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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

Qatar: Great excitement with silver torso symbols

The fun, excitement and clubbing continued at the annual festival of purebred Arabian camel racing on the sword of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, on

March 8, 2023

News

Qatar: The dollar climbed to its highest level in more than 3 months

The dollar rose in Asian trading today, to its highest level in more than three months against most other major currencies, after Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve (US Central Bank),

March 8, 2023

News

Qatar: Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The following is a statement of the prices of some foreign currencies against the Qatari riyal, as received from Qatar National Bank today: Currency Buy Sell – – – – – –

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: North winds threaten the Arab

Thani Bin Jassim Stadium in Al-Gharafa Club will host this evening the important and fateful match that will bring together Al-Arabi and Al-Shamal in the 16th round of the Prince’s Cup championship

March 8, 2023

News·Sports

Qatar: Briar Goldberg for Al Sharq: 5 tips for mastering the art of public speaking

Regardless of the language used, the heart of the matter is the same, said Ms. Briar Goldberg, director of speaker training at TED, which is the interaction of the speaker with the

March 8, 2023

News

Qatar: Relatively hot weather during the day on the coast and dust stuck in the sea

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock in the evening today, will be relatively hot during the day with scattered clouds, and it will be accompanied

March 8, 2023

Climate·News

Qatar: Meteorology: Dust on the coast and some clouds at sea

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, tonight until six o’clock tomorrow morning (Wednesday), will be accompanied by some clouds, and dust stuck in some areas later..with some clouds

March 8, 2023

Climate·News

Qatar: Biden: The doctors opened my head to make sure there was a brain inside it…and the firefighters saved my sons

US President Joe Biden talked about two situations in which firefighters saved his life and the lives of his two sons, and one of them sparked controversy because of "a joke" He

March 8, 2023

Climate·Government and Politics·News

Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change presents the most prominent achievements of sustainable development at the Gulf Engineering Forum

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is participating, as a sponsor, in the 24th Gulf Engineering Forum, and the Environment and Sustainability Engineering Conference and Exhibition, which is organized by the

March 8, 2023

Climate·News

Qatar: Qumra Film Forum 2023 kicks off on Friday with the participation of experts from 41 countries

The Doha Film Institute is organizing the ninth edition of the Qumra Film Forum, from March 10 to 15, in person and from March 19 to 21 online, with the participation of

March 8, 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

Qatar: Great excitement with silver torso symbols

Qatar: The dollar climbed to its highest level in more than 3 months

Qatar: Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Qatar: North winds threaten the Arab

Qatar: Briar Goldberg for Al Sharq: 5 tips for mastering the art of public speaking

Qatar: Relatively hot weather during the day on the coast and dust stuck in the sea

Qatar: Meteorology: Dust on the coast and some clouds at sea

Qatar: Biden: The doctors opened my head to make sure there was a brain inside it…and the firefighters saved my sons

Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change presents the most prominent achievements of sustainable development at the Gulf Engineering Forum

Qatar: Qumra Film Forum 2023 kicks off on Friday with the participation of experts from 41 countries

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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