Lebanon president rejects global probe into port blast

Lebanon's president has rejected any international probe into the catastrophic Beirut port blast, saying a missile or negligence could have been responsible as rescuers desperately combed the rubble for survivors.

Lebanon president rejects global probe into port blast

Qatar medical aid for Haiti to tackle virus

Qatar's embassy in the Dominican Republic has provided medical aid to Haiti to help it confront the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Qatar medical aid for Haiti to tackle virus

Amir sends greetings to Cote d'Ivoire president

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent Friday cables of congratulations to the President of Cote d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara

Amir sends greetings to Cote d'Ivoire president

Qatar reiterates commitment to co-operate with UN to eradicate terrorism

Qatar has reiterated its commitment to continue co-operation with the United Nations and member states to eradicate terrorism, affirming its co-operation with multilateral bodies within the framework of international..

Qatar reiterates commitment to co-operate with UN to eradicate terrorism

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Houston and Philadelphia

Qatar Airways, the only Gulf carrier that never stopped flying to the US during the crisis in an effort to take over 160,000 stranded people home, Friday announced the resumption of flights to Houston (IAH) and Philadelphia

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Houston and Philadelphia

QRCS humanitarian aid reaches Lebanon

As part of the immediate humanitarian response to the Beirut Port explosion, a Qatar Amiri Air Force aircraft arrived in Lebanon Friday with aid cargo from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)

QRCS humanitarian aid reaches Lebanon

Hotels witness high occupancy rates during Eid holidays

The Eid al-Adha holidays witnessed high occupancy rates at various hotels across Qatar due to strong local demand, a number of hotel managers told Gulf Times.

Hotels witness high occupancy rates during Eid holidays

Low prices, convenience draw customers to Al Sailiya Central Market

Shoppers seeking fresh vegetables and fruits can enjoy a safe and convenient shopping experience at the modern and well-equipped Al Sailiya Central Market, which has replaced the old Abu Hamour Central Market.

Low prices, convenience draw customers to Al Sailiya Central Market

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European shares closed higher yesterday, marking weekly gains as investors focused on a broadly supportive earnings season and improving economic data in Europe rather than rising US-China tensions.

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China’s economy appeared to be gathering pace in July as exports rose the most this year while some raw material imports hit record highs, adding to hopes for a more sustained recovery.

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Britain’s top minister overseeing Brexit talks said yesterday he was confident a free trade deal would be clinched with the European Union as there had been a distinct change of tone from the bloc in recent weeks allowing progress to be made.

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US employment growth slowed considerably in July amid a resurgence in new Covid-19 infections, offering the clearest evidence yet that the economy’s recovery from the recession caused by the pandemic was faltering.

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