Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, gets underway on Thursday at the prestigious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, and will continue for four days. The championship will feature more than 170 riders, including top-ranked athletes representing 21 countries, competing across one- to five-star categories for a total prize purse of €784,000. The opening day includes four classes in the one- and five-star categories, with jump heights ranging from 110 cm to 150 cm. Competitions will intensify on the second and third days, with eight classes scheduled. These include events in the one-, three-,…

Zurich: Qatar’s national football team has been ranked 55th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, with a total of 1,454.96 points. At the top, France national football team climbed to first place with 1877.32 points, moving ahead of Spain national football team, which dropped to second with 1876.40 points. Argentina national football team also slipped to third place with 1874.81 points. France returns to the top of the rankings for the first time since September 2018, following its second FIFA World Cup title in Russia 2018. The team’s recent victories over Brazil and Colombia in friendly matches helped secure its…

Doha: The Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation (QTJKF) convened its Ordinary General Assembly on Monday, chaired by Mr. Eid Ali Al-Meraikhi, with the attendance of Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al-Misnad, Secretary General, members of the federation, and a representative of the Qatar Olympic Committee, at its headquarters in Al Dafna. The assembly approved the minutes of the previous meeting and ratified the financial and technical reports. Discussions also focused on upcoming commitments and major sporting events on the federation’s calendar. Mr. Al-Meraikhi commended the members’ administrative and organizational efforts, emphasizing the federation’s steady progress in advancing athletes’ technical and performance…

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HE Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, who is visiting the country.During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to strengthen it, especially in the field of defense. They also discussed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, and ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to stop the unjustified…

Geneva: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, took part in an event titled “Diplomacy and Security: Shaping Peace in a Fragmented World,” held at the Geneva Center for Security Policy. In her remarks, Her Excellency said that in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, Iranian attacks on Gulf states represent a serious and dangerous escalation. She stressed that such actions constitute a clear and unacceptable violation of national sovereignty and international law, warning that they risk expanding the conflict beyond the…

Doha: The Ministry of Transport has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to Sept. 7-9, 2026, amid the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled for April 7-9. Organized by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will feature numerous local, regional and international speakers, senior government officials, industry experts, innovators, academia, and community individuals to highlight some of the latest trends and innovations in autonomous and e-mobility, including how electrification of vehicle fleets and logistics networks is reshaping transportation and daily life in the region, the role of autonomous systems in smart cities,…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received HE the Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, at Lusail Palace this morning.During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and international security and stability, and discussed international efforts to contain tensions, reduce escalation, and promote diplomatic solutions.They also discussed relations of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic, as well as ways to enhance them, particularly in the field of military and security cooperation, to strengthen joint coordination between the two friendly countries.…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on recent regional and international developments and efforts being made to contain tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. During today’s meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders discussed ways to de-escalate amid rapidly evolving developments in the region, the ongoing Iranian attacks, and their security implications. They also examined the impact of recent events on global energy supplies and the stability of energy markets. HH The Amir…

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Tuesday in Doha with HE the Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom, John Healey.The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it, particularly in the field of defense.They also addressed developments in the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to stop…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived today in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival by HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Also present in the reception were HH Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan; HH Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan; HH Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin…