Doha, August 09 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Thursday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha on Thursday, heading to Ankara, on a working visit to the Republic of Turkiye.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived Thursday in the Turkish capital Ankara on a work visit to the Republic of Turkiye.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Thursday affirmed the coordination of joint efforts between the State of Qatar and the sisterly Republic of Turkiye on Middle East developments and increasing challenges, noting the two countries' efforts for de-escalation and reaching a solution to stop the war on Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to his brother, HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, regarding the strong fraternal bilateral relations between the two countries and the means to support and enhance them.
- Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar issued a joint statement saying that it is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families. The time has come to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal.
- HE Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn received the credentials of HE Ali bin Saad Al Hajri as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Australia.
- HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Member of the International Olympic Committee Samira Asghari, on the sidelines of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended Thursday the FIFA reception, which was held at the FIFA office in Paris on the sidelines of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- The Ministry of Public Health has announced the temporary closure of a private sector medical complex due to the employment of unlicensed nursing staff.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) held an informational meeting on the conditions, regulations, and lists of accredited universities for private study abroad or study-funded by government entities, semi-governmental bodies, or various institutions in the country.
- The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Music Affairs Center, concluded Thursday its participation in the summer festivals in Tunisia where Qatari bands presented various shows that reflected the rich Qatari heritage for an elite group of Tunisian, Arab and foreign artists.
- Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the current week's trading with a decrease of 0.77 percent, losing 77.740 points to its balance, thus falling to 10,053.01 points, compared to its closing in the past week, financial analyst told QNA.
- Gold prices in the Qatari market fell by 2.06 percent during the current week, reaching USD 2,393.24000 per ounce, according to the data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB).
- Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) announced the completion of the strategic restructuring of its motor insurance operations in the United Kingdom.
- 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 July 28 to Aug. 1, reached QR 111,956,851, while the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin during the same period reached QR 19,102,371.
- Mazaya Real Estate Development Company announced that it incurred a net loss of QR 75.438 million in the first half of this year, compared to a net profit of QR 14.885 million in the first half of 2023.
- Zad Holding Co. reported first half results that saw net profit rise 3.45 percent year-over-year from QR 90,018,362 last year to QR 93,126,896 this year.
- The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) is set to hold its 8th International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S'hail 2024) from September 10 to 14 with the participation of 21 countries.
- Qatar's athlete Abderrahman Samba will compete on Friday in the 400 m hurdles final at the Olympics Paris 2024.
- Al Rayyan coach Poya Asbaghi and Umm Salal coach Patrice Carteron spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 1 match slated for Friday.
- Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins, and Al Khor coach Abdullah Mubarak spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 1 match. (QNA)