Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: Patrick Reed continued his great start to the 2026 season with a two-stroke victory at the Qatar Masters Sunday. At the Doha Golf Club, Reed secured his second title in three weeks on the DP World Tour as the American held off a final-day challenge from Scotland’s Calum Hill with a winning total of 16 under par. The Scot finished in second place at 14 under. Reed, who won the European Tour event in Dubai two weeks ago and was tied for second after a three-way playoff in Bahrain last week, led from the first round in Doha. “This…
Milan: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from 6 to 22 February, with the participation of elite athletes from around the world. The visit comes as part of following the course of this global Olympic event and reviewing the organizational and technical aspects related to the hosting of Olympic Games, which see broad participation from national Olympic committees and international sports federations. H.E. Sheikh Joaan also met with members of…
Doha: Art Basel today concluded the first edition of Art Basel Qatar, successfully establishing a new long-term platform for artistic exchange, institutional engagement, and market development in the MENASA region. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, the inaugural edition was met with an exceptional response from Doha, the wider region, and the international art community, reflecting the strength, relevance, and ambition of Art Basel’s presence in Qatar. Throughout the week, galleries reported forging connections with new audiences — particularly from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Europe. These conversations translated into steady commercial momentum across the fair, with galleries noting strong interest…
Doha: HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has inaugurated the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers Strategy 2026–2030. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Cabinet Secretary-General Hamad bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi and a host of officials, alongside staff members of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. The strategy intends to translate national priorities into effective corporate practices by reinforcing decision-making efficiency, optimising the regulatory environment, building government capacities capable of responding to future challenges, deepening the principles of justice and transparency, and…
