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Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, to discuss recent regional developments.During the conversation, the two sides stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between Iran and the United States in a bid to enhance regional stability.HE Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the need for all parties to respond positively to ongoing mediation efforts, calling for dialogue and peaceful means to address the root causes of the crisis and reach a sustainable agreement that…

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, met in Doha on Monday with HE Director-General for Political and Security Affairs at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Frederic Mondoloni. The meeting discussed areas of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance and develop them, as well as the latest regional developments, particularly de-escalation efforts. Both sides highlighted the strategic partnership between Qatar and France across various fields, as well as their continued cooperation on regional and international issues. Source: QNA

Doha: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) organized a roundtable on strengthening social cohesion and building community resilience in times of crisis, in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara and in cooperation with the “Qatar Minna wa Nahnu Minha” initiative (Arabic for “Qatar is part of us and we are part of it”), launched by a group of academics and intellectuals residing in Qatar. Speaking to QNA, Chairman of DICID’s Board of Directors, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, said the discussions focused on the importance of reinforcing social cohesion to address potential challenges and threats.…

Doha: The Shura Council held its regular weekly sitting on Monday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.The Council welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing its hope the deal underpin stability and lasting peace, while promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and respect for international law. The Council also commended mediation and diplomatic efforts in reaching the agreement. Members emphasized the importance of building upon the deal to support regional stability and reduce tensions.At the start of the proceedings, HE the Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed Al…

Doha: The net profits of Al Faleh Educational Holding Q.P.S.C declined by 30.1% during the six months ending 28th February, 2026, reaching QAR 3.85 million, compared to QAR 5.51 million during the same period last year. In a statement published by Qatar Stocks Exchange (QSE), the Earnings per share(EPS) amounted to QAR 0.016 as of 28th Feburary, 2026 versus Earnings per share(EPS) QAR 0.023 for the same period in 2025. The fiscal year of Al Faleh Educational Holding ends on August 31 each year. Al Faleh Educational Holding provides educational services ranging from kindergarten through postgraduate studies. The company was…

Doha: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from the President Lee Jae Myung of the South Korea, expressing solidarity with Doha following recent regional developments. Lee conveyed his country’s support for the State of Qatar in the aftermath of Iranian attacks on Qatar and the wider region. He also expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to bring the current crisis to an end. The letter was delivered on Monday by the South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, during a meeting with HH the Amir at the Amiri Diwan in Doha.…

Doha: QatarEnergy, as a shareholder in TotalEnergies E&P Congo (TEPC), announced a hydrocarbon discovery in the MHNM-6 NFW well of the Moho G structure in the Republic of Congo, part of the country’s Moho offshore exploration and production license. In a statement, QatarEnergy said it holds a 15% shareholding position in TotalEnergies E&P Congo (TEPC) which is the operator in the Moho license. TEPC holds a 63.5% share of the license, alongside Trident Energy (21.5%), and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (15%). Commenting on the discovery, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of…

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the new two millionaires of the 9th Misk Account edition, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to rewarding responsible saving and empowering customers across Qatar. Ahmad Ali Al-Shamsi and Maytha Mohammed Al-Adhba were revealed as the winners of the grand prize of QAR 1 million each, following a draw held under the supervision of representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and QIB representatives. The draw marks the 2nd millionaire announcement of this new cycle of millionaire announcements, with 8 more grand winners to be named throughout the year. During this edition, Misk Account will offer…

Tehran: Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who led peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, said Sunday that his country would not give in to threats after US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic. We will not bow to any threats, let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told reporters after returning to Tehran from Islamabad, several Iranian news agencies reported. Iran’s navy chief Shahram…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced the dates for its Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies for Female Students. In a statement on Sunday, QU said it will organize separate graduation ceremonies for each college for its Class of 2026 female students, following the two main graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the QU Sports and Events Complex from Tuesday to Saturday, May 5-9. The ceremonies will be streamed live on QU’s YouTube Channel, it added. The University noted that graduates will be received on stage by the Dean of their respective colleges as well as ceremony organizers. The Class…