Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme ''Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'' at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday morning. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of their highnesses and excellencies, heads of state and government, and chiefs of regional and international organizations. The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Speaker of the Shura Council, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, a number of their excellencies ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, and forum guests. During the ceremony,the Amir presented the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni, recognizing their contributions to supporting children's education in Palestine and Afghanistan, in partnership with the Education Above All Foundation. ThePrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani delivered a speech on the occasion. Co-founder of Microsoft, HE Bill Gatesalso delivered a keynote address on this occasion.
Doha, Qatar: The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN, mediator Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs said Saturday. "Now we are at the critical moment... We cannot consider it yet a ceasefire, a ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a full withdrawal of the Israeli forces, (and) there is stability back in Gaza," Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani told the Doha Forum, an annual diplomatic conference in the Gulf state's capital.
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, presented the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni in recognition of their 'transformative' work in challenging environments such as Palestine and Afghanistan, where they have worked to provide access to education for children. The Doha Forum has built a tradition over the years of awarding individuals or organisations for their courageous work.
Medical checkups for new students at PHCC available throughout academic year
DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that it is continuing to receive new students for the medical checkups required for registration in government schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. The checkups will be available at all PHCC...
Palestinian Foreign Ministry welcomes Arab, Islamic statement rejecting displacement of its people
Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the joint statement issued by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan. In the statement, they voiced deep concern over Israeli remarks...
Association of Arab Universities names Dr. Al-Kawari as Personality of the Year
DOHA: The Second Forum for the Arab World’s International Day for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development has named H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, as the 2025 Personality of the...
Amir inaugurates Doha Forum 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme ''Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'' at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday morning. The opening...
Chances of thundery rain in some areas this weekend: Qatar Meteorology
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released a weather report for the weekend starting from today, December 4, 2025 to Saturday, December 6, 2025. The department said that the weather condition looks partly cloudy today, December 4, with low...
