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Qatar examines South Korea’s health-insurance review system
Qatar’s health minister discussed service assessment and claims review with South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service in Seoul, QNA reported on October 24
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Palestinian agreements shift occupational-fee collection locally
Palestine’s finance ministry signed agreements allowing Ramallah, Al Bireh, Hebron and Nablus municipalities to collect occupational and craft fees, WAFA reported on October 24
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Qatar’s Years of Culture outlines partnerships through 2030
Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative announced partnerships with Egypt and Greece in 2027, Italy in 2028, the Netherlands and Switzerland in 2029, and Portugal and Spain in 2030, according to QNA.
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Milipol Qatar prepares to host more than 270 companies
Milipol Qatar organisers announced readiness for the 16th edition, scheduled for 20–22 October 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, QNA…
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Qatar joins International Dates Council meeting hosted in Muscat
Qatar took part in the sixth members’ council session of the International Dates Council, held online and hosted in Muscat on 18 October 2026, according to QNA.
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Qatar zakat assistance exceeds 91 million riyals in third quarter
Qatar’s zakat administration reported about 91.38 million riyals in assistance during the third quarter of 2026, benefiting 2,934 families in the country,…
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Jordan's Senate president urges stronger parliamentary crisis response
Jordanian Senate president Faisal Fayez called for a stronger parliamentary role in responding to crises during a conference in Rome, Petra reported on…
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Jordanian naval teams rescue passengers from two boats in Aqaba
Jordan's Royal Naval Force and Royal Boats rescued passengers from two tourist boats after a technical fault in the Gulf of Aqaba, Petra reported on Friday…
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Jordan outlines biodiversity financing plans at Armenia summit
Environment minister Ayman Suleiman outlined Jordan's biodiversity financing priorities at a leaders' summit in Armenia as the King's representative, Petra…
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Nineteen foreign ministers urge Colombia to reverse Jerusalem decision
Foreign ministers from 19 countries issued a joint statement opposing Colombia's opening of an embassy in Jerusalem, Jordan's Petra news agency reported on…
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WFP warns that fighting has cut off aid to 800,000 people in Yemen
Changing front lines and blocked roads are disrupting aid deliveries, with Taiz among the areas facing access difficulties.
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UN warns of continuing strikes and severe aid restrictions in Gaza
A UN briefing stresses civilian protection amid reported strikes and restrictions on humanitarian assistance.
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