UNESCO Executive Board Adopts Decisions to Advance Organization's Work

Paris, October 20 (QNA) - The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded its 225th session on Tuesday, addressing key strategic issues, including the UNESCO 80 roadmap, reform of its field office network, and the proposed 2028–2029 programme and budget.

Community College of Qatar Graduates Record 1,162 Students in Largest-Ever Class

Doha, October 20 (QNA) - Community College of Qatar has celebrated the graduation of 652 students on the second day of its 2026 ceremonies, as the institution marks its largest graduating class in its history, with a total of 1,162 graduates.

Katara Cultural Village Unveils Peruvian Sculpture Celebrating Friendship

Doha, October 20 (QNA) - Qatar's Katara Cultural Village has unveiled a sculpture by Peruvian artist Marcelo Wong, marking the launch of a dedicated Peruvian cultural corner aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.

Qatar Creates Announces October QC Talks Featuring Leading Voices in Art, Design and Culture

Doha, October 20 (QNA) - Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a programme of six QC Talks taking place from 24 to 27 October at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium, as part of the Qatar Creates Fall/Winter 2026–27 season.

From Cultural Exchange to Institutional Partnership: Qatar, France Build Enduring Cultural Bridges

Doha,October 19 (QNA) - From museums and universities to scientific research, cinema and publishing, cultural cooperation between the State of Qatar and the French Republic has grown into a multifaceted partnership that transcends traditional artistic exchanges, building lasting institutional ties and creating new avenues for the exchange of knowledge, expertise and creativity.

ICESCO Marks World Novel Week

Rabat,October 19 (QNA) - The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held an international symposium today titled "The Poetics of the Novel: The Dialectic of Narrative and Language," in celebration of World Novel Week, which every year during the week starting on 13 October.

Global Cinema Takes Center Stage in Doha Film Festival 2026 Gala and Special Screenings

Doha, October 19 (QNA) - Doha Film Festival 2026, organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) from Nov. 19 to 27, will showcase a slate of gala and special screenings celebrating cinema's power to challenge conventional thinking and bring audiences compelling human stories that transcend borders and cultures.

Baku International Book Fair to Kick Off Wednesday with Qatari Participation

Doha, October 19 (QNA) - The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate in the Baku International Book Fair in Azerbaijan from October 21 to 25, alongside a broad range of international participants.

Director of Libraries Department to QNA: Al Diwan Fair in Germany Enhances Arabic Book Presence, Cultural Exchange

Berlin, October 18 (QNA) - Director of the Libraries Department at the Ministry of Culture and Director of the Doha International Book Fair Jassim Ahmed Al Buainain stated that Al Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair in Berlin has contributed to strengthening the presence of Arabic literature and deepening cultural exchange.

Culture Ministry Marks International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Doha, October 18 (QNA) - The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, celebrated the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, observed annually on October 17, through a series of events organized in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the UNESCO Regional Office in Doha.

Awqaf Ministry: Tuesday Final Deadline to Register for Hajj via Electronic Portal

Doha, October 18 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, announced that Tuesday, Oct. 20, will be the deadline for registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season via electronic Hajj portal.

Ministry of Culture Urges Calligraphers to Take Part in Akhlaq Award

Doha, October 18 (QNA) - Qatar's Ministry of Culture has called on all calligraphers and innovators worldwide to register for and participate in the second "Akhlaq" ("Morals") international calligraphy art award.