Author: M Fayiz
Doha: The Department of Penal and Correctional Institutions welcomed a delegation from Oman’s Ministry of Interior during an official visit focused on exchanging expertise and reviewing best practices in rehabilitation and correctional services. The delegation was received by Director of the Department of Penal and Correctional Institutions Major General Nasser Mohammed Issa Al Sayed, Assistant Director Colonel Yousef Bilal Al Abdullah, and Assistant Director General of Communications and Information Systems Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Jassim Khalid Al Hamar, along with several senior officers. The Omani delegation, headed by HE Major General Khalifa bin Ali Al Siyabi, Assistant Inspector General of Police…
Brussels: The State of Qatar participated in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting held in Brussels on Tuesday, with the attendance of delegations from GCC member states, the GCC General Secretariat, and officials from the European Union. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Director of the Policy and Planning Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater. Discussions focused on the latest regional and international developments, including Iranian attacks targeting GCC countries, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, as well as the situations…
Doha: Qatar University (QU) organized a forum highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace and its role in facilitating daily tasks, improving productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. In a press release issued Wednesday, QU stated that the forum aligns with its strategic objectives to strengthen employee capabilities, promote continuous learning, and support institutional empowerment while keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. Opening the forum, QU Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Muna Al Marzouqi stressed the importance of developing professional skills in an evolving work environment increasingly shaped by AI technologies. She noted that…
Doha: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Azerbaijan discussed ways to strengthen bilateral media cooperation during talks held in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Qatar Adish Mammadov to explore opportunities for closer collaboration in the media sector. The discussions focused on enhancing media partnerships and expanding cooperation in ways that support the growing relations between Qatar and Azerbaijan across various fields.
Rome: The State of Qatar and the Italian Republic have held high-level talks focusing on bilateral cooperation and regional security, including efforts to maintain the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and reduce tensions across the Middle East. HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday in Rome with senior Italian officials, including HE Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi, HE Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and European Union Committee in the Chamber of Deputies, Giulio Tremonti, and HE Head of the Parliamentary…
Doha: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, toured the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Wednesday, accompanied by HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture. The visit reflected Qatar’s continued commitment to promoting culture, education, and intellectual exchange while strengthening Doha’s position as a leading regional hub for literature and creativity. The fair brings together publishers, authors, and cultural institutions from around the world, offering a vibrant platform that connects knowledge, heritage, and innovation…
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…
