Author: M Fayiz
Cairo, Egypt: Qatar received multiple accolades at the International Forum of Arab Women in Diplomacy, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo in cooperation with the Arab Council for Social Responsibility, marking the International Day of Arab Women Diplomats. Among the highest honours, HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater was awarded the Arab Woman Excellence Shield for Social Responsibility 2026 in recognition of her leadership at the national, regional and international levels in advancing education, supporting society and serving as an inspiring model of Arab women’s leadership. The award…
Geneva: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting legal literacy as a foundation for justice, good governance and sustainable development during a side event held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva co-organized the event, titled “The Road to 2027: International Year of Legal Literacy,” in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations in Geneva and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO). Speaking at the event, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to…
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee, held via video conference on Monday to review progress on a feasibility study for water interconnection projects among GCC member states. The meeting focused on the latest developments in the study, which is being prepared in line with the directives of the GCC leaders and the relevant decisions of the Ministerial Council. The initiative aims to assess the potential for a regional water interconnection network that enhances long-term water security and resilience across the Gulf. Qatar’s delegation was headed…
Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), participated in the 23rd Arab Conference of Heads of Correctional and Reform Institutions, held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. Qatar’s delegation was led by Major General Nasser Mohammed Issa Al Sayed, Director of the MOI’s General Directorate of Penal and Correctional Institutions. The conference brought together representatives from Arab countries to discuss key issues aimed at strengthening correctional and rehabilitation systems across the region. Topics included reviewing the implementation of recommendations adopted at the previous conference, sharing member states’ experiences and best practices, and exploring digital…
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has conducted a workshop with Qatari Diar to strengthen coordination on environmental assessment and permitting procedures for development projects, reinforcing efforts to support sustainable urban growth. Organized by the ministry’s Environmental Assessment and Permits Department, the workshop brought together officials and specialists from both organizations to enhance understanding of environmental regulations governing development projects and improve collaboration in implementing them. The ministry said the session aimed to raise awareness of the environmental requirements for development projects, explain the procedures for obtaining environmental assessments and permits, and promote the protection of natural…
Doha: Under the patronage and attendance of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, the Joaan bin Jassim Academy for Defense Studies celebrated the graduation of the 6th National Defense Course, the 12th Joint Command and Staff Course, and graduates of its master’s and doctoral programs, in addition to honoring the achievements of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. The graduation ceremony, held at the Academy’s headquarters, was attended by HE Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai,…
Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs held an official groundbreaking ceremony for Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani Waqf Library in Doha on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, alongside top echelons of officials and those interested in cultural and endowment affairs. The move demonstrates the launch of one of the pre-eminent projects that bolsters the Waqf role in supporting knowledge and serving society. It is part of Awqaf’s path toward promoting the civilizational role of endowment to be leveraged for serving science and…
London: The State of Qatar, represented by its Permanent Delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), participated in the 13th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 13), held at the organization’s headquarters in London. Qatar’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting international efforts to strengthen maritime safety, improve the efficiency of navigation and communications systems, and enhance search and rescue services, contributing to the protection of lives at sea and advancing the IMO’s strategic objectives. During the session, delegates discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of maritime navigation and…
Dhaka: Qatar Charity (QC) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen humanitarian and development efforts in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on supporting Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The agreement was signed in Dhaka by Qatar Charity Bangladesh Country Director Zakarya Al Motair and IRC Bangladesh Country Director Hasina Rahman, reaffirming the two organizations’ shared commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by displacement, poverty, and complex humanitarian challenges. In a statement issued Sunday, Qatar Charity said the MoU establishes a collaborative framework to enhance humanitarian and development interventions, while…
The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has arrived in the friendly Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to join international search and rescue teams responding to the devastating earthquakes that struck the capital, Caracas. The Qatari contingent comprises internationally certified Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists equipped with advanced technical equipment for operations in collapsed buildings and the search for missing persons. The team also includes medical personnel and fully equipped field hospitals to provide emergency healthcare services to the injured. Alongside the rescue deployment, Qatari humanitarian assistance has reached Venezuela as part of the…
