Asia Qatar Qatar will adopt summer timing for schools starting 3 May; the change won't affect the number of school hours, but it will adapt the schedule to the season's rising temperatures also in view of June's end-of-term examinations
Asia Qatar HE Minister Al Khulaifi called for international consensus on the Strait of Hormuz security to ensure freedom of navigation, preserve regional stability, and safeguard global supply chains
Asia Qatar 2.610 entries have been recorded for the 12th edition of Katara Prize for Arabic Novel of the Cultural Village Foundation, the highest prize since launched in 2014; Egypt and Sudan led submissions (963), followed by Levant and Iraq (719), Maghreb (666)
Asia Qatar With temporary authorisation in an operating corridor Qatar Airways will operate today flights from Moscow, Perth, Seoul, Nairobi, Beijing, Istanbul, Delhi, Islamabad, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, Milan for passengers whose final destination is Doha
Asia Qatar With Ramadan approaching, Qatar Foundation hosted a session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, with Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman speaking on the meaning of fasting as spiritual reflection, social connection, personal growth
Asia Qatar The first edition of Art Basel Qatar concluded establishing a new long-term platform for artistic exchange, institutional engagement, and market development in the region; the awaited inaugural edition was met with an enthusiastic response from the public
Asia Qatar Qatar condemned the initiation of demolitions in the complex of the UNRWA in occupied Jerusalem, operated by the Israeli occupation authorities; the official note reads it is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law
Asia Qatar The Joint Rain Emergency Committee has made intensive efforts to remove recent rainwater accumulations; the total amount of rainwater removed reached 72.317.200 gallons, transported in 12.191 trips with 544 tankers, 36 pumps, 813 employees and workers
Asia Qatar Art installation “241” has been inaugurated within the Msheireb Museums, commemorating 241 children who died in Gaza; an illuminated light box features a photograph of each one, while designs, videos, and curated materials show their aspirations
Asia Qatar Katara Falconry and Hunting Championship, second edition, is set to begin today 26 November at the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine with a program of various events; participants are required to meet by 5:30am, competition will start as soon as visibility improves
Asia Qatar The National Archives of Qatar is taking part in the International Council on Archives Congress in Barcelona, Spain: institutions, specialists and experts from around the world will discuss the future of document preservation and digital archiving
Asia Qatar The 11th Katara Festival for Arabic Novel was held with Saudi Arabia as guest of honour; the late Saudi diplomat, novelist, and poet Ghazi Al Gosaibi has been named as personality of the year
Asia Qatar Nine new evening centers for adult education will be inaugurated starting this academic year 2025-2026, as part of Qatar's strategy to promote lifelong learning opportunities and provide flexible educational options for all segments of society