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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Amir receives Crown Prince of Jordan 20 Apr 2026 - 01:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday at the Amiri Diwan with HRH Crown Prince of the...

Temporary overnight closure on Zekreet Street in Izghawa until May 9 20 Apr 2026 - 01:25 pm

Doha,Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced a temporary full closure on part of Zekreet Street in the Izghawa area. The closure...

Study reveals causes of frequent cold infections in children 20 Apr 2026 - 01:22 pm

Brasilia, Brazil: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has revealed a possible explanation for the...

Career focused learning for a changing world 20 Apr 2026 - 01:17 pm

City University Qatar (CUQ) continues to strengthen its role as a career focused university in Qatar, delivering UK degree programmes in its state...

Minister launches 2026–2030 strategy of Aman to strengthen social protection in Qatar 20 Apr 2026 - 12:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, HE Buthaina bint...

Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Mideast fuel crisis 20 Apr 2026 - 12:47 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh faces a widespread shutdown of mobile phones without rapid improvements in fuel shortages sparked by the Middle East war, operators said...

Resumption of foreign airlines’ operations to Qatar 20 Apr 2026 - 12:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has issued a notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing the gradual resumption of operations for foreign airlines...

AFC announces ASPETAR as official medical partner 20 Apr 2026 - 12:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its official...

Deputy Prime Minister visits headquarters of Qatari-Turkish Joint Force Command 20 Apr 2026 - 12:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, visited the...

Crown Prince of Jordan arrives in Doha 20 Apr 2026 - 11:53 am

Doha, Qatar: HRH Crown Prince of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II arrived in Doha Monday, on...

Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope 20 Apr 2026 - 11:32 am

Hong Kong: Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz...

Creating aspirational minds: The difference is how deeply we care 20 Apr 2026 - 11:26 am

At Doha College, education goes far beyond academic success. As a not-for-profit British international school, every decision we make is driven by what...

7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued: JMA 20 Apr 2026 - 11:26 am

Tokyo, Japan: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three...

Fresh to strong winds expected throughout the week 20 Apr 2026 - 11:12 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department said the country is expected to be affected by northerly winds from today Monday, April 20, 2026...

QSE index opens lower 20 Apr 2026 - 11:08 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower on Monday, losing 43.89 points, or 0.41%, falling to 10,674 points, compared...

SJC, Public Prosecution to auction over 40 pieces of seized gold jewellery 20 Apr 2026 - 10:58 am

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has announced that it will conduct a public auction of seized valuable items through the Courts...

Eight taken to hospital after South Korea marathon in 30C 20 Apr 2026 - 10:57 am

Seoul: Eight runners were taken to hospital with heat-related illnesses after a marathon near South Korea's demilitarised zone with North Korea took place...

Pilot critical after helicopter crash in Australia 20 Apr 2026 - 10:51 am

Sydney, Australia: A pilot has been critically injured after a helicopter crashed on a remote property in the Australian state of Queensland on...

Apple to release new Siri voice assistant design in iOS 27 20 Apr 2026 - 10:37 am

Washington, USA: Apple plans to redesign its Siri voice assistant in iOS 27, according to technical reports linked to the Worldwide Developers Conference...