New York: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced that 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in modern history, as 124 journalists were killed in 18 countries around the world. According to Qatar News Agency, the New York-based committee said that the 22 percent increase in journalist killings compared to 2023 reflects “high levels of international conflict, political unrest

Beijing: Chinese search engine company Baidu has announced that its AI-powered chatbot, Ernie Bot, will be available for free starting next April. The AI service will be accessible to all computer and mobile phone users, opening up new opportunities for engagement with the chatbot technology. According to Qatar News Agency, Baidu is facing increasing competition in the AI field in

Al Khor: The Ministry of Culture (MOC) organized Al Baraha activities at the Heritage Park in Al Khor, which will continue for three days. The activities included artistic and cultural events combining entertainment and education in an interactive social environment, with participation from various departments and centers affiliated with the Ministry. According to Qatar News Agency, the MOC’s Theater Affairs

Jeddah: The 13th Conference of the Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World 2025 concluded on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the participation of a delegation from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) headed by MOC’s Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs Dr. Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali. According to Qatar News Agency, the final statement of the Conference, which was

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MOC) is participating in the 4th edition of the “Parents to Be Festival 2025”, organized by the “Qatar Reads” initiative, which commenced this evening at Qatar National Library (QNL). According to Qatar News Agency, MOC’s Director of the Libraries Department Jassim Ahmed Al Buainain stated that the Ministry’s participation in the festival, which is specifically

Um Salal: The Saudi Cultural Week is set to commence at Darb Al-Saai in um Salal during the period Feb.18-21, the Ministry of Culture announced. Organized in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, the event is part of efforts to boost bilateral cultural cooperation through holding activities that highlight Saudi cultural legacy with the participation of Saudi specialists in

Doha: The Katara’s Cultural Village Foundation on Thursday inaugurated the monument of Katara as a city of Arabic novel at its premises between buildings 14 and 15. According to Qatar News Agency, Katara takes pride in having the fine artist Fatma Al Shebani as the designer of the monument, which was crafted from bronze, weighing 450 kilograms, and took a

Doha: The “Balance” exhibition of artist Monika Bulanda was opened at Katara’s cultural village, building 18, on Thursday. The exhibition was attended by numerous ambassadors and art enthusiasts, highlighting Bulanda’s journey across various countries, starting from Krakow in Poland and passing through Sweden, France, China, Turkiye, and Italy, ultimately culminating in Qatar. According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition presents