Author: M Fayiz

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received, this morning in his office at the Amiri Diwan, HE President of the European Council Antonio Costa and his accompanying delegation. The meeting reviewed regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East, foremost among them the situation in the Gaza Strip and the Republic of Lebanon, in light of the ongoing escalation and its humanitarian and security repercussions. The two sides also discussed the impact of this escalation on regional security, especially on the security of international maritime navigation and the stability of global energy markets. They…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday the Cabinet’s regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following: At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet praised the results of the talks between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with HE Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom Keir Starmer, during his working visit to the State of Qatar. The visit embodied the countries’ depth of relations…

Doha: Shura Council is participating with a delegation led by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim in the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 217th Governing Council meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, starting Wednesday for five days, under the theme “Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations.” The session takes place amid complex international circumstances requiring multi-level parliamentary responses. Its agenda covers international peace and security, building a fair and sustainable global economy, the role of parliaments in post-conflict governance, social justice, inclusive development, and the implementation of Sustainable…

Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) convened a coordination meeting of the Joint Newsroom, chaired by Director of the GCO Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, with participation from assistant undersecretaries, executive directors, and sector heads across more than 60 state entities. The meeting focused on strengthening media coordination and aligning roles in light of current developments, alongside a review of ongoing communications across key sectors, including public services, energy, economy, transport, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Participants outlined the next steps and recommendations, which focused on activating communications and media operations to support response efforts, enhancing cross-entity coordination,…

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are directly concerned, alongside the necessary international dimension. During the weekly media briefing held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said the current priority is to consolidate a ceasefire and transform it into lasting peace, adding that it is still too early to discuss final settlements amid ongoing efforts to end the war…

Doha: Qatar University (QU), represented by the QU Health sector and the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program, in collaboration with the Tamayuz Simulation Center, successfully hosted its first simulation-based interprofessional education activity titled “When Infection Escalates: A Team-Based Simulation in Acute Care”. The initiative reflects QU’s commitment to experiential learning and preparing healthcare students for collaborative, team-based clinical practice. The activity brought together 297 students from six health disciplines: nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, physiotherapy, and biomedical sciences, organized into 48 interprofessional teams. The simulation focused on managing a complex acute infection case resulting from a dental abscess, enabling students to apply…

Doha: Doha Design District has launched a Public Art Open Call inviting creatives to propose innovative artworks for public spaces. The initiative aims to integrate art into the urban environment, strengthen the district’s identity, and enhance visitor experience. It focuses on placemaking, cultural expression (including Qatari identity), public engagement, and collaboration, while emphasizing sustainable, long-lasting artworks. Director of Doha Design District Dana Kazic said: “Public art plays a transformative role in shaping how people experience and connect with a place. Through this open call, we invite creatives to contribute to Doha Design District’s evolving identity, while reinforcing our commitment to…

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Intellectual Wellness and Research Excellence Forum (IWRE) as part of its strategic commitment to strengthening an integrated research culture and embedding holistic wellness across its academic environment. The forum serves as a key platform to showcase ongoing and completed research, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and highlight the role of research in advancing the University’s institutional priorities. The forum aligns with UDST’s Wellness Strategy, which adopts a comprehensive approach linking academic performance with overall wellbeing, and emphasizes intellectual wellness as a core pillar. This includes encouraging engagement in creative and…

Doha: The State of Qatar has participated in the 41st meeting of GCC officials on Islamic affairs and endowments aimed at enhancing cooperation in these fields across member states.The event was chaired virtually by Kingdom of Bahrain, with Qatar’s delegation led by HE Undersecretary for the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al-Thani.Senior ministry officials and representatives of relevant departments in the GCC countries attended the event. The meeting focused on ways to enhance knowledge-sharing and integration among member states. Participants also reviewed working papers and proposals aimed at developing Islamic and endowment…

Doha: HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkiye Yasar Guler and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the State of Qatar. The meeting discussed the latest security developments in the region, as well as aspects of defense cooperation and joint coordination in light of current conditions. Senior officers from both sides attended the meeting. Source: QNA | Photos: MoD