Author: M Fayiz

Tashkent: HE President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Dr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani the Order of Honour of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the Olympic Movement and his active role in strengthening the stature of Asian sport. This came on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the OCA, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during which HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was elected as the new President of the…

Doha: The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) has successfully concluded, welcoming 490,493 visitors over 10 days at the 974 Stadium Precinct, marking the most attended edition in the festival’s history. Organised by Visit Qatar, the milestone edition reinforced QIFF’s status as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary events, bringing together residents and visitors for an immersive celebration of food, culture, and entertainment. This year’s edition recorded a 36 percent increase in overall attendance compared to the previous year, reflecting the festival’s growing regional and international appeal. International visitors accounting for 10 percent of total footfall. Qatari nationals recorded…

Riyadh: The State of Qatar took part on Monday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh. The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from over 120 countries. HE Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired Qatar’s delegation at the meeting. In his address to fellow ministers and senior officials, HE Dr Al Marri underscored the need to move swiftly from broad policy frameworks towards tangible implementation. Against the backdrop of rapid economic and technological change, he emphasised…

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA,” through its National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency “Tarsheed,” has launched the ninth edition of Tarsheed Carnival 2026 at the KAHRAMAA Awareness Park, under the theme “Consume Efficiently for a Sustainable Future.” The event will run until 30 January 2026. The carnival aims to build a conscious and responsible community that contributes to preserving natural resources for future generations. It underscores a clear message: meaningful change begins with everyday behaviors, and the collective efforts of the community and KAHRAMAA are essential steps toward a more efficient and sustainable future. “Resource efficiency…

A keynote panel discussion within the Doha Legal Forum’s deliberations, organized by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, debated the future of energy sources in light of global trends, with a particular emphasis on legal, investment, and regulatory challenges. A contingent of experts weighed in during the panel and laid out an overall vision regarding the legal and regulatory challenges of future energy sources, along with the significance of legislations in supporting innovation, investment, and environmental protection. They asserted that this matter has become pivotal on the regional and global stages.…

Doha: The General Authority of Customs (GCA) on Monday launched a new package of artificial intelligence (AI) services, in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan (2024-2030), which aims to build a pioneering customs authority that delivers smart and secure services. HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari inaugurated the new AI services package as part of the Authority’s celebration of International Customs Day. The newly launched AI services include the Smart Harmonized System Classification Tool (HSsify), which transforms documents into intelligent decisions within the customs declaration and provides importers, exporters, and customs brokers with accurate classification from the…

Doha: Doha is hosting the 7th Scientific Conference of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Geographical Society (GCCGS) at Katara Cultural Village, bringing together academics and researchers from the Gulf and Arab world to discuss the latest applications of artificial intelligence, climate change, remote sensing, urban planning, geographic education and environmental studies. On the second day, sessions focused on the use of AI in natural and environmental geography, including its role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Researchers presented studies ranging from AI-based rainfall modeling in Saudi Arabia to spatial analysis of urban heat islands and flood risks in Doha. Other…

Doha: The opening dialogue session of the Doha Legal Forum, organized by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) under the theme “Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights”, debated legislative policy in light of emerging trends and the significance of updating legislation and developing the legal system, in alignment with global digital, economic, and social transformations. In his opening remarks before the panel, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi said that explicit political will constitutes the foundation to…

Doha: His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, opened today the inaugural edition of Doha Legal Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice in partnership with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center, under the theme: “Emerging Trends and Future Insights.” HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and HE Dr Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, President of the Court of Cassation and President of the Supreme Judicial Council, along with several Ministers of…

Doha: The Public Works Authority “Ashghal” team was crowned with the title of the Ministries and Authorities Padel Championship, which was organized by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau in cooperation with the Qatar Sports For All Federation. The competitions were held at Al Sadd stadiums, after a journey full of strong matches and fierce competition.The Ashghal team succeeded in winning first place after an exciting final match against the Civil Aviation Authority team in which Ashghal team won 6-3, 7-6, 10-6. On this occasion, Manager of the Public Relations & Communications Department at Ashghal Abdulla Saad Al Saad,…