Author: M Fayiz

Antalya, Türkiye: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated Saturday in a meeting of the ministerial committee tasked by the joint extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit to address developments in the Gaza Strip. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the brotherly Palestinian people,…

New York: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Convened under the theme “Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030,” the Forum brought together youth, Member States, and United Nations partners to advance the 2030 Agenda and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). QFFD’s participation reflected the State of Qatar’s commitment to youth empowerment and its leading role in advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda globally, recognizing young people as key partners in peacebuilding, social…

Antalya, Türkiye: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; HE President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif held a joint meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in the city of Antalya. Discussion during the meeting focused on the latest regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East region, as well as the international efforts aimed at de-escalation and promoting diplomatic solutions to enhance security and stability. In this regard, HH The Amir and HE the Turkish President…

Türkiye: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, following an invitation from HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye. The event, held in the Turkish city of Antalya, brought together Their Excellencies heads of state, government leaders, senior officials and representatives of regional and international organizations. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi also attended the opening, which was held under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing…

Doha: HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai met with HE Commander of the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Major General Abdulaziz Ahmed Salem Al Balawi. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation and joint coordination in light of the current circumstances. The meeting was attended by Commander of Peninsula Shield Forces Major General Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Ruwais, Head of the Military International Cooperation Authority Major General (Air) Mohammed Rashid Al Shahwani, along with a number of senior officers and officials from both sides. Source: QNA

Doha: The Organizing Committee of 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 staged the official draw ceremony for the team sports competitions on Thursday via advanced virtual communication technology. Held at Lusail Hall at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters, the event brought together heads of delegations from GCC nations and attracted strong media presence, reflecting the importance and prestige of the occasion. At the beginning of the ceremony, Mohammed Issa Al-Fadala, Head of the Sports Committee, welcomed attendees and media representatives, emphasizing that the meeting forms part of ongoing preparations and close coordination to ensure competitions are delivered to the highest…

Berlin: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a series of high-level talks in Berlin on Thursday to discuss recent regional developments. HE Al Khulaifi met separately with senior German officials including HE Dr Guenter Sautter, Foreign and Security Policy Adviser to the German Chancellor; HE Wolfgang Silbermann, Director-General of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office of the Federal President, as well as several members of the Bundestag. Discussions focused on the latest developments in the region, particularly those related to the ceasefire between the United States of America…

Doha: Qatar’s committee for the admission of lawyers convened on Thursday to review applications and regulatory matters concerning the legal profession, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s judicial framework. Chaired by HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, the meeting took place at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in Doha. During the session, four new lawyers formally took the legal oath after completing their required training period, marking their official entry into the profession. The committee also examined a range of applications, including requests from professionals in equivalent…

Doha: Qatar National Library has won the Gold Award at the National Cyber Security Drill 2025, ranking first in the Education Sector. Organized by the National Cyber Security Agency under the theme “Cross-Border Attacks,” the event aimed to strengthen national defenses against sophisticated, external cyber threats. The award recognizes the Library’s strong performance and commitment to advancing cybersecurity preparedness and resilience across its digital infrastructure and services. Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Nasser Al-Ansari, Information Technology Director at Qatar National Library, said: “This recognition reflects our continuous commitment to strengthening cybersecurity practices across the Library’s systems and services. As a…

Istanbul: The Shura Council participated in the 217th session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Thursday, as part of the 152nd Assembly of the IPU, currently underway in Istanbul, Turkiye. The Shura Council was represented at the event by HE Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti; HE Council Member, Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari; and HE Council Member, Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Maliki. During the session, the attendees approved the summary report of the 216th session of the Council, along with a review by the President of…