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Doha: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the commencement of the Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) project, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Qatar. The laboratory, located in Al Sailiya, covers an area of 3,500 square meters and is set to play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of radiation measurements

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Zakat Affairs Department, has announced the value of Zakat Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH in Qatar. This estimation is based on the Shariah rulings outlined in the noble Sunnah and corresponds to the staple diet of the country’s residents. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry

Gaza: The Palestinian Ministry of Health said that the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are facing an unprecedented health disaster due to the ongoing Israeli aggression, leading to the near-total collapse of the health system in Gaza and placing hospitals and medical centers in the West Bank under tremendous pressure amid the occupation’s escalation against Palestinian cities and camps.

Al Wakra: Al Maha Specialized Pediatric Care Center at Al Wakra Hospital, part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), is highlighting its commitment to high-quality, person-centered services for children with Down Syndrome and their families – efforts marking World Down Syndrome Day. The center offers comprehensive medical, therapeutic, and social support programs focused on early intervention, development, and family empowerment. According

Doha: HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab met with HE Norway’s Special Envoy to Somalia Einar Rystad, who is visiting the country. The meeting focused on cooperation ties between the two countries and the latest developments in Somalia. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and

Doha: The Ukrainian military announced Wednesday that Russia launched 145 drones in a new attack overnight. The military said in a statement that it shot down 72 drones, while 56 of them failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic jamming. According to Qatar News Agency, Russia and Ukraine exchange daily announcements of downing drones targeting each other’s territories,

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Wednesday will be relatively cold, hazy to misty by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy to misty at times, the report added. According to Qatar News Agency, wind inshore will be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly at 05 to 15 knots, becoming

Brussels: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, on the sidelines of the 9th international Conference in support of Syria, organized by the European Union in Brussels. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting focused on areas of