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Renowned Islamicist delivers lecture at CIS 14 Jan 2023 - 09:34 am

Doha:The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently hosted Dr. Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities...

Hospitality sector registers growth in occupancy, revenues 14 Jan 2023 - 09:06 am

Doha: Hotels in Qatar registered a solid growth in their annual revenues in November 2022 as the country saw a rise in visitors...

12 new parks opened in 2022; millionth tree planted 14 Jan 2023 - 08:41 am

Doha: The Public Parks Department of the Ministry of Municipality opened 12 new parks in 2022 under its ambitious plan to build public...

Indian ultrarunner’s ‘fastest run across Qatar’ vies for her 4th Guinness 14 Jan 2023 - 12:55 am

DOHA: Indian ultrarunner Sufiya Sufi Khan, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, has embarked on an FKT (Fastest Known Time) Guinness World Record...

Shura Council highlights Qatar's efforts to reduce carbon emissions at IRENA Legislators Forum in Abu Dhabi 13 Jan 2023 - 06:48 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Shura Council is participating in the 'IRENA Legislators Forum', which began today in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, as part...

Dutch FM visits MIA's 'Safar' exhibition 13 Jan 2023 - 06:04 pm

DOHA: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Wopke Hoekstra visited 'Safar' exhibition in the garden of the Museum...

Qatar's role in European energy security is vital: Dutch Foreign Minister 13 Jan 2023 - 05:45 pm

DOHA: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Wopke Hoekstra, affirmed that the contribution of the State of Qatar...

Building permits decrease 18% in December 2022 13 Jan 2023 - 09:18 am

Doha:The number of building permits issued in the State of Qatar in December 2022 decreased 18% (527 permits), compared to (645 permits) issued...

Assistant FM meets French envoy for Syria 13 Jan 2023 - 09:17 am

Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met yesterday with French Special Envoy for...

Katara concludes public diplomacy training course 13 Jan 2023 - 09:16 am

Doha: Katara Public Diplomacy Center (KPDC) on Wednesday concluded its public diplomacy training course, targeting employees of nine government, cultural, media, and sports...

Sudanese Minister appreciates Qatar’s help 13 Jan 2023 - 09:15 am

Khartoum: Acting Federal Minister of Health of SudanH E Haitham Muhammed Ibrahim stressed that the State of Qatar is one of the biggest...

Qatar’s Ambassador to France holds meeting with members of Qadran 13 Jan 2023 - 09:15 am

Paris:Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al Thani held a meeting with the...

Amir receives written message from Kuwait Crown Prince 13 Jan 2023 - 09:14 am

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Crown Prince of Kuwait H H Sheikh Mishal Al...

President of Turkmenistan receives credentials of Qatar’s envoy 13 Jan 2023 - 09:14 am

Ashgabat: President of the Republic of Turkmenistan H E Serdar Berdimuhamedow received the credentials of H E Hamad bin Rashid Al Athba as...

Qatar’s strong platform a solid base for investors 13 Jan 2023 - 08:31 am

Qatar is one of the fastest- growing economies and most credible investment markets in the Mena region. The country’s economic policies have provided...

Gulf citizens content with household income: Survey 13 Jan 2023 - 08:14 am

Compared to other parts of the Arab world, citizens in Qatar and the Gulf region are more content with their household income, the...

Pepsi signs agreement with Estithmar Holding to become the exclusive soft drink and water partner of Lusail Winter Wonderland 12 Jan 2023 - 11:55 pm

Doha: Pepsi has become the exclusive soft drink partner of Lusail Winter Wonderland, the world-class entertainment and leisure destination in Qatar by Estithmar...