Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Doha puts mental well-being centrestage

Also this week: Phoenix Games, Zinatha Fashion and Coldplay by Candlelight.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge

A borrowing boom driven by Saudi Arabia and Turkey arrives amid a broader wave of issuances in 2025, underlining the Middle East’s status as one of the busiest and most resilient players in international debt markets.

Saudi Arabia

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Doha’s couture meets 12th-century tales

From couture to comedy: Doha welcomes Sahar Alanaqa fashion showcase, John Achkar stand-up and more.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Hamas leader gives first TV interview since Israel’s Doha attack: What to know

Ghazi Hamad is the first member of the Palestinian group who was present when Israel bombed their compound to appear in public.

Qatar

Rubio pushes mediation in Qatar as Israel launches Gaza City assault

The top US diplomat arrived in Doha to meet with Qatari leaders as the country reels from the recent Israeli strike on its soil.

Qatar

Arab, Islamic leaders urge 'review' of Israel ties at emergency summit after Doha strikes

The meeting comes less than a week after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in Doha, a move Gulf states say poses a serious threat to regional security.

Qatar

Analysis

Netanyahu scrambles as Gulf states push Trump to sanction Israel over Doha strikes

In an unusual move reflecting the difficult position Netanyahu placed the administration in, the United States supported a United Nations Security Council statement on Thursday condemning the Israeli strike.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Newsletter: China-Middle East

How Beijing calculates risk in Qatar

With major energy contracts and growing commercial ties at play, Beijing’s interests in Qatar give it reason to be wary of escalation.

By Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

Qatari emir attends Hamas members’ funeral in Doha after Israeli strikes

The funeral for the Hamas members and the Qatari corporal killed in the Israeli strikes was held at a prominent mosque in Doha.

Qatar

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Qatar’s falconry fair returns

Also this week: Upcycling design, live art and music all the way from Spain.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Saudi firm to pump $700M into economic zone developer in Africa

The kingdom's Vision Invest will invest in pan-African developer Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, which will use the funds to expand across the continent and develop green industrial ecosystems.

Saudi Arabia

UAE president visits Qatar, bans Israel from Dubai Airshow after Doha strikes

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan threw his country’s support behind Qatar, saying the Israeli strikes on Qatari territory violated international laws.

Qatar