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The Asian Games with more athletes than the Olympics close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030

The Asian Games held in Nagoya featured 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. China topped the medal table with 169 gold medals while Japan and South Korea followed. Various sports, including kurash and kabaddi, highlighted regional talents alongside Olympic prospects. Despite organizational challenges, the games showcased significant athletic performances…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in meetings in Doha to enhance economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Jordan. Discussions included the India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Investment Treaty and opportunities for Swiss investments in India's infrastructure sector. The focus also extended to food security and trade with Jordan, aiming to boost…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

India-Jordan trade: Sitharaman seeks deeper ties, $5 billion target by 2030

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Jordan's Minister of Planning Zeina Zeid Toukan in Doha. The two ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including food security and trade. Sitharaman emphasized the goal of reaching $5 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Jordan expressed interest in strengthening…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

From F1 to FIBA: Qatar unveils packed calendar of global events

More than 560 events are planned through 2027, with major sports, concerts and festivals on the programme as Qatar looks to build on record visitor numbers.

Euronews · Sep 17

Middle-east-bound flight descends into terror as two passengers go from agitated to ‘headbutting’ and threats of a gun: ‘Terrifying and disgraceful’

They had to be restrained for six hours.

We Got This Covered · Sep 13

Two men detained after altercation on flight to Doha

Local authorities in Doha have detained two men involved in an altercation on a flight from Melbourne on Friday.

AAP · Sep 12

Behind the scenes at Qatar Airways: Passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes and fleet

During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.

Euronews · Sep 11

Three Ulcers on a Farm Worker's Arms Led Doctors in Qatar to a Virus That Normally Infects Camels

Doctors in Doha report Qatar's first documented human camelpox case, diagnosed from exposure history, lesion appearance, and a genus-level test.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Netanyahu calls Qatar ‘hostile state’ as Doha pushes back against Iran

Netanyahu defended Israel’s 2025 strike on Doha and called Qatar a “hostile state," while Qatar separately accused Iran of selectively quoting a Qatari security assessment to justify attacks on its territory.

Euronews · Sep 6

IndiGo Doha-Bengaluru flight diverted to Muscat after crew medical emergency

IndiGo flight 6E 1302 from Doha to Bengaluru diverted to Muscat. This diversion occurred as a crew member urgently required medical attention. The crew member received care and is now feeling better after landing. An alternate aircraft and new crew are arranged for the onward journey. IndiGo is minimizing passenger…

The Economic Times · Sep 3