Doha, Qatar: The stage is set, fans are revved up, as the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix returns to the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) with another high-profile race weekend from today. As LIC hosts the Formula 1 spectacle for the fourth time, the racing spectacle continues to grow in»»»

Doha, Qatar: InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa proudly commemorated its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, 15 November, with an elegant soirée held on the Novecento terrace, overlooking the iconic property and Doha’s spectacular skyline. The celebration marked a historic milestone for the first privatel»»»

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani paid an inspection visit to the Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence yesterday. The project, which is being implemented through an integrated partnership between Aspire Academy, the Qata»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third session of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee between the Governments of the State of Qatar and Turkmenistan convened yesterday in Doha, attended by senior officials and representatives from the public and private sectors of both countries. The Qatari delegation was chair»»»

A marital argument in Dubai turned violent, involving physical assaults and property damage. Both spouses were convicted of mutual assault and fined, with the appellate court confirming the initial ruling. Each spouse blamed the other for starting the confrontation, citing prior disputes and action»»»

Bulgaria has recorded a decline in child mortality in recent years, according to Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy Natalia Efremova, who presented updates on the “Future for Children” initiative under the European Child Guarantee. Efforts include increasing preventive check-ups for pregnan»»»

Guinea-Bissau's deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by military forces that toppled his government this week, Senegal's authorities have announced. It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer am»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban later on Friday in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed, Russia's TASS state news agency reported. Orban announced the meeting earlier on Friday, saying that the two leaders would discuss peace »»»

The death toll in a fire that ripped through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 128, the city's security chief said Friday. Dozens were still missing, Secretary for Security Chris Tang told a press conference, adding that he sent his condolences to those affected.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly burgeoning as a key hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing innovation in the Middle East, as industry leaders highlight the growing ecosystem for advanced computing and digital infrastructure during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC)»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading with a rise of 0.35 percent, adding 36.770 points to its balance, rising to the level of 10,644 points, supported by the performance of the consumer goods and services sector, which achieved the highest gains with 1.620 percent, f»»»

AFI has announced it has secured a €537 million refinancing package for three major projects in its portfolio: AFI Cotroceni, AFI Brașov, and AFI Ploiești. This represents the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Romania, reinforcing AFI’s long-term commitment to the growth and developmen»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump said late Saturday that Sarah Beckstorm, 20-year-old National Guard member, died after the shooting near the White House, which occurred last Wednesday.He told the press that Beckstorm, who began her service on June 2023, succumbed to injury susta»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met yesterday with a delegation of senior members of the US Senate, currently visiting Doha. Discussions during the meeting focused onbilateral relations and areas of joint cooperation between the two countries in relevant fields, in addition to key e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar leads on the use of wider AI technology and big data and analytics. It ranks highest for enterprise use of AI, big data, and private 5G networks. The importance of private 5G networks ranks among the highest globally, supported by progressive regulatory frameworks, in the country»»»

Doha: Several technology experts discussed the concept of digital twins and their applications in urban infrastructure during a panel session titled “Real-time urban digital twin platforms in action: Use cases and challenges,” held as part of the fourth edition of Smart City Expo Doha 2025, which r»»»

The Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev will go on tour in cities across Spain from December 8 to 23, the theater reported. The tour program will feature masterpieces of world classical ballet, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Don Quixote. Посмотр»»»

President Donald Trump has said he will "permanently pause migration" to the US from all "third world countries". In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision would "allow the US system to fully recover" from immigration policies which had eroded the "gains and living conditions" of many Amer»»»

Experts say Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone does not automatically drive property prices upward, although the market remains under pressure. Polina Stoykova, executive director of a real estate company, told NOVA NEWS that the market has cooled slightly in the second half of the year, following »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said on Friday. "At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on Decem»»»

At least 10 people were killed by Israeli forces in a southern Syrian village overnight, Syrian state television reported Friday, after Israel's army said six soldiers were wounded in an operation in the area. "The number of martyrs from the Israeli aggression... has risen to 10, including women an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Albania HE Bajram Begaj on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation schools welcomed high-level international delegations, including First Lady of the Republic of Costa Rica H E Signe Zeikate; First Lady of the Republic of Panama H E Maricel Cohen de Mulino; and Minister of National Education of Senegal H E Serigne Mbaye Thiam. The vis»»»

An Air India flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad made a precautionary return to the capital on November 27 after the cockpit received a smoke warning from the aircraft’s cargo hold. The airline said the crew acted swiftly and followed safety protocols the moment the alert appeared on the system. Accordi»»»

Doha: A delegation from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education conducted an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to exchange expertise and learn from leading experiences in e-learning, vocational training, and programmes for people with disabilities. The visit, led by the Direc»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux. The meeting discussed legal cooperation between Qatar and the French Republic as well as ways to strengthen them, incl»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the resolution approving the country’s list of strategic facilities. This decision was made to enhance the security of a number of important facilities. A new enterprise, Uchkun OJSC, has been added to Category A (particularly important facilities)»»»

At a national meeting in Veliko Tarnovo, representatives from multiple sectors of Bulgaria’s economy issued an ultimatum to the government, giving it until December 15 to finalize a new state budget. Should the cabinet fail to act, businesses warned that protests under the slogan “One Hour Without »»»

Whether they are a Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, or Domestic Shorthair, there are hundreds of millions of cats living with people around the world. But despite their popularity as pets, the history of cat domestication has remained difficult for scientists to decipher. A new genome study is providi»»»

Nine people were killed in an Israeli attack on Syria’s village of Beit Jin, Syrian state-media said on Friday. Israeli forces carried out an overnight operation in Beit Jin, Syrian and Israeli media reported. Syria's Alikhbariah said several people were killed and others wounded as a result of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, and Mantra4Change, welcomed global former footballer and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, Sir David Beckham during a special visit to one of its education initiatives in India, where he met with students »»»

The sexual assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in Kerala has taken a more troubling turn, with new allegations coming to light from the survivor’s confidential statement to the police. The young woman has accused the legislator of sexually exploiting her under the promise»»»

Beit Jinn, Damascus Countryside – A deadly Israeli occupation military incursion into the Syrian town of Beit Jinn culminated in a violent withdrawal after hours of armed clashes, leaving four Syrians martyred, several wounded, and three civilians arrested, according to local sources. The operation»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on the long lines of cargo trucks that have accumulated at the Russia—Kazakhstan border. He said he had ordered spot checks on highways, which revealed that a significant number of trucks were crossing the border without any documents, media reports sa»»»

Over the past 24 hours, firefighters from the regional directorate for fire safety and civil protection in Petrich have responded to four signals for flooded houses, Chief Inspector Stoyan Tilev, head of the service, told BTA. Two of the flooded houses were in the town of Petrich, one in the villag»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalized a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus package, most of which will be financed through new debt issuance. The 18.3 trillion yen ($117 billion) general account spending under the e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has announced the winners of the third edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, during a celebratory ceremony held at Raffles Doha on November 26. The event honoured the organisations and individuals who continue to elevate Qatar’s position as a leading global destination. Th»»»

BEIRUT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Lebanese Health Ministry revealed on Friday that 335 people were killed since the supposed cessation of hostilities agreement was signed with the Israeli occupation in November 2024.Some 1,308 attacks were carried out since then, added the Health Ministry's emergency ce»»»

TOKYO, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's crude oil exports to Japan in October skyrocketed 140.6 (one hundred forty point six) percent from a year earlier to 4.91 million barrels, or 158,000 barrels per day (bpd), up for the first time in two months, government data showed Friday. As Japan's third-biggest »»»

Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of National Archive of Qatar H E Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Attiyah with other officials during the 2nd me»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the transformation of 30 hectares of agricultural land in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region into industrial, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other land. The land is located in contour No. 2 and is designated for the construction of»»»

NATO is preparing its population for war with Russia, no matter how insane this might sound, Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar said at a Russian-Belarusian event in Brussels dedicated to the challenges and prospects of Eurasian security. "NATO, intimidating its population with the Kremlin»»»

President Donald Trump told US military service members on Thursday his administration had ordered "a lot more" B-2 Spirit stealth bombers made by Northrop Grumman, after the aircraft's use in US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites earlier this year. "Those beautiful B-2 bombers, they totally obliterat»»»

The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 90 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand announcing its morgue was full. Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly landslides»»»

Doha: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) concluded Thursday the activities of the First Gulf Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Civil Service, discussing innovative solutions otwards sustainable civil service. The forum was organized in collaboration with the Sultanate of Om»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar is set to launch Sealine Season, an immersive desert experience running throughout January 2026. Sealine Season will showcase Qatar’s desert landscapes as a standout winter destination, offering visitors from within Qatar and the GCC live cultural performances, local cuisin»»»

Dubai: A major inspection drive by the Mecca Mayoralty has led to the closure of more than 1,300 workshops and warehouses after authorities uncovered a wide range of regulatory violations. Between November 8 and 25, inspection teams carried out 6,046 field visits as part of a citywide compliance ca»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to the President of Mauritania, Mohammad Ould Ghazouani, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.His Highness the Amir wished President Ghazouani and his countrymen further su»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to the President of Mauritania, Mohammad Ould Ghazouani, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.His Highness the Crown Prince wished the President and the people of Maur»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to the President of Mauritania, Mohammad Ould Ghazouani, on his country's Independence Day. (end) gta»»»