Doha: Doha Film Institute has announced a lineup of 18 projects by Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers for the 11th edition of Qumra, underlining the remarkable continuing growth of the local film industry. The selection includes innovative narratives spanning features and shorts in various stages of development and production. According to Qatar News Agency, the annual talent incubator for Arab and

Doha: Egypt called on the European Union (EU) to participate in the implementation of the Arab plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and to take part in the Gaza reconstruction conference to be held by Egypt. This came during a meeting in Cairo on Sunday between Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aati, and EU High Representative for Foreign

Moscow: The recent phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump was a step towards a face to face meeting, the Kremlin said. Russian media quoted the Kremlin as saying that the Russian-US talks scheduled for Monday in Riyadh will also be a similar step. According to Qatar News Agency, the US President, in an

Moscow: The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones over seven regions in Russia overnight. According to Qatar News Agency, operational air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 59 Ukrainian drones last night, the Ministry said in a statement issued Sunday. The Ministry added that 29 drones were destroyed over the territory of

Doha: Katara inaugurated the mural Friends of Cuba and Qatar in the presence of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Doha, Jose Enrique Rodriguez. Repainted in its new location behind the Qatari Al Gannas Society building, the mural promotes cultural and artistic exchange between the State of Qatar and the Latin nation. It also continues the creative journey

Beirut: Lebanese Defense Minister Major General Michel Mansi has called on the sponsors of the ceasefire agreement to take decisive action to halt Israel’s ongoing violations and attacks. According to Qatar News Agency, in a statement issued today, Mansi underscored the need to activate the monitoring committee established under the agreement, in coordination with the Lebanese Army. He praised the