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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

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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 seminar season discusses the relationship of Islam with modernity today

The Ministry of Culture is holding this evening the third event of the seminar season, at the headquarters of Ibn Khaldun Hall at Qatar University, under the title"Islam and modernity"Lectures by Joseph

March 12, 2023

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Msheireb Museums hosts "Medhal"

Msheireb Museums, in cooperation with the General Authority for Minors’ Affairs, is hosting an art exhibition aimed at introducing the talents of employees and minors in the field of drawing and painting.

March 12, 2023

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Our Heritage Summit calls on citizens to intensify tree planting

One of the sessions shed a summit "Our legacy" 2023, organized by Qatar Foundation, sheds light on Yemen’s experience in sustainable development, where the former Yemeni Minister of Water and Environment, Abdul

March 12, 2023

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Al-Ajmi crowned the Grand Tour and the early Open

Yesterday, the eleventh round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour Championship concluded "Longines – here we go" In its sixth edition, on the Longines outdoor field in Al Shaqab – a member of

March 12, 2023

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Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee: More than 400,000 workers have been able to change their employers since the abolition of the sponsorship system

Her Excellency Mrs. Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee, confirmed that more than four hundred thousand workers have been able to change their employers since the abolition

March 12, 2023

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Meteorology: Relatively cold weather on the coast and scattered clouds at sea tonight

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather tonight until six o’clock tomorrow morning (Sunday) will be relatively cold, accompanied by scattered clouds on the coast.. and at sea, it will be accompanied

March 12, 2023

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Qatar Calendar House: Thursday, March 23, the first astronomical month of Ramadan

The Qatar Calendar House announced that, according to the accurate astronomical calculations conducted by specialists, Thursday, corresponding to March 23, 2023 AD, is the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan for

March 12, 2023

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7 tips to prepare your body for fasting the holy month of Ramadan

In the first days of Ramadan, some people face health problems resulting from changing their diet and abstaining from food for long periods, such as headaches, high or low blood pressure, as

March 12, 2023

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Hamad Medical Corporation launches a campaign to educate diabetics about safe fasting during Ramadan

The National Diabetes Center at Hamad Medical Corporation is launching a national campaign under the slogan: "Ramadan and diabetes… Fasting is safe to maintain health". This campaign aims to provide health education

March 12, 2023

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Egyptian Journalist on legality of eating horse and donkey meat

An Egyptian journalist sparked a state of anger on social media, after he asked a question about the legality of eating horse and donkey meat, indicating that it is sold and eaten

March 12, 2023

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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 seminar season discusses the relationship of Islam with modernity today

Msheireb Museums hosts "Medhal"

Our Heritage Summit calls on citizens to intensify tree planting

Al-Ajmi crowned the Grand Tour and the early Open

Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee: More than 400,000 workers have been able to change their employers since the abolition of the sponsorship system

Meteorology: Relatively cold weather on the coast and scattered clouds at sea tonight

Qatar Calendar House: Thursday, March 23, the first astronomical month of Ramadan

7 tips to prepare your body for fasting the holy month of Ramadan

Hamad Medical Corporation launches a campaign to educate diabetics about safe fasting during Ramadan

Egyptian Journalist on legality of eating horse and donkey meat

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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