Author: M Fayiz
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has conducted a workshop with Qatari Diar to strengthen coordination on environmental assessment and permitting procedures for development projects, reinforcing efforts to support sustainable urban growth. Organized by the ministry’s Environmental Assessment and Permits Department, the workshop brought together officials and specialists from both organizations to enhance understanding of environmental regulations governing development projects and improve collaboration in implementing them. The ministry said the session aimed to raise awareness of the environmental requirements for development projects, explain the procedures for obtaining environmental assessments and permits, and promote the protection of natural…
Doha: Under the patronage and attendance of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, the Joaan bin Jassim Academy for Defense Studies celebrated the graduation of the 6th National Defense Course, the 12th Joint Command and Staff Course, and graduates of its master’s and doctoral programs, in addition to honoring the achievements of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. The graduation ceremony, held at the Academy’s headquarters, was attended by HE Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai,…
Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs held an official groundbreaking ceremony for Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani Waqf Library in Doha on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, alongside top echelons of officials and those interested in cultural and endowment affairs. The move demonstrates the launch of one of the pre-eminent projects that bolsters the Waqf role in supporting knowledge and serving society. It is part of Awqaf’s path toward promoting the civilizational role of endowment to be leveraged for serving science and…
London: The State of Qatar, represented by its Permanent Delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), participated in the 13th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 13), held at the organization’s headquarters in London. Qatar’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting international efforts to strengthen maritime safety, improve the efficiency of navigation and communications systems, and enhance search and rescue services, contributing to the protection of lives at sea and advancing the IMO’s strategic objectives. During the session, delegates discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of maritime navigation and…
Dhaka: Qatar Charity (QC) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen humanitarian and development efforts in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on supporting Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The agreement was signed in Dhaka by Qatar Charity Bangladesh Country Director Zakarya Al Motair and IRC Bangladesh Country Director Hasina Rahman, reaffirming the two organizations’ shared commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by displacement, poverty, and complex humanitarian challenges. In a statement issued Sunday, Qatar Charity said the MoU establishes a collaborative framework to enhance humanitarian and development interventions, while…
The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has arrived in the friendly Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to join international search and rescue teams responding to the devastating earthquakes that struck the capital, Caracas. The Qatari contingent comprises internationally certified Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists equipped with advanced technical equipment for operations in collapsed buildings and the search for missing persons. The team also includes medical personnel and fully equipped field hospitals to provide emergency healthcare services to the injured. Alongside the rescue deployment, Qatari humanitarian assistance has reached Venezuela as part of the…
Cairo, Egypt: The 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments concluded in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, commending the State of Qatar’s diplomatic efforts in promoting regional stability and reaffirming a unified Arab parliamentary position on key regional issues. In its final statement, the conference praised the mediation efforts of the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at resolving outstanding issues between the two countries. The statement also acknowledged the broader…
Cairo, Egypt: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that Qatar is pressing ahead with strengthening its digital sovereignty and national security through updated legislation and the implementation of the Digital Agenda 2030, in line with the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Speaking at the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments in Cairo, Al Ghanim said Qatar remains committed to a foreign policy based on dialogue, diplomacy and respect for the sovereignty of states as the most effective path to resolving conflicts and…
Doha: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation hosted Let’s Move for Education, a community movement activation held in celebration of Olympic Day 2026 and in support of the International Olympic Committee’s global Let’s Move campaign. The event brought together hundreds of participants, including youth, families, Team Qatar athletes, community members, partners, representatives of EAA, and invited guests, for an indoor community walk and jog at Place Vendome Mall. Following a guided warm-up session, participants completed up to five laps around the mall, covering approximately five kilometers, in a shared celebration of physical activity, wellbeing, social connection, and youth engagement. The activation…
Nicosia, Cyprus: Qatar has emphasized that dialogue is a strategic necessity to strengthen social cohesion and reduce divisions rooted in religion, identity, and culture. Speaking at a high-level conference on religious coexistence and diversity held in Nicosia, Dr. Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue, stressed that cohesive societies cannot be built through legislation alone. He said that beyond public policy, countries must actively promote a culture of dialogue, mutual trust, and the empowerment of educational, religious, and community institutions to foster long-term social harmony. Al Nuaimi highlighted Qatar’s ongoing efforts to…
