Author: M Fayiz

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…

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…