Author: M Fayiz

Doha: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from the President Lee Jae Myung of the South Korea, expressing solidarity with Doha following recent regional developments. Lee conveyed his country’s support for the State of Qatar in the aftermath of Iranian attacks on Qatar and the wider region. He also expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to bring the current crisis to an end. The letter was delivered on Monday by the South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, during a meeting with HH the Amir at the Amiri Diwan in Doha.…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced the dates for its Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies for Female Students. In a statement on Sunday, QU said it will organize separate graduation ceremonies for each college for its Class of 2026 female students, following the two main graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the QU Sports and Events Complex from Tuesday to Saturday, May 5-9. The ceremonies will be streamed live on QU’s YouTube Channel, it added. The University noted that graduates will be received on stage by the Dean of their respective colleges as well as ceremony organizers. The Class…

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), represented by the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department, which handles the licensing of private schools, announced the launch of the second edition of the 2026 guide on the rules and procedures for accepting and registering students in private schools and kindergartens.This came during a press conference held by MOEHE, with the attendance of HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, and Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at MOEHE, Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, in addition to a number of the ministry’s officials,…

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Mr. Abdulla Al Abdulla, Deputy Head of the Qatari Administrative Delegation, confirmed during a press conference held at the QOC headquarters on Sunday that Qatar will compete in 7 sports: beach volleyball (men and women), basketball (men and women), beach handball, sailing, aquathlon, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. Al Abdulla noted that Qatar’s…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) organized an awareness session titled “Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050” with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directions and enhance institutional awareness of the key pillars of QU’s strategic positioning toward 2050. The event was organized as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to strengthen a shared institutional understanding of the strategic foundations guiding its decisions, initiatives, and long-term institutional projects. These efforts support the continued development of education, the student experience, research, and innovation, while reinforcing QU’s contribution to achieving the…

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Diamond Tour during the tenth round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour Longines Hathab at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) main arena on Saturday. Competing in the Accumulator with Joker class over 150cm, Alsharbatly guided Frenchy Vds to the top of the podium after collecting 65 points in a time of 55.62 seconds. Qatar’s Nasser Al Ghazali finished second with Heavens Light H on 65 points in 60.65 seconds, while Kuwait’s Yara Al Hunaidi secured third place aboard Caprice 563 in 62.00 seconds. The Bronze Tour individual…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with HE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer to discuss the latest regional and international developments, during a meeting in Lusail Palace this morning. At the beginning of the meeting, HH The Amir welcomed the British Prime Minister, expressing his gratitude for the United Kingdom’s stance and praising the strong and close relations between the two countries. For his part, the British Prime Minister reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, affirming his country’s full solidarity and support for Qatar’s…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held talks on Friday with HE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, during his visit to Doha.The talks focused on the latest regional developments amid the newly announced ceasefire announcement involving the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.They also discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the defense and economic fields. HE Sheikh Mohammed reiterated the State of Qatar’s welcome of the ceasefire announcement and stressed the urgent need to build upon it to prevent further escalation…

Doha: HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has said that food market stability remains the ministry’s “top priority” amid recent regional developments. The remarks were given during onsite inspection tours to a livestock factory and a fresh produce market to monitor food security system and bolster local production capabilities. HE Al Attiyah, who chairs the Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Food Security Policies, toured the Alanaam factory for animal production, where he inspected fattening programs, slaughterhouse production lines, and inventory. The facility plays a leading role in supporting the local market with red meat…

Doha: HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met in Doha with HE Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Republic of India, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri.Discussions during the meeting addressed the impact of the regional conflict on the global energy industry and ways to ensure energy security. HE Minister Al Kaabi reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to remaining a reliable energy supplier and expressed his aspiration to strengthen energy relations and cooperation with India further.Both ministers welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed on April 8, emphasizing the urgent need to end disruptions…