Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, Italy, 14 June 2024 (European Union Council) The G7 50th summit hosted by this year's Italian G7 presidency took place in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, Italy from 13-15 June 2024. The EU was represented by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der...

Doha, 12 June 2024 Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Igor Sechin delivered a speech at the Energy Panel of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum paying special attention to the energy transition and discussing the forecast by OPEC of which Qatar is also a part. Rosneft has established significant connections with Qatar in the...

Doha, 12 June 2024 Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed Qatar's commitment to bridging the gap and bringing parties together to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all prisoners and hostages. During a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of...

Ankara, 10 June 2024 (Anadolu) There is "no common ground" with the Greek Cypriot administration for negotiations, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar said Monday. "We are ready to talks, but it seems that there is no common ground required for the negotiation process to begin because the other side does not...

Doha, 11 June 2024 2024 Philippines National Day Celebrations Executive Committee is composed of 12 leading Qatar based community organizations led by OKEC Charter President Joseph Timothy Rivera, Chairman of the Filipino community organizing committee. Among other Committee members include Mrs. Kamila Bellamlih, Cluster Director of Creative Events & Kobeco Concept; events advisor Dr. Jeanette...

Doha, 10 June 2024 Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, of State of Qatar officially inaugurated the Korean Medical Center (KMC) in Lusail City. KMC is run by 155 Korean and international medical staff. Dr. Sunpyo Lee, Medical Director of  KMC and Head of Executive Health and Gastro-enterology...

Doha, 10 June 2024 (QT) Bangladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ), a prominent business and professional forum of expats from the South Asian country, has extended its gratitude for the recent official visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Dhaka. During the Annual Members Night held recently, speakers expressed satisfaction about...

Istanbul, 09 June 2024 (Anadolu) Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz resigned Sunday evening from the emergency unity government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The commander of the Israeli army’s Gaza Division announced also his resignation on Sunday over his failure to protect Israeli military bases and settlements during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack...

Doha, 09 June 2024 The UNODC Regional Centre for Combatting Cybercrime in Doha commemorates its anniversary, marking a year since its establishment. The signing of the agreement on 9 June 2023 to establish the UNODC Regional Center for Combating Cybercrime and the subsequent establishment of the UNODC Programme Office in Doha marked a significant step...

Shenzhen, China, 06 June 2024 (Media Reports) In a landmark move, China has pledged to offer free artificial intelligence (AI) training to 200,000 Pakistanis. This initiative is part of a series og agreements signed between Chinese technology companies and Pakistan, aimed at enhancing cooperation in various technological fields. The agreements also encompass the establishment of...