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Doha: Baladna Food Industries, a Qatari public shareholding company, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, signed an advisory engagement focused on supporting the recovery of Syria’s dairy sector. A statement by the company published on Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website explained that through this engagement, IFC will work with Baladna to assess on-the-ground supply conditions, including milk production capacity, aggregation potential, logistics constraints, and compliance with environmental and social standards. The work will also examine demand, processing requirements, and market structure to help determine whether a sustainable, investment-ready dairy value chain…

Doha: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), convened on Sunday a high-level webinar to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, observed annually on April 28. This year’s theme is “A Healthy Psychosocial Work Environment.” The event forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health frameworks, promote preventive approaches, and advance safe and healthy working environments that prioritize workers’ well-being, including psychosocial and mental health dimensions. This year’s observance focuses on the growing importance of workplace mental health as a structural component of productivity, resilience, and institutional sustainability,…

Doha: HE Chairman of Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, Eng. Essa Hilal Al Kuwari reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting local products and strengthening standards of quality and food safety, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Speaking during the company’s ordinary general assembly meeting held on Sunday, Al Kuwari said Al Meera continued to deliver positive results in 2025, reflecting the strength of its business model and its ability to achieve sustainable growth. He added that the company remains focused on enhancing its services and improving the shopping experience to meet the expectations of a diverse customer base. The…

Doha: Qatar Olympic Academy has launched the 16th edition of its Advanced Sports Management Diploma Program, delivered in partnership with and accredited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Olympic Solidarity, and the International Olympic Academy. The program has attracted more than 50 participants from diverse sporting, administrative, and academic backgrounds, representing Qatar and several countries across the Gulf and Arab region. The cohort includes a distinguished group of Qatari, Gulf, and Arab athletes. The first module of the program was held over four days under the theme “Organizational Structures of Sports and Olympic Institutions.” The diploma program consists of seven…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Abbas Araghchi. The call discussed efforts to achieve peace and enhance security and stability in the region. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, which would open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a sustainable agreement and preventing renewed escalation.…

Doha: Mosanada Facilities Management Services has announced securing a new five-year contract with a joint venture that includes the company to deliver integrated facilities management services for the headquarters complex of QatarEnergy in the West Bay area of Doha.In a statement published on the Qatar Stock Exchange website on Sunday, the company said the QatarEnergy headquarters complex spans more than 700,000 square meters and comprises ten towers ranging in height from 14 to 47 floors. In West Bay’s central business district, the complex is the main operational hub of one of Qatar’s largest energy companies and is among the country’s…

Doha: Media City Qatar and the International Association for MediaTech (IAMT) have entered into a Platinum Partnership aimed at positioning Qatar as a regional hub for media and content creation. As part of the Platinum Partnership, Media City Qatar will benefit from enhanced global visibility across IAMT’s digital platforms and international industry events throughout 2026, including IBC in Netherlands, NAB Show in the United States, ISE in Spain, CABSAT in the UAE, Broadcast Asia in Singapore, and Inter BEE in Japan. This presence reinforces Media City Qatar’s positioning within key global industry touchpoints while strengthening international awareness of Qatar’s growing…

Doha: The Council of Ministers General Secretariat and Qatar University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint cooperation in academic coordination and exchange, as part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening integration between government work and national academic institutions. The signing ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. The MoU was signed by HE Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Hamad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi on behalf of the General Secretariat, and by President of Qatar University Dr. Omar bin Mohammed Al Ansari on behalf…

Doha: The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, organized by Qatar Tourism (QT), and brought to you by Visit Qatar, will take place from Sep. 28 to Oct. 3 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), QT announced on Sunday.This year’s edition will bring together an exceptional line-up of leading local and international brands, further cementing its position as one of the region’s premier luxury exhibitions.As a flagship event on Qatar’s annual calendar, DJWE represents a defining moment for the global jewellery and watch industry, convening leading maisons, designers, and discerning audiences from around the world. The exhibition serves…

Doha: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi outlined the State of Qatar’s most prominent efforts in promoting international humanitarian law and the challenges associated with its implementation.Delivering a lecture at the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defense Studies, His Excellency discussed the historical development of international humanitarian law, addressing its concepts in old civilizations and Islamic law, and its reflections in international instruments, including the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols and the Hague Conventions. He also highlighted the fundamental principles upon…