Author: M Fayiz
Doha: Qatari national table tennis player Rasha Laghraibi has claimed the top spot in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings for the Under-11 category, according to the January 2026 rankings, marking a significant achievement that reflects the remarkable progress of Qatari table tennis and underscores the strong international presence of national talents. This well-earned rise comes on the back of the outstanding performances delivered by the national team player during her participation in the Youth Contender and Star Contender tournaments, part of the 31st edition of the Qatar International Table Tennis Championships series. Rasha asserted herself decisively against…
Doha: HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), honored the winners of the third Arab Book Award during an official ceremony held Tuesday evening at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies, Sheikhs and Ministers, members of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, and distinguished guests including scholars, academics, researchers, heads of cultural and scientific institutions and publishing houses, and a large number of Arab media representatives. The Arab Book Award, launched by the State of Qatar in March…
Doha: Competition continued on Tuesday in Group Two of Al Qalayel Traditional Hunting Championship 2026 at Al Eraiq Reserve, amid strong performances and shifting rankings among the participating teams. Held with the support of Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), the championship reaffirmed its status as one of the region’s leading heritage sporting events. Group Two features the teams Al Sadd, Al Jalaa, Dukhan, and Al Nakhsh. Chairman of the Organizing Committee Khalid bin Mohammed Al Maadhid said the group’s contests reflected a high level of professionalism and intensity, noting that Lejlaa moved into the lead after Dukhan topped the…
Doha: The first Doha Legal Forum has concluded after two days of discussions aimed at addressing contemporary legal challenges and strengthening the rule of law at regional and international levels. The forum was organized by Qatar’s Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center, under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. It brought together senior officials, legal experts and academics from around the world. In his closing remarks, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi, said the…
Doha: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee announced operational readiness to host Web Summit Qatar 2026, set to take place from 1 to 4 February, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with tickets expected to sell out within the coming hours. This was announced during the committee’s final meeting, which confirmed the completion of all organisational and logistical preparations, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional edition and reaffirming The State of Qatar’s capability to host major global events to the highest international standards. The committee noted the expanded venue of the third edition of the summit to include…
Doha: A youth dialogue on jobs as a driver of growth, opportunity, and stability was organized in Doha by Qatar Debate Center – founded by Qatar Foundation – in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar, the World Bank Group, and Education Above All Foundation (EAA). The dialogue was held with the participation of HE President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga, and attended by a group of academics and stakeholders concerned with development affairs. The session witnessed strong engagement from participants, with in-depth discussions on youth-led solutions and the importance of multi-sector collaboration in addressing economic and development…
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…
