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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Official portrait of US President Donald Trump

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3 midterms.

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh at a meeting with ambassadors in Ramallah, West Bank, file photo

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

The Palestinian Authority has told France its November 28 legislative elections will be delayed by several

NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, captured December 2, 2020

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a crude-oil tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of

The General Assembly of the Global Alliance of Human Rights Institutions approves important amendments to its articles of association

The General Assembly of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions held in Geneva approved the proposed amendments to the Statute of the Alliance with the aim of enhancing the accuracy

March 18, 2023

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Learn about the data and specifications of the new health insurance card

Decision No. (4) of 2023, HE Dr. Hanan Muhammad Al-Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, specified the data and specifications of the health insurance card. The Official Gazette issued by the Ministry of

March 18, 2023

News

Platforms Pulse | Vandals destroy bicycle lane lights in Qatar (video)

The journalist, Khaled Jassim, published a video clip showing the destruction of the lights of a bicycle path in Qatar, which angered followers on social networking sites. The presenter of the Majlis

March 18, 2023

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Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly (5-2) and regained fourth place temporarily

Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly by five goals for two, in the meeting that brought them together today, at Saud bin Abdul Rahman Stadium, in the seventeenth round of the

March 18, 2023

News

Exploratory experiences at the TED Summit in Arabic shed light on the importance of the Arabic language in shaping identity

The first day of the TED Summit in Arabic, which is held within the framework of the partnership between Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and TED, witnessed public interaction

March 18, 2023

News

A spontaneous scene.. A security man helps a child in the Grand Mosque (video)

In a spontaneous scene, a Saudi security man appeared as he helped a child put on the ihram as he entered the circumambulation square in the Grand Mosque. And the pioneers of

March 18, 2023

News

Minister of Health: The health sector receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership

HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, confirmed that the health sector in the State of Qatar receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership of His Highness

March 18, 2023

News·Sports

Qatar News Agency opens Qena training halls

Qatar News Agency (QNA) opened QNA training halls at the agency’s headquarters in Al-Dafna area, in line with the agency’s vision to develop its media cadres and raise their efficiency, by offering

March 18, 2023

News

Study: High blood pressure causes heart damage in young adults

A new study sheds light on the harmful effects of high blood pressure during puberty in young adults, which leads to premature heart damage. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, showed

March 18, 2023

News

Gold prices in Egypt reach unprecedented levels as dollar declines

Egyptian gold prices have reached unprecedented levels in the past few days, driven by the dollar’s decline and investors’ preference for gold as a safe haven amid the state of turmoil in

March 18, 2023

Economy·News

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

The General Assembly of the Global Alliance of Human Rights Institutions approves important amendments to its articles of association

Learn about the data and specifications of the new health insurance card

Platforms Pulse | Vandals destroy bicycle lane lights in Qatar (video)

Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly (5-2) and regained fourth place temporarily

Exploratory experiences at the TED Summit in Arabic shed light on the importance of the Arabic language in shaping identity

A spontaneous scene.. A security man helps a child in the Grand Mosque (video)

Minister of Health: The health sector receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership

Qatar News Agency opens Qena training halls

Study: High blood pressure causes heart damage in young adults

Gold prices in Egypt reach unprecedented levels as dollar declines

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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