Qatar Participates in 15th General Assembly of IRENA
The State of Qatar participated in the 15th General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The State of Qatar was represented in the meeting by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UAE, Dr. Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri and HE Sheikh Mishal bin Jabor […]
HH the Amir Sends Condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Sunday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of the mother of HRH Princess Fahda bint Fahd bin Khalid bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HH the […]
QNB Expects Chinese Economy to Grow by 4.8% in 2025
Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the Chinese economy to grow by around 4.8 percent in the absence of a major trade conflicts with the US, noting that this growth will be supported by positive momentum, more aggressive policy stimulus, and improving global financial conditions. According to QNB, China, in recent decades, has been a dominant […]
Qatar Named CIBF 2027 Guest of Honor
The State of Qatar has been announced as the guest of honor for the 58th annual Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), scheduled for 2027. Egypt’s Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Heno said in a press conference Sunday in Cairo that it is the first time for the CIBF to name two countries as guests of […]
Qatar Participates in Meeting of GCC Technical Committee of Civil Retirement, Social Insurance Agencies
The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) is slated to take part in the 60th meeting of the technical committee of civil retirement and social insurance agencies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Jan.13 to 15. Held within the framework of boosting cooperation among the GCC civil retirement […]
Awqaf Organizes Umrah for Outstanding Scholarship Students
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, organized a week-long Umrah trip for 43 outstanding scholarship students from 17 nationalities, at the end of the first semester of 1446 AH / 2024 AD. Director of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, Malallah Abdulrahman Al […]
Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Syrian High-Level Delegation
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with a high-level Syrian delegation currently visiting Qatar. The delegation included HE Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new Syrian administration; HE Minister of Defense, Murhaf Abu Qasra; and HE Head of the Intelligence Service, Anas Khattab. […]
ALECSO 14th Conference of Arab Ministers of Education Begins in Doha
The 14th ALECSO Conference of Arab Ministers of Education, started in Doha on Sunday. The conference is organised by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, under the theme ‘Comprehensive education and empowering […]
HH the Amir Exchanges New Year Greetings
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged cables of greetings with Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies the leaders of friendly countries on the occasion of the New Year, wishing them good health and happiness and further progress and prosperity for their peoples. QNA
Qatari Aid Plane Arrives in Damascus for First Time
An airplane carrying humanitarian aid (ambulances, food supplies and medicines) provided by Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD) arrived at Damascus International Airport today. The plane also carried technical assistance to contribute to the re-operation of Damascus International Airport, to ensure the flow of aid to Syria. The aid comes within the air bridge operated […]