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Qatar observes Arab Human Rights Day under 'Protecting the Family' theme 17 Mar 2024 - 08:20 am

Doha: Qatar is set to mark the Arab Human Rights Day, which falls on March 16 every year, the date when the Arab...

Customs create safe environment for all procedures 17 Mar 2024 - 08:13 am

Doha, Qatar: Customs is keen to create a safe environment for all procedures that contribute to the field of customs work for the...

QRCS is implementing 145 projects in 18 countries during Ramadan 17 Mar 2024 - 01:02 am

Doha: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced that it is working on implementing a plan that includes 145 diverse projects in the...

MoECC launches weekly Ramadan contest, offers QR1000 prize 16 Mar 2024 - 06:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the launch of the Ramadan Environmental Contest under the hashtag: Ramadan_in_Qatar...

MoECC spots over 50 dolphins from diverse species in Qatar's waters 16 Mar 2024 - 04:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment andClimate Change (MoECC) announced on Thursday, March 14, 2024, that a research team encountered over 50 dolphins...

'This is a new era': Qatar Airways GCEO outlines vision, plans for world-class airline 16 Mar 2024 - 02:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer has outlined his vision and innovative plans for Qatar Airways...

Qatar calls for comprehensive approach to addresses root causes of Islamophobia 16 Mar 2024 - 12:37 pm

Geneva, Switzerland: The State of Qatar called for adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of Islamophobia, stressing that disrespect for...

Hajj experts and officials expect 20% growth in Ramadan Umrah 16 Mar 2024 - 11:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Experts and officials in Qatar's Hajj and Umrah companies, travel agencies, and tourism agencies expect a significant growth in Umrah during...

UN Adopts resolution condemning religious hatred 16 Mar 2024 - 11:16 am

New York, USA: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution today condemning any call for religious hatred and incitement to discrimination, hostility,...

Auction timings at Souq Waqif during Ramadan 16 Mar 2024 - 11:07 am

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif has announced the schedule for several auctions held in the area during Ramadan. In a series of posts shared...

Qatar underscores responsibility of states in journalists' protection 16 Mar 2024 - 09:36 am

Geneva: The State of Qatar has underscored the responsibility of states in protecting journalists and ensuring a safe environment for them to perform...

Qatar underlines need to address root causes of global drug problem 16 Mar 2024 - 09:31 am

Vienna: The State of Qatar underlined the need to address the root causes of the global drug problem and not just address its...

Pakistan PM meets Qatar's Ambassador 15 Mar 2024 - 04:50 pm

Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to...

First Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Archaeological Sites launched 15 Mar 2024 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara recently announced the launch of the Katara Prize for Manuscripts and Archaeological Sites in the...

Baraem category for 29th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Holy Quran Contest begins 15 Mar 2024 - 10:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Baraem category for 29th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Holy Quran Contest run by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic...

QNL hosts webinar on leveraging tools to fight illicit trafficking of cultural property 15 Mar 2024 - 10:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library’s (QNL) IFLA Preservation and Conservation Center hosted a webinar on how technology developed by INTERPOL can be leveraged...