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Qatar-German Water Sustainability Day marked 07 Mar 2023 - 08:20 am

the peninsula — DOHA Qatar University recently organised the Qatar-German Water Sustainability Day (QGWSD 2023). Desalination is the primary water source in Qatar,...

Huge number of children out of school in LDCs: Bangladesh Minister 07 Mar 2023 - 08:17 am

Doha: Bangladesh’s Minister for Education says her government plans to enrol 650,000 children into school in the coming future. Dipu Moni made her...

Qatar University signs MoU with Libyan Academy 07 Mar 2023 - 08:12 am

Doha: Qatar University (QU) and the Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see the two...

24th Gulf Engineering Forum kicks off today 07 Mar 2023 - 08:10 am

Doha: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, 24th Gulf...

Youth empowerment critical to economic development in LDCs 07 Mar 2023 - 08:03 am

Doha: Experts have emphasised the need for tangible solutions and adopting innovative skills for youth to solve economic and employment problems in the...

Development of energy sector key for growth 07 Mar 2023 - 08:01 am

Doha:Panellists at the first session of the Private Sector Forum yesterday on the sidelines of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least...

NCSA launches cybersecurity educational curriculum 07 Mar 2023 - 07:52 am

Doha: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, launched ‘Cyber Security Educational Curriculum’ under...

Participants laud Doha Programme of Action for addressing challenges facing LDCs 07 Mar 2023 - 07:41 am

Doha:UN officials and participants in the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) underlined the significance of the conference in mobilising...

QOC, HBKU signs MoU to boost cooperation in scientific research 06 Mar 2023 - 10:50 pm

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) to boost cooperation between the...

Qatar expresses deep concern over Afghan caretaker govt's decisions on women's rights 06 Mar 2023 - 10:45 pm

Geneva: The State of Qatar expressed on Monday deep concern over the Afghan caretaker government's decisions which negatively affect Afghan women and girls'...

Ministry of Justice organises workshop on cyber security threats 06 Mar 2023 - 08:21 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Justice started a workshop on Monday organised by the Center of Legal and Judicial Studies in cooperation with the...

QEWC, GE sign gas turbines services contract to further enhance energy security in Qatar 06 Mar 2023 - 07:28 pm

Doha: Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) signed a contract for GE Gas Power to provide upgrades and maintenance services for a period...

Expo 2023 Doha, Microsoft seal exclusive tech partnership 06 Mar 2023 - 06:27 pm

Doha: Expo 2023 Doha and Microsoft have signed an agreement today, March 6, making Microsoft the exclusive technology partner of the Expo. Announced...

Shura Council discusses delay of medical appointments in public health sector 06 Mar 2023 - 06:17 pm

Doha: The Shura Council held its regular weekly meeting on Monday at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of the Speaker of...

Civil Defence controls fire in a building in Lusail 06 Mar 2023 - 05:52 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced that the Civil Defence has controlled a fire that broke out in an under construction building...

Megastars Haifa Wehbe and Elissa to perform in Doha 06 Mar 2023 - 02:39 pm

Doha: Lebanese pop idols and megastars Haifa Wehbe and Elissa are set to perform in Doha in the Mondrian Hotel. The duo will...

Lusail Boulevard to be decked up for parade this weekend 06 Mar 2023 - 02:16 pm

Doha: Lusail Boulevard will be the center of food and entertainment as citizens and residents can expect bustling atmosphere in the venue this...

Narcotic pills seized at Abu Samra border crossing 06 Mar 2023 - 10:18 am

Doha: Narcotic pills were seized in a smuggling attempt thwarted by the Land Customs Administration at Abu Samra crossing. Authorities announced that the...