Author: M Fayiz

Doha: HE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Doha on Thursday evening for an official working visit. HE Starmer and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi and HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Doha, Neerav Patel. The visit comes amid increased diplomatic engagement between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom, as both sides seek to strengthen cooperation on regional and international issues. Source: QNA

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced that Al Bunyan Club, a student club dedicated to community service and social engagement, has won the Akhlaquna Award in the Al Shabab Category (18–25) during Akhlaquna Day, in recognition of the club’s initiatives that promote ethical values and community engagement among youth. The club’s recognition comes as a result of its continuous efforts to translate ethical values into impactful practices through initiatives focused on social and volunteer work. These initiatives actively engage youth in creating sustainable positive impact within the university environment and the wider community. The club has also distinguished itself by emphasizing the value of ihsan (excellence and benevolence) as a…

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honored 48 students who memorized the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. These students were enrolled in Quranic learning centers under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorization Completion Sessions” program, was held under the patronage of HE Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, at the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani Mosque in The Pearl-Qatar. In a statement released Wednesday, the Ministry noted that this inaugural ceremony for the students honored reflects its commitment…

Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth held its quarterly meeting, which addressed the Ministry’s strategic plan projects as well as updates on the implementation of the Third National Development Plan projects.Chaired by HE Minister of Sports and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, the meeting reviewed the key areas of work and the level of institutional performance within the Ministry. The meeting reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to continuously developing its institutional work system and enhancing implementation efficiency to align with national development goals and contribute to improving the quality of services provided in the sports and youth…

Doha: HE Qatar Media Corporation Chairman Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HRH Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The two sides discussed media cooperation between the two countries and explored ways to support and develop it. They also exchanged views on several topics of mutual interest. HE CEO of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HRH Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour…

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030, conducted a field visit today to review the latest developments of the Athletes’ Village Project in Lusail City. H.E. Sheikh Joaan was accompanied by H.E. Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer, President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and a member of the Doha 2030 Organizing Committee; H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and member of the Organizing Committee; and Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain, Chief Executive…

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…