Jakarta, 20 Oct. 2019 (AlJazeera News) When Joko Widodo was sworn in as Indonesia's president five years ago, tens of thousands of people came out to cheer him in the streets of the capital, Jakarta, in a joyful celebration of the Southeast Asian nation's democracy. But when Widodo, a former furniture salesman popularly known as...

Washington, 19 Oct 2019 (Anadolu News) Amid Turkey's imminent peace operation into northern Syria, Ankara is urging the international community to assist its efforts to stabilize the conflict-hit region. In an op-ed in The Washington Post, Turkish Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said the U.S. has borne the brunt of the anti-Daesh campaign for a long...

Doha, 19 Oct. 2019 16th edition of Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition, a showcase of abayas and traditional Arabian attire will showcase over 250 brands,  around 20 fashion shows, seminars and designer workshops. The exhibition will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) between 25-29 October 2019. The event is delivered by Design...

Washington, 19 Oct. 2019 Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al-Thani, Governor Qatar Central Bank has reviewed the latest developments in the financial sector in the country, as well as ways and means by which the State of Qatar will be able to attract specialized American financial technology companies to come to Qatar and help banks improve...

Doha, 20 Oct. 2019 The TASMU Smart Qatar initiative, a flagship program by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), to participate in QITCOM 2019, the largest Information and Communication Technology showcase and event in Qatar. Four days long event will be held from 29th October to 1st November at QNCC, under the theme ‘Safe...

Beijing   Staff Maj. Gen. Saad bin Jasim al-Khulaifi, Director, Public Security of State of Qatar met with Liu Yuejin, Vice-Minister of Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Commissioner at Ministry of Public Security of China. Both discussed a number of issues of common concern and ways of strengthening them. The meeting was held on the sidelines...

Doha, 05 Oct. 2019 Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of Supreme Organizing Committee, IAAF World Athletics Championship Doha 2019 crowned Mutaz Barshim, Qatar's international and Olympic champion in high jump competition. Bersham yesterday retained his title as world champion in the high jump which he achieved at the...

Doha, 04 Oct. 2019 State of Qatar will host 6thGas Summit of Heads of State and Government of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Member Countries. iIt was announced during the conclusion of 21stGECF ministerial meeting in Moscow. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum said...

New York, United Nations  27 Sept 2019, Daily Dawn The highlight of his more than 45-minute-long speech was intense criticism of India for its annexation of occupied Kashmir and the continued restrictions imposed in the region. The premier began his wide-ranging, at times apparently extemporaneous speech by saying he feels honoured to represent Pakistan at...

Washington, 24 Sept 2019 (New York Times)  Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that the House would begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump, opening a fresh chapter of confrontation in response to startling allegations that the president sought to enlist a foreign power for his own political gain. “The actions taken to date...