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Health minister holds meetings with counterparts, heads of delegations
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held separate meetings with Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, deputy prime minister for Human Development and minister of Health and Population of Egypt; Dr...

US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened
Trump promises firings, cuts to Democrats' 'favorite projects' if shutdown continuesDonald Trump on Thursday said firings of federal workers and cuts to projects could occur if a government shutdown that began Wednesday continues, Reuters reports....
Qatar PM says Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan meets key goals, urges all sides to seize momentum
Doha [Qatar], October 1 (ANI): Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that the Gaza ceasefire plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump addresses the key goals set by mediators, stopping the killing...

Health minister meets several counterparts, delegation heads at global summit
HE the Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud has held separate meetings with Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population of Egypt; Dr Jaleela bint al-Sayed Jawad...

Doha meet enhances global mental healthcare
HE the Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud speaking at the closing session of the summit The Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit concluded Wednesday in Doha, following two days of sessions held under the patronage of...

Ministry confirms Qatar markets free from “Uranus Star" drinking water amid regional reports of poisoning
The Ministry of Public Health issued a notice on 2 October 2025 that clarified that local markets are free from bottled drinking water of the brand “Uranus Star”, originating from Iran, which has been withdrawn from markets in some neighbouring...

Celebrating a decade of distinction: Royal Grammar School Guildford in Qatar marks 10 years
The Royal Grammar School Guildford Qatar (RGSGQ), one of the leading British international schools in Qatar, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of nurturing the next generation of leaders and achievers within a...
Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry fights confirmed for UFC Qatar double-header
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker will headline the UFC’s debut event in Qatar in November, it has been announced, while Ian Machado Garry faces Belal Muhammad in the co-main event. On 22 November, the UFC will host an event at the ABHA Arena in Doha,...

Qatari PM says Trump's Gaza peace plan meets key goals: 'The main focus is...'
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that the Gaza ceasefire plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump addresses the key goals set by mediators, stopping the killing and displacement of Palestinians....

HMC opens specialized Geriatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic
Doha, Qatar: As part of its continued commitment to advancing healthcare services, Hamad Medical Corporation has opened the Geriatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic at the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). This pioneering initiative aims...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at QR577mn in 2024, says chamber executive
The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj...

Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit concludes
Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud addressing the summit. Doha, Qatar: The Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit concluded yesterday in Doha, following two days of sessions held under the patronage of Prime...

Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit sees important discussions and presentations
Experts attending one of the sessions during the summit. Doha, Qatar: The Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit featured important sessions and workshops during which health ministers, leaders of international organisations concerned with...

HMC opens specialised Geriatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic at QRI
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its continued commitment to advancing healthcare services, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Geriatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic at the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). This...

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing cooperation with Brno, Czech Republic
Board Member of Qatar Chamber, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, affirmed that Qatari-Czech relations are gaining momentum across various fields, noting that the volume of trade between the two countries reached QR 577 million in 2024, with several Czech...

QU graduate takes innovation route to shape future of health
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) health sector is proudly celebrating the inspiring journey of Eiman Al-Mohannadi, a Biomedical Sciences graduate who has found her calling in the microscopic world of health and discovery. With...

Experts turn spotlight on accountability in child and adolescent mental health
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A key plenary session at the two-day Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit, first of its kind in the Middle East organised by Ministry of Public Health of Qatar turned a spotlight on accountability in child and...

The Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit concludes in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit concluded on Wednesday in Doha, following two days of sessions held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin...
Qatar says some issues in Trump’s Gaza plan ‘require clarification, negotiation’
Qatar’s prime minister said Tuesday that some issues in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan “require clarification and negotiation.” “Trump’s proposed plan achieves a key objective by ending the war, but there are some issues that require...

Evening Brief: Trump Signs Order to Defend Qatar, US Begins Troop Drawdown in Iraq, Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Closing out Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – here’s the latest. Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging US Defense of Qatar After Israeli Strike President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar “against external attacks,”...