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European equities retreat as Stoxx 600 closes at 639.1
Europe’s Stoxx 600 fell 0.9% to 639.1 at the close on 19 October 2026, according to QNA.
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Qatar Ahlibank reports QR676.8 million nine-month profit
Qatar’s Ahlibank reported net profit of QR676.831 million for the first nine months of 2026, QNA said on 19 October.
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Oman allocates OMR48.6 million in weekly Treasury bills
Oman’s central bank announced OMR48.6 million in government Treasury bills for the weekly issue, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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47 Qatar Science Park startups begin using Microsoft programme
Qatar Science and Technology Park said 47 of 105 nominated startups had begun benefiting from Microsoft’s startup programme, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Report: Windows 11 update targets smoother performance on limited memory
QNA reported on 19 October 2026 that a Windows 11 update focuses on responsiveness and memory management, particularly on computers with 8GB of RAM.
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Qatar Creates announces six art and design talks from 24 October
Qatar Creates will hold six talks at the National Museum of Qatar from 24 to 27 October, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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ICESCO discusses renewal of the novel and announces poetry winners
ICESCO held a Rabat symposium on storytelling and language during World Novel Week on 19 October 2026, QNA reported.
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Doha Film Festival outlines international special-screening programme
Doha Film Festival outlined gala and special screenings for its edition scheduled from 19 to 27 November 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
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Qatar to participate in Baku Book Fair from 21 to 25 October
Qatar’s Ministry of Culture will participate in Azerbaijan’s Baku International Book Fair from 21 to 25 October 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
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Study identifies five biological patterns of fatty liver disease
QNA reported on 19 October 2026 that US researchers identified five biological patterns of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease using data…
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GCC ministerial council condemns Houthi attacks and backs Saudi Arabia
The GCC ministerial council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the closing statement of its 168th session in Manama on 18 October 2026, QNA reported.
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Egypt consults Oman and Somalia on de-escalation and Red Sea security
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls with his Omani and Somali counterparts on 18 October 2026, QNA reported, citing the Egyptian…
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