Day: February 20, 2025

QPNC Clinches Gold Medal in URUGUAY 2025 World Stamp Exhibition

Doha: Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center (QPNC) of the Ministry of Culture clinched a gold medal during its participation in URUGUAY 2025 World Stamp Exhibition after showcasing the Postal Services in Qatar from 1930 to 1963 (5 Frames), along with a book on the history of Qatar stamps from the early period to the era of Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali

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Ministry of Culture Launches First International Arabic Calligraphy Competition

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has launched the first International Arabic Calligraphy Competition in partnership with ICESCO, with a submission deadline set for August 15, 2025. The closing ceremony, where winners will be announced, is scheduled for September 8. According to Qatar News Agency, the competition aims to motivate artists to revive Arabic calligraphy by adhering to its conventional rules,

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Qatar Cinemas Poised to Screen Range of Action, Horror Movies

Doha: The cinema halls in Qatar are poised to screen an array of movies that range from action to horror with their screening in international theaters concurrently. Among the movies being screened is the “Cleaner” action thriller, whose plot revolves around a former soldier who works as a window cleaner and finds herself compelled to rescue a group of hostages

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22nd Katara Tech Forum Discusses Threats Posed by Technology to Children

Doha: The Katara’s Cultural Village Foundation on Thursday organized the 22nd seminar entitled: “Technology and Family: Towards a Balance between Digital Evolution and Child Protection”. Held as part of the Katara Tech Forum, in collaboration with Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the seminar brought together a substantial number of interested

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7th Arab Forum for Directors of Libraries and Information Centers Concludes in Doha

Doha: The Seventh Arab Forum for Directors of Libraries and Information Centers in the Arab World concluded today in Doha. Organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organization, affiliated with the League of Arab States, the five-day forum was held under the theme “Towards Optimal Investment in Information Infrastructure and Knowledge Technologies.” The forum

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13th Halal Qatar Festival Showcases Heritage and Honors Excellence

Doha: The second day of the 13th edition of the Halal Qatar Festival continued at the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, amidst a vibrant heritage atmosphere and fierce competition among participants. Thursday’s events saw the crowning of winners in the Arab category across various competitions, with a large presence of breeders and livestock enthusiasts. According to Qatar News Agency, the

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Microsoft Unveils Its First Quantum Computing Chip

Doha: Microsoft unveiled its first quantum computing chip, named Majorana 1, after nearly two decades of intensive research. According to Qatar News Agency, the company explained that Majorana 1 was the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a Topological Core, designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. It is made of indium arsenide (a

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Instagram Announces New Updates to Enhance Direct Messaging Experience

Doha: The photo and video-sharing platform Instagram announced the launch of new features to improve direct messages functionality, enhance user experience, and facilitate communication. According to Qatar News Agency, the platform’s owner Meta explained that the updates include the ability to schedule messages up to 29 days in advance, pinning three messages at the top of the conversation to ensure

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