- Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), concluded the Fourth Edition of the robust Strategic Product Management Bootcamp for entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani launched on Thursday the 2023-2027 QFMA 3rd Strategic Plan, in the presence of a number of members of the QFMA's Board of Directors and CEO of QFMA Dr. Tamy bin Ahmad Al Binali, as well as the QFMA's leaders and department directors.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) honored the companies that supported the Qatari products campaign of 2023, as well as the ones that participated in the "1000 Opportunities" initiative.
- Qatar Tourism participated in the world's leading luxury travel trade event, International Luxury Travel Markek (ILTM) Cannes 2023, with an immersive and inspirational Visit Qatar exhibition stand.
- The State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan discussed ways of cooperation and coordination to establish a joint Qatari-Uzbekistan business council.
- HE Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the State of Qatar Ghulam Hoosein Asmal said that HE President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and the government and citizens of South Africa extend their profound congratulations to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the people of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the Qatar National Day (QND) which symbolizes Qatar's rich history, culture, and traditions and reminds us of the two nations' strong bonds and relations.
- The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from Dec. to Dec. 7 2023 reached QR, 419,390,033. Total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same period was QR 46,577,586.
- General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, said that on December 18th we renew our pledge of loyalty and commitment to our wise leadership. We also renew our commitment to ourselves to continue our diligent work in our respective fields and specialties, and to sustain our boundless dedication for the progress and prosperity of our beloved nation, Qatar.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Thursday with HE Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, on the sidelines of the high-level events of the Second Global Refugee Forum in Geneva.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Thursday in Geneva with HE UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, on the sidelines of the high-level events of the Second Global Refugee Forum.
- HE Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali Al Kharji announced the success of Qatar in hosting over 3 million tourists from various nationalities during the current year of 2023, confirming that Qatar has become a distinctive tourist destination, which is particularly evident as Qatar holds a record of hosting and organizing major global events and tournaments.
- The Qatar Satellite Company (Es'hailSat) announced Thursday nine new HD TV channels would be accessible on its Es'hail 2, positioned at the 26 East hotspot and covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- General Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan, Ata Akmammedov, hailed the great success and the organizational level of the Qatar Cup and 2nd Grand Prix of Weightlifting, expressing his pride and exhilaration to be honored by the organizing committee and his presence at this important sporting event.
- Competitions for the 8th edition of the East to West Qatar Ultramarathon will begin tomorrow, organized by the Qatar Sports for All Federation in cooperation with the Qatar Runners Team. It is an international race that extends from the Doha Corniche - the Sheraton Hotel to Dukhan Beach, a distance of 90 km.
- The Ministry of Culture's Visual Art Center has participated in a group of art exhibitions and workshops at the Darb Al Saai's 'Liwan Al Fan'. (QNA)