Author: M Fayiz
Cairo, Egypt: The 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments concluded in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, commending the State of Qatar’s diplomatic efforts in promoting regional stability and reaffirming a unified Arab parliamentary position on key regional issues. In its final statement, the conference praised the mediation efforts of the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at resolving outstanding issues between the two countries. The statement also acknowledged the broader…
Cairo, Egypt: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that Qatar is pressing ahead with strengthening its digital sovereignty and national security through updated legislation and the implementation of the Digital Agenda 2030, in line with the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Speaking at the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments in Cairo, Al Ghanim said Qatar remains committed to a foreign policy based on dialogue, diplomacy and respect for the sovereignty of states as the most effective path to resolving conflicts and…
Doha: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation hosted Let’s Move for Education, a community movement activation held in celebration of Olympic Day 2026 and in support of the International Olympic Committee’s global Let’s Move campaign. The event brought together hundreds of participants, including youth, families, Team Qatar athletes, community members, partners, representatives of EAA, and invited guests, for an indoor community walk and jog at Place Vendome Mall. Following a guided warm-up session, participants completed up to five laps around the mall, covering approximately five kilometers, in a shared celebration of physical activity, wellbeing, social connection, and youth engagement. The activation…
Nicosia, Cyprus: Qatar has emphasized that dialogue is a strategic necessity to strengthen social cohesion and reduce divisions rooted in religion, identity, and culture. Speaking at a high-level conference on religious coexistence and diversity held in Nicosia, Dr. Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue, stressed that cohesive societies cannot be built through legislation alone. He said that beyond public policy, countries must actively promote a culture of dialogue, mutual trust, and the empowerment of educational, religious, and community institutions to foster long-term social harmony. Al Nuaimi highlighted Qatar’s ongoing efforts to…
Dubrovnik, Croatia: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, has called for stronger international cooperation to safeguard maritime security, warning that rising geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and attacks on critical infrastructure have made collective action more urgent than ever. Speaking at the Dubrovnik Forum in Croatia on Friday, HE Dr Al Khulaifi said maritime security could no longer be viewed as the responsibility of any single nation, as recent developments in the Middle East had demonstrated how disruptions to key maritime routes could send shockwaves through the global economy, energy markets…
Dubrovnik: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior foreign officials on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum in Croatia, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and advancing diplomatic cooperation. During the forum, HE Dr Al Khulaifi met separately with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali; HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon; HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov; HE…
Doha: Qatar’s Police Academy has hosted a seminar on institutional integration in crime prevention, bringing together representatives from the security, social, educational, and religious sectors to explore ways to strengthen community safety through coordinated national efforts. Organized by the Academy’s Center for Security Research and Studies in cooperation with the Al Rayyan Security Department, the seminar focused on enhancing collaboration among state institutions to support crime prevention strategies, reinforce public security and promote social stability. Participants presented six specialized research papers examining the complementary roles of government agencies, families, educational institutions, the media and religious organizations in raising public awareness,…
Lucerne, Switzerland: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation at the Lucerne Lake Summit and the inaugural meeting of the High-Level Committee, bringing together representatives of the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan. The American delegation was headed by J. D. Vance, while the Pakistani delegation was led by Shehbaz Sharif. The Iranian delegation was headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Addressing the meeting, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described the signing of the memorandum of understanding between…
Doha: The Doha Design District (DDD), the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has launched ‘Mada and Sada’, an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that explores the complete journey of an artwork, from its initial concept to its public presentation. The launch marks the beginning of an ongoing program featuring workshops, exhibitions, and cross-disciplinary collaborations designed to foster creativity and innovation within Qatar’s growing cultural sector. Created to support both emerging talents and established practitioners, the platform aims to bridge the gap between artistic creation and public engagement by inviting audiences to experience the processes, experimentation,…
Ahmedabad, India: Qatar’s men’s national volleyball team secured its first victory at the 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Cup, defeating Thailand in straight sets on Sunday at the tournament being held in Ahmedabad through June 29. The Qatari side delivered an impressive performance, asserting its dominance from the opening stages of the match and maintaining control throughout to sweep all three sets and claim a convincing victory. The win marked a strong response from Qatar following its opening-round defeat to Oman, which prevailed in a closely contested five-set encounter. By securing the three-set victory, Qatar significantly improved its prospects of advancing…
