Qatar qualifies for FIFA World Cup final after home win over UAE

By&nbspAadel Haleem Published on 15/10/2025 - 22:54 GMT+2 Qatar has punched its ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Asian champions used their home-field advantage to win Tuesday’s high-stakes qualifier 2-1 over the UAE. Celebrations poured...

Qatar and Saudi join Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia in Qualifying for Fifa World Cup 2026

In an unprecedented show of competitive strength, the Arab world has secured seven direct qualification berths for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The recent final rounds of qualifiers saw Qatar and Saudi...

Qatar’s Sheikh Al Thani pledges major investments to boost Nigeria’s economy

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman of Future Union Group, has pledged significant investments in key sectors of Nigeria’s economy to support the country’s development agenda. Al- Thani, a member of the ruling family of Qatar, said this while...

Qatar And Saudi Arabia Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Qatar and Saudi Arabia have secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following decisive results in the final round of the Asian qualifiers on Tuesday. Both nations finished top of their respective groups to confirm automatic qualification...

Qatar Museums presents two major exhibitions celebrating the life and work of I M Pei

Qatar Museums (QM) is set to present two groundbreaking exhibitions devoted to the life and career of the architect behind the Museum of Islamic Art, I M Pei (Ieoh Ming Pei [1917–2019]), one of the most influential architects of the past century....

Doha Film Festival showcases powerful Arab voices to inspire global audiences

Doha Film Institute (DFI) reaffirms its commitment to championing Arab talent with a powerful showcase of stories and bold new voices from the region at the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF). The festival’s International Feature Film Competition...

Qatar’s Years of Culture strengthens partnerships in Chile as part of 2025–2026 programme

A delegation from Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative, led by Advisor on Latin American Affairs HE Mohammed al-Kuwari, completed a successful mission to Chile from September 25–30, deepening co-operation across the cultural, governmental, and...

How Qatar's DIMDEX 2026 exhibition will turn warship displays into real defense partnerships

Qatar’s DIMDEX 2026 exhibition will feature visiting warships, defense firms, and official delegations at the Qatar National Convention Centre from January 19 to 22. The event aims to strengthen defense cooperation by linking maritime...

Qatar, Tajikistan discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment co-operation

HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, and Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, co-chaired the ‘Fifth Session of the Qatari–Tajik Joint Committee on...

M23 Rebels and Kinshasa Government Sign Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar

7 The representatives sign the document in Qatar on Tuesday Doha, Qatar — The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and representatives of the M23 rebel group, operating under the banner of the Congo River Alliance, have formally...

Furious UAE fans chuck sandals, plastic bottles and cups on the pitch as tensions boil over in World Cup qualifiying defeat by Qatar in Doha

Chaos broke out in Doha on Tuesday night as Qatar secured their place at next summer's World Cup with a victory against the United Arab Emirates. Qatar's 2-1 win saw them go top of their three-team play off, leaving the UAE in danger of prolonging...

A Dangerous Policy Shortcut for Qatar

The Trump administration’s sudden decision to extend NATO-style defense guarantees to Qatar represents a troubling shortcut in American foreign policy. Issued quietly through executive order, it pledges that any attack on Qatar’s territory,...

Trump refugee policy, travel ban strand Washington state-bound family in Qatar

Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks / The Seattle Times (TNS) Stranded in Qatar, an Afghan mother, father and their three children dream of the Seattle area. They dream of a pathway to higher education for their younger daughter, a chance for their youngest...

Pakistan calls Saudi, Qatar to mediate as tensions with Afghanistan escalate

World News Fierce border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have left at least 20 dead, including eight Pakistani soldiers and 12 Afghan civilians. Islamabad seeks mediation from Qatar and Saudi Arabia even as Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister...

Harry Kane out to avenge World Cup heartache after ‘worst moment’ in Qatar

Harry Kane has said that his penalty heartbreak against France at the last World Cup has changed him as a player and given him extra motivation to lead England to glory at the tournament next summer. The captain missed from the spot in the 84th...

Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’

The defense secretary’s announcement that the United States would allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho was “in the works for years” and mirrors accommodations made for a handful of other allies in the country, a U.S. Air Force...

Qatar’s Amir receives message from President Ali on strengthening bilateral ties

The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has received a written message from President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation. The message was received by...

Qatar Airways admits technical snag caused diversion to Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Qatar Airways confirmed that the flight QR816 from Doha to Hong Kong was diverted to Ahmedabad on October 14 due to a technical issue, the Airlines confirmed to ANI. The diversion was a standard precautionary measure and the aircraft...

Qatar seal historic 2026 World Cup qualification with 2-1 win over UAE

DOHA – Qatar have officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 2–1 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the Asian qualifiers at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Goals from Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel ensured...

Cautious step as Congo, M23 agree to monitor ceasefire in Doha talks

Congo and the M23 rebel group signed an agreement on Tuesday for the monitoring of an eventual “permanent ceasefire”, a step towards potentially ending fighting in eastern Congo, according to sources on both sides and a copy seen by Reuters. The...