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Doha: HE Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud stressed the importance of the private healthcare sector as a key pillar in the provision of healthcare services in Qatar, highlighting commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality, safety, and transparency for every patient in every healthcare facility. At the inauguration of the Second Forum on Regulating Healthcare in the Private Health Sector, His Excellency affirmed that the Ministry of Public Health looks forward to the private sector playing a greater role in providing healthcare services. He expressed his confidence in the private sector’s ability to deliver the…

Athens: As part of the official visit of HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hellenic Republic, the State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the agricultural field. The MoU between Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food was co-signed by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, and HE Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schinas.

Athens: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has held high-level talks in Athens focused on bilateral relations and recent regional developments. His Excellency met separately on Wednesday with HE First Vice President of the Hellenic Republic’s Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis; HE Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Affairs Dora Bakoyannis; and HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Papadopoulou. The meetings discussed ways to support and strengthen bilateral cooperation between Doha and Athens as well as the latest developments in the region.

Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in 2026 under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’. The festival will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from 1 to 31 July, spanning more than 22,000 sqm across four halls. This year’s edition marks the largest to date. As part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, QTF 2026 evolves into a fully integrated entertainment experience, bringing together global brands, live performances, retail offerings, and interactive activations, in collaboration with Spacetoon Group. The festival will feature expanded themed zones…

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, achieved fifth place in the Kazan International Quran Contest in the Russian Federation. This achievement underscores the significant efforts dedicated to serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorizers with exceptional voices and mastery of recitation. Qatar participated in the competition, organized by the Religious Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation from April 20-25, 2026, in the category of recitation with excellent performance and mastery of the maqams (melodic modes). The international competition featured a distinguished group of reciters from around the world. Representing Qatar…

Singapore: HE Minister of State for Interior Affairs Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani visited the Police Operations Command Center and the Information Fusion Center (IFC) of the Singapore Navy, on the sidelines of his visit to the Republic of Singapore to participate in the Milipol TechX 2026 exhibition and summit. During the visit, His Excellency was briefed in detail on the mechanisms of work at the Police Operations Command Center, its role in handling reports, managing security incidents, and coordinating among various security units. His Excellency also reviewed the operational system of the IFC, which is considered an…

Doha: HE Qatar Media Corporation Chairman Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries in the media field and ways to strengthen and develop it.

Geneva: The State of Qatar is taking part in the 2026 session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, underlining its growing role in shaping global digital policy and telecommunications governance. The delegation is led by Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Chair-Designate of the upcoming ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026. The sessions, being held in Geneva from April 28 to May 8, bring together member states to address key issues affecting the future of digital technologies. Discussions at the Council focus on priorities such as expanding global connectivity, internet governance, child online protection and…

Sanya, China: Qatar’s beach volleyball pair Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan have won the gold medal at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, defeating Iran in straight sets in the final. The Qatari duo dominated the game from the outset, securing victory with scores of 21–15 and 21–12. Their consistent performance highlighted both technical strength and physical superiority throughout the match. The triumph capped an unbeaten run for Qatar in the tournament, underlining their status as one of Asia’s leading teams in the sport. President of Qatar Volleyball Association Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari praised the achievement, describing it as the…

Doha: The State of Qatar has continued a series of high-level consultative sessions aimed at shaping its National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030), with a strong emphasis on judicial reform and alignment with international standards. The sessions are being presided over by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. The latest session was hosted on Wednesday by HE President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and President of the Court of Cassation, Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Mohannadi and brought together senior officials and stakeholders to review key pillars of the draft plan.…