Awqaf Honors Young Children Winning 30th Sheikh Jassim Noble Qur’an Competition

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) on Thursday honored the young children claiming the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Noble Qur’an Competition. A total of 604 Qataris (males and females) and 1,482 residents (males and females) received financial prizes and certificates in a ceremony held at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. According to

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MOECC Opens New CITES Office at Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has inaugurated a branch office of the Wildlife Development Department at the Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital. The office is dedicated to issuing permits for the import and export of endangered animals, in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). According to Qatar

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands

Doha: An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Thursday the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. According to Qatar News Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 100.8 km, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. There were no reports of damage or casualties from the earthquake.

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Panama’s National Assembly President Meets Qatar’s Ambassador

Panama City: HE President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Panama Dana Castaneda met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Panama Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Dehaimi. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions between HE Dana Castaneda and HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Dehaimi

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Climate Change: On the Edge as Alarm Bells Echo Louder

Doha: Climate change remains the most pressing and formidable challenge confronting humanity today. This phenomenon not only impacts the environment but also threatens the stability of health systems, economies, and societies across the globe. According to Qatar News Agency, in a stark warning, a UN report released on Wednesday highlighted that climate change reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with some

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MOL Assistant Undersecretary to QNA: Sectoral Councils Will Identify Key Gaps in Labour Market

Doha: Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Sector at the Ministry of Labour (MOL), Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi, announced that the recently established sectoral councils aim to enhance and develop the national workforce in Qatar by identifying key gaps in the labor market and aligning efforts among stakeholders to address future needs. According to Qatar News Agency,

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