Republican candidate Donald Trump declared victory in the race to the White House on Wednesday. Though the final tally is yet to emerge, media outlets have called the elections for Trump with wins in key battleground states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. The Republicans have also wrested back control of the US Senate from Democrats.
Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Chairman of the General Referendum Committee, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, announced that 84% of the country’s eligible voters participated in the constitutional amendment vote. The new constitutional amendments were approved by 90.6% popular vote.
Thousands of Qatari citizens flocked to polling stations around the country to participate in the referendum on the 2024 draft constitutional amendments to the Qatari constitution, which began at 7am. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced that by 11am, voter turnout for the referendum had reached a healthy 51%.
There are two ways you can drive away with a brand new Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro Max car. You can either pay the full amount and purchase it from the dealership, or you can simply put a paid advertisement for your old car on Qatar’s most popular website — Qatar Living. Here are more details about the raffle draw.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have started a frantic last push across US swing states, with less than 13 hours of campaigning left to secure a decisive edge in a bitterly fought and historically close presidential election. It is one of the closest-fought fights in history and could be decided by razor-thin margins.
Qatar will hold a public referendum on Tuesday, November 5, where citizens will vote on a set of constitutional amendments, including a proposal to abandon an effort to introduce elections. The General Referendum Committee has announced the locations for the referendum polling stations, which will be held both electronically and on paper.
The revamped and remodeled Il Galante, located within the elegant Banyan Tree Doha, now embraces a casual Italian ambiance, highlighted by a vibrant artistic wall, lush olive trees, and a reimagined menu reflecting Italy’s warm and convivial dining culture.
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, opened the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family Conference on Family and Contemporary Megatrends on Wednesday. The event, organized by Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute, brings together global experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore key global megatrends to discuss and highlight the challenges faced by contemporary families.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official two-day visit to Doha, will meet HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday. He will also inaugurate an exhibition — Manzar: Art and Architecture in Pakistan from 1940 to present — which will showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural and architectural heritage and underline deep people-to-people linkages between Pakistan and Qatar.
Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli Knesset’s approval of draft laws banning the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. Qatar’s spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari said stopping support for UNRWA would have disastrous consequences for Gaza’s people.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Decree No. 87 of 2024 on Tuesday, inviting all citizens aged 18 and over to participate in a general referendum on the constitutional amendments to Qatar’s Permanent Constitution on November 5.
A workshop led by AI and tech innovator Sina Meshkani, known for his extensive experience in developing AI-driven solutions, was recently held at Servcorp.
Qatari maestro Akram Afif was crowned the 2023-24 AFC Asian Player of the Year during a glittering AFC Annual Awards ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday. The 27-year-old also became the first Qatari to win the award twice, after lifting the title in 2019. He is also only the third Asian player to win the title twice.
Qatar Museums (QM) is getting ready to welcome the fall season with diverse activities for everyone in the family. November will feature various engaging family programmes, including hands-on workshops, immersive camps, and captivating storytelling and Family Day sessions, in different parts of the country.
Tickets are now on sale for the Eraserheads: Huling El Bimbo World Tour Live in Doha, taking place on December 13, 2024, at QNCC. This concert marks the iconic band's first performance in Qatar and their final tour, making it a must-see event for fans.
Qatar Foundation’s Education City is continuing to establish itself as an inclusive hub for sports and an activity centre for people of all ages and skill levels, throughout the year. Registrations are open for competitions, organised by Qatar Foundation, which will be a part of National Sports Day 2025.
Pass, a pioneering technology startup based in Qatar, has successfully raised over QAR10m in its latest pre-Series A funding round. This major achievement underscores the company’s growing influence in revolutionizing supply chain logistics and delivering fast, reliable services that enhance daily life.
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