in their history. Muaither impressed throughout the semi-final at Thani bin Jassim Stadiu»»»

DOHA: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky left Doha on Sunday morning, after a working visit to the country. The president and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin A»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Doha on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, after a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the latest developments in regional and international affairs amid rising tensions in the region, including the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and several regional countries, as wel»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the developments in the region and its serio»»»

DOHA: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit. The president and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of Ukraine, HE Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Doha Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, for a working visit to the country. Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-»»»

Berlin, March 27 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh signed an agreement on Friday in Berlin with German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt aimed at improving emergency equipment and rebuilding operations centers in Syria, enhancing faster and »»»

Kyrgyzstani Elnura Muktarbek will take part in the gala concert of the 8th BraVo International Professional Music Awards, organizers reported. Classical music stars, opera, and ballet dancers from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, China, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other partner countries will»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today, March 26, 2026, with HE European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the devel»»»

The United Arab Emirates, as part of Operation “Gallant Knight 3”, continues to dispatch humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip. Convoy No. 328 carried the “Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative, dedicated to providing garments and clothing for children. This effort forms part o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey, HE Yaşar Güler received Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkey, HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Henzab along with Head of the International Military Cooperation Authority, Maj. Gen (Air) Mohammed Rashid Al-Shahwa»»»

A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the US and Israel seek to squelch public dissent. The three men are the first to be executed f»»»

Iran has executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-government protests in January, state media say, the first hangings to be carried out in relation to the demonstrations. Among the men was teenager Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, sources have to»»»

Dubai: In the wake of recent regional developments involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, UAE business leaders have expressed steadfast confidence in the nation’s leadership, resilience, and long-term stability, underscoring the theme of “Unity in Strength.” Since February 28, parts of the »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new cash endowment worth QR100,000 from a female benefactor, to be allocated to the endowment fund dedicated to the care and maintenance of mosques. The donor stipulated th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Wathnan Racing's Anika continued her remarkable rise with a dominant victory in the 1400m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation for Fillies & Mares, capturing the Al Jumail Cup in style at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday night. The four-year-old grey, trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden»»»

Sara Saleh and her family fled wearing their pyjamas on Wednesday when Israel's military said it would strike a central Beirut building near the school-turned-shelter where they had been staying. Several other strikes, however, came without warning, jolting terrified residents in the middle of the »»»

The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»

ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»