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Qatar ready to assist in resolving conflict between Russia, Ukraine — ambassador
MOSCOW, July 3. /TASS/. Qatar is ready to assist in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine counting on diplomacy, Ambassador of Qatar to Moscow Ahmed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani told TASS. "The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is...

Qatar's minister issues regulations for real estate registration
Qatar - HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi issued the executive regulations of Law No 5 of 2024 regulating real estate registration, along with complementary ministerial decisions...
UAE Central Bank fines three exchange houses Dh4.1 million
The UAE Central Bank imposed a fine of Dh4.1 million ($1.1 million) on three exchange houses for failing to comply with the law on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT), as it continues its fight against illegal financial...

Qatar garners widespread praise for security, stability and peace diplomacy
The Peninsula showcases voices of confidence in Qatar’s safe, welcoming environment Clockwise from top left: Dr. Kamal Hamidou, Dr. Abdulrahman AlShami, Dr. Abdelmotalab Siddig Makki and Dr. Yasir Mahgoub Elhussein Doha, Qatar: In wake of recent...

Fog, drizzle and clouds...Hawana Salalah Hotels in Oman transforms to haven of lush greenery and picturesque landscapes
Muscat: The Dhofar Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing a stunning natural transformation that draws the attention of tourists from across the region and the world. This transformation begins with the onset of the Khareef (monsoon)...

Minister Al-Kaabi inspects Kahramaa’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure facility
Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Chairman of Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President of Kahramaa H E Abdulla bin Ali Al-Theyab being briefed during the visit to Advanced Metering...

QPC Concludes Political Analysis Course
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The course was presented by Dr Mustafa Osman al-Amin, Head of the Department of Islam and International Affairs, Professor of International Relations at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and former Sudanese Minister of Foreign...

Netanyahu Bound for Washington to Negotiate Gaza Ceasefire
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Tel Aviv on Sunday for Washington to meet with U.S. President America's Donald Trump. As reported by Anadolu, this is to discuss various regional issues, including the Gaza...

Cyprus Confirms 350-Meter Gas Column in ExxonMobil’s Pegasus-1 Well
The government of Cyprus has confirmed a new natural gas discovery in the Pegasus-1 well located in Block 10, operated by ExxonMobil and its partner QatarEnergy. The well intersected approximately 350 meters of gas-bearing reservoir at a depth of...
Qatar attends plenary, closing sessions of financing for development conference
Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad and other dignitaries attending the conference held in Seville, Spain. Seville: Qatar has participated in the Eighth Plenary and Closing Sessions of the...

Netanyahu visits Trump in Washington as Gaza ceasefire talks advance
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza President Donald Trump is set to meet Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, as hopes grow that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is within reach. Israel and Hamas earlier...

Doha instructs Hamas officials to handover weapons amid US pressure for a deal, report
Senior Hamas officials in Qatar have been ordered to lay down their personal weapons, UK's The Times reported late on Wednesday and said it was a result of American pressure to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Among them were Khalil al-Hayya,...

Qatar Offers Diplomatic Support to Help End Russia-Ukraine War
Thu 03 Jul 2025 | 11:03 AM Qatar has expressed its willingness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the country’s ambassador to Moscow, Ahmed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani....
Iranian commander: Israeli occupier to receive graver response if commits new error
Iranian commander: Israeli occupier to receive graver response if commits new error [Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:36:19 +0300] Tehran - Saba: The political assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Rasoul Sanai Rad,...
Minister of Justice issues executive regulations for real estate registration law
Assistant Undersecretary for Real Estate Registration and Documentation Affairs at the Ministry of Justice Amer Saed Ali Al Ghafri with other officials during the event. Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H...

Qatar embraces 3D printing for smarter and greener future
Doha, Qatar: The integration of 3D printing technology into Qatar’s construction sector marks a transformative step toward a new era of building—offering a faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective approach to infrastructure development. In a...

US President Trump, Saudi Defense Minister bin Salman discuss Iran, regional issues
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met at the White House on Thursday and discussed regional and Middle Eastern issues, including the Iran situation, Axios reported, citing a source. “We discussed...

Qatar affirms importance of innovative financing, effective partnerships to achieve SDGs
Seville: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad affirmed the importance of innovative financing and effective partnerships in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She emphasised Amir...
Futures Drop Ahead Of July 9 Tariff Deadline
US equity futures are weaker with investors on edge about the potential for more tariffs from the Trump administration as we head into the July 9 deadline which appears to have been rolled to Aug 1. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 contracts declined 0.2%...

Qatar Unveils Crystal Walkway: The Longest Air-Conditioned Tourist Path
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Saud Al-Ajmi Photo Feature DOHA, July 3 (KUNA) -- On Gewan Island in the Qatari capital Doha, the Crystal Walkway has become a new tourist destination, featuring a collection of crystals embedded in the...