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Platform to offset carbon footprint in Qatar to be launched 23 Jan 2022 - 08:47 am

A platform to enable individuals to offset their carbon footprint will soon be launched in Qatar. The Arab Youth Climate Change Movement Qatar...

3,000 eco-friendly buses to ferry fans during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 23 Jan 2022 - 08:45 am

As many as 3,000 buses complying to global specifications of environmental protection, including 25 percent electric buses, will be deployed to ferry the...

DIBF 2022 succeeds in drawing large number of visitors, stalls 23 Jan 2022 - 08:41 am

Witnessing a massive success in terms of visitors’ interest and number of diverse cultural activities, the 31st Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) 2022...

Msheireb Museum, ILO launch photo competition 22 Jan 2022 - 09:32 am

Doha: Msheireb Museums in collaboration with International Labour Organization in Qatar is inviting young aspiring photographers to join in their photo competition and...

NU-Q faculty reflect on notion of Global South 22 Jan 2022 - 09:30 am

Doha: A group of Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) faculty examined the notion of the Global South and its contemporary implications on scholarly...

QU scientists among world’s top 2% in academic citation 22 Jan 2022 - 09:15 am

Doha:A study conducted by Stanford University (USA) showed the top two percent of the world’s most-cited scientists during 2020 and the top two...

World leaders renew commitment to 'Youth, Peace, and Security' agenda 22 Jan 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: At the virtual High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes, more than 130 young peacebuilders from 77 countries joined discussions over two...

Book fair draws positive reactions, concludes today 22 Jan 2022 - 08:14 am

The 31st Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) which concludes today has generated positive reactions among the public. Jillian Canivel, a Filipino expatriate and...

GAC records close to 295,000 declarations in December 22 Jan 2022 - 08:08 am

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) has announced it recorded 294,104 declarations in December last year. In its monthly newsletter the GAC also...

Qatar encourages youth participation in peace, decision-making: FM 21 Jan 2022 - 01:23 pm

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar is...

Qatar Reads inspiring nation to read at DIBF 21 Jan 2022 - 12:22 pm

Qatar Reads feature an interactive and fun way to encourage children on reading through specially designed programs. It currently participates in the 31st...

Police College to turn into an academy by next year 21 Jan 2022 - 11:45 am

The Police College announced today that it is about to turn into an academy by next year 2023, to become a comprehensive umbrella...

1.2 million tickets requested within 24 hours for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 20 Jan 2022 - 08:49 pm

Doha: The start of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has generated huge demand around the world. More than 1.2...

Police College Officials: 4th batch of graduates is a qualitative addition to security sector 20 Jan 2022 - 07:04 pm

Doha: A number of officials at the Police College confirmed that the 4th batch of students nominated to the college, whose graduation was...

DFI announces drive-in cinema movie selections this weekend 20 Jan 2022 - 10:36 am

Doha: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced the drive-in cinema movie selections this weekend. Themed Girl Power Series, three movies will be screening...

Draw held for Lulu-Ali Bin Ali (Mars) promotion 20 Jan 2022 - 10:11 am

Mohamed Hamza Al Kuwari (centre), an official from the Consumer Protection Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and others on the...

QNL marks successful completion of photography exhibition 20 Jan 2022 - 10:09 am

Doha: The exhibition “Between Science and Art: Early Photography in the Middle East” at Qatar National Library (QNL) has successfully concluded with hundreds...

'A Cell Bouquet' by Sidra Medicine wins QNRF contest 20 Jan 2022 - 10:07 am

Doha: Collaborative researchers from Sidra Medicine and Qatar University have won the Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO) competition hosted by Qatar...