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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Public invited to experience Karwa’s Robotaxi at Old Doha Port 20 Jan 2026 - 12:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) will conduct a public trial of its new Robotaxi at Old Doha Port, offering the general public an opportunity...

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack: govt 20 Jan 2026 - 12:27 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday...

Trump accuses UK of 'great stupidity' for Chagos Islands deal 20 Jan 2026 - 11:41 am

Washington, United States: US President DonaldTrumpaccused the United Kingdom on Tuesday of "great stupidity" for a deal to hand the Chagos Islands in...

Tourists hit record in Japan, despite plunge from China 20 Jan 2026 - 11:28 am

Tokyo: A record number of tourists flocked to Japan in 2025, officials said Tuesday, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in December...

Environment Minister inaugurates Qatari National Center for Houbara Breeding in Algeria 20 Jan 2026 - 11:00 am

Algiers: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Center for Houbara...

IIS honoured for outstanding academic excellence 20 Jan 2026 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Ideal Indian School (IIS) achieved a noteworthy milestone by receiving the Award of Academic Excellence at the 38th CBSE Gulf Sahodaya...

Students set to return to Qatar for Shell Eco-marathon at Lusail International Circuit 20 Jan 2026 - 10:33 am

Doha, Qatar: The countdown has begun as students from across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa prepare to arrive for the second edition of...

NU-Q's Media Majlis Museum to explore future of Gulf region in spring 2026 exhibition 20 Jan 2026 - 10:25 am

Doha, Qatar: The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar will present a critical and immersive exploration of the future of the...

MoFA Secretary-General, Greek envoy discuss relations 20 Jan 2026 - 10:24 am

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic...

Minister of Justice meets German Ambassador 20 Jan 2026 - 10:19 am

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the...

Finland, Qatar to strengthen strategic defence partnership at DIMDEX 20 Jan 2026 - 10:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Defence Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Finland Janne Kuusela lead the Finnish...

Tokyo zoo pandas due to leave Japan January 27, joining sister 20 Jan 2026 - 10:17 am

Tokyo: Two hugely popular pandas at a Japanese zoo will depart on January 27 to join their sister in China, the Tokyo government...

Qatar Halal Festival set to take place in February 20 Jan 2026 - 10:08 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation–Katara announced that the 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival will be held in the Katara Southern...

Aspire Zone Foundation and Mahd Sports Academy sign MoU to enhance joint cooperation 20 Jan 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MahdSpoets Academy as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen joint...

Two Georgetown Qatar students receive prestigious Schwartzman Scholarships for Master’s degree in China 20 Jan 2026 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are...

Qatar signs agreements on sidelines of DIMDEX 2026 20 Jan 2026 - 10:01 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the signing...

QF’s Doha Debates reflects on a year of global dialogue and youth engagement 20 Jan 2026 - 10:00 am

Doha, Qatar: In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers...

QRCS and JHCO to provide hot meals in Gaza 20 Jan 2026 - 09:59 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ongoing Qatari aid programme for the people of Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a...

‘DIMDEX enhances Qatar’s position as regional hub for specialised exhibitions’ 20 Jan 2026 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber participates in the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), being held under...