Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately on Tuesday with Varlam Avaliani, Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar, and Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of the Finland to the State of Qatar. The meetings focused on bilateral relations between Qatar and both Georgia and Finland, along with ways to further enhance cooperation, particularly in the parliamentary sector. During the discussions, Al Ghanim stressed the importance of strengthening coordination and expanding joint parliamentary cooperation with the Georgian and Finnish parliaments. He also highlighted the role of parliamentary friendship groups in deepening ties and supporting…
Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honored the winners of the seventh edition of the State Appreciation Award and the State Incentive Award during a ceremony held at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. The awards recognize distinguished achievements in the fields of science, literature and the arts, and celebrate individuals whose contributions have enriched Qatar’s cultural and intellectual landscape. HH the Amir honored the winners of the State Appreciation Award as follows:Hamad bin Mohsen Al Nuaimi in the field of poetry.Professor Dr. Sheikha Asma Ali Jassim Al-Thani in the field of biomedical sciences.Professor Dr. Mustafa Aqeel Mahmoud…
Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Tuesday at his office in the Amiri Diwan with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Yun Hyun-soo, who called on His Highness to bid farewell on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. During the meeting, HH the Amir wished the Ambassador success in his future assignments and expressed his hopes for continued progress and prosperity in relations between the two friendly countries. For his part, HE the Ambassador expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to HH the Amir and to the officials of…
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Doha on Tuesday with HE State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Hadera Abera Admassu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and explored ways to further strengthen and enhance them. They also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
