Qatar’s highs, lows and milestones
Doha, Qatar: Qatari athletes endured mixed fortunes in the passing year, marked by historic achievements, extraordinary individual performances and moments of heartbreak. Al Annabi experienced a roller-coaster 2025, but their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup on merit saved the blushe»»»
After attack by HoR Speaker, Supreme Judicial Council affirms its commitment to unity of Libyan judiciary, independence, justice and rule of law
Following an existential by House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Ageela Saleh yesterday, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) responded immediately. The SJC affirmed their commitment to the unity of the Libyan judiciary and their unwavering dedication to preserving its independence and protecting i»»»
HoR Speaker Ageela Saleh launches existential attack on the Supreme Judicial Council
During his speech at the House of Representatives (HoR) session held in Benghazi yesterday, HoR Speaker Ageela Saleh launched what resembles an existential attack on Libya’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). Saleh said the “Constitutional Court” is the guardian of legitimacy and the protector of the»»»
Qatar’s Al Attiyah sets sights on sixth Dakar triumph
DOHA: After winning his fifth Dakar Rally crown in 2023, Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah made it clear that his hunger for success was far from satisfied. Despite failing to reach the top step of the podium in the last two editions of the grueling event, the Qatari rally legend remains undeterred at the ag»»»
Saudi Arabia Turns Potato Farming Challenge into Export Opportunity
In the deserts of Hail in northern Saudi Arabia, where rugged mountains border a climate that turns mild in summer and biting in winter, an unlikely agricultural success story has emerged. From sandy soil that appears unforgiving at first glance, uniform potatoes are harvested to meet the exacting »»»
India’s navy sails into history with ocean voyage
New Delhi: India’s navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel, as it spreads its maritime power worldwide. But none of its vessels is as unusual as its newest addition which sets sail on its maiden Indian Ocean crossing on Monday - a wooden stitched ship insp»»»
Islamic Cultural Center holds course for students of Russian ‘Daad’ Center
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised an intensive course for ten students from the Daad Center in the Russian Federation. The Daad Center is dedicated to promoting and teaching the Arabic language, and the students’ visit to the center came as part o»»»
Awqaf organises Umrah trip for 20 outstanding Qatari students
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, is organising an Umrah trip for twenty outstanding Qatari students from private schools. This in»»»
Saleh rescues Al Rayyan late as Al Duhail edge Qatar SC
Doha, Qatar: Mohammed Saleh struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Al Rayyan from defeat as they drew 2-2 with Al Arabi in a Qatar Stars League clash at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. Al Rayyan had looked set to leave empty-handed despite scoring first, but Palestine international Saleh surged in »»»
Al Khulaifi, Saudi Arabian official discuss bilateral ties, situation in Lebanon
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Advisor to the Saudi Foreign Minister on Lebanese Affairs Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan in Doha on Sunday. Talks during the meeting focused on strengthening bila»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Advisor to Saudi FM on Lebanese Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Sunday with Advisor to the Saudi Foreign Minister on Lebanese Affairs, HH Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan, who is on a visit to the State of Qatar. Talks throu»»»
Hamas to Elect Political Bureau Chief Soon
Hamas is moving in the coming days to elect a new head of its political bureau, in an effort to fill a leadership vacuum left by the killing of its former chief, Yahya Sinwar, who died in October 2024 during clashes he fought alongside his fighters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Sinwar had bee»»»
Memory of Place expo: Souq Waqif becomes a visual archive to the world
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha At a time when cities are rapidly evolving and their features constantly reshaped, the exhibition ‘Memory of Place’, currently underway at the Souq Waqif Art Center, offers an artistic approach that goes beyond local documentation toward a broader, global question: how can ar»»»
Ministry of Education organises crisis management simulation exercise
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organised a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance»»»
MoEHE hosts crisis management simulation exercise
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organized a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance ins»»»
Qur’anic Botanic Garden and Herfah Programme revive traditional craft with new Dye Plants Garden
Tribune News Network Doha The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has collaborated with Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Herfah Programme to develop the first Dye Plants Garden at the historic Al Khater house in Education City. This initiative bridges traditional »»»
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72
Tel Aviv: Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. Bakri was best known for “Jenin, Jenin,” a 2003 documentary he directe»»»
Mohammad Bakri, Renowned and Controversial Palestinian Actor and Filmmaker, Dies at 72
Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. Bakri was best known for “Jenin, Jenin,” a 2003 documentary he directed about an»»»
MOEHE organizes Crisis Management Simulation Exercise
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, MOEHE, represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organized a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance »»»
Sun Amer triumphs in nail-biting Muaither Cup finish
Doha, Qatar: Sun Amer emerged victorious in a tough field in a gripping Purebred Arabian Handicap (80–100) for four-year-olds, clinching the Muaither Cup by a head at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The thrilling 1700m Class 2 contest saw several leaders, including Alhafar, Rammah and Al Mustafiz. »»»
Qur’anic Botanic Garden, Herfah Program revive traditional craft with new dye plants garden
Doha, Qatar: The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has collaborated with Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Herfah Program to develop the first Dye Plants Garden at the historic Al Khater house in Education City. This collaboration marks a milestone in strengtheni»»»
Online registration opens for DIMDEX, to be held from January 19 to 22
Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 has announced the opening of online registration for all exhibitors, participants, and visitors to its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from January 19 to 22 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. I»»»
Awqaf Ministry offers Umrah trips to 20 private school students
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs offered an Umrah trip to twenty students, under the supervision of six educational supervisors, as a gift to outstanding private school students honoured during the “Proud of You” event. The students include those who have memorised the Holy Qu»»»
Online registration for DIMDEX 2026 opens
Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 has announced the opening of online registration for exhibitors, participants, and visitors to its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from January 19 to 22 at the Qatar National Convention »»»
Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Herfah Program revive traditional craft with new dye plants garden
Doha: The Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has collaborated with Qatar Foundation's (QF) Herfah Program to develop the first Dye Plants Garden at the historic Al Khater house in Education City. This initiative bridges traditional expertise and modern s»»»
CBAM, ESG drive major shift for Jordanian industries targeting EU market
AMMAN — Navigating the complexities of the European market requires a strategic shift towards sustainability, digital integration, and robust change management, according to Circular Economy and Sustainability Expert at Royal Scientific Society (RSS) Omar Saleh.Speaking on the evolving landscape of»»»
Kuwait Amir receives CEO of CARIRS
KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace, Tuesday, the CEO of Central Agency for Remedying Illegal Residents Status (CARIRS), Saleh Al-Fadhala. (end) seo»»»
Liwa International Festival 2026: Sand Dune Showdown concludes in style
The Sand Dune Showdown Championship wrapped up after two days of high-energy competition, featuring 67 competitors from the UAE and abroad. The event formed part of the Liwa International Festival 2026, which continues to offer a diverse programme of sports, cultural activities, and entertainment. »»»
Center trains 43 Arabic language teachers in Mauritius
Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has concluded a training course in the Republic of Mauritius aimed at developing the skills of Arabic language teachers, with the participation of 43 male and female teachers from various educational levels. This initiative com»»»
Islamic Cultural Center holds Arabic language symposium
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held its third annual Arabic Language Symposium in celebration of World Arabic Language Day and the National Day of the State of Qatar. »»»
MoCI organises 2026 Strategic Planning Forum
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has held the strategic planning forum for 2026, over a period of three days, with the participation of supervisory leadership and employees from the Ministry’s various sectors. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the meeting foc»»»
The making and unmaking of Yemen unity over half a century
After a long and painful labour, Yemeni unity emerged into the world just over a quarter of a century ago, on 22 May 1990, after a tumultuous period marked by wars, revolutions, crises, moral desiccation, and deep hostility and rancour between the two regimes that ruled the country’s divided halves»»»
Aeon’s Aegis storms to Qatar Derby victory
Doha, Qatar: Aeon’s Aegis confirmed his class with a second consecutive victory in QA Gr1 Qatar Derby for 3YO Thoroughbreds, following up his Derby Trial success with a dominant performance in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC staged Qatar International Derby Day at the Al Rayyan Racecourse »»»
Kuwait Amb. to Malaysia underlines importance of investing in Kuwaiti diplomats
By Abdullah Bugis KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia Rashed Al-Saleh affirmed Saturday that investing in Kuwaiti diplomats represents a fundamental pillar of Kuwait's foreign policy.Ambassador Al-Saleh made the statement to KUNA after the conclusion of a training program »»»
Sanaa's GPC Wing Deepens Submission to Houthis
A wing of Yemen’s General People’s Congress (GPC) operating in areas under Houthi control has moved to consolidate its alignment with the Iran-backed group, dismissing the party’s secretary general, Ghazi Ali al-Ahwal, and replacing Ahmed Ali Saleh, son of the late Yemeni president, with a figure c»»»
Fatal road accident in Fujairah claims Bangladeshi man
Fujairah: A Bangladeshi national died early on Friday after being struck by a vehicle in Dibba Al Fujairah, according to the police. Brigadier Saleh Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhahnani, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at the General Command of Fujairah Police, said the incident occurred ne»»»
Fujairah rainfall response: Swift action restores normalcy after heavy downpour
Fujairah: Fujairah’s municipal and emergency services have successfully contained the impact of heavy rainfall that swept the emirate early on Friday, restoring normal conditions across roads and residential areas without reports of injuries or property damage. The Fujairah Public Works and Agricul»»»
Al Khulaifi meets US deputy secretary of state, OAS secy-gen
QNA Washington Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau, on the sidelines of the seventh strategic dialogue between the two countries. The strategic »»»
FIFA cancels UAE vs Saudi Arabia match: Arab Cup third-place playoff
Dubai: The UAE Football Association announced that the third-place playoff between the UAE national team and Saudi Arabia at the Arab Cup in Doha was officially cancelled on Friday by decision of FIFA, after severe storms and heavy rainfall left the pitch at Khalifa International Stadium unplayable»»»
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Secretary General of the Organization of American States
Washington: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Washington today with Secretary General of the Organization of American States HE Albert Ramdin. The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation between the State of Qatar »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets US Deputy Secretary of State
Washington: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America HE Christopher Landau, on the sidelines of the seventh strategic dialogue between the two countries, which is being»»»
Qatar presents national strategy to promote integrity, transparency and corruption prevention at COSP11
Doha: Qatar has highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025-2030, at a side event held as part of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). Dedicated to presenting the strate»»»
Naseeb Zakhir storms to Zekreet Cup triumph
DOHA: Naseeb Zakhir confirmed his rising form with a commanding performance to capture the feature Zekreet Cup, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (75–95) for 4YO+ over 1200m, winning by four and a half lengths. Owned and trained by Osama Omer Al-Dafea and ridden by Faleh Bughenaim, the 4-year-old g»»»
Qatar presents strategy to promote integrity and corruption prevention
QNA Doha The State of Qatar highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025–2030, at a side event held as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). The session was chaired by»»»
Qatar presents National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention at COSP11
DOHA: The State of Qatar highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025–2030, at a side event held as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). The session was chaired by Pu»»»
Sudanese Powers Sign Declaration of Principles to End the War
The political and civilian parties of Sudan’s Somoud alliance signed in Nairobi on Tuesday a joint declaration of principles with the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, led by Abdul Wahid al-Nur, and the Arab Socialist Baath Party to end the war in Sudan and completely eliminate the Islamic movement f»»»
Ayed: We’re capable of winning title
Doha, Qatar: Full concentration for 90 minutes has been the hallmark of Jordan’s campaign at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, helping them register five straight wins, collect maximum points, score 10 goals and concede only two. Jordan’s impressive form prompted Issam Smeeri, one of the standouts from»»»