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Ashghal succeeds in treatmeant and reuse of 98% wastewater
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (190+ words) One of the wastewater treatment plants in the country Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Asghal) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable water management by successfully treating and reusing 98 percent of the wastewater, reinforcing national efforts to conserve water…...
Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (715+ words) Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day…...
Bear spray goes off in Japan post office, five hospitalised
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (236+ words) Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who…...
Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, carry out provocative courtyard tours
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (116+ words) The Peninsula Qatar World / Middle East Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, carry out provocative courtyard tours Occupied Jerusalem: Settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Thursday, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. According to the Palestinian…...
QSE index declines by 0. 11% at start of Thursday's trading
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (118+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Business / Qatar Business QSE index declines by 0. 11% at start of Thursday's trading Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower at the start of Thursday's trading, losing 10. 82 points, or 0. 11%, to reach 10, 280 points, compared to the…...
Dukhan Bank wins "Best Business Card Offering in MENA 2026" at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards
7+ min ago (288+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Business / Qatar Business Dukhan Bank wins "Best Business Card Offering in MENA 2026" at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has been named winner of the "Best Business Card Offering in MENA 2026" award by MEED…...
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Malawi's Ambassador
16+ min ago (201+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Malawi's Ambassador Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the…...
'I'm going to stay calm': 48 hours under the rubble in Venezuela
23+ min ago (602+ words) Caraballeda, Venezuela: Andrea Canonico focused on her breathing to stay calm as she lay trapped under a building that had crumbled during the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week. Just 23 years old, Canonico spent almost48hours in the same position…...
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Maldives' Ambassador
44+ min ago (203+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Maldives' Ambassador Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Thursday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador…...
Advanced technology boosts Qatar's marine safety, port operations
45+ min ago (356+ words) Doha, Qatar: Advanced technology and modern operational capabilities are enabling Mwani Qatar to further strengthen marine safety and streamline port operations, with the organisation delivering a comprehensive range of services designed to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels…...