Author: M Fayiz
Doha: HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with HE Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance collaboration in the fields of environment and climate change, and discussed prospects for further developing bilateral relations. Source: QNA
Geneva: The State of Qatar participated on Saturday in the 64th Coordination Meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held to enhance consultation and coordination on labour-related issues scheduled for discussion at international forums. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. The meeting was convened on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, and reviewed agenda items under discussion during the conference. The GCC labour ministers also discussed mechanisms…
Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the second cycle of its community-driven digital initiative, “Keys to Palestine,” aimed at preserving the lived experiences, cultural heritage, and collective memory of Palestinians. The launch was marked by an event titled “Keys to Palestine: Memory, Stories, and Documentation,” which brought together community members, content creators, researchers, and media professionals. The gathering celebrated contributions received during the initiative’s first cycle and unveiled the theme of its second phase. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the new cycle adopts a multidisciplinary approach to documenting Palestinian memory through photography, filmmaking, oral history, and…
Doha: The Qatar Olympic Academy organized the “Generative AI for Leaders in Sport” program on June 3–4 in collaboration with Google Cloud, as part of its efforts to equip sports professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The programme attracted more than 70 participants from Qatar and abroad, representing the Qatar Olympic Committee, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, sports federations, clubs, private academies, media organizations, and technology and innovation sectors. Designed for sports leaders and decision-makers, the programme explored the growing role of generative artificial intelligence in transforming sports organizations and enhancing…
Geneva: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, held a series of meetings on Friday on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, currently taking place in Geneva, to strengthen international cooperation in labour and workforce development. Her Excellency met with HE Undersecretary of Labour of the Republic of the Philippines, Jainal T. Rasul Jr., to review cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of the Philippines in labour-sector fields and discuss ways to further enhance and expand bilateral collaboration. The discussions highlighted the importance of continued coordination and…
Geneva: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, held a series of bilateral meetings on Friday with senior officials from the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva. During the meetings, Her Excellency met with ILO Director of the Social Protection Department, Shahra Razavi; Director of the Multilateral Partnerships and Development Cooperation Department, Frank Hagemann; and Chief of the Occupational Safety and Health and Working Environment Branch, Joaquim Pintado Nunes. The discussions focused on developments in the field of social protection…
Doha: Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino (DOM) will open her Wanda Diamond League campaign at the Mazzraty Doha Meeting at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday 19 June. The 29-year-old – the first woman from the Dominican Republic to win gold in any sport at the Olympic Games – set an Olympic record of 48.17 in Paris 2024 and led the top three to times inside 49 seconds for the first time in a women’s 400m. The former world champion ran a Dominican record of 47.98 for silver at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. It was the third-quickest time…
Doha: Qatar is preparing to welcome one of the region’s most anticipated retail events as the Qatar Outlet Exhibition 2026 brings together leading international and regional brands under one roof for an unparalleled shopping experience. Designed as a first-of-its-kind premium outlet event in the country, the exhibition will offer visitors access to exceptional discounts on a wide range of products while creating a powerful platform for retailers to connect with consumers and drive sales. Date: 5 – 9 June 2026Timing: Friday (Opening Day) 01:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Sat – Tue 10:00 AM – 11:00 PMVenue: Doha Exhibition and…
Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for the efforts of the International Labour Organization (ILO), strengthening international cooperation, and working towards a work environment that is more equitable and sustainable, where technological progress goes hand in hand with social progress and its gains are translated into broader opportunities, stronger protection, and more inclusive prosperity, ensuring that people remain at the center of policies and their ultimate objective. This was stated in the address delivered on behalf of the State of Qatar by HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri before the plenary…
Geneva: HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference, currently taking place in Geneva. During the meeting, the two sides explored ways to enhance cooperation between the State of Qatar and the ILO, reaffirming their commitment to advancing collaborative efforts in the labour sector and strengthening existing partnerships. Discussions also focused on the progress of the joint work programme between Qatar and the ILO, whose extension was signed last year. The programme aims to further improve the work…
