The Indonesian embassy hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Indonesia’s Independence Day as well as to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Indonesia-Qatar diplomatic relations.

HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari visited a diabetes screening stand at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General Hospital yesterday.

The Occupational Health and Safety Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has celebrated the annual International Day of Medical Physics which aims to raise awareness of the role that medical physicists play in patient care.

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), one of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s three national research institutes, and ‘Stars of Science’ have invited the public to a talk by one of the four finalists of Qatar Foundation’s flagship ‘edutainment’ reality TV show.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani offered condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud; Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Mohamed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz al-Saud; Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence Moh

The V20, LG Electronics’ newest smartphone that sets a new baseline for multimedia capabilities in smartphones, is now available across all Jumbo Electronics showrooms and leading hypermarkets.

Investments in the manufacture of glass and glass products in the GCC countries reached $2.6bn in 2015, the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting (Goic) said in a new report.

Commercial Bank’s Young Elite Savers Club, a “pioneering and innovative” banking members’ club for minors, has been launched with a day of fun activities at The St Regis Doha.

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has launched a national sustainability loyalty programme, ‘Green Life’ to promote green activities by rewarding loyalty points that can be redeemed at select outlets around the country.

Katara – the Cultural Village hosted renowned musical soiree “Stars of Georgia” to mark the 25th anniversary celebration of Georgia’s independence at the Katara Opera House.

Qatar has called for raising awareness about the guarantees to ensure workers' rights, pointing out to the role of national institutions and civil society groups to protect these rights.

QNB recently organised an awareness initiative titled ‘Diabetes at Work day’ for its staff in collaboration with Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) at the bank’s Al-Mathaf Tower building.