President's Qatar visit successful: Foreign Secretary Rai

Kathmandu, Nov 6: President Ramchandra Paudel returned home on Thursday after attending the 'Second World Summit for Social Development' held in Doha, Qatar. Briefing the media persons at VVIP Lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport on President...

On behalf of UAE President, Nahyan bin Mubarak leads UAE delegation to 2nd World Summit for Social Development in Doha

DOHA (WAM) On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, led the UAE delegation participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development,...

Ronaldo: 'I'd score the same in PL as I do in Saudi'

Cristiano Ronaldo claims he would be as prolific a goalscorer in the Premier League as he currently is in Saudi Arabia. The Al Nassr captain has finished as the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League in the last two seasons. "Year by year, I score...

[WFP Report: Record Levels of Food Poverty in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen

SANA'A — A recent report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed a dramatic surge in food poverty across Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen, marking one of the highest recorded levels of deprivation since the conflict began....

600 workers, including Bangladeshis, unpaid for 8 months by Saudi firm: HRW

At least 600 migrant workers from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement today....

Visit Qatar announces exclusive public experience with Steve Harvey on December 3

Visit Qatar, in collaboration with Melt Live, is set to host ‘An Evening with Steve Harvey’ on December 3 at Al Mayassa Theatre, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The event will offer audiences in Qatar the opportunity to engage directly...

UN OCHA, Qatar Airways launch humanitarian partnership

Doha: The Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya affirmed that the State of Qatar has emerged as a powerful force in humanitarian diplomacy, building bridges, offering support, and...

Revealed: Qatar-linked intelligence operation targeted ICC prosecutor’s alleged victim

The woman who has accused the prosecutor of the international criminal court of sexual abuse has been targeted by private intelligence firms as part of a covert operation said to have taken place on behalf of Qatar. The Guardian can reveal details...

Is Saudi drawing a line through its NEOM futuristic megaproject?

It was supposed to be a blueprint for how humanity would eventually live, a linear city stretching 170km through the desert, harnessing the latest technological and architectural knowledge to make the impractible possible Now, architects of The...

Shem Rock’s UFC Debut Set for November 22 in Qatar vs Aliev

Shem Rock, a highly touted mixed martial arts prospect, is set to make his UFC debut on November 22 at the highly anticipated Qatar event. The UFC confirmed his matchup against unbeaten Tajikistani fighter Nurullo Aliev, who holds a perfect record...

Russian Ambassador: Moscow Plans Diplomatic Return to Yemen, Urges Peaceful Resolution

Aden — Russia intends to restore its diplomatic presence in Yemen, the newly appointed Russian ambassador announced during a formal ceremony to present his credentials to Yemeni authorities. The move signals Moscow’s renewed engagement in the...

Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait wraps up

A shooter aims for a target during the Asian Championship. KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: The Kuwait Asian Shooting Championship wraps up today, Friday, at the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex, with the men’s and women’s skeet finals scheduled...

Arab Therapy Expands into the Saudi Market with Strategic Investment from VMS during Global Health Exhibition 2025

Arab Therapy, an online mental health and teletherapy service headquartered in Berlin, has officially announced its entry into the Saudi market during its participation in the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh. This expansion follows the...

[UN Report: Houthi-Allied “Zainabiyat” Intensify Repression of Women in Yemen's Sanaa

SANAA — A new United Nations-backed report has revealed a sharp escalation in the role of the “Zainabiyat,” an all-female militia affiliated with Yemen’s Houthi movement, in suppressing women and violating human rights in areas under Houthi...

The next AI workforce for UAE: Training more than 100,000 students and educators

To prepare the United Arab Emirates’ next generation for an AI-driven workforce, today we’re providing an update on our ambitious commitment to skill one million people across the UAE with an expansion of our global skilling initiative, Microsoft...

Gold price in Qatari market decline by 0.40% this week

Doha: The price of gold in the Qatari market declined by 0.40 percent over the past week, reaching USD 3,986.49 per ounce, according to data released by Qatar National Bank (QNB). QNB data showed that the price of gold decreased from USD 4,002.78...

CC7 wins $1.99bn EPC contract from TA’ZIZ for PVC complex in UAE

China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7) has won a $1.99bn contract from TA’ZIZ to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for an integrated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex in...

Microsoft To Invest $15B in UAE AI Industry

Microsoft is investing just over $15 billion in United Arab Emirates to support the country's AI and cloud infrastructure landscape. The funds, which will be distributed between 2023 and 2029, will also be used to support workforce training...

Mohammed bin Rashid attends final day of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the final day of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, which was held in Abu Dhabi on November...

Abu Dhabi DoE and Dubai SCE pen MoU to boost UAE energy sector

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) during ADIPEC 2025 to strengthen cooperation in regulating petroleum product trading and monitoring liquefied...