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Podgorica: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, met with President of the Senate, Faisal Akef Al Fayez, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mazen Qadi, on the sidelines of the first Summit of Speakers of Parliaments and Presidents of Houses of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held on Thursday in the Republic of Montenegro. During the meeting, they reviewed parliamentary cooperation relations and discussed several topics on the summit’s agenda, including parliamentary diplomacy, strengthening dialogue and cooperation between parliaments, and enhancing the resilience of democratic…

Podgorica: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leads a steady foreign policy that is based on dialogue, mediation, and peaceful solutions, pursuant to the principles of its constitution.  Such approach, he noted, has contributed to supporting several paths to de-escalation and bridging viewpoints on numerous regional and international issues. Addressing the first summit of Speakers of Parliaments and Presidents of Houses of Representatives of Member and Partner States of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held today…

Venice: HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, today opened untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people); Rirkrit Tiravanija, Sopha Al-Maria, Tarek Atoui, Alia Faris, Fadi Kattan, Qatar’s official contribution to the 61st International Art Exhibition—La Biennale Di Venezia, presented on the site of the future permanent Qatar Pavilion in the Giardini della Biennale. The exhibition is organized by Qatar Museums and presented by Rubaiya Qatar, a nationwide multidisciplinary contemporary art quadrennial debuting this November.  At the official ceremony, Her Excellency welcomed dignitaries including HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic Khalid bin…

Doha: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism, Qatar Tourism and Qatar Foundation for Social Work have announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to support the integration of all segments of society within the tourism sector, and to create a more accommodating and comfortable environment for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The MoU includes the launch of the “Autism-Friendly Spaces” initiative as a pilot phase in one of the country’s hotels, as an innovative step towards empowering individuals with autism. The framework of cooperation also…

Doha: The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has concluded its educational programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, honoring the winners of programs that benefited around 400 male and female students and nearly 51 schools across various educational stages, in the presence of a distinguished group of partners, environmental experts, academics, and representatives of government entities. The educational programs combined theoretical knowledge with hands-on and practical experience through the “Food Security Program”, which aims to prepare a generation capable of understanding food security challenges and contributing to agricultural sustainability; the “Young Botanist Program‎‎‎”, which…

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the fourth round of states’ consultations under the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. Qatar was represented by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mansouri, who chaired the session on Workstream Three: “International Humanitarian Law and Peace.” Al Mansouri said armed conflicts leave deep and long-lasting impacts on societies, and that violations of international humanitarian law exacerbate grievances, undermine trust, and hinder…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. The call discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it, and regional developments, particularly the ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as efforts to de-escalate and bolster regional security and stability. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for all parties to respond to ongoing mediation efforts to address the root causes of the crisis through…

Washington: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately in Washington with HE Senior Advisor to the US President on Counterterrorism at the National Security Council Professor Sebastian Gorka and HE Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur separately. The meetings dealt with discussing the strong bilateral, strategic relations and the means to enhance them, in addition to the latest developments in the Middle East and Africa. The meetings also dealt with counter-terrorism efforts and the means to enhance bilateral cooperation in that…

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the completion of 47 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across Qatar to enhance road safety and ease pedestrian movement. In a post on X, Ashghal said the projects were carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and span key corridors and densely populated areas, including Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, Al Furousiya Street and the Corniche, as well as West Bay, Muaither and Al Markhiya. The projects also cover major gathering points such as shopping malls, stadiums and sports facilities, targeting high-traffic areas.

Washington: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday in Washington with HE US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. The meeting discussed the close strategic ties between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and the regional developments, particularly those related to a ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as efforts to de-escalate and bolster regional security and stability. (QNA)