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Day: February 19, 2023

Qatar Charity launches ‘Alaqraboon’ platform for projects within Qatar

Qatar Charity (QC) launched Alaqraboon, a platform that includes a bunch of community programs and initiatives implemented within Qatar, as part of its continuous efforts to serve the local community and contribute to its development. The inaugural ceremony of the platform was attended by HE Minister of State and Chairman

Cessna plane disappears in Bicol – CAAP

Another Cessna plane has gone missing, this time in Bicol, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported Saturday. The aircraft with callsign RP-C2080 departed from Bicol International Airport in Albay at 6:43 a.m. on February 18, and was supposed to arrive in Manila at 7:53 a.m. But aviation

Closed terminal at New York’s JFK airport causes delays

A terminal at New York City’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) was closed on Friday due to an electrical outage that disrupted inbound and outbound flights at one of the world’s busiest airports. The outage began after an electrical panel failed and caused a small, isolated fire that was

Lufthansa cancels over 1,300 flights as airport workers strike

Lufthansa has canceled more than 1,300 flights scheduled for Friday after the Verdi labor union called for full-day strikes involving airport workers at seven German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg. Lufthansa, one of Europe’s biggest airlines, was ceasing all flight operations at Frankfurt and Munich for Friday, it said

QRCS concludes 3 medical convoys in Sudan

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded three medical convoys in the Sudanese states of River Nile, Gezira, and Khartoum. Assisted by local medical professionals at the host hospitals, the medical team delegated from Doha performed 1,800 medical examinations and 450 complex operations in general surgery, urology, and

WHO EMRO | COVID-19 situation updates for week 3 (15-21 January 2023)

The coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to spread at the regional and global levels. As of 21 January 2023, the global cumulative incidence reached 751 567 108 reported cases and 6 789 667 associated deaths at a case-fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.90%. Meanwhile, the 22 countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region

WHO EMRO | COVID-19 situation updates for week 4 (22-28 January 2023)

The coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to spread at the regional and global levels. As of 28 January 2023, the global cumulative incidence reached 753 223 014 reported cases and 6 798 268 associated deaths at a case-fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.90%. Meanwhile, the 22 countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region

WHO EMRO | COVID-19 situation updates for week 5 (29 January-4 February 2023)

The coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to spread at the regional and global levels. As of 4 February 2023, the global cumulative incidence reached 754 641 439 reported cases and 6 843 554 associated deaths at a case-fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.91%. Meanwhile, the 22 countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region

PM follows up results of planning minister’s visit to 5 Gulf countries

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Sunday held a meeting with Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala el Saeed to follow up on the outcome of her visit to a number of Gulf countries for luring investments into Egypt. The meeting was attended by the planning minister’s legal advisor Mohamed

Embraer’s Electric Aircraft Maker Eve ‘On Track’ to Start Service in 2026

Electric aircraft maker Eve Holding Inc is “on track” to meet its goal of starting commercial operations in 2026, an executive said on Friday, and getting its aircraft certificated is the most immediate target. Eve’s vice president of services & fleet operations, Luiz Mauad, told Reuters in an interview he

QAIA records 71% surge in passengers in January

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 676,628 passengers (PAX) during January, marking a 70.9% surge against 2022 figures, according to Airport International Group. QAIA recorded 6,020 aircraft movements (ACM) – indicating a 30.0% increase compared with 2022 figures. QAIA also handled 4,760 tons of cargo, 17.6% higher than figures registered

WHO EMRO Weekly Epidemiological Monitor: Volume 16; Issue no 04; 22 January 2023

Cholera: a global grade 3 emergency On 26 January 2023, the cholera outbreaks (event) was graded as a multi-region Grade 3 Public Health Emergency after considering the current scale, the potential for further international spread, the high urgency, complexity factors, current low to moderate capacity, and the very high reputational

HH the Amir Attends Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2023 Closing

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the closing day of the 21st edition of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, which was held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. HH the Amir watched the tournament’s final match between World No.1 Polish Iga Swiatek, and World No.4

GCC Secretary-General Meets Qatar’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

HE Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bandar bin Mohammed Al Attiyah at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they

MCIT Invites All to Take Part in Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030 Development Survey

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) invites all individuals and companies in Qatar to participate in Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030 Development Survey, to obtain a forward-looking view of the country’s digital development, and identify future priorities in the communications and information technology sector. The National Digital Agenda

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