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GAC Receives ISO 27001 Certificate in Information Management Security Systems

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) obtained the “ISO 27001:2013” certificate specialized in information governance and security for all joint government services, within the framework of developing government work, and keenness to continue adopting and applying the best international standards in terms of information security. GAC is ISO/IEC 27001:201 certified

Zakat Fund Launches New Website

The Zakat Fund Department of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) launched the fund’s new website on the Internet to keep pace with the development of means of communication and to facilitate the givers and beneficiaries.   Mr. Jassim Muhammad Al Kubaisi, Director of the Zakat Fund Department,

HH the Amir Inaugurates Barzan Gas Project

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the Barzan Gas Project at Ras Laffan Industrial City yesterday morning.   The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and Speaker of Shura Council HE Hassan bin

Qatar Renews Commitment to Support All Efforts to Promote Culture of Peace

The State of Qatar has renewed its commitment to provide support for all efforts made to promote a culture of peace, welcoming all measures taken by the United Nations system to encourage a culture of peace and interfaith dialogue, particularly in light of widespread fear, misinformation, growing divisions among societies,

President of Guatemala Meets Qatari Acting Charge d’Affairs

HE President of the Republic of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei, met with Acting Charge d’Affairs of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Guatemala Tariq Othman Al Othman.   During the meeting, bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.   The meeting was attended by HE Minister of Foreign Affairs

Qatari Aid Arrives in Somalia to Tackle Drought

45 tons of food baskets have arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu to tackle the drought in Somalia. The aid has been sent from Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Charity, in cooperation with the Amiri Air Force.   The delivery of aid was attended by HE Minister

Palestine’s underprivileged families receive house rents from Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of the philanthropists in Qatar, and in cooperation with Palestine’s Ministry of Social Development, has provided house rents for dozens of underprivileged families in the Gaza Strip, to create safer and healthier living environment for the beneficiary family members.   The project, which has

Qatar Charity honors winners of ‘2021-2022 Student Competition’

Qatar Charity Center for Community Development, the Friends Cultural Center (FCC), honored the winners, the partners and the judging team of its 2021-2022 Student Competition.   During the closing ceremony, which was held at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, FCC honored 65 male and female students, who

QU PARTICIPATES IN 9TH QATAR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXHIBITION

Qatar University (QU) participated in the ninth Qatar International Agricultural and Environmental Exhibition 2022 at Doha Exhibition and Conference Center (DECC).   Qatar University aims to provide innovations that contribute to food and water security in the State of Qatar. Serving the agricultural research and sustainable development sector.   The

HIS HIGHNESS THE AMIR INAUGURATES BARZAN GAS PLANT

DOHA, Qatar • His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, inaugurated the Barzan Gas Plant in a special ceremony held today at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Barzan Gas Plant will produce and process natural gas from the North Field to serve the

Qatar Participates in WSIS Prizes

Qatar is participating in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2022 competition of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which aims to evaluate the global projects and activities that benefit from ICT developments in achieving sustainable development.   The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced that

Qatar Participates in Arab Forum for Sustainable Development in Beirut

The State of Qatar participated in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD), which is being organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) during the period of March 15-17 at the organization’s headquarters in Beirut.   The State of Qatar’s participating delegation in the

UAE leaders congratulate Pope Francis on his country’s National Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.   His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and

Rashford loses spark as status for club and country declines

  It wasn’t so long ago that Marcus Rashford was widely and fondly viewed as English soccer’s national treasure. This week, though, is set to underscore his declining status for both club and country, reports AP.   For Manchester United, it’s the team’s biggest game of the season so far

QATAR UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WEEK 2022

Qatar University’s College of Engineering (QU-CENG) and the Artificial Intelligence Organization at Qatar University launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Week 2022, which will run from 14-16 March 2022, sponsored by Vodafone as a platinum sponsor and Microsoft as a silver sponsor. AI Week 2022 is a non-profit exhibition that includes

QU’S YOUNG SCIENTISTS CENTER CONCLUDES THE FOURTH YOUTH RESEARCH FORUM

The Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC), in cooperation with the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science (UNESCO), concluded the activities of the Fourth Research Forum for Youth on March 9 and 10, 2022. This year, it came under the slogan “The World Cup and Qatar 2022: Challenges

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