Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, following approval by the Company's Board of Directors.
Estithmar Holding's operations today span 10 countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Egypt, the Maldives, and Kazakhstan. This growing regional and international footprint reflects the…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 689168, "title": "Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/drought-exposes-nazi-era-warship-wrecks-beneath-the-danube", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T16:58:16.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/drought-exposes-nazi-era-warship-wrecks-beneath-the-danube?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 687216, "title": "Education Above All Foundation and Ministry of Youth and Sports mark international youth day with youth-led activation at Place Vendôme", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/education-above-all-foundation-and-ministry-of-youth-and-sports-mark", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T16:52:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730947/qatar/education-above-all-foundation-and-ministry-of-youth-and-sports-mark-international-youth-day-with-youth-led-activation-at-place-vendome" }, "summary": "Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused pub...", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 680072, "title": "Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines receives credentials of Qatar's Ambassador", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/governor-general-of-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-receives", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T16:48:33.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/governor-general-of-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-receives-credentials-of-qatars-ambassador" }, "summary": "
Caracas: The Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines HE Sir Stanley John received the credentials of HE Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the Governor General of…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679442, "title": "Women leaders driving QNB Group’s continued growth", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/women-leaders-driving-qnb-groups-continued-growth", "topic": "business", "section": "Business", "published": "2026-08-12T16:39:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730946/business/women-leaders-driving-qnb-groups-continued-growth" }, "summary": "The banking sector is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation in its history, according to QNB Group. Financial institutions across the world are navigating changing customer ...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679443, "title": "How fixed rupee PPAs deliver parity by 2036", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/how-fixed-rupee-ppas-deliver-parity-by-2036", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-12T16:30:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730945/business/how-fixed-rupee-ppas-deliver-parity-by-2036" }, "summary": "Evaluating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solely through single-year cost comparisons presents a misleading view of project economics.The joint report titled ‘India's Aviation Opportunity: Turni...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681667, "title": "Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-remarks-on-diminishing-impact-of-pro-israel-groups-in-congress", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T16:23:28.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/trump-remarks-on-diminishing-impact-of-pro-israel-groups-in-congress?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679444, "title": "Doha Bank wins top accolades at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/doha-bank-wins-top-accolades-at-meed-mena-banking-excellence-awards", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-12T16:21:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730942/business/doha-bank-wins-top-accolades-at-meed-mena-banking-excellence-awards-2026" }, "summary": "Doha Bank has been awarded ‘Best Retail Bank’ and ‘Best for Remittances’ at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026.The ‘Best Retail Bank’ award highlights Doha Bank’s successful execution of a r...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679445, "title": "Global mandates and oil volatility put focus on synthetic jet fuel", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/global-mandates-and-oil-volatility-put-focus-on-synthetic-jet-fuel", "topic": "business", "section": "Business", "published": "2026-08-12T16:13:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730941/business/global-mandates-and-oil-volatility-put-focus-on-synthetic-jet-fuel" }, "summary": "Rapid expansion across India’s aviation sector is set to increase jet fuel consumption dramatically over the coming decades, raising national energy security concerns, according to a report.Titled ‘In...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679446, "title": "Mannai Corporation posts 44% jump in H1 net profit to QR101mn", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mannai-corporation-posts-44-jump-in-h1-net-profit-to-qr101mn", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-12T16:10:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730940/business/mannai-corporation-posts-44-jump-in-h1-net-profit-to-qr101mn" }, "summary": "Mannai Corporation reported strong results in H1 2026 with a 44% net profit growth to QR101mn.Revenue for the period stood at QR2.7bn, representing a 29% year-on-year increase from QR2.1bn. Gross prof...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 679447, "title": "Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/korea-unveils-future-technology-drivers-targets-moon-landing-by-2030", "topic": "business", "section": "Business", "published": "2026-08-12T15:56:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times Business", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730939/business/korea-unveils-future-technology-drivers-targets-moon-landing-by-2030" }, "summary": "Republic of Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681669, "title": "Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/europe-prepares-for-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-27-years", "topic": "science", "section": "Science", "published": "2026-08-12T15:40:24.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/europe-prepares-for-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-27-years?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681670, "title": "Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-of-mourning-after-deadly-earthquake", "topic": "science", "section": "Science", "published": "2026-08-12T15:39:37.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/colombia-declares-three-days-of-mourning-after-deadly-earthquake?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681671, "title": "Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/is-russias-economy-cracking-despite-the-iran-war-windfall", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T15:36:33.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/counting-the-cost/2026/8/12/is-russias-economy-cracking-despite-the-iran-war-windfall?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681672, "title": "WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/who-chief-says-trump-vaccine-push-goes-against-decades-of-evidence", "topic": "health", "section": "Health & Medicine", "published": "2026-08-12T15:30:18.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/who-chief-says-trump-vaccine-push-goes-against-decades-of-evidence?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 681673, "title": "Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/iran-remains-defiant-as-it-vows-to-fight-us-until-demands-met", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T15:29:20.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/iran-remains-defiant-as-it-vows-to-fight-us-until-demands-met?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674229, "title": "US consumer inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/us-consumer-inflation-slows-in-july-as-energy-prices-briefly-retreat", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-12T15:08:31.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/12/us-consumer-inflation-slows-in-july-as-energy-prices-briefly-retreat?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Energy prices declined 1.5 percent in July but remain 14.7 percent higher compared with a year ago.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 672651, "title": "Doha Design District Announces Winners of Public Art Open Call", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/doha-design-district-announces-winners-of-public-art-open-call", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-12T15:00:54.000Z", "source": { "name": "Marhaba Qatar", "url": "https://marhaba.qa/doha-design-district-announces-winners-of-public-art-open-call/" }, "summary": "Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the four winning projects of its Public Art Open Call initiative, following a selection process that combined independent jury assessment [...] The post Doha Design District Announces Winners of Public Art Open Call appeared first on Marhaba Qatar .", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 672737, "title": "Muscat stock exchange closes higher", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/muscat-stock-exchange-closes-higher", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-12T14:44:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/muscat-stock-exchange-closes-higher-2" }, "summary": "
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed on Wednesday at 7,481.70 points, up 15.2 points, or 0.20 percent, compared to the last trading session which closed at 7,466.53 points.
Trading value reached OMR 43,597,987, a decrease of 14.1 percent, compared to the last trading session, which amounted to OMR 50,748,629.
The report issued by the Muscat Stock Exchange indicated…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674231, "title": "Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/lebanon-passes-long-sought-amnesty-law-a-day-after-death-penalty", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T14:26:45.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/lebanon-passes-long-sought-amnesty-law-a-day-after-death-penalty-repeal?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674232, "title": "Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/why-the-uk-faces-a-prisons-crisis-amid-row-over-release-of-cop-killers", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T14:23:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/why-the-uk-faces-a-prisons-crisis-amid-row-over-release-of-cop-killers?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "The killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674233, "title": "Iran is not anti-imperialist. It is a state calculating survival", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/iran-is-not-anti-imperialist-it-is-a-state-calculating-survival", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T14:23:13.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/12/iran-is-not-anti-imperialist-it-is-a-state-calculating-survival?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Regardless of its current hostile rhetoric, the Islamic Republic will likely reach a settlement with the US and Israel.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674234, "title": "Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/argentina-star-messi-not-certain-to-play-much-longer-after-fathers", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T13:59:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/12/argentina-star-messi-not-certain-to-play-much-longer-after-fathers-death?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 674235, "title": "‘Burn in hell’: Israeli settlers spread hate through graffiti, attacks", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/burn-in-hell-israeli-settlers-spread-hate-through-graffiti-attacks", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T13:58:02.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/12/burn-in-hell-israeli-settlers-spread-hate-through-graffiti-attacks?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Racist settler graffiti on West Bank homes and schools reveals a brazen ideological drive for Palestinian displacement.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 666855, "title": "Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over el-Obeid", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sudanese-army-intercepts-rsf-drones-over-el-obeid", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T13:29:29.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/12-08-sv-sudan-intercepts-rsf-drones-su?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 664681, "title": "General Tax Authority launches online meeting booking service through 'Dhareeba' Platform", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/general-tax-authority-launches-online-meeting-booking-service-through", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T12:43:25.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/general-tax-authority-launches-online-meeting-booking-service-through-dhareeba-platform" }, "summary": "
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the launch of its online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba Platform.
This new move is part of the GTA's digital transformation journey to develop communication channels with taxpayers and facilitate their access to services.
In a statement Wednesday, GTA clarified that the service enables taxpayers to submit a…", "outlets": 2, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 666857, "title": "Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/egyptian-student-livestreams-his-kidnapping", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T12:36:01.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/egyptian-student-livestreams-his-kidnapping?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": null, "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 666858, "title": "Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/top-iranian-commander-visited-iraq-to-discuss-disarmament-plan-source", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T12:34:50.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/top-iranian-commander-visited-iraq-to-discuss-disarmament-plan-source?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Esmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 666859, "title": "Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/rare-solar-eclipse-to-sweep-across-europe-and-the-arctic", "topic": "science", "section": "Science", "published": "2026-08-12T12:33:09.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/rare-solar-eclipse-to-sweep-across-europe-and-the-arctic?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": null, "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 664116, "title": "GTA launches online meeting booking service through \"Dhareeba\" Platform", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/gta-launches-online-meeting-booking-service-through-dhareeba-platform", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T12:22:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730934/qatar/gta-launches-online-meeting-booking-service-through-dhareeba-platform" }, "summary": "The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the launch of its online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba Platform.This new move is part of the GTA's digital transformation journey to d...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 664117, "title": "Doha Design District announces four winning projects of its Public Art Open Call", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/doha-design-district-announces-four-winning-projects-of-its-public", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T12:11:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730933/qatar/doha-design-district-announces-four-winning-projects-of-its-public-art-open-call" }, "summary": "Doha Design District announced the four winning projects of its flagship Public Art Open Call initiative, selected from a shortlist of 20 proposals that had advanced through an extensive review proces...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 672652, "title": "Local and International Students Take Part in WCM-Q Summer Programme", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/local-and-international-students-take-part-in-wcm-q-summer-programme", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:56.000Z", "source": { "name": "Marhaba Qatar", "url": "https://marhaba.qa/local-and-international-students-take-part-in-wcm-q-summer-programme/" }, "summary": "High school students from Qatar and around the world interested in pursuing careers in medicine took part in the Medical Minds Online Programme (MMOP), a summer initiative organised by Weill [...] The post Local and International Students Take Part in WCM-Q Summer Programme appeared first on Marhaba Qatar .", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 659585, "title": "Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/lebanon-ends-executions-where-does-the-death-penalty-still-exist-in", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T10:40:57.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/lebanon-ends-executions-where-does-the-death-penalty-still-exist-in-2026?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 659586, "title": "Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/woman-rescued-after-36-hours-under-rubble-in-colombia", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T10:37:42.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/12-08-sv-colombia-earthquake-rescue-co?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 659587, "title": "Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/iran-refutes-trumps-claim-to-control-hormuz-whats-the-latest-in-talks", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T10:27:22.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/iran-refutes-trumps-claim-to-control-hormuz-whats-the-latest-in-talks?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 657051, "title": "MoI explains how Metrash users can authorize relatives to activate app", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/moi-explains-how-metrash-users-can-authorize-relatives-to-activate-app", "topic": "tech", "section": "Tech", "published": "2026-08-12T10:18:15.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/moi-explains-how-metrash-users-can-authorize-relatives-to-activate-app" }, "summary": "
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has highlighted a Metrash service that allows users to authorize their relatives (wife and children) to activate the Metrash application on their own devices, even if they do not have a mobile number in Qatar.
“Users can authorize their relatives to activate the Metrash application on their phones in case they do not own a phone number,” the…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 659588, "title": "‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/the-hardest-mission-of-my-life-a-rescuers-loss-in-the-lebanon-war", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T10:02:16.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/al-jazeera-originals/2026/8/12/aje-onl-or_leb_paramedics_teaser-120826?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 652299, "title": "Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/zambias-president-rallies-for-second-term-ahead-of-election", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T09:16:22.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/zambias-president-rallies-for-second-term-ahead-of-election?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 652300, "title": "A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/a-hydrogen-powered-vehicle-sets-new-land-speed-record", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T09:10:40.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/a-hydrogen-powered-vehicle-sets-new-land-speed-record?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": null, "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 652303, "title": "Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wildberries-under-fire-why-is-ukraine-targeting-a-russian-retail-giant", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T08:19:05.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/ukraines-strikes-on-russias-wildberries-arent-about-the-front-line?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 652304, "title": "Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/clacton-by-election-farage-may-win-the-town-but-can-he-win-the-country", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T08:14:07.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/clacton-reform-farage-elections?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 650101, "title": "QSE index opens lower", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/qse-index-opens-lower", "topic": "business", "section": "Business", "published": "2026-08-12T08:13:35.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/qse-index-opens-lower-10" }, "summary": "
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index decreased by 4.55 points, or 0.05%, at the start of Wednesday's trading, down to 10,022 points, under pressure from four sectors.
The market data showed declines in Insurance (-0.66%), Telecoms (-0.30%), Transportation (-0.18%), and Real Estate (-0.12%). Meanwhile, performance was positive for Consumer Goods and Services (+0.36%),…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 649021, "title": "Tasweer to mark World Photography Day with awards, artist residency", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/tasweer-to-mark-world-photography-day-with-awards-artist-residency", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T07:41:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "Gulf Times", "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/730913/qatar/tasweer-to-mark-world-photography-day-with-awards-artist-residency" }, "summary": "The Qatar Photography Festival (Tasweer) will mark World Photography Day on August 19 with an evening celebrating creativity, recognising outstanding visual works and highlighting opportunities for em...", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 645409, "title": "Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/israeli-government-accused-of-complicity-as-settlers-demolish-jericho", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T07:28:48.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/israeli-government-accused-of-complicity-as-settlers-demolish-jericho-homes?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 645410, "title": "Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/autism-and-war-gaza-families-grapple-with-destruction-and-loss", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-12T07:27:42.000Z", "source": { "name": "Al Jazeera", "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/12/autism-and-war-gaza-families-grapple-with-destruction-and-loss?traffic_source=rss" }, "summary": "Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true }, { "id": 642800, "title": "QIC delivers resilient net profit of QR365m in H1 2026", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/qic-delivers-resilient-net-profit-of-qr365m-in-h1-2026", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-12T07:17:31.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/qic-delivers-resilient-net-profit-of-qr365m-in-h1-2026" }, "summary": "
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC, or ‘the Group’), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, reported a resilient performance for the first half of 2026, with net profit of QR365m.
The Group absorbed the impact of an exceptional regional geopolitical conflict, an event without recent precedent for the sector, while holding earnings…", "outlets": 1, "illustration": null, "original_language": null, "ai_generated": true } ] }