Author: M Fayiz

Doha: Under the auspices of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated Thursday the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026” at its venue in the Cultural Village (Katara) with the participation of over 520 exhibitors from 41 countries. The opening ceremony was attended by a lineup of Their Excellencies ministers and senior officials; Their Excellencies ambassadors accredited to the State; and representatives of governmental and private entities as well as regional and international organizations concerned with…

Riyadh: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), represented by its Arbitration Affairs Department, participated in the regional judicial dialogue sessions for judges from Arab countries on the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention), as part of Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week. The regional judicial dialogue was organized in partnership between the League of Arab States, represented by the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research (the scientific arm of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice), and the International Council of Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), and was hosted by the Saudi Center…

Doha: Qatar inaugurated the Russian Cultural Week on Thursday at the Darb Al Saai venue, in a move aimed at deepening cultural exchange between the two countries. The opening ceremony was jointly led by HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Russia’s Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova. The event is part of Qatar’s broader strategy to promote intercultural dialogue and expand cultural cooperation with nations around the world. HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali, and HE Russian Ambassador to Qatar, Dmitry Dogadkin, attended the ceremony, alongside several other foreign…

Doha: The National Sports Day event organized by the Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” in collaboration with Visit Qatar and the Media City, at Stadium 974, achieved a global milestone by receiving a certificate from the Guinness World Records. This achievement came after registering the largest temporary sports arena, covering an area of 113,169.68 square meters, surpassing the minimum requirement of 4,025 square meters for record registration, after meeting all the standards and conditions set by Guinness World Records. On this occasion, Pravin Patel, representative of Guinness World Records, announced during a ceremony held as part…

Doha:Qatar Tourism has been awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Awards (GEA), recognising its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public-sector governance in line with national priorities. The award is presented under the Qatar Government Excellence Programme, led by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), to honour government entities that demonstrate measurable impact, strong leadership, and sustained organisational performance. The recognition follows a comprehensive assessment process conducted throughout 2025 and concluding in October 2025, during which Qatar Tourism was evaluated across four core pillars covering leadership and strategy, value creation, institutional resources, and impact. The award reflects…

Doha: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026), organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Office in Bahrain and held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Chamber’s delegation was led by Mr. Ali Bu Sharbak Al Mansori, Acting General Manager, and included Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Economic Advisor to the Chamber. The delegation also attended the 3rd International Forum for Social Entrepreneurship 2026, organised by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility. On the sidelines of WEIF, Qatar Chamber…

Doha: Visit Qatar in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has announced the opening of registrations for the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, set to take place in Qatar on 11–12 December. Building on the momentum of a highly successful debut in 2025 that welcomed thousands of participants and reached global audiences, the 2026 edition invites triathletes of all levels to take part in one of Qatar’s flagship international sporting events. Athletes can register to compete in either the signature 100km race, featuring a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run; or…

Doha: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, honoured the winning ministries and government entities at the second edition of the Qatar Government Excellence Award, organised by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, recognising their achievements in strengthening institutional performance and improving the quality of government services and celebrating the tangible progress they have achieved in this regard. HE the Prime Minister congratulated the award winners, affirming in a post on X that the award represents a key milestone in advancing digital transformation. “I congratulate the winners of the second…

Alexandria, Egypt: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed, has headed the State of Qatar delegation to the 15th MARLOG Conference, which opened in Alexandria, Egypt. Under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Eng. Kamel El Wazir. Several transportation ministers and maritime transportation experts were also in attendance. Participating in a high-level panel discussion, H.E. Al-Maadeed highlighted the main features of the development of the ports…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took part in the National Sports Day activities held this morning at Doha Golf Club. HH The Amir played golf alongside players from various age groups, as well as members of the national golf team, underscoring His Highness’s keenness to support the practice of sport, foster a culture of physical activity, and encourage members of society to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. Source: Amiri Diwan