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…
SEALINE: The 16th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival, known as Marmi 2025, commenced in the Marmi area of Sealine, with festivities scheduled to continue until February 1, 2025. The event is held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and backed by the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), with organization by the
GAZA CITY: The Israeli occupation forces launched airstrikes on the Bureij refugee camp and Jabalia town in the Gaza Strip early today, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 Palestinian civilians. The attacks primarily affected women and children, leaving several others injured. According to Qatar News Agency, Israeli fighter jets targeted a residential house in Jabalia, killing at least
DOHA: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The correspondence focused on the state of bilateral relations between Qatar and the United Kingdom, along with discussions on strategies to enhance and expand these ties. According to Qatar News Agency, the message was delivered to Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan
GAZA CITY: Nine Palestinians, including children and women, have been killed following Israeli military shelling on two homes in the northern and central regions of the Gaza Strip. The incident has also left several others injured, further escalating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the area. According to Qatar News Agency, six individuals were killed and others were injured in an
DOHA: Qatar achieved notable advancements in tourism, diplomacy, and sports throughout 2024, according to a recent editorial by the Peninsula newspaper. The nation welcomed a record-breaking five million visitors, reflecting its growing stature as a global tourist destination. This increase is attributed to Qatar’s substantial investments in infrastructure and cultural heritage, enhancing its appeal as a safe and attractive location
NOUAKCHOTT: Qatar Charity has extended essential food assistance to families hard-hit by recent flooding in the Brakna and Trarza regions of Mauritania, aiming to alleviate the immediate needs of those impacted by the natural disaster. According to Qatar News Agency, the distribution effort reached 1,000 families who were provided with food baskets containing a month’s supply of essential items. This