Author: News Desk

Doha: The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, organized by Qatar Tourism (QT), and brought to you by Visit Qatar, will take place from Sep. 28 to Oct. 3 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), QT announced on Sunday.This year’s edition will bring together an exceptional line-up of leading local and international brands, further cementing its position as one of the region’s premier luxury exhibitions.As a flagship event on Qatar’s annual calendar, DJWE represents a defining moment for the global jewellery and watch industry, convening leading maisons, designers, and discerning audiences from around the world. The exhibition serves…

Doha: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi outlined the State of Qatar’s most prominent efforts in promoting international humanitarian law and the challenges associated with its implementation.Delivering a lecture at the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defense Studies, His Excellency discussed the historical development of international humanitarian law, addressing its concepts in old civilizations and Islamic law, and its reflections in international instruments, including the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols and the Hague Conventions. He also highlighted the fundamental principles upon…

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the British Office for Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan, Richard Crowder. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it, in addition to discussing the latest regional and international developments, particularly in Sudan, as well as several issues of mutual interest.

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced today, during a press conference, its final preparations to organize the graduation ceremony for its 49th cohort, Class of 2026 students, marking a significant national milestone that highlights the university’s achievements in preparing and qualifying Qatari talents across various disciplines and vital fields. In his speech, Dr. Mohammad Diab, QU’s Vice President for Student Affairs, highlighted the University’s readiness to organizing the graduation ceremony of its 49th cohort. He said, “The total number of graduates is 4,024, including 902 male graduates and 3,122 female graduates. This occasion is one we take great pride in, as…

Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed amid coordinated attacks targeting military sites across the country, according to sources cited by Al Jazeera. The developments emerged on Sunday, a day after his residence in the garrison town of Kati came under assault. Details surrounding the attacks remain limited, but the incidents signal a significant escalation in insecurity within Mali. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, while investigations are ongoing to determine those responsible and assess the broader implications for national stability. Source: Al Jazeera

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. They also discussed the developments in the region, particularly those related to the ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to efforts aimed at reducing escalation in a way that contributes to enhancing security and stability in…

Grozny: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani participated in the visit of the delegation of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the Chechen Republic. HE Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov received Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the GCC countries, and the two sides reviewed the friendly relations between the GCC countries and the Russian Federation. Head of the Chechen Republic affirmed that the visit opens up promising new horizons for economic, trade and cultural cooperation between the two sides. During the visit,…

New Delhi: Six passengers on board a SWISS flight were injured after the aircraft aborted the takeoff run at Delhi airport following an engine fire incident, officials said. The injured passengers have been admitted to hospital. All the passengers were evacuated on the runway using emergency slides, officials said, adding the flight was scheduled to fly to Switzerland’s Zurich. Flight No. LX147, an Airbus A330, began its takeoff run at 1.08 am when one of the engines failed and a fire broke out, officials said. “We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is…

Doha: HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the State of Qatar, Juan Carlos Esquivel, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties.

Jakarta: HE Speaker of People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia Dr. Ahmad Muzani met with HE Ambassador of the State of the Qatar to Indonesia Sultan bin Mubarak Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.