Author: M Fayiz

Aden: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Sidra Medicine have concluded a specialized medical convoy for pediatric cardiac surgery and catheterization in Yemen. Over one week, the volunteering team of medical professionals have been performing medical examinations, interventions, and life-saving surgeries for many children with congenital heart defects. The mission was more than successful, with a total of 107 free medical interventions for children (86 cardiac catheterizations and 21 open-heart surgeries) performed by the visiting consultant and specialist cardiologists, who were assisted by the medical staff at the Cardiovascular and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz. In terms…

Doha: Aligned with Visit Qatar’s ongoing campaign ‘Hala Summer’, Qatar Calendar has announced the entertainment and activation programme for the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, with Redbull as official entertainment partner and M7 as official partner, taking place from May 29 to 31, 2026 at Hall 1 of the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Hosting “The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth” in Doha for the first time, the three-day event will deliver an immersive celebration of sneaker culture, streetwear, music, sport and entertainment as part of Qatar Calendar’s diverse annual events calendar. Spanning more than 7,000 square metres,…

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) graduated 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master’s Program in Diplomacy and International Cooperation. The graduation ceremony was held as part of the 10th cohort of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. The program is the outcome of an academic partnership between MoFA’s Diplomatic Institute and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, designed to equip Qatari diplomats with advanced expertise in diplomacy, international relations, policy-making, and global…

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation launched the first edition of the “Media Encyclopedia” during a cultural salon held as part of the Doha International Book Fair, in the presence of media professionals, intellectuals, academics, and visitors. The initiative seeks to document media concepts, theories, personalities, and institutions within a comprehensive academic framework, while supporting Arabic-language media knowledge and keeping pace with rapid digital transformation. It also aims to enhance critical awareness and elevate media discourse across the Arab world. The launch was accompanied by a panel discussion featuring Executive Director of the encyclopedia Mohammed bin Sulaan Al Marri and Chairman…

Doha: Team Qatar handball team secured the silver medal after defeating Saudi Arabia 32-24 in the decisive match held yesterday evening at Duhail Sports Hall, in the closing event of the handball competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, in front of a strong crowd attendance. Team Qatar imposed complete control over the match from the opening minutes thanks to their solid defensive organisation and fast counterattacks, which disrupted the Saudi side. Qatar’s players ended the first half with an eight-goal advantage at 19-11 before continuing their strong display in the second half. The coaching staff successfully rotated…

Doha: Qatar University Press (QU Press) has launched a series of new academic and scientific publications, alongside recent editions of its peer-reviewed journals, during its participation in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center through May 23. The newly released titles reflect QU Press’s ongoing efforts to support scientific research, foster knowledge production, and enrich the Arabic library with original and specialized academic works across diverse disciplines. Among the leading publications is a new book by Dr. Alanood Mubarak Ahmed Al-Thani, which serves as a comprehensive reference on scientific research methodologies. The…

Doha: Team Qatar karate athletes won five medals today — one gold, three silver, and one bronze — at the 4th GCC Games currently taking place in Doha and concluding tomorrow, Friday. Team Qatar’s gold medal was secured by Yaman Ashraf in the under-67kg category after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Saad Al Saif 10-9 in the final, while the Saudi athlete claimed silver. The bronze medals went to the UAE’s Rashid Al Suraidi and Kuwait’s Mohammed Al Otaibi. In the under-60kg category, Team Qatar athlete Mustafa Abdulrahman won the silver medal, while Kuwait’s Ali Al Ajmi claimed gold. The bronze medals…

Doha: HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah Al Khater has praised the rapid academic progress of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, saying it has attracted students from more than 120 universities worldwide, including Harvard, Oxford and Tokyo universities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the institute’s 10th master’s cohort, Al Khater said the Doha Institute had become a distinctive academic project focused on developing Arab social sciences rooted in the region’s culture and realities. The ceremony, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, saw 246 students graduate. Al Khater highlighted the institute’s Arabic language program for non-native…

Doha: The Qatar Athletics Federation has announced that the Doha Diamond League Meeting will take place at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium at Qatar Sports Club on June 19, instead of Khalifa International Stadium. The federation said through its official social media accounts that the meeting will feature a number of leading Olympic and world medalists, as well as record holders in track and field events, competing across 14 events for both men and women. The federation also confirmed the participation of Qatar’s Olympic and world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim in the high jump competition, marking his return to the Doha…

Doha: Al Sadd SC were crowned champions of the HH the Amir Table Tennis Cup for the 2025-2026 season after securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al Arabi SC in the final held on Monday at Abdullah bin Suhaim Hall in Qatar Sports Club. HE Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain presented the championship trophy to Al Sadd, while President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association Hamad Ahmed Al Hammadi awarded medals to runners-up Al Arabi. The tournament featured participation from nine clubs: Al Wakra, Al Shamal, Qatar, Al Rayyan, Al Ahli, Al Sadd, Al…