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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:48:34 +0000QatarEnergy takes 30% stake in new offshore exploration block in Lebanon
QatarEnergy will take a 30% stake of Block 8, while TotalEnergies, which is the operator of the block, and Eni will each hold 35%. QatarEnergy has joined Block 8, an…
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:42:32 +0000
Mental toughness or mental toll: The hidden pressures on male student-athletes
Walking into a midterm exam with a minor concussion in May was not on Ahmed Darwish’s 2025 bucket list. One day before his mathematics exam, Darwish, 23, a chemical engineering…
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:41:36 +0000
From winter shopping to falconry: Five events in Qatar to check out this weekend
From Winter Souq Shopping Fair to the Marmi 2026 festival, this weekend is packed with activities. Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, falconry, or a relaxed stroll to enjoy…
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:34:13 +0000
QIA participates in major funding round for Elon Musk’s xAI
In its latest funding round, xAI exceeded its $15 billion target. Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) participated in xAI’s newly announced Series E funding round. “Investors participating in the round include…
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:04:38 +0000
Qatar Foundation unveils ‘Tamim Bin Hamad Chair for Arabic Language and Andalusian Culture’
The initiative carries broader educational goals, notably aiming to revive the legacy of Andalusia’s historic Madrasa Yusufiyya. Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched the Tamim Bin Hamad Chair for Arabic Language…
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:42:50 +0000
More than 100 win Qatar Scientific Excellence Award 2026
The award ceremony will be held under the patronage of the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on February 15, 2026. Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has…
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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:35:11 +0000
Keeta concludes annual rider recognition event in Qatar, honouring performance and service excellence
The rider recognition initiative is an annual activity, forming part of Keeta’s broader approach to rider engagement. Keeta, the international on-demand delivery platform, has successfully concluded its annual rider recognition…
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Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:33:50 +0000
Qatar urges restraint as Trump confirms Maduro’s capture in Venezuela operation
Trump confirmed that Maduro and his wife will soon face “the full force of American justice” and stand trial in the United States. Qatar has expressed deep concern over the…
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Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:27:43 +0000
Qatar welcomes Yemen’s dialogue efforts to address southern issue
Saudi Arabia has welcomed a request by Yemen’s internationally recognised government to convene a comprehensive conference in Riyadh aimed at bringing together all factions to reach a political solution to…
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