Day: January 27, 2025

EBC Financial Group Partners with Shakti Regeneration Institute to Empower Marginalised Communities and Promote Indigenous Conservation Efforts

Sponsorship of West Bengal School and Support for Global Environmental Documentary Shines Light on EBC’s Commitment to Education and Sustainability Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri interacting with children at Ramakrishna Vedanta Vidyapith school in India – EBC [Photo credit: Shakti Regeneration Institute] RANAGHAT, India, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (EBC), a leading global financial […]

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Astronomically: Next Friday Marks First of Sha’ban 1446 AH

Doha: Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that next Friday, corresponding to Jan. 31, 2025, will be the first day of Sha’ban 1446 AH, and next Thursday, corresponding to Jan. 30, 2025, will be the last day of Rajab this year, according to accurate astronomical calculations conducted by specialists at QCH. According to Qatar News Agency, Executive Director of QCH, Eng.

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Katara Launches Ecuadorian Pavilion to Celebrate Cocoa Heritage, Culture

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) inaugurated today the Ecuadorian pavilion, featuring the third of four copies of the Ecuadorian artifacts distributed worldwide. According to Qatar News Agency, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the State of Qatar Pascual del Cioppo, and several

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DFI Opens Submissions for 2025 Qatari Film Fund

Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that submissions for the 2025 Qatari Film Fund (QFF) are now open. In a press release, DFI said that Qatari directors and writers can submit their applications until Feb. 13, 2025, covering various genres, including narrative, documentary, and 2D animation projects. Applicants can add production feasibility in their scripts, particularly regarding location numbers

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ALECSO Underscores Importance of Digital Transformation to Enhance Quality of Higher Education in Arab Countries

Doha: The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) underscored Monday the importance of digital transformation to enhance the quality of higher education in Arab countries in light of the rapid technological developments witnessed by the world. Director of the Information and Communication Technology Department at ALECSO, Mohamed Jemni explained in his opening speech at a conference held by

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Minister of Culture Meets Egyptian Counterpart

Doha: HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani met Monday with HE Minister of Culture of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno. Discussions during the meeting dealt with aspects of joint cooperation in the cultural field. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting aimed at strengthening the cultural ties between Qatar and Egypt. The ministers

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WhatsApp Could Soon Let iOS Users Have Multiple Accounts on One Device

Doha: The latest WhatsApp beta update for iOS gives users the ability to add and switch between multiple accounts on a single device, according to WABetaInfo. This new feature aims to enhance user convenience by allowing seamless management of personal and work accounts without the need for multiple devices. According to Qatar News Agency, WhatsApp is actively developing this feature

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Oman Condemns Attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack on the Saudi hospital in El Fasher, Sudan. According to Qatar News Agency, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of respecting international humanitarian law and ensuring the protection of civilian and medical facilities, as well as humanitarian workers, from the effects of

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