Qatar National Library, Qatar Museum, the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art with VCUarts Qatar are among the institutions that welcome the new academic year with a rich program of lectures, meetings, cultural events for researchers and lifelong learners

At the conclusion of the local fresh dates sales events held over two weeks across Qatar, with the participation of 24 local farms, a total of 11.731 kilograms were sold, reflecting strong appreciation for local quality products

38.000 visitors bought 76,5 tons of a range of Qatar-cultivated date varieties in the first six days of the 11th Local Dates Exhibition at Souq Waqif, reflecting strong public interest in locally grown produce

Qatar landmarks have been draped in mourning to honour Father Amir’s enduring legacy; His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died in Doha on 12 July, at the age of 74