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Sanya: Qatar’s national beach handball team began their campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 with two well-deserved victories over Pakistan and Oman in the opening matches of the men’s competition, which got underway on Tuesday. In the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, The first day of beach handball competitions was also attended by HE Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the…

Washington: The US Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) successfully launched on Tuesday the last of the GPS III satellites dedicated to developing the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the United States Space Force, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. A statement issued by the SpaceX said that the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, where this new satellite aims to provide navigation services three times more accurate and enhanced jamming resistance. The corporation said that the first stage of the rocket returned to Earth successfully about 8.5 minutes…

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that its National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) has experienced remarkable growth and success last year. The Helpline answered 19,238 calls in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar. As part of its extended function, the Helpline has established a comprehensive triage and assessment service for people referred to Psychiatry and/or Psychology Clinics. This service ensures that patients who require help are directed to the most appropriate clinic in a timely manner. Since its launch six years ago, the NMHH has continued to grow and enhance its services, reaching a 90…

Doha: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and the raising of the Israeli flag in its courtyards, calling the incident a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the act represented a provocation to Muslims worldwide and a breach of the religious and historical status of the holy site in the occupied East Jerusalem. The ministry affirmed Qatar’s categorical rejection of attempts to undermine the status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressed the need for the international community to uphold its moral and…

Doha: HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Amiri Decision No. (22) of 2026, appointing Dr. Nasser Saad Al Saad as Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency.The board will be chaired by Dr. Abdulwahab Abubaker Al Musleh, with Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Mohammed serving as Vice-Chairman. Other members include Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Emadi, Dr. Einas Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Brigadier General Abdulaziz Ali Al Sulaiti, Mubarak Mohammed Al Ali, and Dr. Moza Suleiman Al Hail.The decision stipulates that the board will serve a four-year term, renewable for one or more similar terms.The decision is…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued the Amiri decision No. 20 of 2026, establishing the board of directors for the Qatar Innovation and Scientific Research Foundation. The Decision stipulated that board of directors shall be chaired by HE Dr. Hessa bint Sultan Al-Jaber, with Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Elmagarmid serving as deputy chairman. Other members include HE Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, Managing Director of Hamad Medical Corporation; Sheikha Dr. Asma bint Ali Al-Thani, Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences at Qatar University; Abdullah Hamad Al-Misnad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qai; and Hamad…

Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said on Tuesday that the construction work on Qatar Academy – Sidra in Education City project is about 94 percent nearing completion, confirming that the project is scheduled to be completed during the second half of 2026. Ashghal said in a statement that the project covers a total area of 74,000 square meters, of which 33,000 square meters is built-up area, and aims to accommodate approximately 1,800 male and female students, noting that the project also includes a main two-story building containing classrooms, multi-purpose halls, and administrative offices, in addition to facilities designated for receiving…

Brussels, Belgium: The State of Qatar participated in the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to the Palestinian People (AHLC), held in Brussels, Belgium.  The State of Qatar was represented by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. In the speech she delivered on behalf of the State of Qatar during the meeting, Her Excellency expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union for their leadership and unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their continued efforts to promote peace and stability in…

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Tuesday morning, in his office at Lusail Palace, with HE Chief Executive Officer of Shell plc Wael Sawan, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed existing cooperation between the State of Qatar and Shell plc and ways to support and develop it, particularly in the energy sector. Source: QNA

Monaco: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the fourth assembly session of the International Hydrographic Organization, held in the Principality of Monaco. The Qatari delegation was headed by HE Ambassador (non-resident) of the State of Qatar to the Principality of Monaco Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani. About the IHO The International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental organization that works to ensure all the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted. Established in 1921, it coordinates the activities of national hydrographic offices and promotes uniformity in nautical charts and documents. It issues survey best practices,…