Author: M Fayiz
Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) continues to advance the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises through the SMEs Go Digital Program, a national initiative launched toward the end of 2024 to provide a practical pathway for SMEs to strengthen their digital capabilities and develop more efficient and resilient business models. The program targets SMEs operating across key sectors, including retail and wholesale, transportation and logistics, tourism, education, and healthcare. Through digital maturity assessments and customized digital transformation roadmaps, SMEs are supported in identifying priority digital needs and implementing solutions aligned with their business objectives and…
Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced that it will host the 2026 Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education, to be held from Nov. 1-3, 2026 under the theme “Agile Pathways: New Architectures for Graduate Education.” Building on global discussions about how emerging technologies and shifting societal needs are reshaping higher education, the 2026 Global Summit will bring together senior leaders and experts from around the world to examine a broader structural transformation underway in graduate education. The program will explore how institutions can innovate responsibly while reinforcing commitments to academic quality and access. Through a series of high-level panels and…
Kuwait: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has taken part in the celebration marking the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the the Joint Program Production Institution for the Arab Gulf States (GCCJPPI). The QMC delegation comprised Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office, Abdullah Ghanem Al Binali Al Mohannadi and Director of Qatar TV, Ali Saleh Al Sada. The delegation met with Director -General of the GCCJPPI, Sheikh Mubarak Fahd Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This participation underscores QMC’s commitment to supporting joint Gulf media initiatives and enhancing its presence at events that contribute to developing media content in the GCC countries. Source: QNA
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) hosted a broad introductory session on the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to explore how this major scholarly resource can be leveraged to support curriculum development and foster students’ sense of cultural identity. Director of the Educational Guidance Administration at MoEHE, Maryam Naaman Al Emadi, said this lexicography is a civilizational project and an incredible addition to human knowledge, as it rereads the history of Arabic lexicons in their time and civilizational contexts. She further noted that such a project embodies the State of Qatar’s commitment, under the judicious…
Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received today evening well-wishers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, at Lusail Palace. HH The Amir received HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Their Excellencies the Sheikhs, Ministers, Undersecretaries, and Members of the Shura Council, alongside citizens. HH The Amir exchanged greetings and felicitations with the well-wishers on this blessed occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to make it a month of goodness and blessings for the State of Qatar and its people. The reception was attended by HH Personal Representative of…
Madrid: The exhibition of winning artworks from the Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim, organized by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, attracted a diverse international audience at the Córdoba Conference Palace, reflecting the growing presence of Arabic calligraphy in the European cultural scene. The display features 15 pieces representing the top three winners of the competition’s first edition, spanning five distinct Arabic calligraphy styles. The works showcase the richness of different schools and techniques, demonstrating both the authenticity of this historic art and its capacity for contemporary creative expression within a unified aesthetic vision. Saleh bin…
Doha: The 11th Annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Student Association Forum at Qatar University (QU) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing development of collaborative health profession education. The forum brought together students, health professionals, educators, and leaders in the field to discuss key issues in patient care, with the overarching theme, “Seeing the Person Beyond the Diagnosis.” The forum, led by the IPE Student Association, showcased the vital role of interprofessional collaboration in addressing the complex challenges faced in modern healthcare. It emphasized that effective care requires not just understanding a disease but understanding the individual — their values, context,…
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB), on Wednesday launched the National Scholarship Initiative to sponsor Qatari students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. The initiative comes as part of the State’s efforts to qualify specialized national cadres that support scientific advancement and radiation security, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. Speakers at a press conference held by the Ministry affirmed that the initiative is based on a successful scholarship model that links…
Doha: Web Summit Qatar 2026, which concluded on 4 February, records notable participation from Qatari startups across the summit’s various tracks, highlighting the development of the national entrepreneurship ecosystem and its growing capacity to deliver innovative solutions across key sectors. The number of participating Qatari startups accelerated over the past three Web Summit Qatar editions. In 2024, nearly 100 Qatari startups participated, surging by more than 90 percent in 2025 to exceed 190 companies. This upward trajectory continues in this year’s edition, with 247 Qatari startups, a 30% increase compared to last year, and more than double the number recorded…
Doha: From 18–21 February 2026, the spotlight of international equestrian sport will once again turn to Doha as the prestigious CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines returns to the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab for its 13th edition. One of only a handful of CHI events worldwide, and the only one of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, the championship embodies the true spirit of Concours Hippique International: a premium multi-discipline format uniting show jumping, dressage and para dressage in a single, world-class showcase. A Global Stage The 2026 programme promises both scale and sporting excellence, backed…
