October 3, 2025

7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair Kicks Off in Iraq

Sulaymaniyah: The 7th edition of the Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair kicked off Friday in Iraq, featuring the participation of 250 publishing houses and printing and distribution centers from 16 Arab and foreign countries. The fair will run until…

Hot Daytime Conditions, Mild and Humid Night Expected

Doha: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot to hot weather inshore during the day on Friday, becoming mild and relatively humid by night, while offshore conditions will remain fair. Inshore and offshore winds will be northwesterly …

GCC Countries Support UN’s Human Rights Integration Efforts

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have expressed their support for the United Nations’ endeavors to incorporate human rights principles into national legislation and policies, as well as to aid in the realization of the Sustainable …

Qatar News Agency Begins Broadcasting Across the Region

Doha: Qatar News Agency has officially commenced its transmission, marking a significant milestone in regional media. The agency aims to provide timely and accurate news coverage to audiences across the Middle East and beyond.

According to Qatar New…

Gold Prices Steady, Set for Seventh Weekly Gain

Doha: Gold held steady on Friday and was on track for a seventh consecutive weekly gain, supported by expectations of further US interest rate cuts this year and concerns over the impact of the ongoing US government shutdown. Spot gold traded at $3,85…

Omani Crude Oil Price Drops to $64.80 per Barrel

Muscat: The official selling price of Omani crude for November delivery has been set at $64.80 per barrel. This represents a 59-cent decrease from Thursday’s price, which was $65.39 per barrel.

According to Qatar News Agency, the monthly average pri…

Kuwaiti Crude Drops to $66.39 per Barrel

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil fell by $1.28 to settle at $66.39 per barrel in Thursday’s trading, down from $67.67 recorded the previous day.

According to Qatar News Agency, on global markets, Brent crude futures declined by $1.24 to r…

Global Food Prices Dip in September, FAO Reports

Rome: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced Friday that global food commodity prices declined in September, driven primarily by falling sugar and dairy prices.

According to Qatar News Agency, FAO’s monthly Food Price I…