Tokyo, October 03 (QNA) - Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed Japan's decision of multiple entry visas (valid for three years) to holders of Qatari passports effective today. He regarded Japan’s decision as a big step towards promoting relations between people of both the countries. Both sides also welcomed the mutual decision of exemption of visas for holders of diplomatic and special passports of both the countries.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Foreign Minister of Qatar is on his two ... Read More
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Oct2016
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Oct2016
Doha, Qatar,
02 October 2016
Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) announced the appointment of Dr. Kholode Al-Obaidli as its Chief Learning Officer (CLO).
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Morris, Chief Executive Officer said “We are very pleased to appoint Dr. Al-Obaidli as our Chief Learning Officer. Her appointment comes at the right time for Sidra. We are moving forward at great pace, as we gear up for our outpatient clinic becoming fully operational early next year as well as ... Read More
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Oct2016
Doha, October 01 (QNA) - Ooredoo and QNB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote next-generation ICT services in Qatar, and support the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
The strategic joint agreement aims to bring the companies’ resources together, to offer up-and-coming enterprises access to discounted Ooredoo ICT services, as well as the capital they need to invest and grow their business via QNB.
Working together, Ooredoo and QNB aim to create a one-stop-service for ... Read More
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Oct2016
Doha, October 01 (QNA) - Qatargas and Pakistan-based Global Energy Infrastructure Limited (GEIL) have signed a 20-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in a special ceremony hosted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
The Qatari delegation was led by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum and the Chairman of the Qatargas Board of Directors, accompanied by Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the CEO of Qatargas, and senior Qatargas officials.
Speaking at ... Read More
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Oct2016
Doha, Qatar, 1 October 2016 - The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a leading international forum dedicated for encouraging and recognizing inspiring personalities in field of education around the world has announced six winning projects for 2016 WISE Awards. Since inception of WISE Awards in 2009, WISE has identified and promoted some of the most innovative and effective practices in tackling urgent global education challenges.
Each year, recipients of the WISE Awards join a network of other successful and pioneering ... Read More
01
Oct2016
Doha, October 01 (QNA) - The State of Qatar is participating in the 13 Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum holding on Sunday in Kyoto, Japan. Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education will represent Qatar in the three-day forum.
Al Hammadi will be attending ministerial round table meeting and participating in panel discussions included on the forum's agenda.
The Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum aims to provide a new mechanism for open ... Read More
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Sep2016
Doha, September 29 (QNA) - The Organizing Committee of the prestigious FINA airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 has intensified its managerial and technical arrangements to host the prestigious event in October. The finest swimmers from around the world will hit the pool when the FINA airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 begins at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha on October 8.
The two-day event will see newly-crowned Olympic champions take to the waters in Doha, following their successes at the ... Read More
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Sep2016
Doha, September 29 (QNA) - Deputy Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani toured Hamad bin Khalifa Medical City and inspected new hospitals and health facilities. He was accompanied with Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa AlThani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar. Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health was also present on the occasion who gave a brief on Medical City's various facilities and services. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani toured Women's Wellness and ... Read More
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Sep2016
Doha, September 29 (QNA) - The State of Qatar and the Republic of Bosnia & Herzegovina signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of security. at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters on Thursday.
Khaled bin Rashid Al Mansouri, Director of European Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Qatar and Tarik Sadovic, ambassador of Republic of Bosnia & Herzegovina to State of Qatar signed on behalf of their respective countries. The ceremony was held on Thursday ... Read More
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Sep2016
New York, September 29 (QNA) - Sultan bin Sa’ad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar has said that the State of Qatar is firmly committed to the promotion of a peaceful communities, just and comprehensive. He was addressing at a meeting on the sidelines of 71st session of United Nations General Assembly. The meeting on ‘Creating communities of peace, a just and comprehensive in order to achieve sustainable development: the transition from words to deeds’. ... Read More