QNA Doha President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen as champion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, the 23rd and penultimate round of the world’s biggest and most famous motorsport championship. The event took »»»

Under the inspiring theme “My Impact, Our Energy,” Qatar Shell proudly hosted its annual Qatarisation Day, reaffirming commitment to nurturing Qatari talent and advancing national development. The event was graced by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who shared word»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of the Indian Embassy, celebrated Constitution Day on 26th November 2025, at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The solemn event was organised to honour the values, vision, and spirit o»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, has highlighted the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Doha. Taking »»»

Tribune News Network Doha This December, Qatar National Library (QNL) is celebrating Qatar National Day with a diverse lineup of cultural programmes that bring the community together to honour the nation’s heritage and values. Highlights include the “Dakka” and “Our Heritage, Our Pride” festivals, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education is preparing to launch the national operetta ‘Qatar Jannah’, a production bringing together students from across its schools in a performance celebrating Qatari identity and national pride. Organized as part of the Qatar National»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi convened a meeting with the ministry’s functionaries as part of efforts to strengthen internal communication and the institutional culture of corporate work. Having weighed in on the ministry’s ke»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Palestine to Qatar HE Fayez Abu Al-Rub has conveyed a message of profound gratitude and a clear vision for peace from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He praised Qatar’s steadfast and honourable»»»

QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) on Sunday launched its new corporate identity and strategy under the name “Daman”. Participating in th»»»

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the Lebanese capital Beirut a week after Israeli air strikes hit the Lebanese capital. For a man known for being measured and careful in what he does, it seems quite the statement to land in a country so affected by conflict in what is his first foreign trip. The Pope ha»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's President, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over corruption cases he has been battling. The president's office said Herzog would receive opinions from justice officials before considering the request "which carries with it significant impl»»»

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK's financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" by people working in the Treasury and Downing Street in the run-up to the Budget. The move comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves denied she misled the public over the state of the country's f»»»

Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali suffered serious nerve damage to his leg during the long siege of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher because he could not get medicine for his diabetes. The 62-year-old walks with a heavy limp, but he was so panicked when fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at No.10 Downing Street to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London in October. Ukrainian and U.S. officials are working on the details of a peace plan to end the war between Russian and Ukraine. File photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Phot»»»

Doha: The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 presented a weekend of elite motorsport at the iconic 5.38 km Lusail International Circuit (LIC), drawing audiences from around the globe for three days of exceptional competition and world class sporting excellence. The event achieved a signi»»»

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will take no further steps in indirect talks with Turkey as long as its founder Abdullah Ocalan remains imprisoned, said a senior commander. Since talks began last year, the PKK has complied with several peace process steps as Turkey prepares a legal fra»»»

The Syrian-British Business Council was launched Sunday in Damascus, attended by ministers, ambassadors, and businessmen from various sectors in both countries. The event, held at the Royal Semiramis Hotel, was sponsored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The council aims to establish mutuall»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done". The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief »»»

ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation violates Gaza ceasefire with "made-up" reasons, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.Palestinian group Hamas continues its patient approach to maintain the truce despite the provocations, Erdogan said in a speech during the Scienc»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Venezuela has condemned as "colonialist threat" US President Donald Trump's announcement that airspace of the Latin American country would be closed amidst American threats to launch ground operation on Venezuelan soil.The Foreign Ministry, in a post on Telegram, said i»»»

Venezuela has rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down its airspace as an illegal “colonialist” attack on its sovereignty. Trump, who accuses Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel, intensified his warnings against “narcoterrorists” on Saturday. “To all Airline»»»

Egypt and the European Union inaugurated the “Egypt–EU Research and Innovation Week” on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their science and technology cooperation agreement, with senior ministers and EU officials highlighting the role of research partnerships in addressing global challeng»»»

Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to climb. A Pales»»»

EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst celebrated two decades of scientific cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, describing the milestone as a testament to the depth, purpose and enduring strength of their partnership. Speaking at the anniversary event, she recalled the signing of the EU-Egy»»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani affirmed Sunday that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has proven its ability to confront regional and international challenges over the past years, making it an active and influential regional entity in promoting security»»»

Riyadh: The OPEC+ group has once again reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stability in the oil market, citing a stable global economic outlook and positive market fundamentals, as reflected in declining oil inventories. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the statement came during a virtual »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured speaking at the opening of the winter session of the Israeli parliament in October, has requested a presidential pardon in a series of political corruption cases. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya praised, in remarks to Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdulatif Al-Zayani, as the president of the current GCC ministerial council session, the preparation by the kingdom to host the upcoming 46th GCC summit.Al-Yahya expresse»»»

Visiting Pope Leo XIV urged the Lebanese people on Sunday to embrace reconciliation and remain in their crisis-hit country, while calling on its leaders to put themselves fully at the service of their citizens. The pope, bearing what he described as a message of peace, had previously visited Turkey»»»

Elite Life for Asset and Residential Community Management has officially launched its operations in the Egyptian market, introducing integrated solutions for managing, operating, and maintaining facilities across residential, commercial, administrative, and recreational developments. The company wi»»»

Coldwell Banker Egypt, a leading real estate advisory and marketing firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sakr Investment Management to promote and operate Farida, Egypt’s first digital platform for fractional real estate ownership. The partnership introduces a new investment model to»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed Qatar's welcome of the convening of the High-Level Meeting of Least Developed Countries (LDC) in Doha from Dec. 2-4, under the title: "Forging Ambitious Global Partnership»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) – Fishing pressure in the Mediterranean and Black Sea was cut by half over the past 10 years, and key stocks are recovering, according to the 2025 State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries (SoMFi) report.Released by FAO’s...»»»

Dubai has unveiled a large-scale ground installation featuring a joint portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, created as part of this year’s National Month celebrations. The installation spans an impressive 82 metres in diameter and h»»»

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Sunday that the alleged shooter of two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., may have been radicalized after being evacuated to the United States from Afghanistan in 2021. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Afgh»»»

LUSAIL: Max Verstappen benefited from a McLaren pit stop strategy to claim a surprise win at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday and take the Formula One title fight against McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the wire at next week's season ender. Red Bull's Verstappen won a mainly uneventful ra»»»

Pope Leo XIV addressed the Lebanese people with a message of hope and resilience, praising their perseverance amid ongoing challenges. Speaking from Baabda Palace, the Pontiff said, “It is a great joy for us to visit this land, where peace is more than a word—it is a wish, a call, a gift, and an ev»»»

Imarrae, a real estate developer in Egypt, has announced the launch of its first boutique residential compound, KIN, in the Al-Qoronfel area of New Cairo as part of its strategic expansion in the Egyptian market. Spanning 23 feddans, KIN involves investments exceeding EGP 16bn and aims to deliver a»»»

Golden Pillars Developments has launched its latest project, Swar, in New Shorouk City, aligning with the company’s broader investment strategy targeting EGP 15bn in real estate developments. Magdy Saad, Chairperson of Golden Pillars Developments, said the company’s market studies reveal a signific»»»

Assistant Minister of Housing Abdel Khalek Ibrahim said Egypt’s national strategic plan divides the country into 15 economic regions, with the Northwestern Coast and East Egypt identified as major future growth hubs. He highlighted the strategic importance of the New Capital and New Alamein City, a»»»

VIENNA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Ambassador Jan Braathu said Sunday that "media freedom is not a luxury, it is essential to stability and public trust." In a report presented to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) permanent »»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah will enjoy free public parking for two days as the emirate marks the UAE’s 54th National Day, the Sharjah Municipality announced on Sunday. Public parking will be free on December 2 and 3 (Monday and Tuesday) in Sharjah. Exemptions applyAuthorities noted that the waive»»»

MELBOURNE Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive and intimate ceremony on Saturday at his official residence in the national capital, Canberra. Albanese is the first prime minister to marry while in office in the 124-year history of the Australian»»»

One of recent history’s most enduring lessons is that great, generational alliances are seldom built on handshakes alone. They survive when they are lifted from the personal to the permanent, and when they are placed above those shaking hands. For years, Saudi Arabia has made this argument in Washi»»»

A hot wind rolled in from the Mediterranean on 19 November. A few metres from the coast, a 330-tonne pressure vessel manufactured in St. Petersburg was being lowered into one of the four units of Egypt’s first nuclear power station in the north-west town of Al-Dabaa. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah»»»

Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with several companies and institutions from both nations, signed a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington on 18–19 November 2025. The visit featured a meeting between the crown prin»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, has highlighted the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025in Doha. Taking place from December 1-»»»

- Male unemployment among all residents dropped to 13.6%, lowest level since 2017- Female unemployment rose to 27.0%, up 2.3 points year-on-year.- Unemployment among Jordanians stood at 21.4%- Social Security subscribers reached 96,000 between January 1 and November 15, highest level recordedAMMAN »»»

By Aishwarya Kumar with Anuj Srivas in MumbaiBENGALURU, India — In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy.Entrepreneur RK Misra, co-founder of a multim»»»

Hondurans are casting their ballots in a general election that is being dominated by threats from US President Donald Trump. There are five presidential candidates on the bill, but the poll is essentially being seen as a three-way race between former defence minister Rixi Moncada of the leftist Lib»»»