Here is a summary of local news released on Sunday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha Sunday morning, heading to Hungary on an official visit.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the Hungarian Capital, Budapest, on Sunday, on an official visit to Hungary.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the reception hosted by HE Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban in honor of Their Excellencies heads of state who were invited to attend some of the activities of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 and Hungary's National Day celebrations.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of Hungary Katalin Novak on the occasion of her country's National Day.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HH Princess Noura bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of Hungary Katalin Novak on the occasion of her country's National Day.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HH Princess Noura bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban on the occasion of his country's National Day.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HH Princess Noura bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud.
- HE Special Envoy of the Arab League Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani called for honoring all workers of the humanitarian field around the world and supporting them to promote unity among cultures, nationalities, and religions to create a more inclusive and sympathetic world that values fundamental dignity for all human beings and build a better future for humanity, characterized by compassion, solidarity, and resilience.
- HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Hungary Abdullah bin Falah bin Abdullah Al Dosari stressed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Budapest represents a milestone in the path of strengthening and consolidating relations between the two countries and accelerating the pace of cooperation in various fields.
- HE Ambassador of Hungary to the State of Qatar Ferenc Korom expressed his country's welcome for HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to Budapest.
- The State of Qatar will hold the 17th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum under the theme "Mobilizing Chemistry for Impactful Transformation", at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).
- The State of Qatar is participating in the 52nd session of the Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights, which kicked off Sunday, at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the League of Arab States in Cairo.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is due to hold the three-day annual pedagogical meeting starting Monday within its preparations to launch the new academic year 2023-2024 in the presence of HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) celebrated Sunday the graduation of 150 female teachers from the 'Good Start' initiative and the Tamheen program, who were prepared and qualified to occupy the position of teacher.
- The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced Sunday the unified radar system to detect violations on seat belt and mobile phone use while driving would take effect Sep. 3, a move seeking to boost traffic safety and reduce accidents.
- The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed Sunday's trading up by 5.19 points, or by 0.05 percent, to the level of 10,576.82 points.
- Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced that the results of FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series Semi Annual Review, published on August 18, 2023, will be effective on September 14, 2023 after the close for the Qatari market.
- Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) launched Sunday a free Android and iOS app, a move seeking to facilitate diabetes patients' access to QDA's services.
- Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Stamp Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, received valuable medals during its participation in the 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition in Taipei.
- Qatar Charity (QC) announced the inauguration of four new schools in Ghana.
- The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) said Sunday that 173 tons of branding materials from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are being recycled by a company in Saudi Arabia.
- The filly Al Doha, owned by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, won the Gr.1 UAE President Cup (UK Arabian Derby) at Doncaster Racecourse in England.
- Al Rayyan SC signed a logistical partnership agreement with DHL as a new sponsor of the club.
- Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSAF) announced Sunday that applications were now open for the 10th Al Furjan Football tournament, slated for Sep. 14.
- Qatar Taekwondo team won a silver medal and a bronze medal in the three-day 2023 World Taekwondo Beach Championships.
Source: Qatar News Agency