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Doha: The Shura Council held on Monday its weekly session at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.At the outset of the meeting, the Shura Council highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s meeting with HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman held on Thursday in Muscat, Oman, commending the outcomes that included an emphasis on the importance of regional de-escalation and prioritizing diplomatic solutions, in order to enhance the region’s security and stability.The Council hailed the strong and deep-rooted fraternal…

Doha: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced the gradual resumption of flights by foreign airlines to Hamad International Airport.In a statement issued Monday, the QCAA said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of the situation and was taken in coordination with all relevant national authorities to ensure the highest levels of readiness and operational efficiency.The Authority affirmed that all flights and operations will adhere to internationally recognized safety and security standards, with the full implementation of all precautionary measures to safeguard passengers and aviation sector personnel. It stressed that ensuring the safety and security of all remains its…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received, at the Amiri Diwan today, HRH Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. At the outset of the meeting, HH The Amir welcomed HRH Jordan’s Crown Prince, affirming the depth of the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries. For his part, HRH the Crown Prince conveyed to HH The Amir the greetings of HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, along with his wishes of continued good health and happiness to His Highness, and…

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029. Based in Doha, Qatar, ASPETAR is widely regarded as one of the leading sports medicine institutions in the world, providing elite-level care to professional athletes in various sporting disciplines, the AFC said in a statement. Through this partnership, ASPETAR will work alongside the AFC to support the continued growth of football across Asia, it added. This announcement is the…

Doha: HRH Crown Prince of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II arrived in Doha Monday, on a working visit to the country.His Royal Highness was welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HE Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the State of Qatar Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. Source: QNA

Vancouver: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected. In the 10-minute address, Carney spoke about his government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy by attracting new investments and signing trade deals with other countries. “The world is more dangerous and divided,” Carney said. “The U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade, raising its tariffs to levels last seen during the Great Depression. “Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties…

Doha: The Ministry of Culture marked World Heritage Day 2026 with a series of cultural events and activities to showcase the richness of Qatari folklore and highlight national efforts to preserve and sustain cultural heritage. The event was held in the presence of HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali, along with a number of officials, intellectuals, and heritage specialists. Through the celebration, the Ministry seeks to strengthen national identity among younger generations, highlight heritage as a cornerstone of Qatari collective memory, explore modern methods for documenting and preserving heritage, and reinforce culture’s role…

Istanbul: On its closing day in Istanbul, Türkiye, the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar along with several other countries, entitled: “the urgent need for coordinated parliamentary efforts to uphold ceasefire agreements and support the achievement of peace in the Middle East and other regions.” The emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, received an overwhelming majority to be included on the agenda of the 152nd IPU’s General Assembly, during the session dedicated to voting on requests to…

Tehran: Iran has rejected taking part in the second round of talks with the United States, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran’s official state news agency, reported on Sunday. IRNA’s report said “US excessive demands and unreasonable, unrealistic requests, repeated changes in positions, continued contradictory statements” had so far prevented progress in the negotiations. It added that “the continuation of the so-called naval blockade, which is considered a violation of the ceasefire understanding, along with threatening rhetoric” had also hindered talks. “Under these conditions, no clear prospect for productive talks is envisaged,” IRNA said. Source: IRNA

Doha: The FEI Regional Group VII Finals for Juniors, Cadets, and Young Riders concluded impressively at the Longines Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday. The competitions on the final day of the four-day championships began with the local Junior class at a height of 120cm. Qatari rider Khalid Nasser Al Khater secured first place clocking 35.12 seconds on Dancing Queen d’Ick. His compatriot, Mohammed Faisal Al Marri, finished second in 37.95 seconds on Duke G, while fellow Qatari Ahmed Ali Al Jaber came in third with a time of 36.61 seconds on Riane TB.The winners were crowned by Zaid Abu…