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Qatari Diar’s landmark achievements recognize the world’s largest district cooling network and longest chilled water storage tank, reinforcing Qatar’s leadership in sustainable urban development. Doha: Qatari Diar has announced that Lusail City has secured two Guinness World Records, marking a major global achievement for Qatar’s infrastructure and sustainable development ambitions. According to a company statement, Lusail City’s integrated district cooling system has been officially recognized as the world’s largest district cooling network, spanning 123.5 kilometres. The network links district cooling plants and energy transfer stations to buildings through a sophisticated pipeline system with diameters ranging from 100 mm to 1,600…

Cairo: HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, received the credentials of HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Egypt. President reaffirms support for strengthening bilateral cooperation as leaders exchange greetings and best wishes During the ceremony, HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to President El-Sisi, along with His Highness’s wishes for the President’s continued good health and happiness, and for sustained progress and prosperity for the government and people of Egypt. President El-Sisi asked…

MoU will strengthen applied research, workforce development, and hands-on learning while supporting Qatar’s transition to smarter and more sustainable energy systems. Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Qatar to establish a Smart Grid Living Lab, marking a major step toward advancing energy innovation, applied research, and workforce development in Qatar. The partnership aims to strengthen the country’s capabilities in smart energy systems by creating a collaborative environment where students, faculty, researchers, and industry experts can develop, test, and validate next-generation technologies and solutions for the energy sector. At…

Week-long program equips government employees with legal, investigative, and international cooperation frameworks to combat financial crimes and terrorism financing Doha: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice has launched a specialised training program on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the legal capabilities of employees across ministries and government entities and enhance awareness of the country’s legal and regulatory framework. The week-long programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, procedural and institutional mechanisms for preventing and combating financial crimes. It covers four key…

Doha: Qatar Museums has unveiled an extensive lineup of exhibitions, workshops, family activities and summer camps across its museums and creative spaces throughout July, offering visitors of all ages opportunities to explore Qatar’s cultural heritage and contemporary arts through immersive, hands-on experiences. Museums and creative spaces across Qatar will host hands-on activities, cultural workshops and family experiences, offering visitors of all ages opportunities to explore heritage, art and innovation throughout the summer. The month-long program follows the organization’s recently announced autumn and winter exhibition schedule and features a diverse range of educational and creative activities designed to inspire learning, artistic…

Flagship initiative will give high school students five days of hands-on workplace experience across more than 18 organizations, strengthening career readiness through a nationwide partnership. Doha: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened registration for the eighth edition of “My Career – My Future” 2026, its flagship job-shadowing program for high school students in Qatar. The program will take place from Aug. 2 to 6, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau. The…

Exclusive hospitality lounge at New York’s Javits Center will highlight Qatar’s tourism, business, and sporting excellence while fostering global partnerships across sports and entertainment. Doha: Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways have announced a partnership with Fanatics to showcase Qatar’s signature hospitality at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 through an exclusive invitation-only lounge experience. The event, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 19 at the Javits Center in New York City, will feature a premium hospitality lounge designed to facilitate high-level networking among corporate partners, C-suite executives, elite athletes, celebrities, and other influential guests. The initiative forms part of the…

Global asset manager with USD 1.78 trillion in AUM strengthens Doha footprint, building on QIA partnership and supporting Qatar’s ambitions to become a leading regional financial hub Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has announced that global investment management firm Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the Middle East by establishing its Qatar entity, Franklin Templeton Investments QFC LLC. Following initial authorisation from the QFC Regulatory Authority, the company will open its local office within the QFC, further reinforcing Doha’s position as an emerging regional hub for global asset managers. Franklin Templeton is among the world’s largest independent asset…

Text message initiative promotes preventive healthcare, early disease detection and easier access to routine screenings across PHCC health centers Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a public awareness campaign encouraging eligible patients to undergo annual health checkups, reinforcing its commitment to preventive healthcare, early disease detection and improved access to quality medical services. The campaign targets eligible Qatari patients registered at PHCC health centers and uses text messages to invite recipients to benefit from the corporation’s annual health checkup service. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of routine screenings in preventing diseases, detecting health…

MoU with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University expands academic collaboration, digital lexicography, and Arabic language education Gaziantep: The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University in Türkiye to strengthen academic cooperation in Arabic language studies, expand the use of digital linguistic resources in higher education, and promote collaborative research in lexicography. The agreement was signed at the university’s headquarters in Gaziantep by the Executive Director of the Doha Historical Dictionary, Dr Mohammed Al Obaidi, and the university’s President, Prof. Sehmus Demir. According to a statement…