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Article: A Farewell But Not a Goodbye

14/09/2026
Doha, 14 Sept 2026 (QT) By Dr. Mustafa Göksu Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar “I believe that one of the most beautiful things an ambassador can attain during his official tenure in the host country is that even though his missions comes to an end, his human ties never...

BRICS Summit Concludes in New Delhi with Call for Dialogue, Inclusive Growth

13/09/2026
New Delhi, 13 Sept. 2026 The second and final day of the 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi on Sunday with leaders calling for stronger cooperation, inclusive global growth, conflict prevention and a more representative international order. Hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the...

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration; BRICS Leaders Oppose Forced Displacement from Gaza, Urge Peaceful Solutions

12/09/2026
New Delhi, India, 12 Sept. 2026 BRICS leaders have unanimously adopted the 'New Delhi Declaration', calling for stronger international efforts to prevent conflicts, address their root causes and pursue peaceful solutions to crises at a time of growing geopolitical tensions. The declaration was adopted on Saturday, the first day of the two-day 18th BRICS Summit...

Qatar Expands Food Handler Examination Service to Overseas Centres

10/09/2026
Doha, 10 Sept. 2026 (MOPH) The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has introduced an optional service allowing prospective food-sector workers to sit for the Food Handler Licensing Examination outside Qatar at accredited examination centres in a number of countries. The initiative is aimed at making the recruitment process more efficient by enabling food establishments to...

Leaders of Qatar and Guyana Aim to Enhance Bilateral Ties

09/09/2026
Doha, 09 Sept. 2026 According to Qatar News Agency Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said he discussed ways to enhance relations between Qatar and Guyana during talks with President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. In a post on his official X account, the Amir said...

Analysis: China and Qatar Join Hands to Launch the Next 'Golden Decade'

08/09/2026
 Doha, 08 Sept 2026 By Wang Zheng (Correspondent CCTV  Doha and Dubai) Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has visited China in early September, holding talks with Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, respectively. Amid the complex and volatile situation in the Middle...

Qatar Elected First Chair of Arab Permanent Committee on In'l Humanitarian Law

07/09/2026
Cairo, 07 Sept 2026 (QNA) Qatar has been elected as the first chair of the newly established Arab Permanent Committee on International Humanitarian Law, marking a significant recognition of the country’s efforts to promote international humanitarian law and strengthen Arab cooperation in this field. The establishment of the committee was initiated and led by Qatar...

Qatar, Uzbekistan Deepen Cultural Ties with Five-Year Cooperation Pact

05/09/2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz)، 05 Sept ۔ 2026  Qatar and Uzbekistan have taken a significant step toward strengthening their cultural relations with the signing of a five-year cooperation agreement between Qatar Museums and Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF). The agreement provides a long-term framework for expanding collaboration in a range of cultural fields, including...

Pakistan, Qatar Strengthen Human Resource Cooperation؛ Overseas Minister Meets Community in Doha

05/09/2026
Doha، 05 Sept 2026 Pakistan’s Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, has praised the Pakistani community in Qatar for its longstanding contribution to the country’s development, describing overseas Pakistanis as important ambassadors of their homeland. The minister made the remarks during a community engagement hosted by the Pakistan Business Council...

PM Shehbaz, ADB Vice President Review Development Priorities Under CPS 2026–2030

04/09/2026
Islamabad, 04 Sept 2026 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosted a breakfast meeting in honour of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President for South, Central and West Asia, Yingming Yang, during which the two sides reviewed Pakistan’s longstanding development partnership with the ADB and discussed priority areas under the new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2026–2030....

Qatar Ranks First in MENA, Top 5 Globally in Standard of Living Index

03/09/2026
Doha, September 03, 2026 (QNA) The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflects the continued improvement in quality of life for both citizens and residents. The State of Qatar also ranked...

Qatar Urges Int'l Action as Israeli Occupation Seeks to Force New Regional Reality

01/09/2026
Doha, September 01 (QNA) The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while warning against attempts to impose a new regional reality driven by a policy of regional hegemony rather than security considerations. Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Adviser to the Prime...

Qatar: Minister of Labour Meets Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Human Resource Development of Pakistan

01/09/2026
Doha, September 01 (QNA) Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met on Tuesday with HE Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chaudhry Salik Hussain.  During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic...

Former Ecuadorian Envoy to Qatar Ivonne Baki Enters UN Secretary-General Race with Four Decades of Diplomacy and Peacebuilding

21/08/2026
Doha, 21 August 2026 By Ashraf Siddiqui-Doha Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne A-Baki has formally entered the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, bringing more than four decades of diplomatic, political and peacebuilding experience to a contest that is expected to continue into the fall. At 75, Baki is the eighth candidate seeking...

Qatar Museums and UNESCO Mark International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage with Coastal and Maritime Conference

20/08/2026
Doha, 20 August 2026 Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, hosted a public conference titled Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage in Qatar on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at the Auditorium of the National Museum of Qatar. The event was held ahead of the International Day for Underwater...

Qatar: Tasweer Announces 2026 Photography Award Winners on World Photography Day

19/08/2026
Doha, 19 August 2026 Tasweer Photography Festival Qatar has announced the winners of its 2026 Project Award and Single Image Award, recognising 30 photographers whose work stood out among this year’s submissions. The winners were announced during a World Photography Day gathering at Fire Station Cinema in Doha, attended by photographers, artists and members of...

Iran Rejects US Claims as Tehran and Oman Agree on Strait of Hormuz

15/08/2026
Tehran, 15 August 2026 9IRNA/Anadolu) Iranian officials have reiterated that control over the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s authority, rejecting recent claims by US President Donald Trump concerning the strategic waterway. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that statements on social media, military deployments, official orders or political...

Rawalpindi: Yadgar-e-Fatah Inaugurated as Symbol of National Unity, Resolve and Sacrifice

13/08/2026
Rawalpindi, 13 August 2026 (APP) The Yadgar-e-Fatah monument was inaugurated on Thursday night as part of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Anniversary celebrations, with the national leadership describing the landmark as a tribute to the country’s martyrs and a symbol of national unity, resilience and the professional excellence of the armed forces. President Asif Ali Zardari and...

Former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia as Syria Pursues Accountability

11/08/2026
Damascus, 11 August 2026 A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s devastating civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his regime was overthrown in December 2024, bringing an end to more...

Sheikha Asma Al-Thani Reaches Summit of Gasherbrum II, Marking New Milestone for Qatari and Arab Women

09/08/2026
Islamabad, Pakistan, Aug. 9, 2026 Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al-Thani, 36 years old, has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of mountaineering milestones, successfully reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II, one of the world’s highest peaks in the Karakoram range on the Pakistan-China border. The latest ascent marks her 11th successful...

5,000-Year-Old Niuheliang Finds Shed New Light on Origins of Chinese Civilization

09/08/2026
Shenyang, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) New archaeological discoveries at the Niuheliang site in northeast China’s Liaoning Province are providing fresh insights into the origins of Chinese civilization, revealing how people more than 5,000 years ago understood the cosmos, organized society and expressed their spiritual beliefs. Dating back roughly 5,000 to 5,800 years, the Niuheliang site in...

Melaka Hosts International Gathering to Promote Interfaith Understanding and Social Harmony

08/08/2026
UPDATED Melaka, 09 August 2026 More than 200 religious leaders, academics, policymakers, youth representatives and civil society figures from Malaysia and several countries gathered in Melaka for the International Interfaith Peace Conference (IIPC) 2026, calling for greater understanding, mutual respect and practical cooperation among people of different faiths and cultures. The fifth edition of the...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

07/08/2026
Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 07 August 2026 (APP/Anadolu) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening their strategic partnership and enhancing regional security cooperation. The agreement was concluded during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, held at Al-Safa Palace in Saudi Arabia. The landmark pact was...
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