TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday, shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect. After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that would ban TikTok in the name of national security, unless its Chinese owners sold it to non-Chinese buyers by Sunday.
Msheireb Museums will soon open ‘Memory of the Land,’ a collective art exhibition that celebrates Palestinian identity through a collection of artworks donated by regional creatives. The exhibition aims to celebrate Palestinian cultural heritage while supporting humanitarian causes.
Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met with the UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri during the former’s visit to the UAE. They discussed the advanced economic relations between the two nations and explored available trade, investment, and industry cooperation opportunities.
The war on Gaza is finally over, with the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel coming into force on Sunday, January 19, at 9.30am Doha time. The deal, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and USA, comes into force after 15 months of devastating war that has left Gaza — home to 2.3 million Palestinians — in complete ruins.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that the Gaza ceasefire will begin on Sunday, at 8.30am local time in Gaza, (9.30am Doha time). “We advise the inhabitants to take precaution, exercise utmost caution, and wait for directions from official sources,” Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari wrote on Twitter.
Kenya’s Ezra Kipketer Tanui and Ethiopia’s Ethlemahu Sintayehu won the men’s and women’s elite titles at the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo at the Doha Corniche on Friday. Except for Tanui, Ethiopian runners dominated the podium in both men’s and women’s category races.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said his country welcomed the new Syrian administration’s positive moves for the future. He added that HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani would visit Syria soon.
The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a key meeting with Ministers of Commerce and Foreign Trade to enhance collaboration between the government and private sector. Discussions focused on aligning efforts to drive economic development, address challenges in key industries, and boost Qatar’s global investment appeal.
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