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Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump. The call discussed the latest regional and international developments amid the accelerating escalation in the region, particularly the implications of recent tensions on international maritime security and the stability of global energy markets and supply chains. During the call, HH The Amir reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s role as a trusted partner in supporting the stability of global energy markets and its continued commitment to fulfilling its obligations to international partners. His Highness…

Cadillac Middle East marks a defining moment for its flagship nameplate with the arrival of the ESCALADE IQ and ESCALADE IQL. Together, the two models open a new chapter in the Escalade legacy, redefining the full-size SUV through precision engineering, commanding presence and uncompromising capability. “The Middle East has played an important role in the Escalade story, with customers valuing its presence, space and capability,” said Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East and Cadillac International. “ESCALADE IQ and ESCALADE IQL respect that heritage while bringing electrification, technology and refinement to the next generation.” Built on General Motors’ advanced…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received this morning, in his office at the Amiri Diwan, HE Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye, Yasar Guler. During the meeting, the two sides discussed strategic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the military and defense fields, and ways to develop them in a way that serves common interests and enhances coordination amidst escalating security challenges in the region. They also addressed the developments in the regional and international arenas, as well as international efforts to support international security and stability. Source: Amiri Diwan

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, crowned Al-Rayyan as HH The Amir Handball Cup champions for the 2025–2026 season after defeating Al-Arabi 28–26 in the final match held today at Duhail Arena. H.E. Sheikh Joaan presented the championship trophy and gold medals to Al-Rayyan, with Al-Arabi taking silver medals. The final witnessed a high technical level from both sides. Al-Arabi finished the first half ahead (16–12), but Al-Rayyan mounted a strong comeback in the second half, overturning a four-goal deficit to secure a two-goal victory and claim the title. This marks Al-Rayyan’s…

Paris: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez, said Monday that no country has the right to close the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. During a press conference, Dominguez added, “Under international law, no country has the right to prohibit the right of safe passage or freedom of navigation through international straits used for international transit.” The Secretary-General downplayed the potential impact of the US blockade on maritime traffic, given the “very small number of ships that are able to transit” the strait. He asserted that “an additional blockade will not significantly worsen the situation,” adding that…

Doha: Commercial Bank (a Qatari public shareholding company) reported a 23 percent decrease in net profit for the first quarter of this year, reaching QR 501.4 million, compared to QR 651.4 million for the same period in 2025. According to the bank’s data published on the Qatar Stock Exchange website Monday, earnings per share (EPS) reached QAR 0.12 for the first quarter of 2026, compared to QAR 0.16 for the same period of the previous year. Source: QNA

Washington: Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply after former US President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian vessels approaching a proposed naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be “eliminated.” In a strongly worded statement, Trump said US forces would take decisive action to enforce restrictions on maritime traffic linked to Iran, signaling a significant escalation in Washington’s posture toward Tehran. The remarks come amid growing regional instability and heightened military activity in and around the Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply passes,…

Doha: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to the State of Qatar Bilal Kabalan. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, particularly in the humanitarian field. It also discussed a number of topics of common interest. Source: QNA

Doha: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar Florence Tinguely. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, along with the latest developments in the region. Source: QNA

Doha: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) signed a cooperation agreement with the Yunus Emre Institute to introduce Turkish language education within its academic offerings and strengthen cultural and scholarly exchange between the two institutions in ways that enrich student learning and the wider academic community. President of CCQ Dr. Khalid Al Horr and Director of the Yunus Emre Institute in Doha Anwar Cidek signed the agreement in the presence of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, alongside several academic and diplomatic leaders. Under the agreement, CCQ’s Foundation Program and…