May 29, 2026

European Stock Markets Open Higher on Middle East Peace Hopes

Lebanon: European stock markets opened higher today, driven by hopes of a Middle East peace agreement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3 percent to 626.91 points at the start of trading.

According to Qatar News Agency, France’s CAC 40 index …

MOECC Highlights Efforts to Monitor and Protect Dugongs

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) highlighted its ongoing efforts to monitor and protect dugongs in Qatari waters, marking World Dugong Day observed annually on May 28, while stressing the species’ importance in maintaining …