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Doha: Qatar University (QU) explored the most significant economic repercussions stemming from political tensions and developments in the region, including their impact on global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade flows, as well as their direct effects on Gulf economies and financial stability. This came during a seminar organized by the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at QU, under the title “The Gulf Economy Amid the Current Crisis,” with the participation of a distinguished group of academics, experts and officials, and a strong attendance from students and those interested in economic affairs from both the public and private…

Doha: HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the State of Qatar, Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them in areas of mutual interest.

Doha: HE Amiri Guard Commander Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met on Sunday at Barzan Camp with HE Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, views were exchanged on a number of topics of common interest to both sides and ways to support and enhance them. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commander of the Amiri Guard, the French military attachE to the country, and a number of senior officers of the Amiri Guard. Photos: Amiri Guard

Doha: Represented by its Wildlife Development Department, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched an integrated research project to assess biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located opposite the Al-Karaana area, as part of national efforts to protect and support the sustainability of the Qatari desert environment. The first phase of the project included organizing a comprehensive field campaign on the site, in which experts and specialists from the administration participated. It focused on cleaning the garden and inventorying its plant components, in preparation for collecting the basic data necessary to support the subsequent research phase. In this regard,…

Doha: The Qatar Police Sports Federation has concluded the 7th Police Open Beach Volleyball Championship, held at the Al Gharafa Beach Volleyball Club courts. The tournament featured six teams from the Ministry of Interior, alongside one team representing the Qatar Armed Forces. The closing ceremony was attended by Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Colonel Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani and Director of the Police Institute at the Ministry of Interior, Major Faisal Saad Al Hajri. Also in attendance was Secretary of the Military Sports Federation, Lieutenant Colonel (Staff) Khalid Habash Al Suwaidi. At the end of the competition,…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. During the call, HE the Iranian Foreign Minister briefed HE the Prime Minister on the ongoing negotiations, their latest developments and the current diplomatic activity surrounding them. His Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis through peaceful means, stressing the need for all parties to respond positively to these efforts in a way that helps create suitable…

Doha: The 2025–2026 Qatar Rugby League season concluded on Thursday in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere, reflecting the rapid development of the sport in the State of Qatar. The closing stages witnessed strong competition among participating teams, all of whom delivered impressive performances, with a notable crowd turnout enjoying the season finale matches. The tournament featured six men’s teams in Rugby XV: Doha Rugby, Blue Falcons, Camels, Fites, Doha Titles, and Oryx, alongside three women’s teams in Rugby Sevens: Oryx, Doha Ladies, and Camels. The men’s final was highly competitive and full of intensity, as Blue Falcons secured the title…

Doha: The third edition of the final championship of the school chess project “Naqla” for the 2025-2026 academic year concluded, as part of a partnership between the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by Qatar Chess Association (QCA), and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The championship, dedicated to primary school students, featured separate competitions for boys and girls over six rounds each, with the participation of 102 students representing 16 schools, in the presence of officials from both ministries and the association. In the boys’ individual category, Hittin Model School for Boys dominated the top three positions, with…

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with HE Prime Minister-designate of the Republic of Iraq Ali Faleh Al Zaidi. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir congratulated HE the Iraqi Prime Minister on his appointment to form the Iraqi government, wishing him success in fulfilling his duties and achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Iraqi people for further progress and prosperity. HH the Amir affirmed the State of Qatar’s unwavering support for the Republic of Iraq and its brotherly people, standing by their side and supporting all efforts aimed…

Doha: Qatar Airways announced the return of passenger flights to Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), and Erbil (EBL) in Iraq, starting on May 10, 2026, as the airline continues to reinstate its network across the Middle East. In a statement on Saturday, Qatar Airways also announced that it will reintroduce freighter services to Baghdad from May 7, 2026, further supporting cargo flows. These resumptions follow the airline’s recent announcements confirming the return of daily passenger services to Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ), and to Bahrain (BAH), Damascus (DAM) and Kozhikode (CCJ), providing passengers with greater flexibility and enhanced connectivity across the…