Doha: Participants in the ‘Memory in Heritage: Fostering Cooperation on Documentary Heritage in the Arab Region’ conference have emphasized the critical need for increased Arab collaboration to preserve the region’s documentary heritage. The event, organized by the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) in partnership with UNESCO, continues for its second day, drawing international and regional experts, decision-makers, and representatives from

Doha: The Ministry of Culture’s Qatar Media Center (QMC), in partnership with the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), has launched a specialized training program. The initiative aims to equip senior citizens in Qatar with new skills, beginning with a workshop on mobile photography. According to Qatar News Agency, the program kicked off with an engaging workshop

Doha: The regional conference “Memory in Heritage: Fostering Cooperation on Documentary Heritage in the Arab Region” concluded in Doha on Wednesday, marking a key step in preserving Arab cultural legacy. According to Qatar News Agency, the conference was organized by the Qatar National Archives in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It focused on uniting

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) kicked off Wednesday the fourth Katara Oud Festival, featuring a host of professional composers from around the globe. Running through Jan. 25, the event underscores Katara’s unwavering efforts to pay tribute to musical heritage and promote the stature of the Oud instrument as an inveterate part of the Arab cultural identity. It features a

Doha: The Qatar Scientific Club of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, has announced that 256 research projects will compete in the second phase of the “Baheth 8” competition. This year, the competition has seen a participation of 512 students, more than double the number from last year, covering various

Baghdad: The Iraqi Manuscripts House has initiated the development of a national database for manuscripts in Iraq, aligning with its projects set for 2025. This effort marks a significant step towards safeguarding the country’s manuscript heritage. According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Ahmed Karim Al Aliawi, director general of the Iraqi Manuscripts House, announced that the project follows the first

Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has commended the efforts made by the State of Qatar to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. During its weekly meeting on Tuesday, chaired by HH Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet emphasized the importance of the agreement contributing to a permanent ceasefire and ending the ongoing aggression

Davos: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, expressed hope that the Gaza ceasefire deal would be a pivotal step toward fostering stability in the region. He emphasized the necessity for both parties to uphold their commitment to the agreement. According to Qatar News Agency, these remarks were made during a panel