Day: March 27, 2025

UN Human Rights Council Adopts Qatar’s Universal Periodic Review Results

Doha: The UN Human Rights Council has adopted the results of Qatar’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) under Item 6 of the agenda for the council’s 58th session. In her speech during the session, Acting Charge d’Affaires of Qatar’s Permanent Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi emphasized that the State of Qatar places the protection

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Omani Foreign Minister, Spanish Counterpart Discuss Bilateral Relations

Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr Hamad Al Busaidi and his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares discussed bilateral relations and means of boosting cooperation between the two countries in various fields during a phone call on Thursday. The conversation focused on strengthening ties and exploring potential areas of collaboration. According to Qatar News Agency, the two ministers also discussed regional and

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Ministry of Municipality Finalizes Eid Al Fitr Holiday Preparations Across Qatar

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality has completed all preparations to ensure families enjoy an exceptional Eid Al Fitr holiday by enhancing recreational facilities, parks, and public gardens throughout Qatar. The ministry’s efforts focus on maintaining a safe and relaxing environment for visitors by boosting maintenance and cleanliness efforts and organizing a variety of activities suitable for all age groups. According

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Five People Killed in Firing Incident in Southwestern Pakistan

Kalmat: Five people were killed in a firing incident in the Kalmat area in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan district. Local media reported that gunmen targeted passenger buses and security forces in different parts of Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals. According to Qatar News Agency, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the killing of the five

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MOI Announces Working Hours During Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced that its security-related departments will continue operating 24/7 during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry noted that service departments providing public services will be operational from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the holiday period. According to Qatar News Agency, the General Directorate of Traffic, including

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HMC Announces Eid Al Fitr Operating Schedule

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the operating hours of its services during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. According to Qatar News Agency, all emergency departments will continue to operate as usual, providing 24-hour service every day for medical emergencies. The Pediatric Emergency Centers will also remain open around the clock, catering to children under 14 years old. The

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Lebanese Cabinet Appoints Karim Saeed as Central Bank Governor

Beirut: The Lebanese Cabinet has appointed Karim Saeed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, securing the support of 17 out of 24 government ministers. According to Qatar News Agency, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, speaking after the Cabinet session, stated that the Cabinet has decided Thursday to appoint Karim Saeed as Governor of the Central Bank

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