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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press’s newly released children’s book, The Light of Hope was named winner in the 2019 International Book Awards (IBA) in the category of Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit. The book, originally published in Arabic by HBKU Press under the title Kandil Alma in late-2018, was written by celebrated children’s author Basma El Khatib. “The translation of this book is...

Both retailers and consumers in the country have been benefiting from the various promotions and discounts being offered during the ‘Summer in Qatar’ (SiQ) programme, which started on June 4 and runs until August 16, it is learnt. SiQ forms part of Qatar National Tourism Council’s focus on developing sustainable and year-round tourism aimed at boosting a traditionally slower season...

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has replaced the lighting system at Al Udeid Tower, which houses some of its offices, with an efficient LED system to reduce electricity consumption. The change has been carried out in co-operation with the owner of the building. The move is meant to rationalise the consumption of water and electricity across the different buildings...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to the Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette, on Canada Day. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani sent a similar cable to Prime Minister Justin...

Commercial whaling resumes on Monday, but financial support for previous 'research' whaling will be stopped. Tokyo, Japan - As five fishing boats set sail from a port in northern Japan before dawn on Monday, it marked the end of an era. After 31 years, Japan has officially resumed commercial whaling. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first announced the country's withdrawal from the international convention on...

QNA /Ulaanbaatar The Qatar Armed Forces concluded participation in the Khaan Quest 2019 military exercise, which lasted for 15 days in Mongolia. The exercise is one of the most important military drills aimed at qualifying all participant officers and personnel on peacekeeping operations. The exercise witnessed the participation of 47 countries. Mongolia’s Minister of Defence Nyamaagiin Enkhbold, Military Police Commander Brigadier General...

Doha “Very hot” conditions are again expected in the country Monday, while northwesterly fresh to strong winds are likely to begin affecting the northern parts of Qatar by dawn Tuesday, gradually extending to all areas during the day. Informing this Sunday, the Qatar Met department said the wind speed will be 15-22 knots Tuesday, reaching a high of 30 knots at...

Some 50 abandoned vehicles were removed from the Old Airport area of Doha yesterday as a campaign launched by the civic authorities got under way. The vehicles were removed after warning stickers pasted on them - and asking their owners to take them away - did not yield the desired results. The campaign to remove abandoned vehicles from across the city...

Training sessions, physical exercises, learning and entertainment programmes yesterday marked the formal start of the second edition of summer camp for students by the Police College. Dubbed “Tomorrow’s Officers”, the two-week-long programme is aimed at helping students develop self-discipline as well as a new approach to daily and social life. “The programme is being held as part of efforts made to...

The Diplomatic Institute (DI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday celebrated the graduation of 24 diplomats. Addressing the new graduates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi stressed the importance of Qatari diplomats highlighting the character of their homeland and maintain its identity, indicating that this batch of graduates will form the third diplomatic generation,...

The Taliban is to meet the US envoy for the seventh round of negotiations in the Qatari capital. Taliban fighters have killed at least 25 pro-government forces in northern Afghanistan as the seventh round of peace talks with the United Statesis under way in the Qatari capital. The armed group attacked the pro-government fighters in Baghlan on Friday night, Afghan officials said. Eight others were...

US State Department says resumption of mobile data service will facilitate transparency for 'law enforcement actions'. Myanmar is facing increasing pressure to immediately end a mobile internet blackout in parts of two its states, with the United States becoming the latest to call for the lifting of the data restrictions. Myanmar's Ministry of Transport and Communications on June 21 ordered mobile phone operators to...

Verificado 2018, the collaborative initiative co-founded by AJ+ Espanol to verify content during the 2018 Mexican elections, has won the 2019 World Digital Media Award in the category of Best Innovation to Engage Young Audiences. “Verificado is a living example of how far AJ+ can go in excellence and innovation: this is our first-ever journalistic initiative of this size and...

21 High st at Katara – the Cultural Village “has added a new dimension to fun” during the summer months in Qatar, making the shopping destination “the coolest place” to spend one’s leisure time, with family and friends. “The incredible outdoor cooling system at 21 High st, which is one of its kind in Qatar, offers visitors a comfortable and...