Author: M Fayiz
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…
The Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee announced the latest global tech leaders joining the list of partners for Web Summit Qatar 2026, including Snapchat, Amazon, Vodafone and Dell, bringing the total number to more than 130, during its regular meeting to review the latest preparations ahead of the upcoming third edition taking place from 1-4 February. The committee announced the addition of a new group of leading international speakers at Web Summit Qatar 2026, including Cliff Obrecht, co-founder of Canva, Eric Jing, co-founder and CEO of Genspark AI, Tao Zhang, co-founder of Manus AI and Allyson Felix, 11-time Olympic…
The World Summit AI Qatar 2025 witnessed the unveiling of the “Qatar AI Pavilion” which brought together more than 20 national AI-driven projects developed by over 14 government and private institutions. The Pavilion demonstrated the significant progress achieved by the State of Qatar in developing and adopting artificial intelligence technologies, and its growing role in shaping an advanced digital future aligned with the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. The Qatar AI Pavilion showcased a comprehensive set of projects supported by the Government AI Program, a national initiative led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)…
The second edition of the World Summit AI – Qatar 2025 concluded today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, organized by InspiredMinds! in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Over two intensive days of expert discussions, technical showcases, and interactive workshops, the Summit brought together a broad community of global technology leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and specialists from around the world. Total attendance surpassed 8,000 participants, alongside nearly 100 international and local speakers. The Qatar AI Pavilion drew remarkable attention as one of the Summit’s key focal points, presenting a comprehensive showcase of more than 20 national…
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised a national symposium on the management of public health emergencies, preparedness, and response, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and expertise among the relevant entities in the State of Qatar in the fields of readiness and the management of health, environmental, and humanitarian crises. The symposium brought together more than 200 representatives from the Ministries of Public Health, Interior, Defence, Municipality, Environment and Climate Change, in addition to Hamad Medical Corporation, the Primary Health Care Corporation, relief and aviation bodies, the academic and energy sectors, the private health sector, the World Health…
