Author: M Fayiz
FIFA tournament finals at Lusail Stadium have a special kind of buzz. Three years to the day after Argentina and France staged an incredible showdown in the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ final (3–3 a.e.t., 4–2 on penalties), the recently concluded FIFA Arab Cup™ final was another thrilling encounter. After a fiercely contested match between a pair of heavyweight nations, Morocco ultimately came out on top against Jordan following goals at both ends of the clock. Oussama Tannane scored arguably the best goal of the tournament in the fourth minute. His audacious strike from the halfway line left Jordanian goalkeeper Yazeed…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the State’s 2025 National Day parade, held on Doha Corniche, with broad participation from the country’s military and security entities.Also attending the parade were HH Personal Representative of The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani. The parade was also attended by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, along with a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State, and Their Excellencies…
The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the Regional Forum for Capacity Building for the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) programme. The Ministry organised the programme in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing and Dementia at Hamad Medical Corporation. The forum was dedicated to training a number of specialised healthcare professionals from the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Jordan, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on integrated care for older persons, as part of the WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030). The forum aimed to…
Qatar concluded its participation at Web Summit Lisbon 2025 with strong interest from visitors and participants at the national pavilion, which highlighted the country’s investment opportunities and its efforts to strengthen innovation and support emerging companies. The pavilion recorded more than 4,000 visitors over the course of the event, including investors, entrepreneurs and technology experts, who explored national initiatives advancing the digital economy, along with incubation and acceleration programs that foster innovation and support emerging companies. The pavilion also received extensive coverage from international media, which highlighted the growth of Qatar’s technology and startup ecosystem and its rising position as…
The world’s largest anti-corruption conference began in Doha today with a call to make use of emerging technologies in the fight against corruption and address its links with organized crime and other financial crimes. “Preventing and ultimately eradicating corruption is a duty we share. We owe it to the people we serve,” said President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock in her video message at the opening of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. “Corruption is not a victimless crime. It fuels conflicts, entrenches inequalities, and drains the…
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, MCIT’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factors that affect individuals’ ability to access and benefit from digital technologies. The initiative was signed on the sidelines of Day 2 of the World Summit AI – Qatar 2025 by Ms. Duha Ali Al Buhendi, Director of Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at MCIT, and Mr. Ahmad El Dandachi, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar. As part of the agreement, MCIT and Microsoft…
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a Mental Health Forum in collaboration with the Mental Health Friends Association “Weyak”, as part of efforts to raise public awareness of mental health problems, promote health awareness among community members, familiarise them with the risks of psychological stress and its relationship with other diseases, and strengthen a workplace culture that supports positive communication and acceptance of psychological challenges. The forum aimed to enhance professional awareness of the importance of mental health as a key factor in improving staff efficiency, boosting workplace productivity and developing work–life balance skills, as well as…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the 9th Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award ceremony, held on Tuesday morning at Katara Hall in the Fairmont and Raffles Hotels, Doha. The event was attended by several high-level dignitaries, including HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Qatar, senior officials, and distinguished guests. A documentary film showcased during…
The Government Communications Office (GCO), Qatar Foundation (QF) and Web Summit hosted Runway to Web Summit Qatar, an introductory event bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders as Qatar prepares to host the third edition of Web Summit Qatar from 1-4 February 2026. The event brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors and experts in technology and innovation from around the world. Held at Qatar National Library, the event opened with remarks by Rama Chakaki, President of Qatar Science & Technology Park, a member of QF, who affirmed that QF sits at the heart of the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.…
Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara concluded the Qatar International Art Festival 2025 (QIAF 2025) today with a grand art exhibition, the presentation of awards to the festival’s winners, and the honoring of participating artists, organizers, and sponsors. On this occasion, Director General of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, expressed his pleasure at the success of this year’s edition, which has firmly established itself as a leading platform that brings together artists from across the globe. He highlighted the distinctiveness of the participating artworks, marked by innovative perspectives and profound artistic experiences. He…
