Doha: The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa,” specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various cou»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Raziq Masoud Bin Riyas, a Kindergarten student of MES Indian School, has made history by securing a place in the India Book of Records as the youngest participant to accomplish this remarkable feat of demonstrating exceptional memory, at the tender age of 4 years. With his exceptional »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (Milaha), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), taking place in Doha from January 19 to 22, 2026. Thi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) has signed a partnership agreement with Al-Riyada Medical Centre aimed at providing distinguished healthcare services to QPC members and their families, including one free comprehensive medical checkup annually. The signing ceremony took place at the Centre»»»

Doha, Qatar: On a quiet Saturday morning, classrooms at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus filled not with textbooks, but with sketchpads, colours, and concentrated silence. By mid-morning, that silence had turned into conversations about ideas, strokes, and stories, as young artists from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the inauguration of Safari’s new outlet at Ezdan Mall, Gharafa, Safari Hypermarket— one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains—launched the ‘Visit & Win’ promotion, offering visitors a chance to win two Tesla cars through a coupon lucky draw without any purchase. The first Tes»»»

Doha: The Saluki Championships held within the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) were capped off yesterday. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, with support from the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), at Marmi Sab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aafoor and Lippo De Carrere clinched top honours, capturing the prestigious Rifle and Trophy titles on an action-packed H E Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Ten high-profile races were held on one of the major race days on the Qatar Racing an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in The 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and the Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future” and the Green Week International Trade Fair, a leading g»»»

Yerevan: President of Armenia H E Vahagn Khachaturyan received the credentials of H E Mansour bin Abdulla Al Sulaitin as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Armenia. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of Armenia, a»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stressed the UAE’s commitment to social development, saying the country will continue investing in policies and initiatives that deliver lasting progress for everyone who lives in the nation. In a message posted on X to mark t»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- 2003 --Kuwait National Museum inaugurated the Planetarium, Al-Muhallab traditional Boom (Ship) and Traditional Village, depicting Kuwait's history before 1940s. 2009 -- United Nations House opened new headquarters, which housed five Kuwait-based UN agencies and internationa»»»

Doha: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned cards, introducing a modern design that enhances innovation and sustainability, reflecting a forward-looking and progressive brand vision. Rooted in QNB’s ‘Think»»»

Doha, Qatar: The newly launched Lusail Institute, the academic arm of the upcoming Lusail Museum, aims to generate advanced research in history and art while contributing to global cultural dialogue, positioning itself as an international research centre dedicated to producing original scholarship »»»

A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territory's “yellow line” that the Israeli military withdrew to as part of the October ceasefire say they live in fear as Israeli soldiers direct near-daily fire at anyone who crosses or »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is poised for sustained expansion, underpinned by infrastructure spending, energy investments, and economic diversification efforts, according to Mordor Intelligence. The Qatar construction market is valued at QR198.44bn this year, up from QR190.54bn in 2025»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Millie Bobby Brown, known globally for her turn in Stranger Things, was named Personality of the Year at the Joy Awards. Her acceptance speech began on a vanilla note, but soon it became clear that it would become one of the most powerful manifestos for young women to dream bi»»»

The Syrian army announced early on Sunday that it has seized control of the strategic al-Tabqa city and the Euphrates Dam in the country’s north as it makes advances against Kurdish forces. The Kurds have held control of those regions and ruled them autonomously for ten years. The army also capture»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant initiative that underscores community responsibility and partnership in education, 46 private schools and kindergartens have provided more than 4,000 free and discounted educational seats, reinforcing efforts to enhance educational equity and support eligible families »»»

The conflict in Sudan continues unabated, with over 100,000 killed. Millions more are displaced and suffer from food insecurity and the collapse of basic services. The humanitarian situation has become catastrophic, especially after the October conquest of el-Fashir, where the paramilitary Rapid Su»»»

Makassar: Rescuers on Sunday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said. The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday afternoon while »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Manfred Weber, the chairman of the European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, said that Trump's tariff threats make approval of a trade deal with Washington impossible at this stage. US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would impose a 10% t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to continue implementing the Gaza peace plan regardless of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's objections, Axios reported citing a US official. Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister's office said that the announcem»»»

“We are advocates of peace, goodness, and compassion… yet at the same time, we are people of resolve and determination when it comes to any threat to our security.” — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates In the collective memory of nations, certain »»»