Qatar visit an opportunity to bolster ties: Japanese PM
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has stressed the importance of his visit to Qatar on Tuesday as it is his first visit to the country since taking office as Prime Minister. The Japanese PM described the relations between the two countries as solid and having more potential for developing bilateral cooperation. In an […]
Cabinet approves establishment of National Advisory Committee for Health Insurance System
The Cabinet has approved a draft decision establishing the National Advisory Committee for Health Insurance System and defining its terms of reference. The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, took the decision on Wednesday. At the outset of the meeting, the […]
QF issues road safety message as Education City Tram Green Line moves closer to launch
The newest addition to Qatar Foundation’s (QF) transport network will soon be unveiled, as the Education City Tram Green Line becomes operational – with the organisation sending out a road safety message ahead of its launch. The Green Line will expand Education City’s sustainable transport system by connecting its North Campus – which includes […]
Higher oil prices help QSE gain 73 points
Tracking oil prices higher, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index rose by 73.14 points (0.72 percent) to close at 10, 254.22 points on Tuesday. A total of 187,961,004 shares were traded with a value of QR467,466,574.175 from 17132 transactions in all sectors. Of the listed companies, shares of 31 companies rose, while the prices […]
PM appoints director of Prime Minister’s Office
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday issued Decision No 24 of 2023, appointing director of the Prime Minister’s Office. The decision appointed HE Dr Essa bin Mohammad Al Mannai as director of the office of the Prime Minister, in addition to his work […]
Amir appoints deputy chairperson of Qatar Tourism
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday issued Amiri Decision No 50 of 2023, appointing Deputy Chairperson of Qatar Tourism. The decision stipulated that Saad Ali Al Kharji be appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Qatar Tourism. The decision is effective starting from its date of issue […]
QFFD delivers final batch of mobile homes to shelter earthquake victims in Turkiye, Syria
As part of the State of Qatar’s response to the devastating earthquake that hit Turkiye and Syria in February 2023, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) delivered the final batch of the mobile homes used to shelter the affected communities. Over the course of three months following the earthquake, QFFD delivered 10,000 fully furnished, insulated shelters […]
Qatar expresses concern over Wagner crisis in Russia
The State of Qatar said it is following, with deep concern, the developments in the Russian Federation, which resulted from the mutiny against the army. Qatar has called for maximum restraint, reason, and protection of civilians. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the escalation in Russia and […]
Cabinet hails outcomes of Amir’s visit to Iraq
The Cabinet on Wednesday acknowledged the outcomes of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to Iraq on June 15, which reflected the depth of the strong historic fraternal relations between the two countries. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh […]
Consul General of Qatar in Jeddah opens medical unit of Qatari Hajj mission
Makkah Al Mukaramah:Consul General of the State of Qatar in Jeddah HE Rashid bin Saeed Al Khayarin on Wednesday inaugurated the Medical Unit of Qatari Hajj mission after it was approved by health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consul General inspected the clinic and its utilities during which he was briefed […]