Qatar

The Qatar Public Transport Master Plan is now being developed: it is aimed at creating a more efficient and competitive public transportation system, more future-ready and sustainable, with improved accessibility, coverage, and reliability

The National Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings 2024-2026 has been launched by the Ministry of Labour through its National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings

'Come to His Shade' campaign was launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education: meaningful activities and events during the holy month of Ramadan aim at instilling Islamic values and promoting religious and cultural awareness among students

The Qatar Sports for All Federation has announced the calendar of tournaments and special events it organises during the month of Ramadan, which includes 66 events

The Qatar Foundation, in cooperation with HundrED, awarded ten innovative educational projects as part of 'Spotlight Qatar', an initiative designed to highlight the most effective and scalable educational innovations in Qatar

The new specialised oncology centre will offer treatment to international citizens, residents and patients seeking oncological care in Qatar

The 4th edition of Katara Oud Festival kicked off, featuring a series of professional composers from around the world, an initiative to pay homage to musical heritage and promote the Oud as integral part of Arab identity

The Warif Academy has been launched: it is the first government academy of its kind for students with multiple disabilities in Qatar, upon initiative of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in cooperation with the Qatar Foundation

With major political events occurring in the Middle East, Qatar, a regional diplomatic heavyweight, saw a year 2024 full of political events: from mediation efforts in conflicts to the reopening of its embassy in Damasco following restored ties with Syria

News updates on referendum, budget announcements, cabinet reshuffle, holiday announcements for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, and weather reports were some of the most viewed articles by The Peninsula readers in 2024, the news outlet reports

During Charity Week 2024 the University of Doha for Science and Technology raised QAR 114.753,25 (around €30.000), the highest total among participating universities and schools in Qatar for the second consecutive year

Design Doha, in collaboration with the Years of Culture initiative, presented the Crafting Design Futures exhibition at Museum of Islamic Art, which showcases the works of 9 talented Qatari and Moroccan craftspeople, created as part of exchange programme

Over 4.000 cruise passengers arrived at Doha Port on board the MSC Euribea that made its maiden voyage to Qatar; it is the largest ship to visit the terminal this current season that will continue until April 2025