Author: M Fayiz
Doha – The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, in cooperation with Qatari Diar, organized a Public Cleanliness March Wednesday in Lusail Boulevard, under the slogan “One March… A Cleaner City.” The march was held under the patronage of HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and with the participation and attendance of several officials from various government and private entities. “The aim of the march was to highlight the significant efforts made by sanitation workers and to shed light on their vital role in maintaining public health and enhancing the urban landscape…
Doha: Competition continued today at the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025, alongside the Arab Weightlifting Championship for youth, juniors and seniors, and the West Asia Championship for the same age categories. The events are organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation and will run until 27 December. Results from the third day of the Arab Senior Championship saw Egyptian lifter Mohamed Metwally claim two gold medals in the 71kg category: gold in the clean and jerk with a lift of 159kg, and gold in the total with 288kg, in addition to a silver medal in the snatch with 129kg. Saudi…
Baku – The State of Qatar has taken part in an international conference in Azerbaijan focused on protecting children from harmful content in the digital environment, as concerns grow globally over online risks facing young people. The conference was held in the capital, Baku, and brought together officials, experts and policymakers from different countries. Qatar’s delegation was led by HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs at the Ministry of Social Development and Family. Addressing the conference, she said safeguarding children online has become a global priority amid rapid technological advances and the expansion…
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this morning the ceremony marking the completion of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language. HH the Amir expressed Qatar’s pride in the completion of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, noting that its rich content strengthens Arab peoples’ attachment to their identity while reflecting openness to the modern era and its tools with confidence. He said the occasion also provided an opportunity to thank all those who contributed to this historic civilisational achievement, adding that both its completion and the stages of its development represent…
Visit Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), set to take place from January 14 to January 24, 2026, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. Marking its 15th edition, QIFF continues to serve as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary festivals, welcoming visitors from across the region and abroad. The 15th edition of QIFF will offer an expanded programme featuring local and international restaurants, live cooking showcases led by renowned chefs, family-friendly activities, dedicated cultural zones, and daily entertainment. The festival’s creative direction remains focused on enhancing Qatar’s global positioning as a leading culinary destination, celebrating both…
A delegation from the Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee paid an official visit to Belgrade last week as part of preparations for hosting the global event in February, aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships between the two countries and reinforcing Qatar’s position as a leading destination for technology and innovation at the regional and international levels. The delegation, which included representatives from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Government Communications Office and Invest Qatar, reviewed the economic landscape and business environment in the Republic of Serbia. The delegation also explored the opportunities and capabilities offered by Serbian companies…
Doha – Competitions continued on Saturday in the 10th edition of the Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025, alongside the Arab Weightlifting Championship for seniors, youth and juniors, as well as the West Asian Weightlifting Championship for the same age categories. The events are organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation and will continue until December 27. The second day of competition saw strong and highly competitive performances across the three championships, in various weight categories and across senior, youth and junior divisions. In the Arab Weightlifting Championship men’s 65kg category, Saudi lifter Siraj Al Salim won three gold medals after lifting…
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised the National Workshop for Setting Health Research Priorities in the State of Qatar with broad participation from representatives of research and academic institutions, healthcare organisations in the State of Qatar, and the World Health Organization (WHO), as part of ongoing national efforts to advance the health research system and achieve the highest levels of quality in alignment with national priorities and the country’s strategic visions. During the workshop, structured voting sessions were held on the research priorities derived from preparatory meetings and discussions, with voting conducted using clear scientific evaluation criteria, enabling…
Cityscape Qatar 2025 concluded successfully at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its position as the premier real estate and infrastructure event in the region. Held from 12–14 October 2025, the exhibition brought together government leaders, developers, investors, and industry innovators under the theme “Shaping the Future of Real Estate”, delivering strong commercial outcomes and strategic insights for the sector Organised under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cityscape Qatar 2025 welcomed more than 16,000 visitors and hosted over 70 local, regional, and international exhibitors.…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the closing ceremony of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 at Lusail Stadium on Thursday evening. Also in attendance were His Highness the Personal Representative of HH The Amir, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani. The ceremony was further attended by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, along with a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers. Distinguished guests included HRH Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,…
