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Qatar: First Woman DTM in the GCC, Malini Sahni Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy

22/10/2026
Doha, 22 Oct. 2026 Malini Sahni, a distinguished Malayali educator from India, an accomplished public speaker and dedicated mentor who inspired generations across the Gulf, passed away on October 13 in Doha. Her death marks the loss of a remarkable personality whose contributions to education, public speaking and youth empowerment left a lasting impression on...

Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia and Türkiye Sign 'Project Badr', Strengthen Defence Industry Cooperation

21/10/2026
Doha, Qatar, 21 Oct. 2026 Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia and Türkiye have taken a significant step towards strengthening their strategic partnership by signing a quadrilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence industry cooperation in Doha on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, under an initiative known as ‘Project Badr’. The agreement establishes a framework for long-term collaboration aimed...

5th GCC Fil-Golfers Tournament 2026 Celebrates Unity, Friendship and Sporting Spirit in Qatar

14/10/2026
Doha, October 14, 2026 The fifth GCC Fil-Golfers Tournament 2026 brought together Filipino golf enthusiasts from across the Gulf, promoting sportsmanship, friendship and community unity despite challenging regional circumstances. Organised by the Philippine Golf Association Qatar (PGAQ), the two-day tournament attracted around 80 players representing Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE and Oman. Competitions were...

Amir of State of Qatar Highlights National Resilience, Economic Diversification and Regional Peace

13/10/2026
Doha, October 13 (QNA) The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty, strengthening economic resilience, accelerating development and pursuing diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts. Addressing the opening of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term of the Shura Council, corresponding to...

Qatar: Al-Kaabi Calls for Energy Security to Be Kept Above Politics

12/10/2026
Doha, Qatar, October 11, 2026 Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi has called for a new global energy order that keeps energy above politics and protects vital infrastructure from becoming a target of conflicts. Addressing the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh, held under...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia Sign Energy Cooperation MoU

11/10/2026
Doha, Qatar, 11 October 2026 The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the framework for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various aspects of the energy industry. The agreement was signed by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs...

12 Killed, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Int'l Airport; Saudi-Led Coalition Vows Firm Response

11/10/2026
Riyadh, 11 Oct 2026 (Anadolu News) Twelve people were killed and 309 others injured in a Saturday attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. The authority reported that the victims included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one citizen each from the United States...

Qatar Launches Upgraded Official Gazette and Al Meezan Legal Portal to Advance Digital Transformation

11/10/2026
Doha, 11 Oct. 2026 Qatar’s Ministry of Justice has launched a new website for the Official Gazette and an upgraded Qatar Legal Portal, Al Meezan, marking a significant step towards building an integrated digital legal knowledge system that enhances transparency, simplifies access to legislation and supports the country’s investment climate. HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al...

Qatar’s Cybersecurity Drive Gains Momentum as Government and Industry Join Forces

07/10/2026
Doha, 05 Oct 2026 The fifth annual Cyber Governance and Assurance Conference brought together government bodies, regulators and cybersecurity experts to highlight Qatar’s growing efforts to strengthen digital security and build greater resilience against emerging cyber threats. Speaking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the conference, Mohammed AlMannai, Director of Resilience, Risk and Programme...

Pakistan, Philippines to Begin Talks on Preferential Trade Agreement

07/10/2026
Manila, 07 Oct.2026 (APP) Pakistan and the Philippines are preparing to begin preliminary discussions next month on a proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), a move expected to open new opportunities for trade, investment and broader economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with APP at the Pakistan Embassy in Manila, Pakistan’s Ambassador...

Qatar Strengthens Cybersecurity Readiness Amid Digital Convergence

05/10/2026
Doha, 05 Oct. 2026 The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Qatar’s digital resilience with the organisation of the fifth Annual Cyber Governance and Assurance Conference, held on Monday under the theme ‘Securing the Digital Future in an Era of Convergence.’ Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman...

AIIB Sets Out Ambitious Agenda for Infrastructure and Development

28/09/2026
DOHA, September 28 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has outlined an ambitious agenda for its second decade, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, innovation, climate resilience and stronger mobilisation of private capital. Addressing the opening of the AIIB’s 11th Annual Meeting in Doha, held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation,” AIIB President and Chair...

Article: Entering Its 'Second Decade' - AIIB Reinforces Multilateralism and Green Infrastructure in Doha

27/09/2026
Doha, 27 Sept 2026 By Zheng Wang The 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha marks the bank’s official entry into its "second decade," following a transformative first ten years. Centered on the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation,”the gathering delivers a resounding message: amidst growing geopolitical fragmentation and economic...

AIIB Annual Meeting to Bring Global Infrastructure Leaders to Doha

27/09/2026
Doha, 26 Sept. 2026 The 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is set to take place in Doha tomorrow, on Monday, from September 28-29, bringing together senior policymakers, financial leaders, business executives and development experts from across the world to discuss the future of infrastructure and sustainable investment. The two-day meeting...

Chinese President Xi Wraps State Visit to US; China and US Agree on New Framework for Strategic Stability

26/09/2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to the United States has produced a series of understandings aimed at placing China-U.S. relations on a more stable and constructive footing. During meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump from Sept. 23 to 25, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as major...

Amir Calls for Dialogue, Collective Security and Peaceful Solutions at UNGA; Dignitaries and Diplomats Commend Amir’s UNGA Address

25/09/2026
New York, UNGA Speech of the Amir of State of Qatar at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Your Excellency the President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency the Secretary-General, Honorable Audience, May the peace, mercy and blessings of God be...

PM Shehbaz Calls for Renewed Diplomacy, Peace and Development at UNGA; Reaffirmed Support to Kashmiris Right to Self-determination

25/09/2026
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to end escalating hostilities in the Middle East, urging the international community to give dialogue and peace a chance while ensuring that vital maritime routes remain open for global trade and economic activity. Addressing the 81st session of the...

Xi Calls for Stable and Constructive China-US Relations

24/09/2026
Updated Washington, 24 Sept 2026 (Xinhua News) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger communication, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, saying the two major countries should work together to promote stability and development. Speaking at his arrival ceremony at the White House during his state visit to the...

Delegates Highlight Importance of Regional Cooperation in Combating Corruption

24/09/2026
Doha, 23 Sept. 2026 Delegates who participated in the sixth conference on anti-corruption, which concluded on Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton Doha, highlighted the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation to combat corruption and address emerging forms of financial and organised crime. Raed Radwan, Commissioner of the State of Palestine’s Anti-Corruption Commission, has highlighted the...

Doha: Delegates Highlight Importance of Regional Cooperation in Combating Corruption

23/09/2026
Doha, 23 Sept 2026 By Ashraf Siddiqui Delegates who participated in the sixth conference on anti-corruption, which concluded on Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton Doha, highlighted the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation to combat corruption and address emerging forms of financial and organised crime. Raed Radwan, Commissioner of the State of Palestine’s Anti-Corruption Commission...

Sixth Arab Anti-Corruption Convention Conference Takes Off in Doha

21/09/2026
Doha, 21 Sept 2026 The sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha on Monday, bringing together representatives and anti-corruption officials from Arab countries to strengthen regional cooperation, exchange expertise and discuss emerging challenges in combating corruption. The three-day conference is being chaired by President of...

Doha: Experts Highlight Growing Role of Arbitration Amid Regional Disruptions

20/09/2026
Doha, 20 Sept. 2026 Arbitration is assuming greater importance as businesses and governments navigate regional disruptions, contractual challenges and an increasingly complex international commercial environment, experts said at the opening of the two-day 2026 Arbitration Days Conference in Doha. Speaking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the conference at Hotel Plaza Doha, Mohamad Mohannadi...

Doha: Shaeqeen-e-Fun Doha Keeps Pakistan’s Cultural Bond Alive Through Poetry Among Overseas Community in Qatar

17/09/2026
Doha, 17 Sept 2026 Shaeqeen-e-Fun Doha, a prominent literary forum of Pakistani expatriates in Qatar, recently organised an online Independence Day Mushaira, bringing together poets and poetry enthusiasts from Qatar, Pakistan and other parts of the world. Established in 1992, the literary forum used the virtual gathering to celebrate Pakistan’s independence through Urdu poetry while...

Doha to Host Sixth Arab Anti-Corruption Conference

15/09/2026
Doha (QNA), 14 Sept 2026 The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) has announced that Doha will host the sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention from September 21 to 23, bringing together Arab countries to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The session will be chaired...
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