MoL Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Heat Stress Prevention

Doha, June 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Labor (MoL) launched Monday a comprehensive awareness campaign to protect workers from heat stress during working hours, in cooperation with several partners from both the public and private sectors, in preparation for the implementation of Ministerial Decision No. (17) of 2021 concerning the regulation of working hours in open workplaces during the summer to protect workers from heat stress risks.

QNL to Launch Program Replete with Cultural Events in June

Doha, May 31 (QNA) - Qatar National Library (QNL) has announced its program of events for next June, specially designed to enhance the participation of various segments of society, preserve cultural heritage, and encourage lifelong learning.

China Launches New Test Satellite for Internet Technology

Beijing, May 31 (QNA) - China launched a new test satellite into space on Sunday for internet technology. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket and successfully entered the preset orbits, according to China's (Xinhua) News Agency.

WHO Chief Urges DRC Communities to Take Lead Role in Containing Ebola

Kinshasa, May 30 (QNA) - Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on local communities in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to play a central role in efforts to combat the disease.

Blue Moon Set to Illuminate Qatar's Sky on Sunday, QCH Says

Doha, May 30 (QNA) - Qatar's skies are set to be illuminated by the "Blue Moon" phenomenon on Sunday, May 31, with the Dhu Al-Hijjah lunar Moon becoming full at 11:45 a.m. Doha local time, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Saturday.

Pilgrims Continue Stoning Rituals on Final Day of Tashreeq

Makkah Al Mukarramah, May 30 (QNA) - Pilgrims continued Saturday the stoning rituals on the third day of Tashreeq and the final day of Hajj.

Qatari Pilgrims Praise Organization and Services During Hajj Season

Makkah, May 29 (QNA) - Qatari pilgrims performing Hajj 1447 AH have praised the high level of organization and services provided throughout this year's pilgrimage, highlighting significant improvements in facilities and support across the holy sites.

Katara Concludes Eid Al-Adha Festivities with Large Crowds

Doha, May 29 (QNA) - The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has wrapped up its three-day Eid Al-Adha celebrations after attracting large numbers of visitors from across Qatar and abroad.

MOECC Highlights Efforts to Monitor and Protect Dugongs

Doha, May 29 (QNA) - Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) highlighted its ongoing efforts to monitor and protect dugongs in Qatari waters, marking World Dugong Day observed annually on May 28, while stressing the species' importance in maintaining the balance of coastal and marine ecosystems.

China's Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Undocks for Return Mission

Beijing, May 29 (QNA) - China's manned space agency announced on Friday that the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft has undocked from the country's space station, beginning its return mission to bring astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongchang back to Earth.  

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test

Washington, May 29 (QNA) - A Blue Origin "New Glenn" heavy-lift rocket exploded today during a ground test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Study: Simple Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s Decades Before Symptoms Appear

London, May 29 (QNA) - A recent British study has revealed that a simple blood test measuring proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia may be capable of detecting the condition years - or even decades - before symptoms begin to emerge.