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CultureLuLu Hypermarket Launches Festival of Spain 2026 to Showcase Culinary Heritage in Qatar
LuLu Hypermarket has launched the Festival of Spain 2026 across Qatar, offering shoppers authentic cuisine, live cooking demonstrations, and cultural displays until October 14.
Breaking NewsMissile Strike Hits Riyadh Airport, Leaving Multiple Injured and Halting Operations
A missile strike on Riyadh airport has left many wounded and forced the temporary suspension of operations amid escalating regional tensions. The incident has triggered widespread flight disruptions and international travel warnings.
PoliticsSouth African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Following Landmark UN Gaza Findings
South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law, following a UN commission report she chaired regarding Gaza.
EconomyQatari Fintech Startup Dibsy Makes Historic Debut on Forbes Middle East's 2026 Fintech 50 List
Qatari payment infrastructure firm Dibsy has been named to Forbes Middle East's 2026 Fintech 50 list as the sole representative from Qatar, following rapid transaction growth throughout 2025 and 2026.
Breaking NewsTragic Houthi Missile Strikes on Riyadh Airport Leave Three Dead, Including Saudi Pilot
Houthi-claimed missile strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resulted in three deaths, including a Saudia pilot, and caused widespread flight disruptions.
EconomyQatarEnergy Secures Seven Offshore Exploration Licenses in Brazil with Petrobras
QatarEnergy has secured seven new offshore exploration blocks in Brazil's Ceará Basin through a consortium with Petrobras, expanding its upstream portfolio in the region.
CultureQatar Prime Minister Honours 80 Government School Teachers on Teachers’ Day
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani honoured 80 government school teachers in Doha during a special Teachers' Day ceremony.
PoliticsThree Years After October 7: Israeli Expansionism and the Ongoing Crisis in Gaza
Three years after October 7, Israeli expansionism in Gaza continues unabated despite a prior ceasefire, with control expanding to nearly 70% of the Strip amidst ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
SportsQatar Confirmed Among Seven Contenders in the 2036 Olympics Race
Qatar is confirmed as one of seven nations in the running to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with the IOC set to shortlist candidates in March 2027.
PoliticsQatar Confirms Ongoing U.S.-Iran Negotiations as Iranian Interior Minister Visits Doha
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that mediation and message exchanges between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, coinciding with a high-level meeting in Doha between Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
PoliticsIranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Visits Doha to Discuss Bilateral Ties and Security Cooperation
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni traveled to Doha for meetings with Qatari officials to strengthen bilateral ties, security cooperation, and discuss ongoing regional developments.
PoliticsAl Ansari Warns U.S.-Iran Conflict is a Global Crisis, Urges Regional Dialogue and New Security Framework
Advisor to Qatar’s Prime Minister and MoFA spokesperson Majed Al Ansari warned that the U.S.-Iran conflict is a global crisis affecting worldwide energy and trade, urging genuine regional dialogue and stronger international partnerships.
EconomyQatar Central Bank and Euroclear Partner to Boost Global Access to Government Bonds
Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear have established a new settlement link to make Qatari government bonds and sukuk accessible to global investors through Euroclear's infrastructure.
EconomyQatari LNG Shipments Continue Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Regional Risks
Qatari LNG shipments continue to navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite regional security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict.
EconomyQatar's Loan Market Prepares for Next Evolution Through Tailored Documentation and Islamic Finance Standards
A recent roundtable in Doha hosted by the Loan Market Association and Al Tamimi & Company explored ways to evolve Qatar's loan market through localized documentation, Arabic-language options, and consistent Islamic finance standards.
EconomyInternational Advertising Authority Establishes Qatar Chapter to Boost Regional Creativity and Communications
The International Advertising Association has launched its new Qatar Chapter during IAA UNITE in London to strengthen the nation's status as a regional hub for creativity and communications.
SportsQatar Concludes Nagoya Asian Games with 18 Medals as Official Countdown to Doha 2030 Begins
Qatar finished the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with 18 medals and officially received the Asian Games flag, beginning its four-year journey toward hosting Doha 2030.
SportsQatar Secures Historic First-Ever Asian Games Padel Gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Rashed Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf made history for Qatar by winning the first-ever Asian Games padel gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 after defeating Malaysia in the final.
MiscellaneousHamad Bin Khalifa University Secures Top Spot in Arab World and 126th Globally in Latest Rankings
Hamad Bin Khalifa University has been ranked 126th globally and first in the Arab world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, marking a major milestone for the institution.
CultureUniversity of Johannesburg Honors Sheikha Moza with Honorary Doctorate for Lifelong Dedication to Humanity and Education
South Africa’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ghulam Hoosein Asmal, praises the University of Johannesburg's decision to award Sheikha Moza bint Nasser an honorary doctorate in recognition of her global contributions to education, social development, and human dignity.
PoliticsQatar’s Prime Minister Declares Benjamin Netanyahu a War Criminal in Piers Morgan Interview
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, calling for accountability in Gaza.
PoliticsQatar Persists with U.S.-Iran Mediation Despite Regional Attacks, Says Official
Qatar affirms its ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate between the U.S. and Iran, urging restraint and warning of severe global economic consequences from continued regional conflict.
PoliticsQatar Facilitates Reunion of 87 Ukrainian Children Through Dedicated Humanitarian Operations
Qatar has successfully helped reunite 87 Ukrainian children with their families through 14 humanitarian operations, while also committing $100 million to Ukraine's humanitarian response.
EconomyARTIC Unveils Newly Transformed Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square in New York
ARTIC has officially opened the transformed Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square in New York City, marking a significant milestone in the Qatari company's growing US hospitality portfolio.