QF's panel discussion explores genetic mutations causing heart diseases in Qatar
DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development (QF) held a panel discussion on key initiatives in precision healthcare in the country during the official launch of QF's Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI). At the formal launch event the panel discussion explored how genomic data from samples collected by Q
Social and Sport Contribution Fund, Katara sign agreement to support 2024 Senyar festival
DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund 'DAAM' has inked a funding agreement with the Cultural Village Foundation 'Katara' to support the 10th edition of the annual Senyar festival. The new agreement reflects the efficient role that DAAM and joint-stock companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange play in supporting s
Qatar chairs ministerial meetings of GCC commercial cooperation, industrial cooperation, standardisation affairs committees
DOHA: Qatar has chaired ministerial meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council's Commercial Cooperation Committee Industrial Cooperation Committee and Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs along with the accompanying consultative meeting held in Doha.In a statement the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said th
Cloudy conditions and thunderstorms to continue over the weekend: Met department
DOHA: Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of thunderstorms and strong sudden winds on Wednesday and Thursday as different parts of the country witnessed slight to heavy rainfall on Wednesday."The country is currently affected by a low air pressure with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and thunderstorms that continue over the weekend reaching their peak on Wednesday evenin
Ministry of Culture hosts seminar on 'Intellectual Property Rights: Cultural Dimensions'
DOHA: The Ministry of Culture organised a seminar titled 'Intellectual Property Rights: Cultural Dimensions' with the participation of Director of the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Amna Al Kuwari and Director of the Ministry's Cultural Seminars Project Jamal Fayez. In her speech at the seminar Amna Al Kuwari add
Intensive efforts by QRCS doctors to rescue war-wounded people in Gaza
DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has said that despite the challenges its doctors are working around the clock to save the war-wounded in hospitals in the Gaza Strip noting that the majority of operations consist of stopping bleeding lung repair diaphragm wall repair and direct operations on the heart oesophagus and blood vessels.QRCS noted that it works in coordin
Cabinet approves decision amending provisions on entry, exit, and residence of expatriates
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at its seat at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday morning.After the meeting Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued the following statement:The Cabinet considered the to
Amir meets Saudi transport and logistic services minister
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office on Wednesday morning with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Eng Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of his visit to the country. At the outset of the meeting the Minister conveyed to His Highnes
Meteorology department warns of thundery rain, strong winds
DOHA: The Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning regarding imminent severe weather conditions urging residents and sailors to exercise caution. Thunderstorms coupled with potent winds and reduced visibility are expected to impact both coastal areas and the open sea.On the coastline weather patterns are anticipated to be partly cloudy to overcast with intermittent
Arab Deaf Week: MoEHE highlights challenges facing deaf community
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has highlighted the challenges facing the deaf community in the Arab world on the 49th Arab Deaf Week. Marked in the last week of April each year the event aims to raise societal awareness of the rights talents and multi-field potentials of the deaf community and the best ways to support them.
Sheikha Moza launches Qatar Precision Health Institute
DOHA: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Chairperson of Qatar Foundation formally launched Qatar Precision Health Institute an umbrella institute bringing together existing strengths in the field of health sciences and genomics within Qatar Biobank and Qatar Genome Programme to help accelerat
NHRC chairperson meets human rights officials in Azerbaijan
BAKU: Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met separately in Baku with Chairperson of the State Committee for Family Women and Children Affairs Bahar Muradova and Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sabina Aliyeva.
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QNADohaThe Cabinet has approved a draft law issuing the unified industrial regulation law for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and referred it to the Shura Council.The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Career Development Center (QCDC) founded by Qatar Foundation (QF) successfully concluded the fifth edition of its pioneering career development and educational event Career Village.Organised in collaboration with the
Tribune News NetworkDohaAl Wakrah got the better of Al Sadd 5-4 on penalties after staging a stoppage-time comeback for a 2-2 draw in full time in the semifinal of Qatar Cup 2024 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday.This is the first time that Al Wak
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Qatar Islamic Bank shareholders was held virtually on Tuesday.It was headed by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber AI Thani the banks Chairman. The EGM of QIB sha