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Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art hosted a screening on Monday of the documentary Inside Gaza, directed by Helene Lam Trong, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of France in Doha. The screening was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater; HE Ambassador of France to the State of Qatar Arnaud Pescheux; HE Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Qatar Fayez Majed Abu Al Rub; as well as a number of Their Excellencies ambassadors, diplomats, and guests accredited to the State. The documentary Inside Gaza recounts part…

Granada, Spain: The Tamim bin Hamad Chair for Arabic Language and Andalusian Culture was inaugurated on Monday at the University of Granada in Spain, in the presence of senior academic figures. The inauguration was attended by Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, member of the Chair’s board of trustees, and President of New Ground Research, Dr. Khalid bin Fahd Al Khater, alongside Vice President of the University of Granada Prof. Margarita Sanchez Romero, and the chair’s co-directors Dr. Jose Miguel Vilchez and Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Zein. In remarks at the ceremony, HE Al Khater said the…

Jakarta: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a mechanism for political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed during the first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Indonesia, held on Monday in Jakarta. Qatar’s delegation was led by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while Indonesia’s side was headed by HE Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Anis Matta. The consultations focused on reviewing the…

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday morning in his office at Lusail Palace, with HE President of the World Anti-Doping Agency Witold Banka and the accompanying delegation, who called on His Highness to greet him, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of mutual interest.

Istanbul: Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) has concluded a four-day promotional tour in Istanbul, Türkiye, aimed at showcasing investment opportunities across key sectors in Qatar and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and business leaders. In a statement issued Monday, Invest Qatar said the delegation held a series of high-level meetings with officials from major Turkish companies, highlighting Qatar’s competitive investment landscape and strategic advantages as a regional business hub. The programme featured several investor-focused events organized in collaboration with key partners, including an investor dialogue with the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), a business banquet hosted in cooperation…

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has launched a trilateral joint urban search and rescue exercise involving specialized teams from Qatar, France, and Syria, under the patronage of HE Minister of Interior and Commander of Lekhwiya, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The exercise, which runs from June 7 to June 12, brings together the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group, the France1 and France2 search and rescue teams, and the Syria Civil Defense. Designed to strengthen international cooperation in disaster response, the exercise features realistic simulations of urban search and rescue operations, allowing participating teams to test and…

Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), in cooperation with the National Statistics Center (NSC) at the National Planning Council and GCC-Stat, honored the winners of the inaugural Youth Creativity Award in the World of Data during a ceremony held Saturday to mark Gulf Youth Day. The event celebrated outstanding achievements by Gulf youth in the fields of data analytics, artificial intelligence, open data, and predictive modeling, while also recognizing members of the award’s organizing and judging committees. The ceremony was attended by HE Secretary-General of the National Planning Council Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, HE…

Doha: Wifaq Family Consulting Center, a member of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is launching the 46th edition of its premarital counseling program in cooperation with the General Directorate of Endowments. The program will run from June 8 to 10 at the center’s headquarters in Lusail City. The program is part of the center’s efforts to empower young men and women to establish happy and stable married lives and enhance their family awareness through theoretical and practical premarital training. This stems from the importance of conscious preparation for this pivotal stage in the lives of individuals and families. The…

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced an extensive public program for June, offering visitors of all ages a diverse calendar of exhibitions, creative workshops, educational activities, masterclasses, and family experiences across its museums and cultural spaces in Doha. The month-long program highlights Qatar Museums’ commitment to fostering creativity, cultural engagement and lifelong learning through interactive experiences spanning art, heritage, sport, photography and design. Events Highlights National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum M7 Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar

Doha: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan – an integrated package of plans, policies, and regulations that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing facilities, and creating a sustainable, connected, and integrated transportation system to meet existing and future needs. The updated QBMP responds to the requirements of accelerating population and urban growth and keeps pace with world developments in modern mobility modes, thereby providing safe, sustainable and efficient mobility options and improving the quality of life. The completion of the…