Qatar

Qatar

Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting

A day after Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Trump at the White House, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said both sides were making positive statements about a diplomatic solution but that “we cannot say how close or how far away an agreement is.”

10 November 2026

Iran

Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ as Tehran denies planned talks

Speaking after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, a key mediator, Trump said further strikes were “quite unlikely” but that the US was “locked and loaded”. Meanwhile, Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei told Washington to stop “manufacturing fake news about imaginary talks”.

10 November 2026

Tech News

Mobile economy in MENA set to reach €421bn but many remain offline

MWC26 returned to Doha as the industry faces a dual challenge: building the networks that will power artificial intelligence and narrowing a digital divide that still leaves millions of people without mobile internet.

10 November 2026

Focus

World Investment Forum looks at investment barriers and jobs

In partnership with Media City

Foreign investment remains concentrated in relatively few countries, while others struggle to attract funding. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, governments and businesses discussed how more economies could benefit and turn investment into jobs.

5 November 2026

Travel News

Arab airlines to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026

At its AGM held this week in Doha, the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization raised concerns over EU carbon regulations, as airlines look to boost European connectivity amid ongoing regional uncertainty.

5 November 2026

Qatar

Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal as proposals exchanged in real time

Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.

3 November 2026

Focus

Drones and robots on show at Milipol Qatar

In partnership with Media City

From a drone carrying traffic lights to a remotely operated robot, exhibitors at Milipol Qatar demonstrate equipment designed for emergency response, surveillance and work in dangerous places.

2 November 2026

Destinations

Doha stopover guide: What to see and do in Qatar's capital city

Qatar’s capital Doha offers plenty for travellers on a stopover, whether it’s a 24-hour stay or a few days. Here’s what to see, where to dine and what to experience beyond the airport.

1 November 2026

Iran

Iran reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.

30 October 2026

Sport

PSG return to Qatar to defend Intercontinental Cup title in December

Continental champions will compete in Qatar this December as PSG seek a second successive Intercontinental Cup title. The final stages return for a third year, following earlier matches in Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

30 October 2026

World News

JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks

With less than a week until the US congressional midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal has reported that JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive negotiations, as Trump continues to warn of possible renewed strikes again

29 October 2026

World News

Qatar urges Iran to 'show goodwill', stop threats and reopen Hormuz

Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies. Qatar says mediation continues after a visit to Tehran, where Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also held talks with Iranian leaders.

27 October 2026

Economy

European natural gas prices soar: What it means for your winter bills

Gas prices have tripled in 2026 and EU storage is at a record low. Analysts explain what it means for winter bills and how long it could last.

27 October 2026

Qatar

World Investment Forum examines fall in new business projects

Foreign investment is rising, but fewer new projects are being announced and funding remains concentrated in a few economies. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, officials and investors are discussing how more countries can benefit and create jobs.

26 October 2026

Tech News

US designates helium as critical amid European supply squeeze

The US has declared helium a critical material as war in the Middle East and export curbs by Russia and China squeeze global supplies of a gas vital to chipmaking, leaving Europe scrambling to secure its share.

23 October 2026

Qatar

Drones and AI on display as Milipol Qatar draws global security firms

Around 280 companies from 33 countries gathered at Milipol Qatar, displaying drones, robots and AI systems. Exhibitors discussed changing security needs, while officials examined how to protect essential services and respond to cyberattacks and emergencies.

23 October 2026