CILE to host seminar on  organ donation tomorrow

The Research Centre for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), a member of Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), will host a scientific seminar titled “Organ Donation between Islamic Ethico-Legal Discourse and Muslim Reality” this week.

Organised in collaboration with Qatar Organ Donation Centre, CILE is inviting the public to attend the seminar that takes place on the QFIS premises tomorrow from 7-9pm. 

The seminar is part of a series of CILE events organised to address issues of biomedical ethics. Speakers at the latest seminar are two prominent specialists in the field of organ transplantation and related ethical issues.

Dr Mohamed Ghaly, Professor of Islam and Biomedical Ethics at CILE, will deal with “Ethical Conundrums of Organ Donation Through the Lens of Muslim Religious Scholars”, while Dr Riadh Fadhil, Professor of Urology and Transplant Surgery and director of Qatar Organ Donation Centre, will present the Doha model of organ donation under the title “Doha Model of Organ Donation: Thinking Beyond Nationality”.

10,287 abandoned vehicles cleared

As many as 10,287 abandoned vehicles, heavy machinery and equipment have been removed from the Industrial Area as part of a campaign by the committee concerned, local Arabic daily Al Sharq reported. The campaign, launched  three months ago, will be continued. About 4,500 discarded tyres and more than 113 abandoned water tanks were also removed. Different types of violations were recorded against some garages and workshops with regard to the abandoned vehicles. The committee concerned has also located about 2,500 abandoned vehicles elsewhere in Qatar. These will be removed soon. Saleh al-Kuwari, the deputy chairman of the vehicles committee, told Al Sharq that the committee has been formed under a Ministerial decision in 2013 and includes representatives of different authorities. A member of the committee added that 1,288 abandoned cars were crushed after being cancelled from the records.

QNB platinum sponsor of event

QNB will be the Platinum sponsor for the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition starting today. QNB’s sponsorship, which is running on its 11th year, highlights the importance of the exhibition as the chosen venue for international product launches in the world of jewellery and watch design and manufacturing. “The sponsorship is part of QNB’s commitment to supporting the local community across all fields, and is also part of its objectives, including strengthening its position within international exhibitions,” the bank said in a statement.

QNB said it “takes pleasure in inviting clients to be among the lucky top five spenders to win a total of 2mn rewards points and enjoy more benefits from QNB Life Rewards when they use their QNB credit
cards at the exhibition.”

The bank added that it “is also keen to ensure that its brand is present alongside the leading global brands, as this year’s edition of the event hosts 34 exhibitors from local and international companies, representing more than 500 brands of watches and jewellery in the world, and the unique new collections to be in display during special events at the exhibition.”