Author: M Fayiz

Doha: Qatar Debate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, concluded the third edition of the Mutual Dialogue Summit following two days of focused discussions on pressing issues at the local and regional levels. The Summit was organized in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and with Msheireb Museums serving as the cultural partner. During the closing session, Engineer Yasser Al Jamal, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and Vice Chairman of Qatar Debate Center, highlighted that the Summit reflects a strong belief that youth empowerment is achieved not through slogans, but through genuine dialogue that develops critical…

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has revealed that the total portfolio value of startups supported through the TASMU Accelerator, launched under the Smart Qatar TASMU Program, has exceeded QAR 4 billion, underscoring Qatar’s strategic commitment to developing a competitive digital economy. Director of the Digital Innovation Department at MCIT, Eman Al Kuwari, stated that the TASMU Accelerator reflects the ministry’s vision to develop a digital entrepreneurship ecosystem by fostering innovation and enabling startups to achieve sustainable growth in line with national priorities and Qatar National Vision 2030. She noted, during the Third Cohort Demo Day of…

Doha: The Gulf Geographical Society has concluded its seventh scientific conference in Doha, calling for the careful integration of artificial intelligence into geographical research without undermining traditional fieldwork. The 7th Scientific Conference of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Geographical Society (GCCGS) conference, hosted at Katara Cultural Village, brought together academics and researchers specializing in geography, artificial intelligence and modern technologies, and ended with the adoption of several scientific recommendations. Participants stressed that AI should remain a supportive tool for geographical methodology, not a replacement for it, particularly in studying natural and human distributions, spatial relationships and regional disparities. They also…

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health intensified its monitoring efforts during the Qatar International Food Festival2026, which recently concluded. This initiative formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to protecting public health and enhancing food safety at major events and large gatherings, in coordination with Qatar Tourism and the festival’s organizers. Prior to the launch of the festival, the Ministry of Public Health developed a comprehensive regulatory plan that included assessing the level of compliance among local restaurants participating in the event. In addition, specialised training support was provided to international restaurants through the implementation of an intensive two day…

Doha: Media City Qatar has announced that it will host the Arts Destination program next month as part of a three-year partnership supporting emerging artists, ahead of the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organization said the program would take place in February, positioning Media City Qatar as the official partner of Art Basel Qatar 2026. The initiative aims to support young artists, explore the intersection of art and media, and provide a competitive platform for artistic experimentation. The program culminates each year with the winning artwork being showcased during Art Basel Qatar,…

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of Senior Arab Officials Committee on Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), which started on Monday and will continue for three days, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Chairperson of the National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons (NCPW) Brigadier Sultan Rashid Al Hudhaifi. The meeting’s agenda included several topics of interest to Arab states in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, including the coordination of Arab positions…

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new schools for boys and girls. The Ministry stated that applications will be accepted from now until February 20, 2026, through the “Maaref” portal for public services on the Ministry’s website. The Ministry explained that Qatar Science and Technology Schools are specialized government institutions offering high-quality education based on the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Their curricula are designed according to the National Curriculum Framework…

Doha: The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Center, has launched Monday the National Workshop on Circular Economy Indicators, in cooperation with the GCC Statistical Center. The four-day workshop is being held on Jan. 26-29, and brings together 80 experts and specialists representing more than 18 national entities concerned with environmental, economic and development affairs. The workshop was inaugurated by Director of Social and Environmental Statistics Department at the National Statistics Center Ibrahim Hamad Al Mohannadi. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the importance of integrating environmental, economic and social statistics to support the transformation towards a…

Doha: The second edition of Shell Eco-marathon Qatar has concluded with resounding success at Lusail International Circuit. The event brought together student teams to showcase their innovative, energy-efficient vehicles. The competition was fierce, with teams demonstrating exceptional creativity, engineering skills and teamwork. After several days of intense competition, the winners were announced during a grand awards ceremony. Results at Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 highlighted both the scale and diversity of the competition, with student teams competing across Prototype and Urban Concept categories and multiple energy pathways, including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and internal combustion. A major highlight of the awards…

Tashkent: The 46th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly today elected H.E Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar OCA President becoming the 22nd President to serve the Olympic Movement in Asia since the first ever multisport Games were held in 1913. The election was held at the OCA General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan with the 45 Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs) in attendance as well as President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Sheikh Joaan, who also serves as ANOC Senior Vice President and Qatar Olympic Committee President, outlined his vision – Together for Asia…