First fully dismountable stadium in World Cup history nears completion

When the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world takes place next year, the legacy the tournament leaves will be measured in many forms.

First fully dismountable stadium in World Cup history nears completion

India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown

India's new coronavirus infections reached a record on Wednesday, as crowds of pilgrims gathered for a religious festival despite oxygen shortages and strict curbs in other areas.

India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown

Suez megaship owner haggles over $900m release demand

The Japanese owner of a megaship seized after blocking the Suez Canal has said it is negotiating with Egyptian authorities after they demanded $900 million in compensation for its release.

Suez megaship owner haggles over $900m release demand

Sudan invites Ethiopia, Egypt to Nile dam summit

Sudan's prime minister has invited his Egyptian and Ethiopian counterparts to a closed meeting to discuss the long-running dispute over Addis Ababa's mega-dam on the Blue Nile, his office said.

Sudan invites Ethiopia, Egypt to Nile dam summit

Minnesota police chief, officer who fatally shot Black man, both resign

A suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist during a scuffle following a routine traffic stop and the police chief who called the slaying an apparent accident both resigned on Tuesday in the face of civil unrest.

Minnesota police chief, officer who fatally shot Black man, both resign

'With a little sacrifice, we can gradually get back to normal'

People need to join forces and demonstrate solidarity against the Covid-19 pandemic, and can gradually bring things back to normal with a little sacrifice, HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari has stressed.

'With a little sacrifice, we can gradually get back to normal'

Qatar's commitment to Covax initiative stressed

Qatar has stressed its commitment to the Covax global initiative for providing Covid-19 vaccine at an international scale, stressing that the disproportionate negative impact of the pandemic requires paying special attention to the most vulnerable segments ...

Qatar's commitment to Covax initiative stressed

Awqaf to sponsor Qur'an recitation competition

The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Saqafi) will sponsor the ninth season of the Holy Qur'an recitation competition with support of QR900,000 from the Waqf Bank.

Awqaf to sponsor Qur'an recitation competition

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