Doha, Qatar: As preparations for Eid Al Adha gather momentum across Qatar, beauticians, tailors, and henna artists are experiencing a significant increase in customer patronage, with some businesses extending working hours to meet growing demand. Speaking to The Peninsula, hair colourist and co-fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Super Duty 2020-2022 models. In a statement, the Minister said that the recall is due to a potential issue in which, in some affected vehic»»»

Doha, Qatar: The BPSMUN 2026, themed “Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Inclusivity,” was held at the Basant Kumar Auditorium on May 23 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The conference witnessed the participation of 125 delegates along with 35 organisin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom have entered a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation, following the official announcement in London of the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides. This represents a structural shift that enhances inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hukoomi announces comprehensive technical updates to its website and mobile application, effective 25 May 2026, in preparation for the official launch of the platform’s new and enhanced edition. These updates come as part of the development of the next generation of digital government »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21, 2026. Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the State of Qatar H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri. During the meeting, they discussed areas of joint cooperation in fields re»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar continues advancing its knowledge-based economy ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030, graduates of the Executive MBA programme at HEC Paris, Doha, say their programme experience has reshaped not only their professional outlook, but also their understanding of leadership,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced efforts to bolster cybersecurity resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through a specialised ‘Cyber Shield’ workshop organised yesterday for leaders and managers of Ras Laffan Power Company Limited, focusing on cy»»»

Doha, Qatar: HMK Capital, an investment firm licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has successfully registered the Salwa REIT Fund, Qatar’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) collective investment fund, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has designated 733 mosques and open-air prayer grounds across the country for Eid Al-Adha prayers, scheduled to begin at 5am on Wednesday (tomorrow), according to the ministry’s official list for 2026. The extensive arrangements cover Doha and »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed a strong message to international investors, saying Russia has been and remains an integral part of the global economic system. Putin’s comments came as his country prepares to host the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), sche»»»

Doha, Qatar: In coordination with the General Secretariat of the State Cabinet and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has announced the publication of a draft law regulating private schools on the “Sharek” public consultation platform»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s economic momentum continues to accelerate as government spending and project activity witness a remarkable rise in the first quarter of the year. Reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure, boosting investment, and supporting both local and internationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will usher in a new era in international football as it becomes the first edition to feature 48 teams, expanded from the traditional 32-team format. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 hos»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) has launched its agenda of courses and programs for June. The agenda features a comprehensive package of specialised training programs targeting leaders, professionals, and practitioners in the sports sector, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer, where he was received by Major General (Staff) Nasser Abdulrahman»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the Entrepreneurs Organisation – Qatar Chapter and the Young Entrepreneurs Club, organised a dialogue forum titled “Head. Heart. Guts.” at its headquarters, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs, and experts in investment, law, and technolo»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised Saudi Arabia’s Hajj arrangements and thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Kingdom’s Hajj ministry for facilities provided to Pakistani pilgrims during a visit to Mina camps housing worshippers from the South Asian nation, »»»

Makkah: Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the traditio»»»

Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according to its w»»»

Israel’s Foreign Ministry mocked the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla online, alleging that injuries were “staged” for the cameras as an activist pictured in a neck brace displayed a “marvellous recovery," when returning home without it. This comes as many activists have returned to their h»»»

London: Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has rejected reports suggesting Iran was "offered" payment to secure an agreement to end the war. In a post on X, Dr Al Ansari said, "The reports suggesting Qatar 'of»»»

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Churc»»»

Mecca: More than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plain of Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most sacred rite of the Hajj pilgrimage, in one of the world’s largest annual displays of faith and devotion. Pilgrims streamed into the vast desert plain in an atmosphere of calm and order, as Sa»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence US President Donald Trump’s decision-making on Iran as the president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, according to two sources speaking to Reuters o»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to keep the discount rate at 12 percent. This decision comes into effect on May 26, 2026, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Since the beginning of 2026, the external economic environment has been»»»

Former Economy and Energy Minister Rumen Ovcharov sharply criticized the management of Lukoil under special manager Rumen Spetsov, describing the results as “catastrophic” after Parliament moved to limit the powers of the state-appointed administrator. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Ovcharov»»»

Millions of Ukrainian refugees are likely to remain in the European Union for years – and possibly permanently – even if the war with Russia ends, according to a new report by Dutch think-tank Clingendael Institute that warns European governments must prepare for long-term integration rather than a»»»

For years, Ukraine and Moldova have vied for the dubious honour of being the poorest country in Europe. The contest was close enough to be largely academic and they regularly traded last and second to last places for years. That symmetry is over. The average Moldovan today earns approximately 1.5 t»»»

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war against Kyiv on May 24, firing two Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles alongside hundreds of drones and cruise missiles in what appeared to be retaliation for Ukraine’s large-scale strike on Moscow a week earlier. The overnig»»»

Norway overtook Russia as the world’s biggest exporter of gas via pipeline in 2025, reflecting Moscow’s loss of most of its market share in Europe over the past four years. Norway, now Europe’s biggest gas supplier, piped 108.6bn cubic metres (bcm) of gas to the continent last year, according to a »»»

The US military has said that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations with Tehran were “proceeding nicely.” The strikes were done “to protect our troops f»»»

A bill on the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office could be submitted to parliament within one or two weeks, with the Tisza government aiming to grant the new institution the broadest possible powers, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with Telex on Monday evening. The prime »»»

JAIPUR, India: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that a deal with Iran was still possible despite new American strikes that cast doubt on their fragile ceasefire. “There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress. I think it’s a lot of talking back»»»

The Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan, Iyad bin Ghazi bin Suleiman Hakim. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, the meeting participants discuss»»»

PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»

European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»

US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Irani»»»

The United States and Iran are inching toward a possible breakthrough agreement aimed at ending months of escalating conflict, with negotiators working on what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “memorandum of understanding” (MOA). But major disagreements over the wording surrounding »»»

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister ‌Mark Carney on Monday told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been “appalling” and described the ​situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,” Carney’s office said in a statement. “The Prime Minister reiterated that the app»»»

In a positive end to the trading week, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) delivered gains across its key indices on Thursday. The EGX30, a benchmark for blue-chip stocks, ticked up by 0.46% to settle at 30,552.82 points, signaling confidence among investors. The EGX33, which tracks Shariah-compliant stoc»»»