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New York: The State of Qatar has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused significant economic disruption and risks escalating regional tensions into a global crisis. The remarks were made on Thursday by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during a UN media briefing on a draft Security Council resolution related to the strategic waterway. The media stakeout also featured Their Excellencies the permanent representatives of the United States of America and several Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United…

Doha: HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani has held talks with leading representatives of the country’s private sector as the government seeks to strengthen business confidence and support economic growth.  The meeting, held in Doha on Thursday, brought together officials from the Qatar Chamber and the Qatari Businessmen Association as part of a series of regular consultations between the ministry and the business community. According to a ministry statement, discussions focused on the main challenges currently facing private companies, as well as proposals aimed at improving the country’s business environment and supporting ongoing…

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced on Thursday the completion of more than 1,800 kilometers of pedestrian and cycling paths between 2020 and 2025, as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance sustainable mobility and provide a safer road environment. The Authority said the paths are part of highway, main road, and internal road projects aimed at separating pedestrian and cyclist traffic from vehicles, thereby improving traffic safety levels and enhancing traffic flow in cities and residential areas. The network includes shared pedestrian and cycling routes as well as dedicated cycling lanes to ensure a safe and comfortable mobility…

Doha: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in a meeting of foreign ministers from the EU Mediterranean group (MED9), the League of Arab States, and Western Balkan countries, held via videoconference. Qatar was represented by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeting discussed strengthening food security and facilitating access to fertilizers. Photo Courtesy: MOFA Qatar

Doha: Ooredoo Group Thursday announced a partnership with du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE, marking further progress in the development of a high-capacity international connectivity platform designed to support the region’s growing data and digital infrastructure requirements. FIG is the largest subsea cable system ever built in the GCC, designed to deliver an unprecedented capacity of up to 720Tbps across 24 fibre pairs. The system is being developed to meet sustained demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers, AI platforms and data centre operators, enabling efficient,…

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded Thursday a joint exercise, with participation from the Qatar Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior, as part of efforts to enhance coordination and integration between military and security agencies. The closing ceremony was attended by HE Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Major General Mohammed Mesfer Al Shahwan. The final drill featured a scenario simulating riot-control operations to assess readiness and the ability to manage emergencies efficiently through joint inter-agency coordination. Participating units included Qatar Military Police Forces (QMPF), GHQ Support Force, Joint Special Forces, Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC), and Signal…

Doha: HH Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, attended the graduation ceremony of students from Qatar University (QU)’s health sector colleges for the 2026 Class.  The ceremony honored 349 graduates and was attended by a number of Their Excellencies senior officials as well as members of the academic and administrative staff, and families of the graduates. This cohort included 130 graduates from the College of Health Sciences, 94 from the College of Pharmacy, 36 from the College of Nursing, 66 from the College of Medicine, and 23 from the College of Dental Medicine, reflecting the diversity of…

Doha: The College of Medicine at Qatar University (QU) announced a significant achievement as 66 graduates from the Class of 2026 secured placements in medical residency programs across leading healthcare institutions in Qatar. In a statement, QU said: “This milestone reflects the College’s academic excellence and its growing reputation in medical education at the regional level”.It said: “Qatari nationals represented 50% of the accepted graduates, underscoring QU’s commitment to developing highly qualified national talent who will contribute to strengthening the sustainability of the healthcare system. This achievement aligns with the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030”.”The residency matching phase marks a…

Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and India’s PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and facilitating investment and business flows between Qatar and India. The agreement establishes a broad framework for cooperation focused on positioning Qatar as a leading destination for Indian companies seeking to establish and expand operations, while enhancing commercial exchange between businesses in both markets. The move reflects the two sides’ shared commitment to deepening Qatar-India economic cooperation and institutional connectivity. The MoU follows a series of high-level meetings held during a recent visit by a PHD…

Doha: Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030), organized by the committee tasked with preparing the plan, continued on Thursday under the chairmanship of HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. The session, which forms part of the committee’s participatory approach to gathering views and exchanging perspectives to contribute to the development of a comprehensive and implementable national plan, was hosted by HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi. Committee members and several specialists took part,…