June 2026

Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Doping Efforts at WADA Meeting

Beijing: The State of Qatar participated in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Asia and Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport, which commenced today in Beijing, China, and will continue until June 3. The meeting gath…

Jordan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 16.1 Percent in 2026 Q1

Jordan: Jordan’s overall unemployment rate fell to 16.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a quarterly report released on Sunday by the Jordanian Department of Statistics.

According to Qatar News Agency, the report showed that the une…

Gold Prices Decline as Dollar Strengthens

Doha: Gold fell 1 percent in spot trading on Monday to $4,489.34 per ounce, after touching its highest level in two weeks last Friday. This decline comes amidst a strengthening dollar, which has increased the cost of dollar-denominated gold for holder…