Japanese PM Arrives in Ukrainian Capital for Surprise Visit
Tokyo, March 21 (QNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived Tuesday in Kyiv to voice support and solidarity with Ukraine in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to the Japanese News Agency (Kyodo), …
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 …
HH the Amir Sends Congratulations to President of Namibia
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim 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)
Source: …
Qatar Armed Forces Concludes ‘Stormy Waves 1’ Exercise
Qatar Armed Forces concluded the Stormy Waves (1) joint exercise with the US side, attended by various units of the Armed Forces, the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security and the Civil Aviation Authority.…
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 …
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 …
Libyan Foreign Minister, US Assistant Secretary of State Discuss Efforts to Support Holding Elections
Tripoli, March 21 (QNA) – Libyan Foreign Minister Najla El Mangoush met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, who is currently visiting Libya, where they discussed efforts to support …
Qatar Confirms Importance of Family Role in Improving Digital Environment for Children
Geneva, March 21 (QNA) – The State of Qatar stressed the important role played by the family, as the main unit on which society is based, in supporting the promotion and protection of the rights …
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 …
Prime Minister Sends Congratulations to Prime Minister of Namibia
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on the …
Various Sport Events for Qatari Women to Take Place in Ramadan
Qatar Women’s Sport Committee (QWSC) is keen in its Ramadan activities to provide the opportunity for women to enjoy activities during the holy month of Ramadan, after the committee succeeded over the past years in …
QSWF Organizes Workshop on Women Rights Reports Writing
Qatar Social Work Foundation (QSWF), in cooperation with the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre, organized a training workshop on preparing and writing reports in the field of women rights on March 19 and 20, …
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 …
UN Envoy to Sudan: Sudanese Parties Are Closer to Settlement, Return to Civil Rule
New York, March 21 (QNA) – Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Sudan Volker Perthes expressed his optimism about the chances of achieving progress in the political process, and that the Sudanese parties are the …
QF Organizes Education City Ramadan Experience
Qatar Foundation (QF) will organize Ramadan activities focusing on health, education, and cultural traditions, with these activities suiting all family members and taking place both online and in-person in the Education City.
Throughout the month, …
HH the Amir Awards Hamad Bin Khalifa Sash to Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Hamad Bin Khalifa Sash to HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, in recognition of his valuable efforts in serving the country, when HH …
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 …
Ukraine: Russian Cruise Missiles Destroyed in Crimea Blast
Kyiv, March 21 (QNA) – Ukraine’s defense ministry said that an explosion in the north of Crimea has destroyed Russian missiles being transported by rail.
Kyiv said the missiles had been intended for use by …
Astronomical Calculations Vs. Naked Eye Sighting of Ramadan Crescent Investigated
Every year with the end of the month of Sha’ban, Muslims around the world await the sighting of the crescent of the month of Ramadan in preparation for fasting and to revive the sunnah of …
Qatar Strongly Condemns Israeli Finance Minister’s Denial of Palestinians’ Existence, Using Israeli Map Containing Jordanian Borders, Occupied Palestinian Territories
The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the statements of the Israeli Minister of Finance, in which he denied the existence of the Palestinian people while using a map of Israel that included …
CSGDB Holds Sharek Platform Coordination Meeting
The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) organized on Tuesday the first coordination meeting for the Sharek platform project, to introduce participating government agencies to the platform.
A total of 120 representatives of 30 …
Albudaiwi: GCC Countries Safeguard Human Rights and Guarantee All Basic Rights, Including Equality and Non-Discrimination
Riyadh, March 21 (QNA) – Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underlined that the GCC countries safeguard human rights and guarantee all basic rights, including equality and non-discrimination, in implementation of …
PHCC Implements Growth Charts, Visual Acuity Test Programs in Public Schools
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced the implementation of annual growth charts and visual acuity test programs in all public schools in the country, in cooperation and prior coordination with the Non-communicable Diseases Department …
Qatar Hosts Meeting between Afghan Health Ministry, WHO to Coordinate Efforts to Eradicate Polio in Afghanistan
The State of Qatar hosted a roundtable meeting between delegations from the Ministry of Health of the Afghan caretaker government, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Bill and …
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 …
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