Qatar Showcases Quranic Talent at 32nd International Holy Quran Competition in Egypt
Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is participating in the 32nd International Holy Quran Competition for the year 1447 AH (2025 CE), hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt from December 6
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Agreements to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who is visiting Islamabad, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation particularly in the areas of trade, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts. During their meeting, the two leaders
Qatar National Bank Releases Latest Currency Exchange Rates
Doha: The Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced the latest currency exchange rates against the US Dollar, providing updated buying and selling rates for various currencies as of Thursday. According to Qatar News Agency, the exchange rate for the Qatari
Syrian President Discusses International Support for His Country’s New Path with UN Security Council Delegation
Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met Thursday with members of the UN Security Council to discuss the ongoing developments in his country and the steps the government is taking to ensure the success of the transitional process. According to
Russian Defense Ministry Strikes Ukrainian Military and Energy Targets
Doha: The Russian Defense Ministry announced today that its forces launched airstrikes on military airfield infrastructure and energy facilities in Ukraine. In a statement, the ministry said that its tactical operational aviation, drones, missile forces, and artillery targeted military airfield
US Stocks Close Higher After Positive Trading Session
New york: Major US stock indices closed higher at the end of trading Tuesday on Wall Street. According to Qatar News Agency, the S and P 500 gained 21.27 points, or 0.30%, to end at 6,849.76 points. The Nasdaq Composite
PMFG Summit 2025 Concludes with Focus on AI and Genomics
Doha: The Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2025 concluded today after three days of events that highlighted three key transformative themes: artificial intelligence in genomics, clinical trials and real-world applications, and the application of precision medicine/population
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits China’s Xinjiang
Doha: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Xinjiang region on Thursday afternoon, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The quake hit near the county of Akqi near the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border at 3:44 pm local time (0744 GMT), with the epicentre
Riyadh International Philosophy Conference 2025 Begins with Global Participation
Riyadh: The fifth edition of the Riyadh International Philosophy Conference 2025 kicked off Thursday. The three-day event, themed “Philosophy Between East and West: Concepts, Origins, and Mutual Influences,” brings together 60 speakers, including philosophers, thinkers, and researchers from across the
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Beirut: HE Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon Dr. Nawaf Salam met Thursday with HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.