Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the annual General Assembly meeting of the Taawon Welfare Association on Saturday via videoconferencing.The Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.In her speech at the meeting, Her Excellency referred to the directive issued in 2023 by HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide medical treatment for 1,500 wounded Palestinians and sponsor 3,000 orphans from the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.The Minister of State for International Cooperation expressed her pleasure to be participating in…

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has concluded the National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026 in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council. The 18th edition of the event was held at the Qatar National Convention Center in downtown Doha under the theme “Promising researchers for Qatar”. It brought together thousands of students and educators from schools across the country, highlighting growing interest in scientific research and innovation within Qatar’s education system. According to organizers, 2,971 students participated this year, presenting 1,467 research projects from 249 schools. In addition, 672 teachers submitted 616 action…

Gandhinagar (India): Qatar has won the right to host the Electoral General Assembly of the Asian Weightlifting Federation, scheduled to take place next December, during the Executive Board meeting of the federation held yesterday on the sidelines of the 2026 Asian Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting Championships, currently underway in Gandhinagar, India, until May 17, with the participation of 172 male and female lifters representing 28 national federations. The Executive Board meeting of the Asian Weightlifting Federation was chaired by HE Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, President of the Qatar, Arab, Asian, and Afro-Asian…

Ankara: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye have held the first round of political consultations between their foreign ministries in Ankara. The talks on Thursday were co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Musa Kulaklikaya. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored ways to strengthen and further develop cooperation across various fields. Photos: MOFA

London: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is taking part in UK Rail 2026, which began on Wednesday in Birmingham, UK. The MOT’s participation comes within the framework of its approach that aims at solidifying its successful partnerships and constructive dialogs, while keeping pace with latest world policies and trends in the transportation industry. Such MOT engagements are also aimed at cementing cooperation with world countries and international bodies, let alone holding bilateral meetings that serve national interests and exchange of expertise. The two-day event, which brings together leaders from across the UK rail sector, rail projects and operators, rolling stock…

Doha: The Police Academy represented by the Police Officers Institute has celebrated the graduation of its Senior Officers Course in a ceremony held at The Torch Hotel, attended by President of the Police Academy Major General Abdulrahman Majid Al Sulaiti, along with several officers. The three-week course brought together 22 colonels and included theoretical and practical lectures and programs to enhance leadership, administrative, security, and institutional capabilities and strengthen professional competence to meet modern policing requirements. Certificates were awarded to the graduates at the conclusion of the course. The Senior Officers Course is a mandatory strategic program and represents an…

Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ‘Summer Splash’, a month-long family entertainment experience taking place at Meryal Waterpark Beach from 1 to 30 June 2026. Featuring Nickelodeon’s globally recognised characters from PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants, the event will bring together immersive entertainment, interactive activities, and live performances in one exciting destination for families and visitors of all ages. Presented by Qatar Calendar, organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in partnership with Paramount and Spin Master, and produced by EventBox, the event forms part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign. The initiative reflects Visit Qatar’s continued commitment to delivering engaging, family-focused…

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the seventh ministerial session of the General Assembly of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), held on Thursday via videoconference. The session marked the conclusion of Qatar’s presidency of the sixth session, with the presidency of the General Assembly handed over to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation was headed by HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, who expressed Qatar’s appreciation to the Republic of Kazakhstan for hosting the current session. He also commended the efforts of the IOFS General Secretariat and member states in advancing the…

Doha: The curtains rose on the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) on Thursday, as the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) welcomed book lovers, publishers, and literary figures from across the globe for what organisers are calling the largest edition in the event’s 54-year history. Organised by Qatar’s Ministry of Culture, the fair runs from 14 to 23 May 2026 and is free to the public. This year’s edition surpasses all previous records, featuring 910 exhibition booths, over 1.85 million books, and approximately 231,000 titles from 520 publishing houses spanning 37 Arab and international countries. A…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in addition to the regional developments, including efforts related to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and broader de-escalation initiatives aimed at enhancing regional stability. The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic dialogue between the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade…