Tests for Citizens Begin in 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition

Doha: The tests for citizens’ children began Saturday in the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur’an competition. It is organized by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry stated that the number of registered contenders reached 925 from both genders, with 501 males and 424 females participating. The competition

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OIC Announces Resumption of Syria’s Membership, Endorses Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday announced the resumption of Syria’s membership and the adoption of the Arab plan presented by Egypt, in full coordination with Palestine and Arab countries, aimed at early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. The plan was approved during the recent extraordinary Arab summit held in Cairo. According to Qatar News Agency, the

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Instagram Testing New “Community Chat” Feature

Doha: Instagram is working on a new feature called “Community Chat,” which allows users to create group conversations of up to 250 members within the app, focused on specific topics, and control who can join. According to Qatar News Agency, unlike “Broadcast Channels,” where only content creators can send messages to their followers, “Community Chat” enables all members to participate

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Local Farmer’s Markets See Growing Demand for Fresh Produce During Ramadan

Doha: Assistant Director of the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality, Adel Al Yafei, stated that the growing demand for local products during Ramadan at local produce sale yards reflects consumers’ high level of satisfaction and growing trust in these marketplaces, as key sources for fresh vegetables and local products. According to Qatar News Agency, Al Yafei mentioned

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Russian Defense Reports: 31 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Over Multiple Regions

Moscow: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced on Saturday that air defense systems destroyed 31 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry stated that 26 drones were destroyed over the Krasnodar region, three drones over Bryansk province, and one drone over each of Leningrad and Yaroslavl provinces. It is worth noting that

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Qatar National Library Showcases Rare Islamic Manuscripts During Ramadan

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) has positioned itself as a custodian of Islamic and Arab heritage, safeguarding an impressive collection of rare manuscripts and Qur’ans that shed light on the intellectual and historical legacy of Islamic civilization. During the holy month of Ramadan, these treasures acquire special spiritual significance, providing visitors and researchers the chance to explore unique manuscripts that

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