In its editorial, Al-Raya newspaper said that the State of Qatar considers advancing the status of women a priority of its policy, based on its firm belief in the importance of promoting women’s human rights and enhancing their equal participation in the country’s sustainable development efforts, in line with its National Vision 2030. The newspaper […]
Day: October 27, 2024
Voting Begins in Japan’s General Election
Voting got under way across Japan on Sunday for a general election. The Liberal Democratic Party, along with its junior coalition partner, the Komeito party, aims to retain a majority in the 465-member House of Representatives, but media polls have indicated they are facing headwinds. In the first general election since 2021, each voter casts […]
UN Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Continued Escalation in Middle East
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was deeply alarmed by the continued escalation in the Middle East, Guterres said in a statement, following the attacks by the Israel Army on targets in Iran, that all acts of escalation are “condemnable and must stop.” The Secretary-General reiterated his urgent appeal to all parties to cease all […]
Earthquake Hits Off Russian Kamchatka Peninsula
An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Sunday off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 73 km east of Milkovo. No injuries or damage have been reported so far. The Kamchatka Peninsula lies on a seismically active […]
QFFD: First Batch of Fuel to Supply Lebanese Army Arrives in Beirut
Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced that the first batch of fuel to support the Lebanese army had arrived at the Port of Beirut. The Qatari assistance aims at bolstering the capabilities of the Lebanese army in addressing the increasing security challenges, and supporting the continuity of its vital operations in light of the […]
Ministry of Labor Organizes Awareness Workshop on Occupational Safety
Doha: The Ministry of Labor, represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, organized an awareness workshop for workers from several private sector companies in the municipality of Al Sheehaniya. The workshop aimed to inform participants about occupational safety and health guidelines applicable to both work and living environments. As part of its ongoing commitment […]