Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a group of well-wishers at Lusail Palace on Wednesday evening to mark the holy month of Ramadan. In a series of diplomatic gestures, HH the Amir also sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, celebrating the anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
According to Qatar News Agency, HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani similarly extended congratulatory messages to President Barrow, emphasizing the strong diplomatic relations between Qatar and The Gambia. Meanwhile, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani also participated in this show of international solidarity by sending his own congratulations to the Gambian President.
In other diplomatic endeavors, HE Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, met with HE Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Caracas. This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Qatar and Venezuela.
Furthermore, the Minister of Labour, Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, conducted a meeting with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the State of Qatar, Mohamed Nur Adan. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in labor and employment sectors.
In the realm of culture, the Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition's exhibition, Al Raqim, showcased winning artworks at the C³rdoba Conference Palace, drawing an international audience and highlighting the growing recognition of Arabic calligraphy in Europe.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched the National Scholarship Initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau. This initiative aims to support Qatari students pursuing degrees in Nuclear Engineering, reflecting Qatar's commitment to advancing education in critical sectors.
On the humanitarian front, Qatar Charity began implementing its Iftar project across 42 countries as part of its Ramadan campaign "Good Starts With You," while the Qatar Red Crescent Society initiated its annual Ramadan Campaign with the theme "Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive," focusing on charitable initiatives in Qatar and beyond.
In sports, Qatar's Al Ahli advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Iran's Sepahan, and world-renowned tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner progressed to the quarter-finals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, showcasing Qatar's vibrant sports scene.