King Faisal Prize Awards $1 Million, in Recognition of COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Nanotechnology Ingenuity Contributing to 100 Scientific Breakthroughs that Changed the World, and other Key Scientific & Humanitarian Achievements
During its 45th session, King Faisal Prize Recognized Other Outstanding Figures in the Fields of Arabic Language & Literature, Islamic Studies, and Service to Islam
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On
Tradition Meets Innovation—A Digital Certificate for Authentic Italian Products
ORIGYN and FederItaly partner to give trust back to consumers using blockchain technology
NEUCHTEL, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / March 21, 2023 / Fake “Italian” products are a rising concern, with the market estimated to be …
Assistant Foreign Minister Meets Afghan Minister of Health
HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Tuesday with HE Minister for Public Health of the Afghanistan Caretaker Government Qalandar Ebad, who is visiting the country.
During the meeting, they discussed progress …
NHRC Participates in 52nd Session UN Human Rights Council
Geneva, March 21 (QNA) – The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), represented by its Secretary-General Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali, participated in the 52nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Addressing …
Biden Signs Bill Declassifying US Intelligence on COVID-19 Origin
Washington, March 21 (QNA) – US President Joe Biden has signed a bill requiring the release of intelligence materials on the potential links between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
“We need …
MoPH Announces Ramadan Working Hours in Medical Service Departments
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the working hours during the month of Ramadan of the Medical Commission department, birth registration offices, and the Health Medical Relation and Treatment Abroad Department, noting that the …
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to Algerian Ambassador
HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Qatar Dr. Mustafa Boutoura on the occasion …
Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Youth and Sports Launch Initiative to Enhance Students’ Abilities
Today, the Ministries of Education and Higher Education, and of Sports and Youth launched an initiative for joint cooperation between them to enhance and coordinate efforts in order to achieve national development goals, in accordance …
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan
Kabul, March 21 (QNA) – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan today.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the epicenter of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush region about 200 kilometers from Kunduz Province and it …
QU Obtains Institutional Accreditation from WSCUC
Qatar University received accreditation from WSCUC, Senior College and University Commission, the QU announced in a press conference on Monday.
Speaking during the press conference, President of QU Dr. Hassan Al Derham addressed his note …
US Stocks Close Higher
New York, March 21 (QNA) – All three major US indexes closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 382.6 points, or 1.2%, to 32,244.58.
The SandP 500 (SPX) gained 34.93 points, or 0.89%, …
QSE Index Starts Tuesday’s Trading in Green Zone, Gains 69.08 Points
The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange started trading Tuesday in the green zone, gaining 69.08 points, an increase of 0.71%, to rise to the level of 9874 points, compared to Monday’s closing, with the …
Qatar, Rwanda – Close Friendship, Ambitious, Promising Partnership
Within the solid and distinguished relations that bond the State of Qatar to the Republic of Rwanda and their friendly peoples, comes the visit of HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame to …
President of Rwanda Arrives in Doha
HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame arrived in Doha on Tuesday morning on a working visit.
HE the President, and the accompanying delegation, was welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by …
Oil Prices Settles in Early Asia Trade
Singapore, March 21 (QNA) – Oil prices stabilized Tuesday after falling in the previous sessions, due to investors’ fears that the recent banking sector problems will affect the global economy and limit demand for crude.…
Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Manila, March 21 (QNA) – HE Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Enrique Manalo met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Philippines Ahmed Saad Al Hamidi.
During …
Crescent Sighting Committee Announces Thursday as First Day of Ramadan
The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that tomorrow Wednesday, March 22, is the final day of Sha’ban and that after tomorrow Thursday, March 23, will be the first …
S. Korea, US to Expand Cooperation in Science, Technology
Seoul, March 21 (QNA) – South Korea and the United States agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in science and technology.
The Ministry of Science and ICT said it signed a joint statement of intent with …
QF’s Doha Debates Launches Arabic-Language Podcast
Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates has released its first Arabic-language podcast, Lana, which explores timely issues impacting young Arabs.
Doha-based journalist Rawaa Augé hosts the podcast, produced in partnership with the Amman-based podcasting company Sowt.
Rooted …
QFFD Signs MoU with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education to Support 30,000 Students
Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education for new commitments to support the out-of-school children (OOSC) education project in Afghanistan.
This came during a meeting between …
SC Hosts First One Tide Industry Coalition Workshop
Following the successful launch of the One Tide Industry Coalition by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), the body held its first workshop at …
HH the Deputy Amir Sends Congratulations to President of Namibia
HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Namibia Hage Geingob on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA)…
Russian PM Holds Meeting with Chinese President
Moscow, March 21 (QNA) – Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and China President Xi Jinping exchanged views on the two countries’ strategic partnership and prospects for further development in the long term.
During the meeting, …
ACTA Holds Right to Access Information Law Workshop
The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) organized an introductory workshop on the law regulating the right to access information, to train public officials in the areas of integrity and transparency, thus contributing to the …
Qatar Charity Delivers Aid to Earthquake Victims in Northern Syria
Qatar Charity (QC) started to deliver a new batch of urgent relief assistance to those affected by the earthquake in northern Syria. The aid funded by Eid Charity is expected to benefit 5,750 people in …
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