Author: M Fayiz
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary session of the Arab League Council at the level of Permanent Representatives, held today at the League’s headquarters in Cairo.The session addressed Israeli crimes and violations in occupied Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian sanctums, as well as the Israeli Knesset’s endorsement of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners.The State of Qatar’s delegation was headed by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani.The session was convened at the request…
Doha: After careful consideration, in light of the evolving situation in the region, Qatar Museums and Design Doha have made the decision to postpone the opening of the Design Doha Biennial 2026 to Nov. 5-7, 2026, with exhibitions remaining on view until Dec. 31, 2026. Qatar Museums remains committed to the extraordinary designers, artisans, makers, and artists who are a part of Design Doha. This postponement will ensure that the Biennial can be experienced in the spirit in which it was conceived: as a global celebration of the remarkable talent of the MENASA region. The organizers of the biennial stressed that the…
Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reviewed regional and international developments with HE President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, during a meeting held today at Lusail Palace. HE the President expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the continued Iranian aggression against Qatar and several countries in the region, as well as his support for the measures it is taking to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens. For his part, HH The Amir welcomed HE the President and his accompanying delegation,…
Doha: His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, met in his office this Monday morning with His Excellency Mr. Ferdinand Lahnstein, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the country During the meeting, ways to enhance cooperation relations between the two countries in areas of common interest were discussed. Source: MME
Doha: The skies over Doha were never meant to become a battlefield. Yet since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, Qatar has found itself caught in a conflict it did not invite, did not start, and does not want. As Iranian missiles and drones continue to rain down on Gulf states, Qatar has responded not with panic, but with a clear-eyed strategy to defend its sovereignty, protect its people, and push relentlessly for peace. The challenge Qatar faces is unlike anything it has faced in its modern history. Iranian strikes have hit vital…
Doha: Under the esteemed patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organize the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honor the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award represents Qatar’s first national recognition in the field of social work. It was established by Amiri Decision No. 16 of 2025, which provides an institutional framework for celebrating the most impactful and sustainable social initiatives across five main categories: individuals, families, non-profit institutions, the private sector, and media organizations. The Award’s Board of…
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…
