Author: M Fayiz

Doha: Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library, has launched the Fables in Fashion Art Exhibition to promote reading culture through interactive community programs. The exhibition, which runs until June 7, offers an artistic experience blending literature and design. It is launched as part of One Book, One Doha campaign organised by Qatar Reads, which brings community members together around a selected work from classical Arabic literature. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Qatar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center for Design, Fashion and Technology M7, the exhibition serves as a creative platform accompanying the Book of…

Baku: The State of Qatar participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which kicked off Sunday in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and runs until May 22 under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.” The WUF is organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), with the participation of a number of officials, decision-makers and experts concerned with urban development and housing from various countries of the world. HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah led the State of Qatar’s delegation at the forum. HE the Minister of Municipality…

Tirana: HE President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, met on Monday with HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. During the meeting, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of Albania, and His Highness’s wishes of good health and happiness to HE the President and continued progress and prosperity to the government and people of Albania. For his part, HE the President of Albania entrusted HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs to convey his…

Doha: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced that its diploma and bachelor’s programs in public administration have received initial academic accreditation from the US-based Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for a period of 10 years.According to the college, the programs are now the only university-level public administration programs in Qatar to hold the international accreditation.In a statement issued on Monday, the college said the accreditation reflected the strength of the programs in areas including institutional governance, stakeholder engagement and alignment of educational outcomes with the needs of the public sector and Qatar National Vision 2030.…

Doha: A discussion hosted by the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha has highlighted growing challenges surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into education, as experts warned that technological adoption is outpacing policy development and teacher preparedness. The session, organized by WISE — a global initiative of Qatar Foundation — brought together representatives from WISE, Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as well as academics, researchers, teachers and education specialists. Opening the event, Selma Talha Jebril, Director of Research at WISE, said generative artificial intelligence technologies were rapidly becoming embedded in educational systems faster than regulations and…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the first 2026 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance coordination among state institutions and ensure Qatar’s continued readiness to host and organize major global events in line with the highest international standards. The meeting reviewed the calendar of events scheduled for the current year and discussed several proposals aimed at optimizing the utilization of resources and shared facilities, while enhancing private sector participation to support the development…

Dhaka: The State of Qatar and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in labor affairs and improving coordination on issues of mutual interest.The discussions took place on Monday during a meeting of the Qatar-Bangladesh Joint Committee on Labor, chaired by HE Minister of Labor Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri and HE Ariful Haque Choudhury, Minister of Labor and Employment and Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.According to a statement, the committee reviewed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination across various labor sectors, to develop partnership…

Doha: Lusail University celebrated the graduation of more than 900 students from its third graduating class during a ceremony held on Monday at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), with Qataris accounting for 63 percent of the graduates. The ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, alongside several senior officials, members of the university’s academic and administrative bodies, and families of the graduates. Speaking at the event, President of Lusail University Dr. Nizam Hindi emphasized that science and knowledge remain the foundation for the progress of societies and the development of…

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Curriculum and Learning Resources Department, on Sunday celebrated the conclusion of the 7th edition of the Reading Olympiad and the 10th season of the Arab Reading Challenge. During the ceremony, the results of both competitions were announced, with HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, honoring 600 students who had reached the final stage. In her remarks, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, emphasized the importance of reading in shaping students’ personalities and fostering the progress of…

Doha: The Youth Committee of Al Arabi SC will hold the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of the “Kafa” (“Enough”) campaign next Wednesday, with the participation of several entities and institutions focused on community awareness and national security. This year’s campaign was held under the theme “Internet Risks” and continued for five months, aiming to enhance digital awareness among students and promote the safe use of modern technologies. The campaign featured two main pillars. The first focused on awareness and education, during which more than 30 lectures and workshops were organized for participating schools to raise students’ awareness of…