Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies (CLJS) of the Ministry of Justice organized two training courses for jurists in various ministries and government agencies from June 30 to July 4. These courses focused on skills in authentication and document authentication, as well as combating crimes related to public office. The first course, […]
Year: 2024
Shura Council Leads Meeting of Gulf-European Parliamentary Committee
Doha, Qatar: On Thursday, the Shura Council chaired the 8th meeting of the Gulf-European Parliamentary Committee, organized by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), via videoconference. Representing the Shura Council at the meeting were members HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie. The meeting […]
Qatar has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization
Rabat: The State of Qatar has secured membership in the Executive Council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization after the General Assembly agreed to re-elect the entire council. This decision was made during the 28th regular session of the General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, held on Wednesday in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. […]
The Taliban attends a UN meeting in Qatar, demanding the exclusion of Afghan women’s representation
Ahead of the Doha meeting, representatives of Afghan women were excluded, allowing the Taliban to send their envoys—despite organizers insisting that women’s rights issues would be addressed. A United Nations-led meeting in Qatar with the Taliban on increasing engagement with Afghanistan does not equate to recognizing their government, a UN official stated on Monday. The […]
Qatar Joins the Ranks of the World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Nations
Recently, Qatar has been recognized as one of the wealthiest nations globally, securing a position in the top 10 based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. This ranking, which considers GDP per capita adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), highlights Qatar’s significant economic achievements and the high standard of living its residents enjoy. Initially […]
The QSE index is on track to achieve its highest weekly gains since the end of December
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the current week with a 2.67 percent increase, adding 259.400 points to reach 9,961 points. According to financial market analyst Youssef Bouhlaiqa, speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the QSE index has been rising for five consecutive weeks and 18 consecutive days, approaching its largest weekly gains […]
The Ministry holds an introductory meeting for the 1st Summer Environment Club
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) held an introductory meeting today, June 27, for school students joining the first summer environment club, which will take place from June 30 to July 18. MoECC’s Director of Public Relations and Communication Department, Mohammed Ahmed Al Dhahi, discussed the club’s vision and objectives, indicating […]
Texas A&M revises transition plans for closing its Qatar campus
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University has updated its plans for closing its Qatar campus, following a decision by the Board of Regents earlier this year to cease operations by 2028 due to rumors about compromised national research data. President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III recently communicated the latest developments to the […]
Qatar positions itself as a pivotal regional hub for commerce and innovation
In Doha, Qatar, the commercial real estate market is seeing significant growth driven by several factors. These include efforts in economic diversification, ongoing infrastructure developments, and the beneficial impacts of hosting major international tournaments such as the AFC Asia Cup, World Aquatic Championship, and the FIFA World Cup held in 2022. Recent data from Statista […]
Iran and Qatar unite to strengthen bonds and call for an end to Israeli actions in Gaza.
During a meeting in Doha on Wednesday night with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Baqeri Kani announced that a high-ranking Qatari delegation recently visited Tehran to pay respects to the late President Ebrahim Raisi and offer condolences to the Iranian government and people. He emphasized this gesture as a symbol of […]