CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs holds phone call with US Secretary of War

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense AffairsHE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani helda phone call on Friday with Secretary of War of the United States of America HE Pete Hegseth. During the call, they discussed topics of mutual interest to both sides as well as ways to strengthen and develop them.

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Qatar strongly condemns terrorist attack that killed security officer in Jordan

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the Jordanian capital, Amman, that killed a public security officer and left another injured. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Doha's firm repudiation of violence, terrorism and criminal acts, regardless of their motives or causes. The ministry also extended Qatar's sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, as well as to the government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery.

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Qatar condemns armed attack in Southern Egypt

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the armed attack that took place in the southern region of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, which resulted in the death of two border guard officers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons. The Ministry conveys the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Peninsula HMC concludes International Congress on Healthy Aging and Geriatric Rehabilitation

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully concluded the International Congress on Healthy Aging and Geriatric Rehabilitation 2026 (IC-HAGR 2026), organised by HMC’s Rumailah Hospital under the theme “Transforming Global Care through Innovation and Function.” The Congress was held from...

Peninsula MoEHE launches campaign to encourage Qatari students to pursue teaching careers

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the first phase of an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging Qatari students to pursue teaching careers, highlighting the profession’s importance, benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The campaign, titled “The...

Peninsula Chances of local rain clouds through end of week: Qatar Meteorology Department

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast continued chances of local rain cloud formation until the end of the week, with some areas potentially experiencing thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds. In its latest weather chart update on Tuesday,...

 

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