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Qatar: Hamad Port handles 133,112 TEUs container volumes, RORO sees 48% increase in June
Zawya
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DOHA: Qatar’s main gateway to world trade, Hamad Port enables seamless and secure cargo flow. It unlocks greater growth potential and strengthens the country’s role as a key commercial and logistics hub in the region. In a post on its X platform,...
Jigawa partners Qatar charity to empower citizens with livelihood tools
Premium Times
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July 16, 2025
In a show of international cooperation and grassroots impact, the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi on Wednesday presided over the official handover of livelihood support equipment to 60 beneficiaries in the state. The equipment were provided by...
Qatar's Toy Festival welcomes families for a summer of fun
Oman Observer
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July 16, 2025
DOHA: Families in Qatar are in for a magical summer as the third edition of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF), the nation’s biggest toy-themed extravaganza, swings open its doors at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Running until August...
World’s biggest 3D-printed schools are underway in Qatar
Fox News
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Looking Glass is transforming how we interact with 3D visuals. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Qatar is taking bold steps to transform its educational infrastructure. To lead this change, the country has launched one of the world's...
Qatar upskills 100 border workers in chemical hazard safety
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 16, 2025
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, has conducted a specialised training programme on “Prevention of Chemical Hazards” for 100 frontline employees stationed at the Abu...
FIFA faces heat challenge as climate risks rise ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
Football had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States — a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the US co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada next summer. With...
Qatar: Kahramaa completes smart electricity meter installation
Zawya
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Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has completed the installation of smart electricity meters across all regions of the country, marking a significant milestone in the national drive towards digital transformation in...
FIFA under Pressure due to Climate Change, Summer World Cup dates increasingly Dangerous
Sarajevo Times
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July 16, 2025
The recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup, held in the United States of America (USA), brought a serious challenge to extreme heat, which is a warning of what footballers and fans can expect next summer, when the USA, Mexico and Canada will host...
QFC, ILO urge multi-pronged strategy to boost Qatar financial sector
Zawya
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Qatar - A multi-pronged strategy - which includes strong industry-academia collaboration, targeted upskilling and reskilling and enhanced workforce inclusion - has been recommended by the Qatar Financial Centre and the International Labour...
18 beaches across Qatar set for major upgrades
The Peninsula
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July 16, 2025
Doha: Director of Projects Management and Development Department at the Ministry of Municipality Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi revealed the launch of a national project to rehabilitate public beaches and enhance their service infrastructure in cooperation...
Climate change adversely affecting beekeeping business in KP
The Nation
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July 15, 2025
Peshawar - Climate change-induced weather patterns have begun adversely affecting the beekeeping industry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), prompting experts to call for large-scale plantations of ber and palosa plants to prevent the possible extinction...
Novel project to enhance Qatar’s water security
Zawya
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Qatar - bNovate Technologies, a leader in advanced microbial water quality monitoring, will partner with Hamad Bin Khalifa University ( HBKU) in the SMART-Distribution project, a pioneering initiative to address critical challenges in Qatar’s...
Qatar Central Bank Issues Services For Customers With Disabilities, Elderly
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Central Bank has released a statement declaring its issuing of services for customers with disabilities and the elderly, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the ESG...
Qatar Advances Vocational And Technical Education To Meet Future Job Market Needs
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha: Qatar has increased its investment in vocational and technical education to better align its youth with the rapidly evolving needs of the job market. In line with international...
Georgetown President Says He's 'Very Proud' of School's Relationship With Hamas-Friendly Qatar
The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia
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July 15, 2025
Georgetown University interim president Robert Groves testifies before the House Committee on Education and Workforce (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Georgetown University's interim president, Robert Groves, told Congress he is "very proud" of the...
Mediators working with Hamas, Israel on framework agreement - Qatari Foreign Ministry
TASS
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July 15, 2025
DOHA, July 15. /TASS/. Qatari and Egyptian mediators continue consultations with representatives of Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement to reach a framework agreement that would pave the way for the next stage of negotiations aimed at...
bNovate Technologies collaborates with HBKU on SMART-Distribution Project to improve Qatar's Water
Smart Water Magazine
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July 15, 2025
bNovate Technologies has announced its involvement in the SMART-Distribution project, an initiative designed to tackle key challenges in Qatar’s water distribution systems. The project aims to enhance the resilience of Qatar’s water infrastructure...
US Fulbright Scholar Advances Water Sustainability Research In Qatar
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy in Qatar highlights the successful completion of Dr. Ali Alshami's Fulbright US Scholar Program for the 2024–2025 academic year in collaboration with Qatar University's College of...
What's the cost of living in Qatar? (2025)
I Love Qatar
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July 14, 2025
Thinking of what life would look like in Qatar? Qatar has become one of the most desirable countries to live in, with its rapidly developing economy, vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse lineup of global events. Most of all, Qatar...
Summer Environmental Club Second Season Concludes
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change concluded the second season of the Summer Environmental Club 2025, which lasted two weeks with the participation of 20 male and female students. The event included a series of...