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Kuala Lumpur: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, participated in the 2026 APCDA Conference, organized by the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA), which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme “Inclusive Career Development in Global Transitions”. In a statement, QCDC said they “presented QCDC’s integrated approach to inclusive career development. The Center’s Executive Director Saad Abdulla Al Kharji headed QCDC’s delegation at the conference, where he and Alanood Gamal, Career Programs and Services Officer, delivered a presentation titled “QCDC’s Integrated Career Development and Readiness Initiatives for Persons with Disabilities.” The statement added: “During the…

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation announced the launch of a new economic television channel called QBC, the first of its kind in Qatar. The channel will broadcast in 4K and will be supported by accompanying digital platforms, providing in-depth economic coverage, connecting Qatar to global markets and audiences. HE Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, said the launch responds to the nation’s ambition to support the national economy and highlight its growing achievements across key sectors. He noted that the channel will reflect developments across the Qatari, Gulf, and global economies, stressing that investment…

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…