Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the strong relations between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and explored opportunities to further strengthen collaboration across a range of sectors of mutual interest. Particular emphasis was placed on advancing cooperation in municipal and related fields, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to deepening partnerships and supporting sustainable…
Jakarta: HE Director of the Policy and Planning Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater, held a series of high-level meetings in Jakarta on Thursday as part of preparations for the upcoming Qatar-Indonesia Strategic Dialogue. Dr. Al Khater met separately with Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Ministers, Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir and Muhammad Anis Matta, as well as Santo Darmosumarto, Director-General for Asia Pacific and African Affairs at Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Muhammad Takdir, Head of the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency. The discussions focused on the strong and growing relations between Qatar and Indonesia, exploring…
Doha: Mada Assistive Technology Center has launched the Mada Innovation Award 2026, aimed at encouraging the development of innovative Arabic-language solutions in assistive technology and digital accessibility to empower persons with disabilities and senior citizens and enhance their quality of life. The award is funded by Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) as part of a partnership focused on supporting sustainable community initiatives and fostering technological innovation that benefits all segments of society. Speaking at a press conference, Mada’s Vice Chairman Amani Al Tamimi said the 2026 edition reflects Mada’s strategic commitment to promoting innovation in digital accessibility and assistive…
Doha: Sneaker Con Doha has concluded its inaugural edition with a record-breaking turnout of more than 33,000 visitors, making it the largest event in the history of the globally renowned sneaker and streetwear franchise since its launch in 2009. Held from May 29 to 31 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer campaign, the three-day event transformed more than 7,000 square metres into a vibrant marketplace and cultural destination for sneaker enthusiasts, collectors, and streetwear fans. The event featured 60 vendors from around the world, showcasing rare sneakers, limited-edition releases, streetwear collections,…
