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Doha: A French study has revealed that taking vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) orally at a dose of 100,000 international units every two weeks may significantly reduce multiple sclerosis (MS) activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) and early relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). The study, conducted by researchers from the Nimes University Center, the University of Montpellier, and several French centers specializing

Doha: On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, the Amiri Diwan has announced the holiday schedule for ministries, government agencies, and public institutions. The holiday will commence on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and conclude on Monday, April 7, 2025. Employees are expected to return to work on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. According to Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Central Bank

Gaza: Six Palestinians were killed and others injured Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, medical sources reported that two individuals were killed when an Israeli drone targeted a civilian vehicle in the Musbah area of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Ambulance crews recovered the body of another person who was

Doha: 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 Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. According to Qatar News Agency, the message underscores the diplomatic ties between Qatar and Greece, highlighting the importance of

Doha: Qatar News Agency is now closing its daily transmission for Monday, March 24, 2025. According to Qatar News Agency, the announcement marks the end of the day’s news coverage by the national news service. The agency has been providing updates and information throughout the day to keep the public informed. Qatar News Agency, as the country’s official news service,

Thuwal: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have documented the initial steps of DNA unwinding, a crucial precursor for its replication. This achievement enhances the understanding of fundamental mechanisms enabling cells to accurately duplicate their genetic material, a process essential for growth and reproduction. According to Qatar News Agency, using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and deep learning

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Tuesday Law No. 6 of 2025 regulating health research. The newly established law is designed to oversee and manage health research activities within the nation, ensuring that such efforts are conducted in an orderly and regulated manner. According to Qatar News Agency, the law is now effective and will soon

Doha: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck the Banda Sea today, east of Indonesia.The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said that the earthquake occurred 377 kilometers southeast of Ambon, Indonesia, at a depth of 142 kilometers. According to Qatar News Agency, there have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake so far.