Qatar

The 9th Ajyal Film Festival from today brings forward its unique strength of inclusive reality for all; people with disabilities will enjoy movies through enhanced sound with audio descriptions of visual elements and enriched subtitles

The country has announced its commitment to plant one million trees before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will be the first zero-emissions tournament, and to plant 10 million trees by 2030, as part of its support for the Middle East Green Initiative

Al Wasmi, the 52-day period heralding the rainy season, is expected to begin today according to Qatar Meteorology

Official confirmation about the country hosting a Formula One race for the first time this year and for 10 years from 2023 has arrived; the race will begin under the floodlights at 6pm local time on 21 November at the Losail International Circuit

The University of Qatar will launch a new food safety course at the College of Health Sciences, where students will be trained in emerging food processes and food safety challenges arising from population growth in Qatar and other countries in the world

Qatar 2022 will be the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup in history; all infrastructure projects - including the eight stadiums that will be used - must meet strict sustainability parameters

13 university students from the country are among 36 young people from around the world selected for the inaugural Doha Debates ambassador program, which will promote knowledge, tools and relationships to bring about positive change in their communities

16 new private schools and daycares will provide over 8.800 seats in the upcoming academic year and offer extensive options for parents, including the British curriculum (9), American curriculum (2), Indian curriculum (3), and others

The reopening of the children's library in the Qatar National Library has seen an increase in demand from visitors, although only a limited number of children are admitted due to precautionary measures

Fares Ibrahim Elbakh won the men's 96kg weightlifting gold at the Tokyo Olympics, Qatar's first Olympic gold with a combined Olympic record of 402kg; he was followed by Mutaz Essa Barshim with a joint gold medal in the high jump

The country participated in the work of the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in China by videoconference and ending today

Staycation is an increasing trend: for those remaining in Doha for this Eid holiday season and summer several choices are offered by hotels, from beaches to one-day trips to special food experiences

The second edition of the Summer Art and Design High School Program of VCUarts Qatar starts today and aims at providing an overview of the academic degree courses offered by the university