Day: January 25, 2025

Qatar Debate Center, The New York Times Collaborate for Fourth Davos Debates

Davos: QatarDebate Center, affiliated with Qatar Foundation for Education, Research, and Community Development (QF), in collaboration with The New York Times and alongside the World Economic Forum, organized the fourth edition of the Davos Debates. The event featured International President of The New York Times Stephen Johnson and Abdulrahman Al Subaie, Director of Program Management at QatarDebate Center. In his

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Israel Releases 200 Palestinian Prisoners under Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Doha: The Israeli occupation authorities on Saturday released 200 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and other lengthy terms as part of the second phase of the prisoner exchange agreement under the ceasefire deal between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel. Three buses carrying 114 prisoners arrived in Ramallah to a large and jubilant public reception. Celebrations included chants in

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Lebanese President, French Counterpart Discuss Southern Developments by Phone

Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun discussed during a phone call today with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron the recent developments in south Lebanon, the efforts exerted to control the escalation and find appropriate solutions that ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the measures to be adopted to avert future tensions. According to Qatar News Agency, during the

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Zakat Assistance in Qatar Surpasses QAR 212 Million in 2024

Doha: The Department of Zakat Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has announced that the total assistance provided to beneficiaries in Qatar during 2024 reached QAR 212.237 million, benefiting thousands of residents across the country. According to Qatar News Agency, Awqaf’s efforts are aligned with approved regulations and laws, ensuring that Zakat funds are directed to

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Ukraine Says It Downed 46 Russian Drones

Kyiv: The Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russia launched an attack involving 61 drones, of which 46 were intercepted and downed, while the remaining 15 disappeared from radar without reaching their targets. Ukrainian authorities have not yet reported any casualties, injuries, or damage resulting from the attack. According to Qatar News Agency, since the conflict began in February 2022, Russia

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Department of Meteorology Warns of Low Horizontal Visibility Inshore Tonight

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Sunday will be cold by night and misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places later. Offshore, it will see some clouds at times, the Department of Meteorology added. According to Qatar News Agency, wind inshore will

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3rd Annual Palestine Forum Begins in Doha

Doha: The third Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in collaboration with the Institute for Palestine Studies, began Saturday in Doha, in the presence of HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, and

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