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Doha: HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met in Doha with HE Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Republic of India, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri.Discussions during the meeting dealt with the impact of the regional conflict on the global energy industry and ways to ensure the security of energy supplies.HE Minister Al Kaabi reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to remaining a reliable energy supplier and expressed his aspiration to further strengthen energy relations and cooperation with India. Both ministers welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed on April 8, emphasizing the urgent…

Doha: HE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Doha on Thursday evening for an official working visit. HE Starmer and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi and HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Doha, Neerav Patel. The visit comes amid increased diplomatic engagement between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom, as both sides seek to strengthen cooperation on regional and international issues. Source: QNA

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hosted a panel discussion on transformations in regional security in the Gulf amid shifting international dynamics. The session was organized by the ministry’s Diplomatic Institute in Doha on Thursday and featured senior diplomats and representatives from Qatar’s missions abroad. President of the Council on International Mediation Sheikh Nawaf bin Mubarak Al-Thani led the discussions, outlining key challenges facing the region. These included regional threat environments, escalation and crisis management, the security of smaller states operating in an unstable context. He also highlighted the growing role of defense diplomacy as a tool to reduce…

Johannesburg : Team Qatar sprinter Ammar Ismail secured second place in the 400m race yesterday at the Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational held in South Africa, which featured participation from a number of leading international track and field athletes. Ammar clocked a time of 45.16 seconds, marking his season’s best performance, as part of his preparations for the upcoming Arab Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Tunisia at the end of April. The Qatari athlete, who won gold in the relay event at the 2025 Asian Championships, continues his preparations through a training camp in South Africa, where he is competing…

Seoul, S. Korea: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Korea Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Hamar participated in the meeting of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea Koo Yun-cheol with the heads of diplomatic missions of the GCC countries accredited to Korea.The meeting was hosted by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the region. Source: QNA

Doha: CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar, Dr. Ashraf Khodjaev. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in investment attraction between the two countries. The meeting also highlighted the investment opportunities and outstanding benefits offered by Qatar’s free zones, to attract Uzbek companies to invest and establish their businesses in Qatar. The meeting was attended by Senior Officials from QFZ and was followed by an introductory tour in the Business Innovation Park…

The Hague: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts to eliminate the remnants of the former Syrian regime’s chemical weapons program, praising the cooperation of the fraternal Syrian Arab Republic with the organization and international partners. This came during the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the State of Qatar’s representative for Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Dr. Mutlaq bin Majid Al Qahtani, in a briefing hosted by the Syrian Arab Republic at the organization’s headquarters, on the objectives of the international “The…

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honored 48 students who memorized the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. These students were enrolled in Quranic learning centers under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorization Completion Sessions” program, was held under the patronage of HE Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, at the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani Mosque in The Pearl-Qatar. In a statement released Wednesday, the Ministry noted that this inaugural ceremony for the students honored reflects its commitment…

Bishkek: Team Qatar wrestler Shaheen Eidimohammad secured the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan after defeating Iran’s Mohammad Hosseini in the 82kg final, delivering a strong performance to claim the continental title. Shaheen produced a consistent campaign on his way to the podium, opening with a solid victory over a Chinese opponent before overcoming the Kazakh champion in the semifinals to advance to the final with confidence. This achievement marks a significant step in his career, having won bronze at last year’s Asian Championships, and now adding a gold medal to further establish his position among…

Doha : The tenth round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour, Longines Hathab, for the 2025–2026 season will get underway tomorrow (Thursday). The event is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation and Modern Pentathlon in partnership with Al Shaqab – a member of Qatar Foundation – and will run over three days at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation, with wide participation from riders competing across various showjumping classes. The competition program will begin at 5:00 PM tomorrow with the Amateur class at a height of 100cm, followed by the Silver class at 130cm at 7:30 PM. Competitions will…