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PSA celebrates Gulf Statistics Day 2021 25 Dec 2021 - 10:05 am

Doha: The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) celebrated the Gulf Statistics Day, which is marked on December 24 across GCC countries. PSA organised...

QRCS launches $420,000 worth medical aid project in Yemen 25 Dec 2021 - 10:04 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society has launched a new medical project, at a total cost of $424,768, that involves providing radiotherapy sessions for...

QEERI’s Annual Young Innovator Award draws participation from schools across Qatar 25 Dec 2021 - 10:02 am

Doha: The third edition of the Young Innovator Award (YIA), organised by the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin...

13th Marmi Festival from January 1, registration starts today 25 Dec 2021 - 09:37 am

Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced that the registration for the 13th Marmi Festival will start today, December 25 until 27. This will...

Generation Amazing concludes celebrating Arab unity 25 Dec 2021 - 09:30 am

Doha: The Generation Amazing Festival 2021 with the theme “All In,” has successfully completed its third edition. The Festival celebrated Arab solidarity with...

HBKU joins forces with University of Maryland to offer executive course 25 Dec 2021 - 09:17 am

Doha: Programme administrators, managers, and policymakers are invited to sign up for an executive course taking place in February entitled Improving Programmes through...

Qatar kicks off World Arabic Language Day celebrations 25 Dec 2021 - 09:14 am

Doha: The activities of the World Arabic Language Day celebration, organised by the Qatari Forum for Authors in cooperation with the Qatar National...

Nama’s first Winter Carnival opens in Souq Wakra 24 Dec 2021 - 09:09 am

Here’s something to consider going this weekend – ‘Nama Winter Carnival’ in Souq Wakra which was officially opened yesterday. Executive Director of Social...

Ashghal announces road closure on Pearl tunnel and Nuaija Intersection 24 Dec 2021 - 09:01 am

Doha: Ashghal has announced a four-hour closure of Pearl tunnel towards Pearl for traffic coming from Al Ghassar Interchange, effective on Sunday from...

QFFD signs pact to support health sector in Indonesia 24 Dec 2021 - 08:55 am

Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with Impact Credit Solutions Pte Ltd (ICS) as a response not only to COVID-19...

Over 278,000 declarations released in Nov, says GAC 24 Dec 2021 - 08:48 am

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) released 278,252 customs declarations in November, the Authority disclosed in its monthly statistics newsletter. The declaration sees...

Aspire Zone Foundation opens Middle East’s first Sports Business District 23 Dec 2021 - 09:36 am

Doha: The Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has officially opened its Sports Business District which is the first sports economic cluster of its kind...

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members tier validity extended to December 2022 23 Dec 2021 - 09:25 am

Doha: Awesome news to Qatar Airways Privilege Club members as its tier status will be extended! This is for Silver, Gold, and Platinum...

Ministry holds forum to teach Arabic to non-native speakers 23 Dec 2021 - 09:22 am

Doha: The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organised an introductory forum for the Takalam...

QNL employs technology to preserve centuries of Arab history 23 Dec 2021 - 08:48 am

Doha: Heritage preservation unites people, connects them to their past and helps them shape their future by sharing insights into previous generations’ customs...

Katara establishes ‘Katara Public Diplomacy Center’ 23 Dec 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara announced the establishment of Katara Public Diplomacy Center which is first of its kind in Qatar, the...

SHATIU announces winners of 7th edition of awards 23 Dec 2021 - 08:23 am

Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) has announced the winners of the 7th edition of the award amid...

QFFD, UNHCR sign $8m pact to support humanitarian cause 23 Dec 2021 - 08:11 am

Doha: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed yesterday an agreement with Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) to provide $8m in...