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Thu, 20 May 2021 13:55:30 +0000
Arabic, Islamic studies now compulsory subjects for private schools in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that Arabic and Islamic education is now compulsory in private schools.  Arabic, and Islamic studies are now mandatory subjects at all  private schools and kindergartens across the ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:12:59 +0000
Global community rallies together to rebuild Gaza’s biggest library
The library was loved by Palestinians and was built after years of hardship by the owner. Israel destroyed Gaza’s biggest bookshop, the “Samir Mansour Library” on Tuesday during a targeted attack on the Kuhail building, the latest i...

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:36:42 +0000
Sheikha Moza’s EAA kicks into action as Israeli raids bring Palestinian education to grinding halt
Sheikha Moza and her foundation, Education Above All, have vowed to support and proceed with educational projects in Palestine amid continued Israeli attacks.  Sheikha Mozza bint Nasser took to social media to shed light on the obstacles facing Pale...

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:03:49 +0000
US to recommend ‘post-withdrawal plan’ to monitor Afghanistan
The full US and NATO troop withdrawal is expected to be completed by September 11th with no further conditions, ending America’s longest war. Top US commander for the Middle East Gen. Frank McKenzie is reportedly set to recommend a post-withdra...

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:39:02 +0000
QF’s Sheikha Hind responds to student letter on detained security guard
QF chairperson and CEO Sheikha Hind has issued a statement in response to a letter about the case of a detained security guard in Qatar. Some 240 Qatar Foundation (QF) students, alumni, faculty and staff signed a letter addressed to CEO and chairpers...

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:15:39 +0000
Qatar breaks own record with over 40,000 vaccinations in one day
Data from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reveals that 40,769 vaccines were given on Wednesday, the highest number of daily jabs so far.  Qatar surpassed 40,000 daily vaccines for the first time since the start of the national vaccination campa...

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:06:36 +0000
Qatar reveals draft rules for first of its kind Shura council elections
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on the Shura Council’s electoral system ahead of the first election this year.  Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law with provisions concerning the Shura Council electoral system law that wi...

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:58:14 +0000
Biden ‘can no longer’ publicly support Israel as ceasefire calls intensify: Axios
Despite calls for ceasefire, the US administration approved a potential sale of $735 million in precision-guided weapons to Israel, a decision that democrats are working to block. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israeli Foreign Minister Gab...

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:12:09 +0000
Qatar athlete rows her way into 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Yet another Qatar athlete has qualified to partake in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as rower Tala Abujbara secures her spot in the games. Team Qatar rower Tala Abujbara has secured yet another place for Qatar in the summer 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Abujbara qua...

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:10:47 +0000
Ooredoo in Myanmar targeted by military spyware ahead of coup: report
Reports state Myanmar’s military killed up to 805 people and detained at least 4,146 people since the anti-coup protests erupted in February. Myanmar’s military has reportedly ordered locally operating telecom companies and internet servi...



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