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Gulf 27 Media Committee Finalizes Preparations for Arabian Gulf Cup

September 16, 2026

Jeddah: The Media Committee for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup conducted its third meeting via videoconference to finalize preparations for the upcoming tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 6…

Qatari Refereeing Crew Selected for Arabian Gulf Cup

September 16, 2026

Jeddah: A Qatari refereeing crew has been selected to officiate matches at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Sep. 23 to Oct. 6. The delegation features international referee Mohammed Al Shammari as main referee, Zahi Al Sha…

QSE Index Opens 0.62% Lower

September 16, 2026

QSE Index Opens 0.62% Lower

September 16, 2026

Army Commander meets Grandi

October 6, 2024

Army Commander General Joseph Aoun received in his office in Yarzeh the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

Discussions between the pair reportedly focused on the general situation in the country in light of the ongoing Isra…

Maronite Patriarch Says Two-Year Delay in Electing President Is a “Grave Error”

October 6, 2024

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rahi urged Lebanon’s political leaders to prioritize integrity and wisdom in their decision-making, especially during the current political impasse.

“A leader must possess integrity and wisdom,” Al-Rahi said in his Sunda…

PM Mikati praises Macron’s call to halt arms shipments to Israel and calls for immediate adherence to ceasefire and Resolution 1701

October 6, 2024

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated that “once again, French President Emmanuel Macron expresses his support for Lebanon and stands by the Lebanese people in facing the crises afflicting them, and his announcement yesterday about holding an i…

Harris announces nearly $157 million for ‘populations affected by conflict in Lebanon’

October 6, 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the Biden administration plans to send $157 million in new funding to ‘populations affected by conflict in Lebanon and the region,” saying: “The people of Lebanon are facing an increasingly dire humanitar…

Mikati confers with Turkish Foreign Minister over current situation

October 6, 2024

Prime Minister Najib Mikati received a call today from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during which they discussed the current situation in Lebanon, especially on the humanitarian level and the relief for the families who were forced to be displa…

UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for urgent humanitarian support and an end to the bloodshed in Lebanon

October 6, 2024

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on Sunday for greater international support to stem the humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Lebanon.

Two weeks of deadly Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds and forced over …

Syrian Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State Discuss Bilateral Relations and Sanctions

Kuwait Condemns Houthi Drone Attempt on Makkah Al Mukarramah

Egyptian FM, Lebanese PM Discuss Regional Developments and De-escalation Efforts in Phone Call

Qatar Launches Endowment Fund to Support Diabetes Patients

Qatar and Naoero Forge Diplomatic Ties with New Agreement