Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) organized Skills Day 2026, one of the highlights of its academic calendar, to reaffirm its commitment to experiential learning, innovation, real-world problem-solving, and collaborative learning. This year’s Skills Day brought together university students in a dynamic showcase of applied education, and included the participation of 1,000 students in 48 competitions, the majority of which were designed as team-based challenges, reflecting real-world professional environments where collaboration, communication, and collective problem-solving are essential. Competitions were organized across all academic units, namely Engineering and Technology, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Business, General…

Doha: HE Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of Malaysia to the State of Qatar Mohammad Faizal Razali. The meeting discussed economic and trade cooperation between both countries, as well as ways to enhance these relations. It also discussed the investment climate and opportunities available on both sides. Both parties emphasized the important role of the private sector in strengthening trade and economic ties, and in promoting mutual and joint investments to increase bilateral trade volumes. HE Sheikh Khalifa praised the strong relations between Qatar and Malaysia,…

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired the regular Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. 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 welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Cabinet appreciated the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all countries that undertook mediation and good offices that contributed to reaching this truce, stressing the need for…

Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar Karim Morcos. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, particularly in the parliamentary field. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region. HE the Speaker stressed the gravity of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and neighboring countries, and the threat they pose to the region’s security and stability. He emphasized the necessity of halting escalation and resorting to peaceful solutions and…

Doha: HE Mr Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, participated in an extraordinary ministerial meeting of GCC tourism ministers held via video conference on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, to review recent regional developments and assess their potential implications for the tourism sector across member states. The ministers affirmed that the GCC tourism sector continues to operate effectively, supported by advanced infrastructure, high operational efficiency, and an integrated ecosystem that ensures continuity and stability. They also reiterated that GCC destinations remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality tourism experiences, highlighting the sector’s readiness to navigate current developments while sustaining growth. Source: QT

Doha: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, convened business leaders from Qatar’s international business community for a high-level Investor Dialogue, reaffirming the State’s commitment to maintaining a stable and resilient business environment despite regional developments. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Qatar’s private sector, providing a platform to exchange insights, address emerging challenges and reinforce confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals and continuity of operations. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, emphasised the resilience of Qatar’s business ecosystem and the importance of public-private collaboration. “Our business community has shown remarkable resilience…

Doha: Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup (2025–2026) after defeating Al Arabi 3–1 in the final held on Sunday, securing their third title in the competition’s history. H.E. First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, alongside Qatar Volleyball Association President Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari and Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Col. Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani, presented the trophy, gold medals, and a prize of QAR 600,000 to the champions. Al Arabi, who finished runners-up, received silver medals and QAR 400,000. Police SC made a strong start, claiming the…

Doha: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Cup for Handball 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 31-29 win over Al Duhail in the final at the Al Duhail Sports Hall on Monday. Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win. Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and President of the Qatar Handball Federation (QHF) Ahmed Mohammed Al Shaabi presented the championship trophy and medals to the players. The triumph marks Al Arabi’s third Qatar Handball Cup title, following successes in 2020-2021 and 2023-2024.…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Ayman Al Safadi, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, along with ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks that…

Doha: The Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) launched the “legal path to the labour market” initiative during a meeting organized with the participation of several job seekers who recently graduated in the legal field, as part of joint efforts aimed at qualifying national legal competencies and enhancing their professional readiness in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Director of the CGB’s Nomination and Replacement Department, Dhabia Ahmed Al Buainain, said this initiative is a well-thought-out response to labour market needs, offering applied training to develop recent graduates’ legal capabilities and prepare…