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Qatar to enter hottest period of summer on Wednesday: QCH
Doha, Qatar: Executive Director of the Qatar Calendar House Eng. Faisal Al-Ansari said that the start of the Jamrat Al-Qayz season, the hottest period of summer, will begin on Wednesday, July 16. In statements made to Qatar News Agency (QNA),...

Qatar follows developments in Southern Syria with deep concern, calls for accountability and promoting civil peace: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi affirmed that the State of Qatar is following with deep concern the developments in the city of As-Suwayda in southern Syria, out of the...

Qatar to compensate victims of Iranian missile attack
Qatar’s air defenses successfully intercepted the missiles, which were launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a regional escalation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack in strong terms, calling it a...

Weekend temperatures approaching mid-to-late 40°C expected: Qatar Met
File photo. Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department said that the country is expected to experience a noticeable rise in temperatures over the weekend starting Thursday, July 17, 2025. QMD reported that maximum temperatures during that...

Türkiye-Qatar humanitarian pact to amplify joint global relief
ANKARA A bilateral agreement between Türkiye and Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in global humanitarian efforts came into effect Monday with its publication in Türkiye’s Official Gazette following ratification by President Recep Tayyip...

Qatar's Abakar books ticket to Tokyo World Championships
Doha: Qatar athlete Ismael Doudai Abakar has secured a spot at the World Athletics Championships after a brilliant victory at the Meeting International de Marseille in France. Abakar won the 400m hurdles in a new meet record time of 48.49 seconds,...

Think tank chief: Qatar protects Hamas, US officials still trust them
The world should not expect a hostage deal if the Qataris remain the lead negotiators, according to Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. “We know that the Qataris are state sponsors of terrorism, as...
Qatar Skydive claims three Medals at SWCS in Czech Republic
Prague: The Qatar Skydive team, part of the Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) of the Joint Special Forces, claimed three medals at the Skydive World Cup Series (SWCS) held in Klatovy, Czech Republic. The event featured 44 teams from around the...

Qatar Welcomes Syrian Government's Ceasefire Announcement In Southern City Of As-Suwayda
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the Syrian Arab Republic government's announcement of a ceasefire in the southern city of As-Suwayda, considering it a significant step toward strengthening security,...

Fashion Trust Arabia 2025 awards to take place in Doha this November
Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) has announced the 7th edition of its annual awards ceremony, which celebrates fashion and accessories design across the Middle East and North Africa region, will take place this November in Doha, Qatar. FTA This year's...

Qatar Central Bank grants sandbox entry approval to TrustIn Limited
Doha: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, the FinTech Strategy, and Qatar Central Bank's efforts to develop and regulate the FinTech ecosystem in the country, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has granted sandbox entry approval for...

US Fulbright Scholar Advances Water Sustainability Research In Qatar
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy in Qatar highlights the successful completion of Dr. Ali Alshami's Fulbright US Scholar Program for the 2024–2025 academic year in collaboration with Qatar University's College of...

From Runway to Orbit: Qatar Airways Becomes First Airline with Full-Fleet Starlink Wi-Fi from SpaceX
Qatar Airways has become the world’s leading airline for Starlink-powered inflight connectivity after completing the installation of SpaceX’s satellite internet service across its Boeing 777 fleet. The rollout, finalized in July 2025, delivers...

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó: ‘Qatar is a friend of Hungary’
In the last few decades, Hungarian–Qatari relations have strengthened significantly in economic cooperation, playing a crucial role as peace brokers in global conflicts, combating terrorism and illegal migration, and advocating against religious...

Qatar Central Bank Issues Services For Customers With Disabilities, Elderly
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Central Bank has released a statement declaring its issuing of services for customers with disabilities and the elderly, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the ESG...

Qatar Attends Arab Economic And Social Council Panel Meetings
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 34th regular session of the Committee on Coordination and Follow-up of Arab Organizations, which convened on Sunday at the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States...

Qatar Advances Vocational And Technical Education To Meet Future Job Market Needs
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha: Qatar has increased its investment in vocational and technical education to better align its youth with the rapidly evolving needs of the job market. In line with international...

Qatar Investment And Innovation Conference Returning In November
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Msheireb Properties and The Business Year have announced that the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, will take place on November 3 at Barahat Msheireb, under the theme Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth. The second...

Woman travelling from Doha arrested at Mumbai airport with cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday arrested a woman at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai with cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore smuggled from Qatar, officials said. The woman had allegedly concealed the...

What's the cost of living in Qatar? (2025)
Thinking of what life would look like in Qatar? Qatar has become one of the most desirable countries to live in, with its rapidly developing economy, vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse lineup of global events. Most of all, Qatar...