MSDF, QRCS sign MoU to enhance cooperation, share expertise on family protection
DOHA: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) to enhance cooperation on sharing expertise and holding joint events. The MoU was inked in the presence of MSDF's Assistant Undersecretary for Social Development Affairs Fahd Moh
Sidra Medicine wins prestigious award at MEFS 2024
DOHA: Sidra Medicine a member of Qatar Foundation was awarded the prestigious 'Samir Abbas Best Research Award' at the 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS) for its contribution to advancing fertility research.The award was presented in recognition of a pioneering study that sheds
Health ministry fosters strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has organized a workshop intended for preventing non-communicable diseases.Entitled 'The Future of Public Health: Integrative Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases' the event aimed to address critical issues on non-communicable diseases thr
Labour ministry to host panel discussion on job nationalisation plan on Monday
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour will host a panel discussion on Monday titled 'Job Nationalisation Plan for the Private Sector for 2025-2026'.The session aims to foster continued dialogue with representatives from companies and establishments covered by the nationalisation plan across various economic sectors. It also seeks to ensure the achievement of set targets and fu
QatarEnergy acquires additional offshore exploration interests in Namibia
DOHA: QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with TotalEnergies to acquire an additional 5.25% interest in block 2913B (PEL 56) and an additional 4.695% interest in block 2912 (PEL 91) both located in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia.Subject to customary approvals QatarEnergy's participating interests in both licences will increase to 35.25% in block 2913B and 33.025
Labour ministry organises awareness campaign on occupational safety
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour represented by its Occupational Safety and Health Department has organised an awareness campaign under the slogan "Towards a Safe Work Environment" for workers from various private sector companies at residential labour camps in the Al Sheehaniya area.The initiative aims to promote adherence to occupational safety and health protocols and equip wor
730 families receive Zakat financial assistance totalling QR18.8mn
DOHA: In October 730 families in Qatar received financial assistance totaling QR18.8 million as reported by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The exact amount distributed was QR18827512.
Mohammed Hassan al-Tamimi head of the Zakat Disbursements Section emphasized the Zakat Affairs Departm
Pakistan and Qatar Navy enjoy a long history of bilateral, brotherly ties, says Pakistan naval chief
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy closed friendly ties and cordial relations and their defence bonds are robust and multi-focused covering trainings bilateral exercises and ship visits said Pakistans Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
Qatar participates in Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh
RIYADH: The State of Qatar has participated in the Diplomatic Conference held in Riyadh in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aimed at concluding and adopting the Design Law Treaty.The Qatari delegation at the conference was headed by Permanent Representative of Qatar to UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva HE Dr Hind bi
Qatar, UNOCT hold sixth high-level strategic dialogue in New York
NEW YORK: The Sixth High-Level Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was held at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani and Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Ambassador Fais
Drop in temperatures and likelihood of rain as Al Zabana star rises
DOHA: Tonight marks the beginning of the Al Zabana star a period characterized by cooler nights and moderate daytime temperatures according to the Qatar Meteorology Department.The Al Zabana star is the final star of Al Wasmi and the autumn season as well as the second star of Sirius. Its rise will continue for 13 days.During this time winter-like conditions will
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QNANew YorkThe Sixth High-Level Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was held at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the
Hanane DjouaDohaAt a seminar jointly organised by the Qatar Press Centre and the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies leading figures from the media academia and public service explored how journalism traditional media and digital platforms influence soci
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe impact of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was one of the highlights of this years MISK Global Forum 2024 held recently in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.Coinciding with the tournaments two year anniversary Qatar 2022 CEO N
Agencies TokyoThe US dollar edged up to a fresh 13-month high on Friday with little to stop the greenbacks momentum as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserves interest rate path.The dollar index edged up 0.08 percent to 107.15 after