CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

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Lekhwiya enrolls 1st volunteer batch in search and rescue specialized training program

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has enrolled the first batch of volunteers in the specialized training program in search and rescue and disaster management. The program comes in the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Voluntary Center,a Ministry of Culture-affiliate, while training is run by the Qatar Search and Rescue Team. Highlighting the youth's vital role in serving the nation, the program aims to prepare qualified national cadres in emergency response and crisis management, as to enhance readiness in dealing with disasters.

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Government
Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Discussions during call dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them, as well as developments in the region, particularly those related to the ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and efforts aimed at de-escalation in a way that contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined the utmost necessity for all parties to positively engage in the ongoing mediation efforts, which would open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, and lead to a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation.

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Prime Minister receives phone call from Omani Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Monday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries cooperation relations and means to bolster them in addition to the the developments in the region, primarily those related to the ceasefire between the US and Iran, and the efforts being exerted toreduce tension and promote regional peace and security. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined the utmost necessity for all parties to respond to the ongoing mediation efforts, which would open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, and lead to a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation.

File photo AFC announces ASPETAR as official medical partner

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its official medical partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to...

Peninsula Career focused learning for a changing world

City University Qatar (CUQ) continues to strengthen its role as a career focused university in Qatar, delivering UK degree programmes in its state of the art campus in Lusail. With a clear focus on academic quality, practical learning, and strong...

Peninsula Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Discussions...

 

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