Qatar: News
10 Nov 2024
DohaWhy Qatar has ended mediator role between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has announced it will suspend its mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
29 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael bans UNRWA, Palestinians claim 100,000 residents trapped
Israel's parliament has approved a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in its territory.
18 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuAfter Yahya Sinwar's killing, who is likely to lead Hamas
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a top leader of Hamas, has left the organization in uncertainty as it looks for a new leader.
06 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.
26 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaExplained: Why Qatari nationals can now travel to US visa-free
Qatar has become the second Muslim-majority nation, after Brunei, to join a United States program that allows its citizens to travel to the US without a visa.
20 Sep 2024
LebanonQatar Airways bans walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after explosions
Qatar Airways has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights departing from Beirut, Lebanon.
12 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas holds hostage, prisoner swap talks with Qatar, Egypt
A delegation from the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas met with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in Doha on Wednesday.
02 Aug 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiNot airstrike, bomb planted at guesthouse killed Hamas chief: Report
A report by the New York Times has shed a different light on how Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday.
20 Jul 2024
BahrainSea fish boil, birds drop dead in this scorching city
Once celebrated as the "Marseilles of the Gulf" for its thriving fishing industry and picturesque coastal spots, Kuwait City now holds a less desirable title—the world's hottest city.
07 May 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuWhy has Israel rejected 3-phase ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a ceasefire agreement that had been accepted by Hamas.
06 May 2024
EgyptHamas agrees to ceasefire after 7-month war with Israel
Hamas, on Monday, accepted the ceasefire plan proposed by Egypt and Qatar amidst an ongoing seven-month conflict with Israel in Gaza.
29 Apr 2024
HamasGaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah
Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 13 people, medical personnel said on Monday.
13 Feb 2024
Shah Rukh KhanSRK secured Navy veterans' release from Qatar? Here's the truth
Shah Rukh Khan recently paid a visit to Doha, Qatar, as the special guest of honor at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) final last week.
13 Feb 2024
ChinaChina urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah
China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.
12 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi to visit Qatar after Indian Navy veterans' release
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Qatar on Wednesday (February 14) after concluding his two-day United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit.
12 Feb 2024
Indian NavyQatar frees 8 jailed Indian Navy veterans, 7 back home
Qatar released eight Indian Navy veterans who were initially sentenced to death on spying charges early on Monday, and seven of them have returned to India.
28 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentQatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report
Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.
09 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresGaza situation 'at breaking point': UN after Israel intensifies strikes
Israel has intensified attacks against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting over 450 targets on Friday alone, Reuters reported.
07 Dec 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsQatar: Indian envoy meets 8 ex-navy officers sentenced to death
India's ambassador in Qatar was granted consular access to meet the eight former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death on December 3.
05 Dec 2023
HamasNowhere safe: UN after Israel extends war to southern Gaza
Israel has intensified its fight against Hamas in Gaza as its forces pushed further into the strip's southern region.
24 Nov 2023
HamasFirst 13 hostages released after Israel-Hamas truce begins
Hamas has released the first group of 13 hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister's office, as a truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday.
24 Nov 2023
Indian NavyQatar court accepts appeal in ex-navy personnel death sentence case
A Qatar court has reportedly accepted the Indian government's appeal against the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel last month.
14 Nov 2023
IsraelWill free 70 hostages in exchange for 5-day ceasefire: Hamas
Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Palestinian terror group's military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has proposed a five-day ceasefire with Israel in exchange for the release of up to 70 women and children hostages, Reuters reported.
08 Nov 2023
Hamas3 Hamas leaders worth $11 billion, enjoy luxury in Qatar
Hamas, the terror group responsible for the killing of over 1,400 civilians in southern Israel on October 7, has three top leaders with a combined net worth of $11 billion, the New York Post reported.
30 Oct 2023
S Jaishankar'Highest importance': Jaishankar to Navy veterans' families over Qatar sentence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly met with the families of eight former officers of the Indian Navy who were awarded the death sentence in Qatar on Thursday for alleged espionage.
28 Oct 2023
Indian NavyIndia has 'limited options' against Qatar executing 8 ex-Navy officers
India reportedly has "limited options" in its efforts to commute the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy officers convicted in Qatar, as the exact nature of their charges remains uncertain.
26 Oct 2023
Indian NavyQatar sentences 8 ex-Indian Navy officials to death for espionage
A court in Qatar has reportedly sentenced eight former Indian Navy officials to death for alleged espionage after detaining them since August 2022.
21 Oct 2023
HamasIn a first, Hamas releases two American hostages
Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip released two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, on Friday.
20 Oct 2023
IsraelNational security: Israel approves regulation to close Al Jazeera offices
The emergency government in Israel approved new regulations on Friday, paving the way for it to temporarily shut down local bureaus of news organization Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel reported.
23 Aug 2023
Reliance RetailQIA acquires 1% stake in Reliance Retail at $100bn valuation
Qatar's sovereign fund, QIA, has announced a $1 billion investment in Reliance Retail.
28 Nov 2022
Camil fluCamel flu threat looms over FIFA World Cup; advisory issued
Football fever has gripped the world with the FIFA World Cup 2022—one of the largest global events—in full swing in Qatar.
28 Nov 2022
Health & Wellness#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Camel flu, the virus scare during FIFA 2022?
Experts warn against a fatal virus coming in from Qatar!
22 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: US journalist detained for wearing rainbow t-shirt
A US journalist covering the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has claimed that security officials detained him outside a stadium for wearing a rainbow t-shirt showing support to the LGBTQ+ community.
21 Nov 2022
Zakir Naik#NewsBytesExplainer: Who's Zakir Naik—man who triggered FIFA World Cup row?
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has become a bone of contention for many.
18 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupAttending FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022? Visit these places too
Let's add more fun and exploration to your #QatarDiaries.
17 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupQatar World Cup opening ceremony: Who'll perform, where to watch?
We are only a few days away from the opening fixture of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Initially scheduled to take place on November 21, the date was rescheduled to November 20.
10 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar unveils 6,000 cabin fan village
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to start from November 20 and ahead of the global tournament, Qatar has unveiled a 6,000 cabin fan village in an isolated lot near the airports.
07 Sep 2022
DohaTraveling to Qatar? Buy these 5 things as souvenirs
Qatar is an incredible shopping destination as it offers a plethora of items that you may not find elsewhere.
02 Aug 2022
MumbaiMumbai woman missing for 20 years found in Pakistan
We may criticize social media for the negativity it brings, but we cannot ignore it, for it has numerous positive impacts.
17 Jun 2022
CoronavirusHow long does immunity last after COVID-19?
Experts have warned that exposure to the coronavirus, through vaccination or infection, does not mean that you are completely protected from future infections.
06 Jun 2022
TelanganaQatar, Kuwait, Iran summon Indian envoys over Prophet Muhammad remarks
India on Sunday responded to the official protest notes by Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran over the controversial remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against Prophet Muhammad.
23 Aug 2021
Akshay Kumar'Bell Bottom': Saudi Arabia, Qatar ban Akshay Kumar's espionage thriller
Akshay Kumar's period film Bell Bottom was the first major theatrical release, massively boosting the suffering movie industry of the country.
04 Jun 2021
FootballIndia lose 0-1 to Qatar in WC qualifying round match
A 10-man India defended creditably well as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Asian champions Qatar in their World Cup qualifying round match in Doha on Thursday.
02 Jun 2021
FootballIndia faces an uphill task against Qatar in WC Qualifiers
Their preparation was far from ideal but India would take inspiration from the draw against Asian Champions Qatar in 2019 when they face same opponents in the second-leg match of the joint World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers, in Doha on Thursday.
29 May 2021
Indian Football TeamStimac thanks Qatar for allowing players to train in Doha
Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has thanked the Qatar government and Qatar Football Association for allowing his players to train there ahead of the World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers.
28 May 2021
FootballOur preparation far from being ideal: Igor Stimac
Livid with the strict quarantine arrangements for COVID-19 in Qatar, the Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said their preparation is "far from being ideal" for the upcoming World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers.
22 May 2021
FootballIndian football team begins training in Doha for joint Qualifiers
All the players and support staff of the Indian football team have tested negative for COVID-19 after arrival in Qatar on Wednesday and have also started training ahead of the joint Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup next month.
15 Apr 2021
MumbaiMumbai couple convicted in drug case in Qatar returns home
Mumbai-based couple Oniba and Sharique Qureshi, who was sentenced to ten years in jail in a drug case in Qatar in 2019, returned to the city on Thursday with their minor daughter.
28 Oct 2020
Qatar AirwaysForeign women strip-searched at Doha Airport, Qatar promises investigation
Days after the invasive examination of women at Doha Airport triggered global headlines and threatened Qatar's diplomatic relationship with Australia, the Arab country has promised an investigation, reports said on Wednesday.
30 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan FM Qureshi visits Qatar to discuss Afghan reconciliation process
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today traveled to Qatar, where he is expected to discuss the Afghan reconciliation process and issues of mutual interests with the top officials of the Gulf country.
03 Dec 2018
IndiaQatar to quit OPEC in January 2019
On Monday, Qatar announced that it would withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), effective January 2019.
28 Oct 2018
International Labour OrganizationQatar easing of foreign worker exit system comes into force
Long-awaited reform of Qatar's controversial exit visa system, which requires foreign workers to obtain their bosses' permission to leave the country, came into force on Sunday, the government said.
27 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiExternal Affairs Minister Swaraj to visit Qatar, Kuwait from Oct-28
Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj will travel to Qatar and Kuwait from October 28 to 31 in pursuit of India's objective of enhanced engagement with the Gulf region.
17 Oct 2018
Russia NewsFIFA World Cup reportedly boosted Russian economy by $14 billion
Organizers of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia have claimed that the tournament has helped boost the country's economy by $14 billion.
27 Sep 2018
NikeAthlete Mariam Farid says religion and fashion can go together
Leading Qatari woman athlete Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.
01 Sep 2018
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is planning to turn Qatar into an island
A Saudi official has hinted the Kingdom was moving forward with a plan to dig a canal that would turn the neighboring Qatari peninsula into an island, amid a diplomatic feud between the Gulf nations.
12 Aug 2018
International Monetary FundMacau to displace Qatar as world's richest place by 2020
Qatar, currently the world's richest place, is soon set to be overtaken by Macau - the world's newest gambling hotspot.
28 Jul 2018
AfghanistanTaliban had meeting with US official in Doha: Taliban official
The Taliban held their first direct contact with a US official in a preliminary discussion about future peace-talks on Afghanistan, a Taliban senior official said today.
21 Jun 2018
KeralaKerala: Man dupes Qatar's royal family of Rs. 5cr, arrested
The Kerala police on Wednesday arrested a Gulf returnee for duping the Qatar Royal Family of Rs. 5.60 crore by forging email address.
18 Nov 2017
KuwaitQatar the richest country in the world per capita
Based on the per capita income of its people, Qatar has been named the world's richest country.
06 Nov 2017
IndiaParadise Papers: Top coaching institute FIITJEE named in leak
One of the Indian names that came up in the Paradise Papers leak is coaching class franchise FIITJEE.
18 Sep 2017
Saudi ArabiaQatar crisis: Saudi forces Snapchat to block Al Jazeera access
Snapchat has blocked access to broadcaster Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia.
10 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpSaudi Arabia suspends talks with Qatar over protocol row
Saudi Arabia has suspended dialogue with Qatar, shortly after a phone call between Qatar's emir and the Saudi crown prince.
04 Aug 2017
Saudi ArabiaQatar okays law to give permanent residency to its expats
To counter boycott from the Saudi-led alliance, Qatar has now okayed a draft law that grants permanent residency cards to certain foreigners.
28 Jun 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia unrelenting on harsh demands against Qatar
Saudi Arabia remained adamant that its demands on Qatar were non-negotiable, as the US and Kuwait mediated talks between the various parties in ongoing Qatar crisis in Washington, DC.
16 Jun 2017
Donald TrumpUS, Qatar ink $12 billion deal on F-15 fighter jets
Against the backdrop of Qatar's isolation in the Middle East, US has inked a $12 billion deal for supply of 36 F-15 fighter jets to Qatar.
09 Jun 2017
IndiaMiddle East diplomacy- Indians in Qatar urged to 'stay alert'
The Indian embassy in Doha has urged the 630,000 nationals living there to "stay alert", even as four Arab countries severed all relations with Qatar.
06 Jun 2017
IndiaMiddle east diplomatic crisis: What does India stand to lose?
Speaking on the ongoing diplomatic crisis in the Middle East, External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj called it an intra-Gulf-Co-operation Council affair, with no implications for India.
23 Apr 2017
IranQatar bargains for release of 26 hostages including royals
Qatar secured the release of 26 hostages, held in captivity for over a year and a half by Iraqi Shiite militia Kata'eb Hezbollah. The hostages included 11 members of Qatar's Al Thani ruling family.
14 Dec 2016
ICC Cricket World CupQatar abolishes the 'kafala' system
Qatar formally announced the end of its dreaded and controversial labour system - "kafala" - with immediate effect from December 13.
