Author: M Fayiz
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the 15th edition of the nation’s National Sports Day activities, which were held at the Qatar Sports Federation for Persons with Special Needs, featuring a variety of sports. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, also attended the National Sports Day activities of the Ministry of Social Development and Family at Al Bidda Park. He participated in sporting activities with the elderly and the staff of…
Doha: The Ministry of Defense organized a variety of sports and recreational activities at Al Bidda Park to mark National Sports Day. The events were attended by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and HE Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai. The program featured a wide range of sporting and recreational activities, including football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics, in addition to several competitive games and contests designed for the children of ministry personnel and members of the public. The…
Doha: Visit Qatar has announced that ticket sales are now live for the highly anticipated concert by global superstar and Grammy Award-winning icon, John Legend. The event is scheduled to take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Halls 3 & 4, on 17 April 2026. Music enthusiasts in Qatar and across the region can now secure their seats for this exclusive performance, titled “John Legend: An Evening of Songs and Stories”. The concert will see John Legend perform a curated selection of his greatest international hits, complemented by personal stories and reflections from his acclaimed career spanning more…
Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that National Sports Day embodies the State of Qatar’s clear approach, guided by the vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to advance public health and entrench sport as a daily practice that supports quality of life and fosters a healthy, productive society. In a press statement marking the Shura Council’s participation in National Sports Day activities, His Excellency emphasized that allocating a national day to sport reflects a deep-rooted conviction in the need to move beyond seasonal initiatives toward embedding sustainable behavioral practices…
Rome: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met separately with HE Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain, WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau, Assistant Executive Director Rania Dagash Kamara, and Assistant Executive Director for Programme Operations Matthew Hollingworth, on the sidelines of the WFP Executive Board meetings in Rome, Italy. The meetings discussed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the WFP and explored ways to strengthen the strategic partnership to support humanitarian response in conflict zones, particularly in the Gaza Strip and Sudan. Source: QNA
Qatar marked the launch of the 15th edition of National Sports Day on Tuesday morning under the slogan “I Chose Sport,” with sporting activities unfolding across the country in a nationwide celebration of health, vitality, and community engagement. Unique to Qatar, the annual occasion underscores the central role of physical activity in promoting social cohesion and quality of life, while raising awareness of its importance in building healthy individuals and encouraging sport as a daily way of life. This year’s edition witnessed wide participation from governmental and non-governmental entities, which organized a rich variety of sporting and recreational activities across…
Doha: Preparations have been completed for the HH The Amir’s Sword equestrian competition, set to take place at Al Shaqab from Wednesday until February 14, with 283 riders and 599 horses confirmed and a total prize purse exceeding €2mn for the prestigious championship. The highlight of the event will be the Grand Prix, offering €1.5mn in prize money and regarded as one of the most prestigious and lucrative competitions in international showjumping. The championship forms the fifth leg of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 and is expected to attract many of the world’s leading riders. Details were announced during a…
Doha: Qatar University (QU) organized its annual Alumni Reunion 2026, attended by a number of distinguished guests, senior officials from within and outside the university, faculty members, administrative staff, and a wide audience of QU alumni from various graduating cohorts. During the event, the Distinguished Alumni Segment featured alumna Ms. Sabah Al-Haidous, recognizing her professional achievements and contributions. The program included several key segments, most notably the screening of a documentary film titled “And Say: My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge,” in addition to honoring participating colleges and affiliated units. As part of the reunion, QU inaugurated the Alumni Village…
Doha: Qatar University (QU) signed a collaboration agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar (WCM–Q) to strengthen joint efforts in graduate education and research training in the health sciences. The agreement was signed in the presence of VP by QU’s Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences Prof. Asmaa Al-Thani by QU’s Associate Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences, Prof. Mohamed Ahmedna, and the Dean of WCM-Q, Prof. Javaid Sheikh, in the presence of several officials from both entities. Under the agreement, QU graduate students enrolled in the PhD in Health Sciences program will have the opportunity to conduct…
KSA: HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level roundtable session entitled “Strengthening the Global Financial Safety Net – Rapid, Reliable Liquidity for Resilience”, held on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The session discussed the importance of building a strong Global Financial Safety Net to protect vulnerable economies and mitigate the spillover of crises amid the increasing interconnectedness of the global economy. Participants emphasized that an effective Global Financial Safety Net encourages the adoption of sound economic policies, enables countries to prevent crises, and…
