Day: January 6, 2025

Qatar Charity Implements Relief, Development Projects for 22 Million People in 70 Countries in 2024

Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) implemented relief, humanitarian, development, and social welfare projects worth approximately QR 1.57 billion in 2024. These efforts benefited around 22 million people across nearly 70 countries, with a special focus on crisis-affected and disaster-hit regions and the most vulnerable communities. Qatar Charity also continued supporting orphans and other marginalized groups through its “Rofaqa” initiative. According to

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Minister of Transport Inaugurates Lusail Tram Network’s Turquoise Line

Doha: HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani: HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani inaugurated the Turquoise Line of the Lusail Tram Network on Monday, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance the public transport system in the City and support its strategy of developing a modern and sustainable public

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Foreign Ministers of Kuwait, Oman Discuss Ties, Region

Kuwait City: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya discussed in a phone call on Monday with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi the bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them. According to Qatar News Agency, during the call, the two sides also discussed regional and international developments.

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Turkish President Receives Message from Jordanian King

Ankara: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received a message from King Abdullah II of Jordan, pertaining to the relations between the two countries, the developments in Syria and efforts to stop the Israeli occupation’s aggression on Gaza. This came during the Turkish President’s meeting Monday with visiting Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi. According to Qatar News Agency, during the

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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Meets UN Official

Beirut: Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri met on Monday with United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza. A statement by the Lebanese Parliament said that during the meeting, the UN programs in Lebanon were discussed, especially those related to the humanitarian field. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions focused on the ongoing UN initiatives

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Brazil Declares Indonesia New BRICS Member

Doha: Currently holding the presidency of the group of emerging economies, BRICS, the government of Brazil on Monday announced that Indonesia is officially joining the bloc as a full member. According to Qatar News Agency, the BRICS group initially began as an economic forum among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The group now consists of nine countries and

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Lebanese Army Deploys Units to Naqoura in Southern Lebanon

Naqoura: The Lebanese army said that its units have begun deploying to the town of Naqoura in southern Lebanon in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon – UNIFIL, after having been stationed around the town. According to Qatar News Agency, this move comes in conjunction with the meeting of the five-member committee supervising the ceasefire agreement mechanism

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