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Qatar unveils environment and climate change strategy 29 Oct 2021 - 01:18 pm

In its effort to make Qatar a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable nation for present and future generations, Qatar launched yesterday it's National...

Qatar targets 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under climate plan 28 Oct 2021 - 02:31 pm

DOHA: Qatar launched a national climate change action plan on Thursday aimed at achieving a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030,...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Oct 28-30, 2021) 28 Oct 2021 - 01:10 pm

There is plenty of things to do this weekend, including DFI screening offive iconic films of the early ’90s and ’80s, and the...

Qatar signs deal with Accor to manage World Cup fan accommodation 28 Oct 2021 - 11:26 am

Doha: Qatar has awarded Europe's largest hotel group Accor to manage apartments and villas that will house fans visiting Qatar during next year’s...

Amir meets Ambassador of Mali 28 Oct 2021 - 11:17 am

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Thursday morning at the Amiri Diwan office with Ambassador of the Republic of...

QRCS provides 1,670 volunteers for Arab Cup 2021 28 Oct 2021 - 10:50 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) announced that through cooperation with the security services of the Organizing Committee for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup,...

Awqaf to reopen Holy Quran teaching centres in mosques 27 Oct 2021 - 03:31 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that they will resume teaching the Holy Quran to students at the teaching centers...

Awqaf Ministry announces Istisqa prayer time 27 Oct 2021 - 02:46 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced that the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer will be offered on Thursday October 28, 2021...

Creating safe work environment better for mental health, says QF expert 27 Oct 2021 - 10:26 am

Doha: With increasing pressure and transitions in the workplace, particularly in the aftermath of the global pandemic, prioritising and speaking openly about mental...

Al Jazeera launches new unified mobile application 27 Oct 2021 - 10:23 am

Doha: Al Jazeera Media Network has launched a new application utilising the Unified Mobile Platform (uMP) for the Network’s website content. The app...

Qatar’s hospitality industry begins receiving international guests 27 Oct 2021 - 10:19 am

Qatar’s hospitality industry has restarted and receiving guests from international markets, following relaxing of travel restrictions, according to Ritz-Carlton Doha General Manager Carlo...

Amir stresses importance of family's role in development plans: DIFI Director 27 Oct 2021 - 10:00 am

Doha: Executive Director of Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), Dr. Sharifa Al Emadi, has said that the speech of Amir H H Sheikh...

QC lauds Amir’s keenness for developing private sector 27 Oct 2021 - 09:55 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani has lauded the speech of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Ambassadors of Kuwait and Turkey praise Amir's speech 27 Oct 2021 - 09:50 am

Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar H E Hafiz Mohammed Al Ajmi has praised the speech delivered by Amir H H...

Ministry of Municipality participates in 11th session of Recofi 27 Oct 2021 - 09:49 am

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Fisheries Department, participated in the eleventh session of the Regional Commission for Fisheries for the...

DICID symposium on dialogue of religions and conflict transformation today 27 Oct 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha: Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) will hold an international symposium today entitled ‘Interfaith Dialogue and Conflict Transformation: Towards A Paradigm...

Ajyal Film Festival to showcase over 80 films, highlight local filmmakers 27 Oct 2021 - 09:12 am

Doha Film Institute (DFI) is set to hold the weeklong ninth Ajyal Film Festival from November 7 to 13, officials announced yesterday. The...