FIFA: Governance Crisis Reveals Urgent Need for Rights Reform

Zurich: FIFAs current crisis spotlights the need for governance reforms and transparent systems to protect human rights, the Sport and Rights Alliance said today. Though Gianni Infantinos FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has been rightly withdra…

20 Governmental Entities Celebrate Garangao Night at Souq Waqif

Doha: The Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office (PEO) hosted a festive Garangao Night on Friday evening at Souq Waqif’s eastern courtyard, with the participation of over 20 governmental entities and institutions, along with Souq Waqif’s management and the Embassy of Kuwait. According to Qatar News Agency, thousands of families and children gathered for the event in traditional attire,

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UK Premier Calls on Ukraine’s Allies to Defend any Peace Agreement

London: UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, called for the need to defend any potential peace agreement in Ukraine, adding that securing peace in Ukraine will require its allies to strengthen the country’s defenses through funding and support. According to Qatar News Agency, this came during his speech at the virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” on the war

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Qatari Newspapers Highlight Legislative Measures and Peace Initiatives

Doha: The editorials of Qatari newspapers today covered a range of topics, focusing on the legislative measures taken by Qatar to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. The coverage emphasized the country’s efforts to protect their rights and ensure their inclusion in national development through various initiatives and policies. According to Qatar News Agency, the newspapers also highlighted the

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Egypt Calls UNDP to Support Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

Doha: Egypt expressed looking forward to gaining support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in implementing the Arab Plan for the Reconstruction of Gaza and leveraging its expertise in the early recovery phase, in addition to supporting the Cairo Ministerial Conference for the Reconstruction of Gaza, which will be jointly organized with the United Nations and the Palestinian government.

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UN Secretary-General Warns of Alarming Rise in Islamophobia

Doha: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised alarm over the worrying rise of Islamophobia worldwide, calling on digital platforms to curb hate speech and online harassment. According to Qatar News Agency, in a video message marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres stated that the world is witnessing a disturbing surge in anti-Muslim prejudice, racial profiling, and discriminatory policies

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Department of Meteorology Warns of Poor Visibility Inshore Tonight

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Sunday will see some clouds with haze at times, becoming misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor visibility at places later. According to Qatar News Agency, offshore conditions will include some clouds, and be hazy to misty at places later,

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