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Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh @MBA_AlThani_ attended the graduation ceremony of the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities' Class of 2026.

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani and a number of senior officials were also present at the ceremony.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister congratulated the graduates and their families, saying he was honoured to attend. He reaffirmed #Qatar's commitment to inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities.

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As #Qatar's population ages, more adults over 40 are embracing exercise to improve #health, maintain independence and boost wellbeing, sparking a growing fitness revival across #Doha.
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As the #summer season hits, many people turn to drastic #measures in an effort to #lose #weight quickly for that ‘holiday-perfect’ body. But what really happens to the #body and mind during rapid weight loss? #Doha News speaks with experts to unpack the physical and psychological effects of quick weight loss trends.

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@QF’s #Rasekh initiative introduces its first cohort of schools and ‘#Roots’ campaign to align global curricula with #Qatar’s cultural identity, language, and values.

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#Qatar’s Amir Sheikh @TamimBinHamad Al Thani received a phone call from #Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday.

The two leaders reviewed close relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them in support of shared interests. They also discussed regional and international developments of mutual concern, according to a statement by the @AmiriDiwan.

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#Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh @MBA_AlThani_ received former leader of Lebanon’s Progressive Socialist Party @walidjoumblatt in #Doha on Tuesday during his visit to the #Gulf state. During a meeting, the two discussed the latest developments in #Lebanon as well as broader regional issues.

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Omar Artan, who was set to be the first #Somali to #referee at the World Cup, has been dropped after being denied entry to the #UnitedStates. A spokesperson for the United States Customs and Border Protection claimed #Artan was barred following a routine inspection. However, a government adviser in Mogadishu stated that Artan had a valid #US visa. In 2025, he was named the men's referee of the year by the @CAF_Online.

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U.S. President @realDonaldTrump has said that #Israel and #Iran have agreed to “leave each other alone for another week” following what he described as a “very good conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu.

Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that the United States is nearing the conclusion of a significant agreement aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons in any form. He further claimed that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately upon the signing of the deal, which he said could occur within the next few days.

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U.S. President @realDonaldTrump said negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a #peace deal in the #MiddleEast, after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities.

#Iran and #Israel "were going back and forth and now they both agreed through me to stop, and we're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal," the U.S. leader told reporters on his return from an NBA Finals game. Asked whether it would be a matter of days or weeks, he said it would take "two or three days".

#Tehran said on Monday it would attack again if Israel persisted with its strikes in Lebanon, while Israel warned in turn that should Iran "make the mistake of resuming attacks against us, we will respond with full force".

According to @axios, Israel was preparing for a major wave of strikes on Iran before Trump personally called #Netanyahu and urged him to stop. "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told Axios.

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U.S. President @realDonaldTrump said negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the #MiddleEast, after #Iran and #Israel halted fresh hostilities.

Iran and Israel "were going back and forth and now they both agreed through me to stop, and we're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal," the U.S. leader told reporters on his return from an #NBA Finals game. Asked whether it would be a matter of days or weeks, he said it would take "two or three days".

#Tehran said on Monday it would attack again if Israel persisted with its #strikes in #Lebanon, while Israel warned in turn that should Iran "make the mistake of resuming attacks against us, we will respond with full force".

According to @axios, Israel was preparing for a major wave of strikes on Iran before #Trump personally called #Netanyahu and urged him to stop. "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told Axios.

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Doha News was among the media partners honoured by @albaladiya's Public Cleanliness Department during a recognition ceremony held at Millennium Plaza #Doha on Monday. The award acknowledged the outlet’s contribution to raising awareness of and promoting the First National Public Cleanliness Forum and the Second Public Cleanliness Walk, alongside the efforts of other media organisations and members of the organising team.

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‘@LifeHubQatar, a free immersive and interactive experience, has opened its doors at the Z-07 Building in @Msheirebdoha, offering visitors thought-provoking exhibits on some of the world's most pressing issues.

The space, which is free to enter, is open Saturday to Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, and Friday from 3:00pm to 10:00pm.

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Here are the top stories in #Qatar today:
🇶🇦 Qatar says airspace remains open amid fresh Iran-Israel tensions
🤝 Amir Sheikh Tamim meets WADA President Witold Bańka in Doha
📞 Qatar PM-FM receives calls from Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers

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Secretary-General of the National Planning Council, Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, received #UK Ambassador to #Qatar Neerav Patel on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of strategic planning and support for national resilience, according to a statement.

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Qatar's beloved karak gets a cool makeover — Chapati & Karak at @kataraqatar is now serving karak ice cream, the perfect summer treat for fans of the classic brew.

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Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the @qatar_olympic Committee and President of the @AsianGamesOCA, received India’s ambassador to #Qatar, Vipul, at his office on Monday. The meeting reviewed the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and #India and explored ways to enhance sports cooperation between the two countries. Discussions also focused on opportunities to develop partnerships and exchange expertise in the sporting and Olympic fields during the coming period.

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Consultative sessions on #Qatar’s National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) continued in #Doha on Monday. The session was hosted by the Secretary-General of the National Planning Council, Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, and chaired by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam Al-Misnad, who also heads the National Committee for the Preparation of the National Human Rights Action Plan. Discussions focused on issues within the council’s remit, as well as proposals aimed at strengthening the plan’s alignment with national policies and legislation. Participants also underscored the importance of the action plan as a national framework for promoting and protecting human rights.

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Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, #Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, held a virtual meeting on Monday with #Antonio Oburu Ondo, the Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Equatorial #Guinea. @qatarenergy said that discussions during the meeting focused on energy relations and cooperation between #Qatar and Equatorial #Guinea, as well as ways to strengthen them.

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#Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, held a virtual meeting on Monday with Antonio Oburu Ondo, the Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Equatorial #Guinea. @qatarenergy said that discussions during the meeting focused on energy relations and cooperation between Qatar and Equatorial Guinea, as well as ways to strengthen them.