Author: M Fayiz

Doha: Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Program Class of 2026, marking a significant milestone for learners who overcame academic challenges to complete their secondary education. The Prime Program, an evening education initiative launched by Awsaj Academy, is designed to support high school students from government and private schools who face difficulties in their educational journeys. Through a flexible and supportive learning environment, the program helps students achieve their academic goals and prepare for higher education and future careers. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Hamza Dhaini, Principal of…

Doha: The Organizing Committee of the Fourth Gulf Games Doha 2026 honored 280 male and female volunteers during a recognition ceremony held at the headquarters of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to the successful staging of the Games, which took place in Doha from May 11 to 22. The ceremony underscored the vital role volunteers played in supporting the organizational and operational aspects of the multi-sport event, helping deliver an exceptional edition that showcased Qatar’s world-class sporting infrastructure and reinforced its reputation as a leading destination for major international sporting events. Opening the ceremony, Chairman…

Doha: The second Qatar-Korea Artificial Intelligence Forum opened in Doha on Monday under the theme “New Horizons and Business Opportunities,” bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and technology experts to explore the future of artificial intelligence and deepen bilateral cooperation in digital innovation. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Doha and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). Speaking at the opening session, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, described the forum as a key platform for…

Doha: Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) continued in Doha as part of ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive national framework for the promotion and protection of human rights in the State of Qatar. The sessions are being organized by the National Committee for the Preparation of the National Human Rights Action Plan, chaired by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. The latest consultative session was hosted on Monday by HE Secretary-General of the National Planning Council Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and brought together…

Istanbul: The State of Qatar participated in the High-Level Ministerial Session of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, reaffirming its commitment to reducing food loss and waste as part of broader efforts to enhance food security and environmental sustainability. Qatar’s delegation was headed by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, who addressed the session titled “Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: A Strategic Perspective on Food Supply Chain Efficiency.” The event brought together ministers, senior officials and experts from around the world to discuss strategies for improving food systems and minimizing waste. In his…

Cairo: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between Qatar and Egypt and explored ways to further enhance and strengthen ties across various fields of mutual interest. The discussions also focused on ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the latest developments in Lebanon, the Gaza Strip and the…

Cyprus: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, participated in the international conference “Sport Tourism as a Driver for Sustainable Development,” hosted by Cyprus and attended by a distinguished group of officials, experts and specialists in the fields of sports and tourism from around the world. The Ministry of Sports and Youth delegation was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Affairs, Eng. Abdulrahman Abdullah Hassan Al Maliki. During the conference, the delegation highlighted key experiences and best practices related to the development of the sports sector and the strengthening of its role in supporting sustainable…

Doha: The Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA) has announced the launch of the “Sports for All Summer Program 2026,” set to run from June 28 to Aug. 20, 2026, featuring more than 90 tournaments and events aimed at promoting physical activity and expanding community participation in sports across the country. Organized under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the extensive summer program will include a diverse range of sporting, social, and awareness initiatives hosted at youth clubs, youth centers, and public parks throughout Qatar. QSFA Executive Director Abdullah Al Dosari said the program reflects the federation’s…

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education (QF) on Sunday launched the accreditation framework for the “Rasekh” initiative, which seeks to align international education with local cultural and linguistic identity. The Foundation also announced the inaugural cohort of schools from Qatar and the wider region that will embark on this educational pathway. The announcement was made during the “Rasekh” Forum, convened at the Multaqa Building in the Education City Student Center, in the presence of Yousuf Al Naama, Chief Executive Officer of QF, alongside leaders of international private schools and local and international education partners. The event marked a new phase in…

Doha: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted its flagship undergraduate research symposium, Meeting of the Minds 2026. CMU-Q said in a press statement today that this year’s event brought together 65 research projects across two presentation streams, in-person and online, to showcase academic ingenuity during a challenging semester. The event included an online stream for students who, because of the regional conflict, completed the final weeks of the semester remotely, it added. In the in-person presentation stream, Khalid Al-Abdulla, a Biological Sciences graduate from the Class of 2026, earned first place in the Extensive…