Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation of remarks made by the Prime Minister of the Israeli occupation regarding the “Greater Israel” vision. Qatar described these remarks as an extension of the occupation’s approach, which it argued incites crises and conflicts, and represents a violation of the sovereignty of nations and international law.
In related news, the Shura Council participated in a meeting of the temporary diplomatic committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union in Cairo, Egypt. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) condemned a recent crime by Israeli occupation authorities that resulted in the deaths of six journalists, four of whom were affiliated with Al Jazeera Media Network.
HE Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID), Dr. Ibrahim Saleh Al Naimi, highlighted Qatar’s efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence through education. He noted the involvement of various Qatari institutions in these efforts on both national and international fronts.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has taken action against a commercial establishment for consumer protection violations, closing it and its branches for 30 days. Furthermore, MOCI has announced a grace period until December 31, 2025, for vehicles to comply with Gulf specifications.
Qatar has made significant strides in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index, ranking 12th globally in 2024, marking an advancement of 21 positions from the previous year. Mannai Corporation reported a 3.7 percent increase in net profits for the first half of 2025, reaching QR 69.9 million.
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) concluded Wednesday’s trading with a gain of 213.37 points, closing at 11,634.75 points. The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) also concluded its summer training program, aimed at familiarizing the children of its employees with the media environment.
The Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition Committee organized two training workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. These workshops are part of ongoing efforts to promote Islamic identity and appreciation for the Arabic language.
The 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League season will commence tomorrow, running through the weekend with two matches each day. Al Shamal coach David Prats is optimistic about a strong start to the season. Additionally, Umm Salal Club announced the signing of Spanish forward Cristo Gonzalez on loan from Al Sadd.