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Qatar provides $25 mn to UNRWA in support of Palestinian refugees
QNADohaThe State of Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) is contributing USD 25 million to UNRWA to support Palestinian Refugees and the agencys human development and humanitarian activities in the region.Following the signing between the two parties Acting Director-General of QFFD S
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Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen coast
Only four survivors have been located after a boat carrying at least 45 people capsized off the coast of Yemen according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The agency announced the incident on Thursday saying the boat had overturned the previous night off the coast of the Taiz governorate. It cited strong winds and ove
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Amir condoles with Amir of Kuwait
QNADohaHis Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to his brother HH the Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the death of Sheikh Jaber Duaij Al Ibrahim Al Sabah.
QFFD signs pact to establish ‘Qatar Square’ in Tirana
QNATiranaThe Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana the capital city of the Republic of Albania to establish Qatar Square. The agreement was signed by Acting Director General of QFFD Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri and HE Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj in the attendance of Ambassador of the State of Qatar i
18 killed in Nepal plane crash
Eighteen people have been killed in a crash of a passenger plane belonging to Nepals Saurya Airlines during takeoff from the capital Kathmandu. The plane crashed on Wednesday and caught fire. It was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians and was going for regular maintenance to the new airport in Pokhara which opened in January and is equipped with aircraft maintenance hangars th
Qatar welcomes agreement between Yemeni govt, Houthis on de-escalation
QNADohaQatar has welcomed the statement issued by the office of the UN Secretary-Generals Special Envoy for Yemen regarding the agreement between the Yemeni government and the Houthis on measures to de-escalate tensions in the banking sector and Yemeni Airways.In a statement on Wednesday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatars hope that
QM unveils ‘Esports’ expo in Paris
Qatar Museums (QM) and 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum opened on Wednesday Esports A Game Changer Exhibition a first-of-its-kind exhibition that explores the evolution of competitive gaming from its niche origins to a thriving cultural economy that supports mainstream megaevents. The exhibition will be on view from 24 July to 8 September 2024 in Residence Citeaux: 45 Boulevard
QF-led study reveals vital genetic findings for advancing personalised care
A significant study conducted jointly by Qatar Precision Health Institute a national center of research and implementation under Qatar Foundation (QF) and the College of Health and Life Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University a member of QF has revealed important insights into the genetic basis of diseases in the Qatari population. Researchers discovered that 3.5 percent o
PM discusses mediation efforts to end Gaza war with Blinken, French FM
QNADohaPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday discussed joint mediationefforts to end the war on the Gaza Strip with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Stephane Sejourne.The Prime Minister and Mini
Ooredoo partners with QA, Fortinet to develop cybersecurity solutions
Ooredoo has entered a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways together with Fortinet a global leader in cybersecurity to implement a hybrid multi-cloud environment and develop advanced solutions for cloud cybersecurity. The strategic partnership will provide Qatar Airways with a modern cost-effective and secure asset to upgrade its customer experience and enhance its stature in the eve
Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777X fleet
Tribune News NetworkFarnborough On the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow Qatar Airways announced that its significant order of Boeing 777X aircraft has been expanded to include an impressive 20 Boeing 777-9s.This is in addition to its existing order of 40 Boeing 777-9 commercial aircraft bringing the total to 94 commercial and cargo
229 killed in Ethiopia landslides
More than 200 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia authorities said. The first landslide triggered by heavy rains in a remote region of Gofa zone occurred on Monday and was followed by a second one that buried people who had gathered to help state officials said on Tuesday. At least 148 men and 81 women were killed after the disaster struck in the K
Baladna profits surge 137% in H1 of 2024
The net profits of Baladna QPSC the leading dairy and juice company in Qatarrose 137 percent in the first half of 2024 reaching QR100.420 million compared to QR42.297 million in the same period in 2023. The company recorded net revenue of QR594.7 million marking a significant increase of 15 percent compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by
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QNADohaThe State of Qatar has welcomed the signing of the Beijing Declaration by the Palestinian factions to end division achieve reconciliation and enhance national unity.Qatar expressed its hope that the declaration would be implemented in a way that
QNAAmmanA new shipment of Qatari aid including 55 tonnes of tents and health supplies provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) arrived in Jordan by land in preparation for its entry into the Gaza Strip in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Charity O
QOC Paris Team Qatar stars Shahad Mohammed Bassem Hemeida Ismail Dawood and Ammar Ismail arrived at the Olympic Village in the French capital on Wednesday ahead of their participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Games.Qatar athletes are all set to
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) represented by the Public Budget Department in collaboration with Qatar University (QU) organised the second phase of workshops on transitioning to a programme-based budget for government and semi-government ent