Tehran, 09 March 2026 Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in joint United States–Israeli strikes that triggered a wider regional war. The decision was announced by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the nation’s highest religious and political...

Doha, 04 Feb 2026 Speaking on the sidelines of the 3rd Web Summit 2026, Doha-based professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Prof Dr Riyaz Malik expressed his excitement and pride at being part of the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion. Malik, by origin from Pakistan, ranks 2nd in the UK and 7th in...

Doha, 04 Feb 2026 Interview by Ashraf Siddiqui, Editor www.asiantelegraphqatar.com Engineer Omar AlAnsari, Secretary General of Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) expressed his views to Editor www.asiantelegraphqatar.com on the concluding day of 3rd Web Summit 2026 in Qatar as truly exceptional, saying the energy and excitement throughout the event were unmatched. In his view...

 Doha, Qatar | 5 February 2026 : The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) concluded today on a high note, wrapping up four days of in-depth dialogue, strategic exchange, and collaboration focused on the future of the global LNG industry. Held under the theme “Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow,”...

02 Feb 2026 (QNA) An exhibition held alongside the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 2026, which opened today in Doha, is showcasing major advancements in the global energy sector and underscoring LNG’s growing importance in supporting energy security worldwide. Hosted at the Qatar National Convention Center and spanning nearly 35,000...

Doha, 01 Jan. 2026 (QNA) Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated today the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, taking place until February 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The opening ceremony...

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...

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...