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Summary of Local News Released Tuesday -1-

– The State of Qatar participated in the annual meetings of Africa / Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) and the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC), constituted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), hosted in Cairo, Egypt, from Nov. 20-23.

– The Kingdom of Bhutan’s pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Qatar showcases quick glimpses to the visitors of the Expo in Al Bidda Park, about its cultural richness, economic reality, and stunning nature in addition to its distinctive local products and industries and the sustainable future it aspires to.

– Qatar Chamber (QC) organized Tuesday a visit for a delegation of businessmen led by QC Second Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Tawar Al Kuwari to the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha.

– Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), in collaboration with Northumbria University, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2023 Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates.

– Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar University (QU)’s College of Engineering organizes the Third International Congress on Engineering and Technology (ICET) from Dec. 3 to 7, 2023.

– The Student Affairs Department at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organized on Tuesday the second orientation day for university graduates interested in pursuing their postgraduate studies in the institute’s master’s and PhD programs.

– Qatar University (QU) will host the International Association of Universities (IAU) 2023 Conference in November under the theme ‘Higher Education with Impact: The Importance of Intercultural Learning and Dialogue,’ held in QU from Nov. 25-27, 2023.

– The National Cyber Security Agency organized the 10th edition of the National Cyber Drill under the theme “Secure Your Data,” with the participation of nearly 170 vital entities in the country, continuing until the 29th of November.

– With artistic portrayals of Arab and Asian identities through the eyes of the West often being inaccurate and leading to negative stereotyping, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates has delved into how Orientalist art has shaped these perceptions and stereotypes over centuries.

– Qatar Museums is hosting the World Wide Walls (formerly known as Pow! Wow!) international mural festival from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2 at the Old Doha Port, Mina District in Doha.

– The Qatari Fine Art Exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday evening at the Katara Cultural Village with the presence of a large number of Qatari artists, several diplomatic missions members and a pool of artists as well as interested people.

– The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, one of the largest global institutions in development and education, announced the upcoming community-driven event “Children Above All”, set to be held on Friday, Nov. 24 at Oxygen Park in Education City.

– The Ooredoo Group announced Tuesday the launch of its Ooredoo Learning Academy (OLA) – a visionary initiative reaffirming the company’s commitment to nurturing talent, driving growth, and proactively adapting to the ever-evolving industry landscape.

– President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation and Modern Pentathlon (QEFMP) Badr Al Darwish was elected as a member of the Solidarity Committee of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) during the General Assembly meeting held in Mexico.

– FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fan zones deeply resonated with the tournament’s audience, who experienced captivating moments during the event’s first occurrence in the Arab world and the Middle East.

– Mohammed Saadoun Al Kuwari, who is an ambassador of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, current national team player for Padel, and a current media figure, emphasized that what World Cup Qatar presented goes beyond just exceptional organization and comprehensive development across various sporting levels in Qatar, expanding to contribute to the region’s sporting advancement by hosting the world’s largest football event.

– Moroccan coach Hisham Zahid of Al-Duhail U-21 said that the world will continue to remember the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in which Qatar broke all the records and the national teams achieved many surprises, especially with the Moroccan national team reaching the semi-finals.

– The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced Tuesday the schedule of the quarterfinal matches of the 2023-2024 Ooredoo Cup.

– Al Arabi and Police SC defeated Al Khor and Al Gharafa respectively on Tuesday evening at the Qatar Volleyball Associations Hall as part of the second round of the Senior Men’s Volleyball League 2023-2024 competitions with the participation of 10 clubs.

– The World Snooker Championships Masters competitions kicked off Tuesday in Doha.

Source: Qatar News Agency