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Doha: HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 2026 Amir Cup football final on Saturday evening, as Al Gharafa SC defeated Al Sadd SC 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Following the match, His Highness presented Al Gharafa with the Amir Cup trophy and gold medals, while Al Sadd received the silver medals. The final was also attended by HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan…

Doha: Al Gharafa SC were crowned champions of the 2026 Amir Cup after defeating Al Sadd SC 4-1 in the final at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Tunisian midfielder Ferjani Sassi opened the scoring for Al Gharafa in the 21st minute before Algerian forward Yacine Brahimi struck a hat-trick with goals in the 27th, 63rd and stoppage-time minutes. Dutch forward Javairo Dilrosun scored Al Sadd’s only goal in the 88th minute. The victory secured Al Gharafa’s ninth Amir Cup title and their first triumph in the competition in more than a decade, while also earning the club a place in…

New York: The State of Qatar stressed the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in confronting repeated Israeli violations and implementing relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 2334 and 2803. It also reaffirmed its support for efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace, as well as its steadfast backing for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy and the two-state solution, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The remarks came in the statement of…

Mogadishu: HE Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries.

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will organize the third edition of the global half marathon, “ONE RUN FOR ALL,” on May 24 at the Lusail International Circuit, with the participation of more than 2,500 runners of all ages and categories, including men, women, children and senior citizens.Speaking at a news conference, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, Abdullah Al Dosari, unveiled details of the race, which is being held in Qatar for the third time. He said Doha was once again preparing to host one of the world’s…

Leipzig: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, took part in the International Transport Forum (ITF) 2026 Summit held in Leipzig, Germany, on May 6 to 8, under the theme “Financing Resilient Transport.”Held this year under the presidency of Azerbaijan, the forum discussed ways to enhance the resilience of transport systems and their ability to address economic, technological, and environmental challenges. It also reviewed best practices in financing transport infrastructure projects, supporting the transition towards more sustainable and innovative transport systems. The Ministry of Transport said this participation came within the framework of strengthening partnerships and constructive…

New York: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, today played a leading role at a significant side event entitled “Advancing Fair Recruitment to Achieve the Doha Declaration: From Commitment to Action”, convened alongside the Second International Migration Review Forum in New York.In her address, Her Excellency underscored the extraordinary timeliness of this assembly, noting that the international community must now move decisively beyond perfunctory declarations towards a resolute commitment to tangible, measurable, and sustainable implementation. She emphasised that such a paradigm shift is essential to fortifying the global governance of labour mobility and embedding…

New York: At the Second International Migration Review Forum in New York, the State of Qatar urged the global community to prioritise three pivotal areas to advance the future of migration governance.Central to Qatar’s approach is the strategic expansion of regular migration pathways. The State advocated for these pathways to be embraced as proactive policy instruments rather than mere reactive alternatives to irregular migration. It emphasised that countries investing in comprehensive migration governance today will secure a decisive competitive advantage amid the transformative impacts of climate change and technological innovation on global labour markets.Building on this foundation, Qatar highlighted the…

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the city of Smara in the Kingdom of Morocco.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and support for Morocco’s sovereign rights in the Moroccan Sahara, as well as all measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, security, and stability.The Ministry reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of motives or justifications.

Doha: In a celebration of leadership, learning, and global impact, HEC Paris Doha, marked the graduation of 144 participants at the Qatar Foundation Convocation 2026, underscoring its continued role in shaping responsible leaders for Qatar and beyond.Held as part of Qatar Foundation’s annual ceremony, this year’s convocation brought together four diverse cohorts of participants from the Executive MBA (EMBA). Reflecting both national pride and international reach, 26% of graduates are Qatari nationals, 34% are women, representing a global community from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa, reinforcing Qatar’s growing stature as a global education hub.The event celebrated academic…