Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Thursday with HE Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the United Nations and ways to enhance and develop them. They also emphasized the role of the UN and its efforts aimed at promoting security at the regional and international levels.
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Thursday, which will run through May 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition features 520 publishing houses from 37 countries across 910 booths, bringing together a wide range of local, regional, and international literary and cultural works. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies, sheikhs, ministers, heads of diplomatic missions, senior officials, and guests of the fair. During his the tour, HE the Prime Minister and…
Doha: The Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan University College (BUC), a leading higher education institution in Qatar affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology, to collaborate on advancing sustainability practices, research, and capacity building within the academic sector. The signing ceremony took place at the BUC campus in Doha, with the agreement signed by Founding Chairman of GORD Dr. Yousef Alhorr, and Vice Chairman of Barzan University College Dr. Hassan Rashid Al Derham. The agreement underscores a mutual commitment to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable…
Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by its Climate Change Department, held a session on the strategic directions of climate change conferences for 2026 as part of its preparations to monitor developments in international climate negotiations and the key issues on the agenda of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). The session aimed to provide an overview of the course of climate negotiations and review the main issues and topics on the agenda of COP31, contributing to enhancing the readiness of national cadres concerned…
