Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The 4th session of the Annual Palestine Forum will commence Saturday, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Palestinian Studies Foundation, over a period of three days. The Arab Center, in a statement today, noted that the fourth edition of the forum coincides with the passage of more than two years since the Gaza Strip war, which was accompanied by a widespread escalation in the West Bank, including the siege of cities and refugee camps, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of residents. The Center highlighted that during the previous three forum sessions,…

Doha: Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The landmark event is being held under the patronage of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. This marks the second time for teh event to be hosted in the Middle East, bringing together innovative student teams from across the region and beyond. “Our second year of partnership with Shell for Shell Eco-marathon reaffirms our long-term commitment to building strategic partnerships that support innovation, research, and the next generation of engineers and car designers. By giving students…

Doha: The roar of endurance racing returns to the desert as the Lusail International Circuit prepares to host the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) for the third year running. As Qatar cements its status as a motorsport powerhouse, the 2026 season kicks off with the Prologue a mandatory pre-season test on March 22,23 followed by the grueling Qatar 1812km season opener on March 28. A Diverse and Elite Grid Now in its 14th season, the FIA WEC remains the gold standard for mechanical resilience and strategy. The 2026 entry list boasts 35 full-season cars across two distinct classes: Major Manufacturer…

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 29th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information, held in Cairo on Thursday. The Qatari delegation to the session was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Sami Mohammed Al Shammari. “Qatar’s participation aims to strengthen partnerships and expand joint Arab cooperation in the fields of communications and information technology. He noted that the rapid acceleration in information and communications technology and artificial intelligence necessitates the unification of efforts and visions related to ICT and its fast-evolving landscape.”…

Doha: The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law held, at the Ministry of Justice headquarters on Thursday, its first meeting of 2026, chaired by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the Committee Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the items on the agenda, which aim to strengthen the Committee’s role in promoting and implementing the rules of international humanitarian law, as well as enhancing national cooperation. Concluding the meeting, the Committee emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation with national, regional, and international partners, in a manner that contributes to…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronized today the joint graduation ceremony of military colleges’ cadets from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, Al Zaeem Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Attiya Air Academy, Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Naval Academy, and the Cyber Space Academy. The ceremony was held at the premises of Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College. The graduation ceremony was attended by Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, senior security and military leaders from several fraternal and friendly countries, Their Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions and military and security attaches accredited to the State, and senior…

Doha: The second and final day of the National Human Rights Forum, organized by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, and titled “Human Rights at the Heart of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions,” explored ways to combat drugs using a human rights-based approach, the impact of media on raising awareness, and highlighting youth perspectives on confronting this scourge. In this context, the first session of the day, and the fourth session of the forum, titled “Combating Drugs from a Human Rights Perspective: The Role and Impact of Media,” featured academics…

The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, recently organised a workshop on research and innovation projects in food safety, with the participation of approximately 70 coordinators and supervisors from scientific research teams in secondary schools across the State of Qatar. ​The workshop was held within the framework of the joint efforts between the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to enhance school health, promote a culture of food safety, and support scientific innovation among school students, in line with the State’s priorities in the fields of…

Doha: HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the signing of a number of agreements during the second day of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The agreements included the signing of a trilateral agreement between Barzan Holdings, South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation, and Indonesia’s Republikorp, to establish an ammunition factory in the Republic of Indonesia. His Excellency also witnessed the signing of a services agreement between Barzan Holdings and Singapore-based ST Engineering, with the value of QR 1.5 billion, in addition to the signing of…

Doha: Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) one of the leading events on the international defense and security industry calendar. This event serves as an ideal networking platform for the maritime and defense industry and a key enabler of business for the marine and security sectors. As a flagship event for the international defense industry, DIMDEX provides the ideal backdrop for Es’hailSat to demonstrate how its infrastructure supports the growing demand for secure Government & Military (GOVMIL) communications. Es’hailSat will be showcasing a suite of…