Doha, 31 Jan 2026 (QNA) The Trump administration has authorized $15.67 billion in military sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, with the State Department announcing Friday comprehensive packages addressing diverse capability requirements across both nations. The approvals were made public after the department notified Congress earlier Friday, coming at a sensitive moment as President Trump...

Doha, 31 Jan. 2026 (QNA) The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has revealed the programme of its participation in the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1 to 4 February 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The Ministry will take part through a comprehensive and integrated...

Doha, 31 Jan. 2026 The Embassies of Finland and Sweden, together with the European Union Delegation and in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Office, convened a high-level seminar last Thursday in Doha titled 'Gulf, Nordic and Europe: The New Strategic Partnership for Human Capital' EU envoys stressed the need of advancing EU-GCC trade relations through...

Doha, 31 Jan. 2026 .Doha-based Filipino expatriate forums Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives in Qatar (AFREEQ) and Link Pro Business Events announced is set to host a milestone 6th edition of the Philippine Property & Investment Show Qatar under the theme  KABAYAN CONNECT QATAR: Reintegration & Innovation, with B2B Network as main sponsor and official business networking partner. Nuaira Muhamad, Managing Director...

New Delhi, India Leaders of India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), bringing to an end nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations and marking a defining moment in one of India’s most strategic global partnerships. The breakthrough comes at a time of heightened global trade tensions...

Istanbul, 30 Jan. 2026 (Anadolu) The United States and Iran are once again at the center of rising regional tensions, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that a significant American naval presence is moving toward Iran, even as Washington signals openness to renewed negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking at the White House...

Doha, 29 Jan 2026 The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) commemorated International Data Privacy Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, under the theme “Data Privacy Starts with You”, at the St. Regis Hotel, The Pearl-Qatar. The event brought together senior government officials, international regulators, cybersecurity experts, academics, and private-sector professionals to highlight the growing importance of personal data...

Doha, 28 Jan. 2026 (QNA) The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) marked International Data Privacy Day with an event and a nationwide awareness campaign titled “Data Privacy Starts with You,” reinforcing the message that protecting personal data is a shared responsibility across society. The initiative aims to strengthen public understanding of personal data protection principles...

Doha, 26 Jan. 2026 At the Doha Legal Forum, Board member Qatar Lawyers Association, Essa Mohammed AlSulaiti  elaborated on the institution’s critical national role. He explained that the Association unites all admitted Qatari lawyers under one professional banner, acting as their collective voice and the formal conduit between legal practitioners and key national stakeholders. These...

Doha, 24 Jan 2026 Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, commended the strong and diverse participation in the Fourth National Human Rights Forum, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. Held over two days 19-20 January 2026, under the theme “Human Rights at the Heart of...