Secondary Assistant Headteacher – Teaching, Learning and Assessment - Qatar - Aug 2025

Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections

Abbas's son Yasser joins Fatah leadership, raising questions about nepotism and the group's commitment to inclusivity.

Al Jazeera English·policy

Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division

Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.

Gulf Times Education

Words, leadership, and compassion: Area 23 Toastmasters hosts annual confluence in Qatar

Area 23 under Division F of District 116, Toastmasters International in Qatar marked its Annual Confluence on 5th May 2026, with both a celebration of public speaking and a meaningful act of community service. A…

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.

Gulf Times Education

Panel discussion at DIBF drills down on occupational development challenges

The main stage at the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) hosted a panel discussion on Qatar Platform Speaks as part of the program held alongside the fair. Featuring the attendance of specialists and visitors, the…

Gulf Times Qatar·policy

Starmer’s troubles a sign of fractured times

A week where everything and nothing seemed to happen in British politics left Sir Keir Starmer hanging on as prime minister, in office but not in power, as one of his predecessors at 10 Downing Street, John Major, was…

Mwani Qatar advances gender equality in maritime workforce

Mwani Qatar highlighted initiatives to empower women and expand their participation across sea transport and logistics roles to mark International Day for Women in Maritime. Mwani Qatar, through its official X account,…

Gulf Times Education

Years of Culture expands beyond arts to foster global connections

Qatar’s cultural diplomacy initiative, Years of Culture, has expanded far beyond traditional arts programming to remain relevant in a rapidly changing, increasingly interconnected world, a Years of Culture advisor said.…

In Beijing, choreography outran the substance

When the red carpets were rolled up in Beijing on Friday, what Donald Trump carried home from his two-day audience with Xi Jinping was less a diplomatic harvest than a bouquet — handsome enough to display, but already…

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal from next season with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes. The Blues lost the FA Cup…

Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?

Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.

Gulf Times Qatar·higher-ed

Canada deepens Arctic defence ties

Since US President Donald Trump’s barrage of threats to seize Greenland, authorities on the frozen island have been seeking help from a northern ally: Canada. A reserve unit of the Canadian armed forces called the…

Gulf Times Qatar·policy

Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader

A senior Islamic State (IS) group leader, described as “the most active terrorist in the world”, has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African country, the two countries’ presidents…

DIBFs' day 4 draws crowds with book launches, AI talks

The fourth day of the 35th Doha International Book Fair offered visitors a wide range of programmes Sunday, from book launches to panel discussions. Among the highlights, Haya al-Shammari launched her new book,…

Day 4 at DIBF draws crowds with book launches, AI talks

Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections

Internal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.

Gulf Times Education·research

Nvidia, retailer reports to shed light on AI boom, consumer spending

Two themes critical to the US stock market -- the artificial intelligence boom and inflation-pressured consumer spending -- ‌will come under the microscope this week with earnings reports from semiconductor giant Nvidia…

Gulf Times Education·higher-ed

Samsung foundry supplies AI chips to Tesla and Nvidia

A looming 18-day strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung that has triggered worries within the government, rattled foreign investors and threatened global ‌supply chains rests on one crucial question: Who should share…

Qatar eyes 20 climatetech unicorns by 2040

Qatar's climatetech sector has steadily evolved from a niche sustainability drive into a strategic pillar of diversification and national resilience; even as the Iran war may appear to slow climate investment, but…

Gulf Times Qatar

Fatima Sana’s world record caps journey of courage, poise

On Friday, Pakistan’s 24-year-old captain Fatima Sana created a new world record for the fastest T20I fifty in the women’s game against Zimbabwe. The record was no fluke. Walking in at No. 6 with Pakistan 152 for 4,…