- The College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University (QU) has announced that its undergraduate academic programs have received international academic accreditation from the Islamic Sciences Accreditation Agency (IAA) for a period of three years starting in September 2025. This milestone reflects the college's steadfast commitment to quality standards and academic excellence.


- QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has organized the second panel on Qatar debates themed: From Dream to Reality: Qatar’s Entrepreneurs Journey.


- Qatar Charity (QC) and Misr El Kheir Foundation (MEK) have renewed their framework agreement originally signed in 2024.


- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with a consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding, valued at over USD 4 billion, is intended to revamp Damascus International Airport based on state-of-the-art global standards, Chairman of the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Omar Al Hussari, said.


- The Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is conducting a series of training programs for legal professionals across various ministries and government agencies.


- Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has successfully concluded the second edition of the “Back-to-Schoolâ€‌ event, held at Sport City - Station on the Doha Metro's Gold Line from 19 August to 2 September 2025. In conjunction with the start of the new academic year, the company also announced the resumption of its school visits program across the Doha Metro network.


- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) announced it will host a forward-looking conference exploring the global ethical implications of AI technologies.


- The Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, in partnership with the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and the Qatar Press Center, launched an awareness workshop titled "Media and the Positive Image of Persons with Disabilities," with the participation of a group of media professionals and influencers in the Qatari media scene, held at the Diplomatic Club.


- Qatar Chamber’s (QC) Industry Committee held a meeting with the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) to discuss developing a mechanism to connect factories with research and development centres and universities in Qatar.


- The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 16.34 points, or 0.15%, to 11,167 points at the start of trading on Wednesday, compared with the previous session's close.


- The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on Wednesday by 41.20 points, or 0.37 percent, to end the trading session at 11,142.37.


- Estithmar Holding has announced the second semi-annual profit distribution for the first tranche of its Qatari Riyal-denominated sukuk, with an annual profit rate of 8.75%.


- Qatar National Library (QNL) organized an event under the title 'In the Footsteps of an Ottoman Traveler: Retracing the Routes of Evliya Celebi,' hosted by Turkish travel writer Seymen Bozaslan. This event is part of QNL's ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Islamic cultural heritage as well as to bring the legacy of 17th-century Ottoman explorer Evliya Celebi to life.


- Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Doha, presented the globally celebrated exhibition "MARMO I MARBLE. CARVING THE FUTURE," held at Bin Jelmood House Lower Gallery.


- M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation in fashion, design, and technology, proudly announces The Global Edit, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip worldwide designers with the expertise, resources, and market access necessary to thrive in the global fashion industry.


- Al Rayyan SC announced that it signed Brazilian Wesley Gassova, coming from Internacional SC, to join the team starting from the current season.


- Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraq Football Association. Under this agreement, the Iraqi national team will receive continuous medical and scientific support over the next two years, gaining access to Aspetar's state-of-the-art medical facilities and advanced sports infrastructure. With this partnership, Iraq joins Aspetar's global network of partners who benefit from the expertise of the renowned Qatari hospital.


- The Qatari national team lost to Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the match held Wednesday at Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium in Abha, concluding their Group A matches in the Gulf Cup U-20, currently underway and scheduled to continue until Sep. 9.


- The Qatar senior national volleyball team will play its fifth friendly match Thursday, against its Ukrainian counterpart, as part of the final preparations for the last stage of its domestic training camp in Doha ahead of the World Championship, which will be hosted by the Philippines from Sep. 12 to 28.


- Qatar played to a 2–2 draw against Bahrain in a closed-door friendly on Tuesday at Al Thumama Stadium, as part of preparations for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.


(QNA)