January 26, 2026

Carney Asserts Canada Won’t Seek Free Trade Agreement with China

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made it clear that Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China. “We have no intention of doing that with China or any other non-market economy,” Carney stated to reporters on Sunda…

GCA Unveils New AI Services on International Customs Day

Doha: The General Authority of Customs (GCA) launched a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) services on Monday, aligning with its Strategic Plan (2024-2030) to establish a pioneering customs authority that offers smart and secure services. HE Mi…

NPC Organizes a National Workshop on Circular Economy Indicators

Doha: The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Center, has launched the National Workshop on Circular Economy Indicators, in cooperation with the GCC Statistical Center. The four-day workshop is being held on January…