Author: M Fayiz

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…

Doha: The 2026 season has begun in spectacular fashion for Zhu Yuling, who successfully defended her title at the WTT Star Contender Doha after overcoming Japan’s Hitomi Sato in a gripping final at the Lusail Sports Arena. Zhu sealed the victory in six games (5-11, 11-13, 11-7, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5), extending her unbeaten run on the WTT Series this year. Fresh from claiming her first WTT Champions title in Doha just a week earlier, Zhu maintained her flawless momentum, registering five more victories to make it a perfect 10 wins from 10 matches in 2026. Her remarkable run was nearly…

KUWAIT: Qatar’s national handball team will take on South Korea on Tuesday in a key Group A encounter at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, currently underway in Kuwait and running until January 26. The continental tournament also serves as a qualifying event for the 2027 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship, which will be held in Germany. Both sides arrive with confidence after booking their places in the main round. Qatar opened their campaign with an emphatic 27–15 victory over Oman, while South Korea secured a 29–24 win against Oman. Qatar will be aiming to continue their strong start and secure…

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Football Events has announced the Qatar Football Festival 2026, set to take place between 26-31 March.  The Festival will include the men’s Finalissima 2026 alongside a series of high-profile international matches with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Serbia. The matches offer participating nations valuable preparation to measure their readiness and assess their capabilities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.The six matches scheduled as part of the Qatar Football Festival include: Finalissima 2026: The match will be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on 27 March, where European champions Spain will…

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised an awareness workshop for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder on healthy nutrition and weight gain awareness, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar Foundation (QF) Renad Academy. The workshop is part of the Ministry of Public Health’s efforts to promote the health of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in line with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 and the Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises the health of the individual and family. The workshop aimed to promote awareness of the healthy eating habits of their children with autism…