Qatar Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme "Tourism and Peace," emphasizing the role of tourism in promoting peace, cultural understanding, and reconciliation. The event, held at Heenat Salma Farm, featured cultural workshops and an art session by the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
Sidra Medicine successfully administered Zolgensma, a life-saving gene therapy, to baby Malkha Rouhi, diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This breakthrough was made possible through community fundraising efforts in Qatar. The treatment highlights Sidra Medicine's expertise in pediatric genetic care and its leadership in administering cutting-edge therapies for rare diseases.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a rousing speech during the opening of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly at its headquarters in New York, USA, on Tuesday. Sheikh Tamim called the ‘blatant aggression’ by Israel in Gaza “the most barbaric, heinous, and extensive aggression, violating human values, international conventions, and norms.”
Renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal is set to dazzle her fans in Doha with a live performance as part of her global "All Hearts Tour." at Qatar National Convention Centre on October 17, 2024. Known for her soulful voice and chart-topping hits, Shreya will take the stage to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Fans can expect a night filled with her iconic songs and captivating performances.
Ghalya J. Al Harami, Public Relations Specialist at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University – and an ASICS FrontRunner speaks to Qatar Living on how running transformed her life.
Qatar Airways on Tuesday said it had suspended flights to Beirut until Wednesday as tensions flared between Israel and Hezbollah in the deadliest bombardment in nearly a year of cross-border clashes. Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli aggression on Lebanon. It warned the attacks would expand the circle of violence in the region and slide it into a comprehensive regional war.
Qatar Museums founder and Chairperson Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani spoke about her personal life and ambitions to expand the country’s cultural landscape during an interview with Al Jazeera 360. She also spoke about her plans to expand Qatar’s cultural landscape through new museums over the next decade.
Qatar, which welcomed almost 3.3 million tourists in the first eight months of 2024, is on track to log its highest-ever numbers this year. Last year, Qatar welcomed more than four million visitors. But until August this year, 3.284m people have arrived in Qatar, which translates to a 26% increase from the same period last year.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will chair Qatar’s delegation to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which will be held at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. Sheikh Tamim will deliver a speech at the opening session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, September 24.
The registration for the 2025 Haj season will open on Sunday, September 22, for citizens and expatriates. The registrations will then continue until October 22, announced Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs on Friday. Haj registrations can be done through the Ministry’s official website www.hajj.gov.qa.
Doha will host three matches of the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup — which will feature a new format that will include standalone competitions between champions of six continental federations. The final, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 18, which is Qatar National Day and the second anniversary of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will feature European champions Real Madrid as one of the two teams.
Qatar Airways has deepened its sponsor partnerships with UEFA, becoming the official airline partner of the Champions League, which will continue until 2030. To celebrate the partnership, the Qatar Airways Privilege Club will offer UEFA Champions League fans discounts of up to 12% on flight fares, along with exclusive ticket promotions.
On Thursday, Qatar Airways announced an immediate ban on pagers and walkie-talkies for passengers flying from the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. The decision followed a directive from Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation and will be in place until further notice.
Qatar has significantly improved its global standing in the 2024 United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), moving from 78th to 53rd place. The country ranked 5th globally in terms of overall improvement and 5th 5th in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII), rising by 37 spots.
QSW 2024, to take place from September 28 to October 5, aims to encourage Qatar’s community, government, NGOs, and private sector entities to take part in various sustainability-focused activities, events, and projects.
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