Why is FIFA proposing a biennial World Cup? PARIS: FIFA will hold an online summit on December 20 to discuss the feasibility of a biennial World Cup, rather ... Published 19 Dec, 2021 10:48am
World Gulf summit aims to signal solidarity amid Iran tension RIYADH: Gulf Arab leaders gather on Tuesday for an annual summit expected to stress cohesion after a deep rift, at a... Updated 14 Dec, 2021 02:12pm
World Saudi prince discusses security with former rival Qatar DOHA: Saudi Arabia's de facto leader has discussed regional security with Qatar during his first visit since the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 05:34pm
World Saudi prince visits UAE as new Khashoggi controversy swirls DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's de facto leader pressed on with a Gulf tour Wednesday after French police said they had... Published 08 Dec, 2021 04:04pm
Business & Finance Qatar and Turkey extend currency swap deal DOHA: Qatar and Turkey have announced they agreed to extend a currency swap deal between their central banks, as... Published 08 Dec, 2021 03:56pm
World Turkey, Qatar vow joint push to reopen Kabul airport DOHA: Turkey and Qatar on Monday raised the possibility of jointly operating Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
World Saudi crown prince will start tour of Gulf region on Monday DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will start a tour of Gulf Arab states on ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 01:01pm
World French President thanks Qatar for Afghan evacuations DOHA: French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to the Gulf, expressed appreciation to Qatar on Saturday for... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
World US says it will resume talks with Taliban next week WASHINGTON: The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues... Published 24 Nov, 2021 11:13am
Print Saudi pledges over $1bn in 'green era' initiatives RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler pledged more than $1 billion for new global environmental initiatives on... Updated 26 Oct, 2021 09:40am
Sports 'Sweet day' for Afghan sportswomen fleeing Taliban rule on latest flight KABUL: Dozens of Afghan women athletes expressed relief and optimism as they fled Taliban rule on the latest flight... Published 20 Oct, 2021 08:44pm
World US, Taliban have ‘productive’ talks WASHINGTON: The United States and the Taliban had “productive discussions” on the issue of humanitarian... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
World Qatari official says recognising Taliban government not a priority DOHA: Qatar believes that recognising the Taliban government in Afghanistan is not a priority now, and that the ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Markets Qatar powerless to ease global energy crisis DOHA/LONDON: Qatar, the world's largest seller of liquefied natural gas (LNG), told consumers it was powerless to... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
World Energy-rich Qatar says unhappy with high gas prices DOHA: Qatar, the world's biggest liquefied natural gas exporter, said Monday it was not pleased with current global... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 08:10pm
World US says Taliban talks in Doha were 'candid and professional' State Department spokesman Ned Price says the two sides also discussed 'the United States' provision of robust humanitarian assistance, directly to the Afghan people' Published 11 Oct, 2021 10:53am
World Disappointment in Qatar as no women candidates elected DOHA: Women voters voiced disappointment Sunday after none were elected in Qatar's first legislative polls with all... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
World ‘I am not weak’: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections DOHA: Voters chose none of the 26 women who stood for election in Qatar's first legislative elections on Saturday,... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:28pm
Business & Finance Qatar's economy grows 4% in Q2 boosted by non-hydrocarbon activities DUBAI: Qatar's economy grew 4% year-on-year in the second quarter, according to official preliminary estimates,... Published 03 Oct, 2021 11:24am
World Qatar, EU call Afghanistan abuses 'disappointing' DOHA: Qatar and the EU's top diplomats Thursday labelled a recent string of human rights abuses in Afghanistan... Updated 30 Sep, 2021 06:49pm
World Taliban say US drones must stop entering Afghanistan, warn of consequences The Taliban on Wednesday warned of consequences if the United States did not stop flying drones over Afghan ... Published 29 Sep, 2021 12:55pm
World Gaza to begin rebuilding homes destroyed in May by Israel GAZA: The reconstruction of homes in Gaza that were destroyed or damaged in the May conflict between Israel and ... Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am
World Qatar flight with Afghans, Americans, Europeans leaves Kabul, official says DUBAI: A fourth chartered flight carrying civilians from Afghanistan to Qatar since US forces withdrew last month... Published 19 Sep, 2021 09:04pm
World Qatar for involving all Afghan parties in reconciliation CAIRO: Qatar's foreign minister held talks with the prime minister of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan on Sunday, in the... Published 13 Sep, 2021 05:46am
World The Taliban are lying, says France's FM PARIS: The Taliban are lying and France will not have any relationship with its newly-formed government, Foreign... Published 13 Sep, 2021 05:46am
World Qatar's foreign minister visits premier of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan CAIRO: Qatar's foreign minister held talks with the prime minister of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan on Sunday, in the... Published 13 Sep, 2021 01:25am
Print Pakistan, Qatar for releasing Afghanistan's assets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar, on Thursday, urged the international community not to attach any conditionality in... Published 10 Sep, 2021 03:10am
World Qatari official says Kabul airport 90% operational, expects gradual reopening Flights into Kabul will fly through Pakistan's airspace for the time being, adds official Published 09 Sep, 2021 05:57pm
Pakistan Qatar's deputy PM expected in Pakistan today Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will hold talks with FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi on recent developments in Kabul Published 09 Sep, 2021 12:08pm
BR Research LNG: The bigger issues Moving past the never-ending long-term and spot debate on LNG, there are some thorny issues that need immediate... Published 09 Sep, 2021 08:30am