Doha, November 04 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Sunday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani offered his condolences to HM King Felipe VI of Spain on the victims of the floods that swept through the country's southern and eastern regions, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with a delegation from the Franco-Qatari economic circle "Qadran" which is currently visiting the country.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos, who is visiting the country.
- HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the opening of the Arab Global Scholars (AGS) Annual Gathering.
- HE Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the General Referendum Committee, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday inspected a number of polling stations for the referendum on the draft constitutional amendment for 2024 to the State of Qatar's Permanent Constitution.
- HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani met Sunday in Doha with HE Lebanese Caretaker Minister of Culture Judge Muhammad Wissam Al Murtada.
- The General Referendum Committee has called on Qatari citizens aged 18 years and above, both inside and outside the country, to exercise their right to vote on the referendum day scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, corresponding to 3/5/1446 AH, for the referendum on the draft constitutional amendment for 2024 to the State of Qatar's Permanent Constitution, as per Decree No. 87 of 2024.
- The General Referendum Committee has completed all necessary procedures for holding the referendum on constitutional amendments for 2024 on Tuesday, based on Decree No. (87) of 2024 which affirms the cohesion between the Qatari people and their leader, and the firm belief in the importance of national unity, social cohesion and steadfastness on the inherited good values and established national principles.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos, who is visiting the country.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar Paolo Toschi.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Sunday with HE Minister of Culture in the Lebanese caretaker government, Mohammad Wissam El-Mortada, who is currently visiting Doha.
- Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammad Al Ansari met Sunday with HE Director General of the Middle East Bureau at the Global Affairs Canada Martin Larose, who is visiting the country.
- The State of Qatar, represented by the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), presided over the GCC Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity meeting held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Sunday.
- The State of Qatar chaired the 25th meeting of the ministerial committee in charge of following up on the implementation of joint action decisions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held Sunday in Doha.
- HE Acting Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nofe Al Suwaidi participated in a special session on the margins of the conference on Ukraine's peace formula in Montreal, Canada.
- The National Planning Commission (NPC) announced the start of implementing the Sustainable Development Indicators Survey 2024, which will continue until the end of the year.
- The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority is hosting the 23rd meeting of the Committee of Heads of Civil Retirement and Social Insurance Agencies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from Nov. 4 to 6, 2024.
- The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha will host a series of lectures that highlight the rich heritage of the Kingdom of Morocco as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.
- The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) convened the Strategic Coordination Meeting for ICC National Committee (NC) Leadership in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries.
- The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, will host the meeting of the Standing Committee on Budget and Planning of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- As part of its commitment to strengthening Qatar's position as a regional logistics hub, Mwani Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the General Authority of Customs, and QTerminals Group, organized a seminar titled "Facilitating the Entry and Exit of Transit Shipments Through Land Border." - Fieldwork for the National Ageing Survey, conducted by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in collaboration with the National Planning Council and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has officially begun Sunday.
- Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Labour is set to launch the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024-2030 on Monday.
- Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched Sunday a social media monitoring and analysis training course, intended for elevating national media cadres' specialized journalistic efficiency.
- The Ministry of Justice's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies (LJSC) celebrated Sunday the graduation of the 21st mandatory training course for new lawyers, and the 14th mandatory training course for trainee lawyers.
- The Ministry of Social Development and Family opened Sunday 'Home Grown Exhibition' as part of the activities of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, in the presence of HE Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs at the Ministry of Social Development and Family Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al-Thani.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) is preparing to host the Arab Mathematics Olympiad 2024.
- Represented by the Agricultural Research Department, the Ministry of Municipality concluded a regional training course on methodologies and mechanisms for biotic stress examination, bioinformatics and genetic improvement of crops to achieve food security.
- The second edition of the international forum /Youth at Hostel/, organized by Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), kicked off today at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall.
- Qatar University's (QU) undergraduate admission for Spring 2025 for transfer and second-degree applicants will be open from November 3-13, the Enrollment Management Department announced.
- HEC Paris in Qatar, a globally renowned business school, has launched its much-anticipated Emerging Leaders Track (ELT) of its Executive MBA (EMBA) program.
- The 6th Ras Laffan Falconry Championship 2024 organized by the Qatari Society of Al Gannas (AGQS) is set to kick off from Nov.6-13, 2024.
- Qatar Museums on Sunday launched Village of the Sun, a monumental public artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Rashid Johnson, at Doha International Airport Park on Al Matar Street.
- The General Assembly of the International Snooker Federation on Sunday elected Mubarak Al Khayarin, Executive Director of the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF), as President of the International Snooker Federation by acclamation, for a third term until 2028.
- The Qatar Stars League has made an amendment to the schedule of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup's fifth and final round (group stage).
- The first round of the Qatar Freestyle Drift Championship for the new season 2024-2025 has concluded.
- The Qatar Endurance Racing Club (QERC) has organized Al Wasmi, the first race of the 2024-2025 season, in the Marathon Village of Sealine, covering a distance of 100 kilometers held over four phases. (QNA)