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Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others

Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.

18/08/2026

Lifestyle

Doha's Teeb Al Hazm looks to take Gulf perfume culture to London

From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.

12/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar sees 'positive' signs in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz

Doha said Iran and Oman had reached the technical stage of negotiations and were finalising shipping route coordinates, but warned against delay as only six vessels transited Hormuz on Monday compared with 130-140 before the war.

11/08/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Qatar? Here’s what you need to know

Planning a trip to Qatar? Here’s what the Gulf state has to offer European travellers, from visa-free entry and hidden cultural gems to Michelin-recognised places to eat.

09/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar: Whole region working on war resolution, Hormuz reopening

Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.

04/08/2026

Qatar

Second tanker with Qatari LNG struck in Hormuz as force majeure widens

The GasLog Shanghai was struck while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the Al Rekayyat was hit in the same area. Italian utility Edison said QatarEnergy had extended force majeure on a further three cargoes, bringing the total affected to 24 shipments through September.

03/08/2026

Qatar

F1 keeps Qatar and Abu Dhabi races on calendar for now

The world's top racing competition said the final two races of the 2026 season remain on track, but a mid-September review will determine whether the championship concludes in Europe instead.

29/07/2026

Business

Qatar launches exchange to expand its role in global diamond trade

The new exchange combines trading, certification, vaulting and customs in one regulated ecosystem, aiming to attract international diamond businesses to Doha.

28/07/2026

Qatar

Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds

Following a meeting with Qatar's emir, Rabbi Mendy Chitrik of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States said the delegation felt warmly welcomed and called for greater dialogue to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations.

27/07/2026

Qatar in Motion

Qatar's Winter Sports Fiesta

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?

22/07/2026

Qatar

Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha

Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.

17/07/2026

Qatar

More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir

European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran's foreign minister, the UAE president, Jordan's king and Palestinian president also paid their respects.

15/07/2026

Qatar

World leaders gather in Qatar to honour Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

14/07/2026

Qatar

US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting.

14/07/2026

Cult

Qatar and Mexico connect through culture after the World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup.

13/07/2026

Qatar

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad was known for having helped bring about huge economic, social, and cultural change in Qatar during his reign and helping establish the nation as a global player in diplomacy and investment.

12/07/2026

Qatar

Iran launches major attacks on Gulf states as chaos reigns over Hormuz

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

12/07/2026

Qatar in Motion

Qatar’s Food Security Strategy

In partnership with Media City

In a country with more sand than soil, forging food security is not so straightforward. So, what does it take to grow resilience closer to home? Qatar in Motion explores how Qatar rewrote the rules of agriculture to reshape what is possible in the desert.

08/07/2026

Travel News

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s airport

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha.

07/07/2026

Qatar

US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking

Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.

02/07/2026

Qatar

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks

Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz that paused on Monday.

30/06/2026

Business

Delivery drivers, unsung heroes who kept Qatar going during Iran war

As missiles threatened the Gulf and residents stayed indoors, delivery drivers kept delivering food and medicine across Doha, with many dubbing them heroes.

29/06/2026

Sport

Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit

Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope.

25/06/2026

Tech News

Can Gulf banks use AI without losing control of customer data?

As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be used responsibly.

24/06/2026

Travel News

Assouline launches travel book kiosk at Hamad International Airport

Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.

22/06/2026

Qatar

13 killed, dozens injured in Qatar's Ras Laffan energy site explosion

Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country’s main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected.

22/06/2026