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LIVE UPDATES: Qatar, Ukraine sign defence cooperation agreement, says Defense Ministry

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defence cooperation agreement, which includes the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and drone systems, according to Qatar’s Defence Ministry.

Education Ministry announces school hours for kindergartens, primary, preparatory, and secondary levels

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced via a social media post the approved school hours for kindergartens and public schools. The timings are as follows: Kindergarten: 7am – 12:30pm Primary School: 7am – 12:45pm Preparatory School: 7am...

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Qatar MoI emphasizes importance of adhering to school safety guidelines and safe behaviours

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Qatar Education Ministry confirms schools ready for safe return to in-person classes tomorrow

Qatar MoI issues school bus safety guidelines as in-person classes resume in Qatar

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Qatar Amir, Ukraine President discuss regional, international developments

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Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with Minister of...

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Prime Minister receives phone call from Thailand's Foreign Minister

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Prime Minister receives phone call from Armenian Foreign Minister

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New date for Shakira's Doha concert announced

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Qatar Meteorology forecasts rain and possible thunderstorm midweek

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Sovereignty of Gulf States red line: No to escalation, yes to diplomacy

Sovereignty of Gulf States red line: No to escalation, yes to diplomacy Prof. Khalid Al-Shafi

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Finland stands firm with Qatar amid ongoing challenges

Finland stands firm with Qatar amid ongoing challenges H E Juha Mustone

When missiles cross borders, solidarity must too

When missiles cross borders, solidarity must too H E Andrii Kuzmenko

Security begins at home: Deepening national unity in a time of regional uncertainty

Security begins at home: Deepening national unity in a time of regional uncertainty Dr. Noora Hassan

Smart government services in Qatar: Has era of paperwork truly ended?

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Military intercepts 15 hostile drones in 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones in the past 24 hours,...

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OIC condemns Israeli seizure of 15 homes in occupied Jerusalem

Police officials stand alongside police and private security vehicles outside The Bank of America building in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on March 28, 2026, following an apparent bomb attack attempt. (Photo by Sebastien Dupuy / AFP)

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli (C) is escorted by police as he is brought to the hospital following his arrest in Kathmandu on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Prakash Mathema / AFP)

Nepal's former PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown

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At least 9 killed, 12 injured in mine collapse at Rubaya mining site, DR Congo

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Qatar’s PPI for industrial sector decreases by 14.90% in January

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Middle East conflict drags down Eurozone private sector growth

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Oil jumps, stocks drop on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

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Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol waits for Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) before their meeting at the beginning of their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / POOL / AFP)

IEA Chief says ready to release more oil reserves if needed

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Sengalese musician Youssou N'Dour performs ahead of the international friendly football match between Senegal and Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP)

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Paris, France: Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January,...

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli reacts after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Philip Fong / AFP)

Antonelli beats Russell to F1 Japanese GP pole

Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash

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New Basketball League Shield design revealed

Officials pick teams during the draw ceremony for the 13th Qatar Cup basketball tournament.

Qatar Cup draw sets up thrilling basketball clashes

Officials and participants during the opening ceremony.

Outback Steakhouse announces grand opening at Tawar Mall

Goats walk on Pompierre Beach in Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes, on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Carla Bernhardt / AFP)

Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown

NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen at sunrise at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 24, 2026. Photo by Gregg Newton / AFP

NASA to build $20 bn moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans

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Nvidia unveils new AI technologies at annual developer conference

K-pop boy group BTS perform during their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji / POOL / AFP)

K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert

New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig

A woman uses her smartphone in front of a billboard promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert

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Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer with other officials during the Pakistan day celebrations.

Embassy celebrates Pakistan Day, honours founders

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Families visit recreational places in Qatar on the second day of Eid al-Fitr

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Amir performs Eid Al Fitr prayer