Author: M Fayiz

Doha: HE CEO of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar, Neerav Patel.  During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in the media fields and ways to support and develop them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.

New York: The State of Qatar has renewed its call for stronger humanitarian diplomacy as a critical tool for safeguarding civilians in conflict zones during a high-level United Nation event in New York. The event, organized on the sidelines of the Protection of Civilians Week 2026, was hosted by the State of Qatar’s permanent mission to the UN in partnership with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and several international partners, including the permanent missions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden, the European Union, the International Committee of…

Doha: The third round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia was held on Wednesday in Doha.  HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired the Qatari side, whereas HE State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Hadera Abera Admassu chaired the the Ethiopian side. The round of consultations addressed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to boost them.

London: The State of Qatar underscored its growing role in global humanitarian diplomacy and international development during the Global Partnerships Conference held in London and co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of South Africa. Representing Qatar at the conference, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad delivered a keynote address during the opening panel discussion on building resilient systems to address 21st-century challenges. The session was moderated by HE Chief Economic Advisor to the UK Prime Minister, Baroness Nemat Shafik, and brought together senior officials, ministers, and leaders of international development…

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the Class of 2026 on Tuesday. During the ceremony, HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater honored 250 outstanding students. The number of graduates this year is 1,321 students from various programs and disciplines. The class includes 484 graduates from the College of Business, 285 graduates from the College of Computing and Information Technology, 341 graduates…

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within Qatar’s growing media sector. The agreement was signed by Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office at QMC Abdullah Ghanim Al Binali Al Muhannadi and CEO of Media City Qatar Hamad Omar Al Mannai. Under the MoU, the two entities will collaborate on the co-production of television programs, feature films, documentaries, and cinematic content, creating new opportunities for growth and expansion for companies licensed by Media City Qatar. The…

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), represented by the Private Education Affairs Sector, concluded the second edition of the Prophet’s Biography Competition for private schools in cooperation with Eadad International Academy, with the participation of 200 male and female students from 97 private schools across various educational levels. The closing ceremony was attended by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, alongside educational leaders, school representatives, and students. During the ceremony honoring the winning schools and teams, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi highlighted…

Doha: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, touring pavilions of government entities, cultural institutions, and Arab and international publishing houses. During her visit, Her Highness personally selected several titles from the displays. The 35th edition, running from May 14 to 23, is the largest in the fair’s history, bringing together over 520 publishing houses from 37 countries across more than 910 pavilions.

Doha: The Police Academy, represented by the Police Institute, celebrated the conclusion of a series of training and specialized courses for the second quarter of 2026, attended by HE Legal Advisor to HE the Minister of Interior, Major General Dr. Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, General Supervisor of the Police Academy, along with several department directors and representatives from security and military entities. During the second quarter of 2026, the Police Institute organized a range of specialized training programs involving 683 trainees from various security and military entities across the country, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational readiness and…

Doha: The Health, General Services and Environment Committee of the Shura Council held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss a proposed law on the digital protection of children, following the council’s decision to refer the draft legislation to the committee for further study. The meeting was chaired by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanem. During the session, members reviewed a number of observations and viewpoints related to the proposal, along with legislative and regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing child protection in the digital environment. The discussions also addressed mechanisms to promote the safe and responsible…