Author: M Fayiz

New York: The State of Qatar has affirmed that recognition of the Nakba remains an essential foundation for achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace settlement to the Palestinian issue. The statement was delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during a special meeting of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba at UN headquarters in New York. Her Excellency underscored the significance of adopting General Assembly Resolution 79/82, noting that Qatar was…

Doha: HE Minister of Education and Higher Education, Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, met Monday with HE Minister of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mohammad Yassin Saleh, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education and cultural sectors. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to enhance joint collaboration and support initiatives that contribute to the development of educational and cultural ties between the two countries. The discussions also covered a range of issues of mutual interest, reflecting the shared commitment of Qatar and Syria to advancing cooperation across key sectors.

Paris: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the 93rd General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), held on Monday at the ministerial level in Paris. Qatar was represented at the session by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani. The session was inaugurated in the presence of ministers from OIE member countries, representatives of various international organizations, as well as observers and key stakeholders. In addition to adopting administrative and technical resolutions, the session focused on investing in animal…

Rome: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Sunday in Rome with Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister, Fabrizio Saggio, to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments. The talks focused on strengthening cooperation between Qatar and Italy, alongside ongoing developments in the region, particularly efforts related to the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran and broader initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and promoting regional security and stability. During the meeting, Dr. Al Khulaifi underscored the depth of the strategic partnership…

Tirana: HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with HE Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Ferit Hoxha. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and develop them, in addition to a number of topics of mutual interest.

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the meeting of the Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership. During the meeting, they discussed the progress achieved in national plans and projects related to digital government, along with ways to enhance integration among ministries, authorities, and public institutions, and to support digital empowerment initiatives in a manner that contributes to achieving the objectives of digital transformation in the State of Qatar and facilitating access to government services and transactions for individuals and institutions across various sectors. Appropriate decisions were…

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.…