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Qatari Labour Ministry delegation reviews Oman’s trade union system
MUSCAT: Nabhan Ahmed al Battashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW), along with federation specialists, received a delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour. The delegation was headed by Hamad...

Indian educator in Doha earns PhD on primary education in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha In a proud moment for the academic community, Doha-based Indian educator Sarita Kumari Singh has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education from Nirwana University, Jaipur. Her doctoral research,...

DR Congo: Calls to return to Doha talks amid reports of hostilities

Preparatory meeting for 6th session of Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee convenes in Cairo
Cairo: The preparatory meeting for the sixth session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee convened in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday at the senior officials' level. The State of Qatar's delegation was chaired by the Director of the Arab Affairs...

Win a staycation with breakfast at Abesq Doha Hotel & Residences!
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Qatari Publishers And Distributors Forum Takes Part In Back-To-School Festival
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Publishers and Distributors Forum, under the Ministry of Culture, is taking part in the third edition of the Back to School Festival, currently underway at Msheireb Galleria and running until...

Doha’s air hub sees steady, demand-led growth
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s aviation sector is charting a course of steady and sustainable growth that signals a balanced, resilient market rather than a rapid expansion. According to an industry leader, Doha’s air hub is experiencing a phase of...

Qatari heritage shines with film ‘The Maker: A Journey of Bisht’
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar’s film industry continues to expand and gain international recognition as ‘The Maker: A Journey of Bisht’ emerges as a cinematic celebration of the nation’s cultural heritage, produced entirely in Qatar. The film...

Qatari students shine at ‘Science Generation 2025’ programme in Kuwait
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s commitment to supporting talented students and developing their capabilities, a Qatari student delegation participated in the “Science Generation 2025” summer...

Things to do in Doha: 17 - 23 August 2025
This week, Doha is packed with exciting experiences for all ages! From adrenaline-pumping fun at InflataCity 2025 to interactive learning at Msheireb’s Back-to-School Checklist, and from savouring authentic dishes during Thai Restaurant Week to...

Qatari Serena Sheikh clinches silver at WTT youth table tennis tournament in Jordan
AMMAN: The rising Qatari player Serena Sheikh achieved a striking milestone by snagging second place in the Under-13 Women's Singles category at the WTT Youth Contender Amman table tennis tournament, held in Amman, Jordan. Serena incredibly...

TAMUH concludes training programme to foster upward mobility of Qatari youth
Doha, Qatar: Tamuh for Community Development (TAMUH) yesterday concluded the “Impact Makers” training program, dedicated to empowering Qatari youth and enhancing their leadership and social skills. Over 100 students of both genders participated in...

Doha stands out as 'unique model for smart cities': HBKU professor
Doha stands out as a unique model for smart cities, noted a professor of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) highlighting that smart cities must prioritise people and planet over profit. “Doha stands out as a unique model for smart cities, having...

Doha tells Gaza’s girls & boys story whose limbs & dreams were amputated
Gaza – Saba: Doha Abu Hasira, 19, never imagined that her journey back to Gaza would be paved with shrapnel and pain, nor that her longing for her father and the street of her childhood would turn into yet another tragedy added to a long list of...

TAMUH empowers more than 100 Qatari youth with leadership skills
QNA Doha Tamuh for Community Development (TAMUH) on Saturday concluded the “Impact Makers” training programme dedicated to empowering Qatari youth and enhancing their leadership and social skills. Over 100 students of both genders participated in...

PICPA Doha LLC (G): Celebrating 18 years of excellence – empowering professionals, enriching the nation
Darlene Regis As PICPA Doha LLC (G) celebrates its 18th anniversary, the non-profit Filipino organization reflects on a journey that has not only shaped countless professionals but also transformed the wider community it serves. From humble...

U17 team set for Doha friendlies
HANDBALL – BAHRAIN’S cadets handball national team are in Doha, Qatar, for an overseas training camp in preparation for the first Asian Men’s U-17 Handball Championship, which is scheduled to take place next month. The Bahrainis are in the Qatari...

Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- August 16, 2025
Karachi/Doha, August 16, 2025 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) trades at 77.47 Pakistani Rupee (PKR), down from 77.88 PKR on August 12 and 77.42 PKR on August 9. This decline follows a brief recovery, with Qatar’s energy-driven economy still providing a...

Doha, Not Washington: A Unique Opportunity for Swiss Companies
Rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and mounting trade barriers are putting pressure on Switzerland’s economy. The Gulf States, by contrast, are growing rapidly and actively seeking reliable partners. This is a prime opportunity for...

Turkmen-Qatari cooperation issues discussed in Ashgabat
The meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister Akhmet Gurbanov with Qatari Ambassador Hamad bin Rashid bin Hamad Al-Azbi took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, where they discussed issues of strengthening political-diplomatic and...