August 17, 2026

Kuwaiti FM Discusses Regional Developments with Arab Counterparts

Kuwait city: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah held phone calls Tuesday with several Arab counterparts to discuss regional developments.

According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions included a call with Bahrain’s Fore…

Real Estate Trading Volume Exceeds QAR 1.8 Billion in July

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in July 2026 amounted to QAR 1,859,383,090. Data from the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Minist…

US President Trump Reduces US-South Korea Military Exercises

Washington: US President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in the joint military exercises with South Korea, which began Monday. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the exercises aren’t only costly but also send an inappropriate m…

Japanese Stocks Decline Following Weak GDP Data

Tokyo: Japanese shares traded mostly lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker-than-expected GDP data and the continued impact of Middle East tensions on inflation and bond yields.

According to Qatar News Agency, the broader Topix index fell 0.31%, re…