Qatar

Number of new drivers licenses increases by 206.6 percent 08 Mar 2023 - 09:36 am

Doha: The total number of new drivers licenses increased at a monthly rate of 206.6 percent in January 2023 according to the Planning...

Global film industry to converge in Qatar at DFI’s Qumra 2023 08 Mar 2023 - 09:35 am

Doha: Qumra, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema will bring together over 200 international industry experts...

24th Gulf Engineering Forum begins in Doha 08 Mar 2023 - 09:20 am

Doha: The 24th Gulf Engineering Forum yesterday began in Doha with marathon discussion sessions and tabling research papers on key issues like reducing...

330 high schoolers participate in QU’s Al-Qabas Programme 2023 08 Mar 2023 - 09:16 am

Doha: Under the theme ‘For a Successful University Experience,’ Qatar University’s (QU) Foundation Programme (FP), under the Deanship of General Studies and in...

Qatar, Burundi ink agreement to boost cooperation in labour field 08 Mar 2023 - 09:13 am

Doha: The Government of Qatar and the Government of Burundi yesterday signed an agreement to enhance joint cooperation in the field of labour....

NHRC Chairperson commends Qatar’s achievements in women’s rights 08 Mar 2023 - 09:11 am

Doha:Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the annual celebration of International Women’s...

Over 1,500 healthcare professionals attend 7th Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Conference 08 Mar 2023 - 09:07 am

Doha: More than 1500 healthcare professionals attended the Seventh Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Conference (QDEM-7) which was hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation’s...

MoPH raises public awareness to reduce prevalence of obesity 08 Mar 2023 - 09:06 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Cooperation (PHCC), is participating in...

QF, ILO set up first joint sub-committee dedicated to female workers in Qatar 08 Mar 2023 - 09:04 am

Doha: Female workers in Qatar often feel invisible. Outnumbered and overshadowed, their unique needs and concerns are often left behind as worker welfare...

Breaking barriers: A scientist’s journey and advice for women in science 08 Mar 2023 - 09:02 am

Doha: What got you interested in science? History has seen countless women make major contributions to science. I entered the field with the...

Qatar Airways reveals seven new destinations 08 Mar 2023 - 08:59 am

Doha: Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show,...

Proud to celebrate collaboration with Qatar on biodiversity preservation: British envoy 08 Mar 2023 - 08:52 am

Doha: The UK Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), in collaboration with the British Embassy in Doha, is running a Youth...

Health Minister meets IAEA official 08 Mar 2023 - 08:50 am

Minister of Public Health H EDr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari met with Deputy Director-General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation of...

Katara to organise Qatari, African traditional costumes show 08 Mar 2023 - 08:48 am

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara held discussions with Unesco in enhancing relations of cooperation and cultural exchange programmes. The meeting was between...

British anthropologist inspires youth at Qatar Foundation school 08 Mar 2023 - 08:41 am

Doha: Scientist, humanitarian, and environmental activist Dr. Jane Goodall has urged the next generation of innovators to take action in tackling sustainability challenges...

LDC5 held at very crucial time, says Sri Lankan state minister 08 Mar 2023 - 08:36 am

Doha: Sri Lankan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr. Tharaka Balasuriya has emphasized on the significance of Fifth UN Conference on...

Conference on LDCs calls for rapid implementation of sustainability pledges 08 Mar 2023 - 08:33 am

Doha:The countries participating in the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which is being held in Doha, called for...

DPoA to encourage online university to bridge education gap in LDCs: UN official 08 Mar 2023 - 08:25 am

As discussions centre on promoting youth participation in meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the least Developed Countries (LDCs), Rabab Fatima, Under Secretary...