Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development  (QF) welcomed two Nasa scientists to Education City on Tuesday.
On their first ever visit to the campus, the delegation discussed QF’s innovative science and research initiatives and its role in positioning Qatar as an international centre of excellence.
Nasa is a worldwide pioneer in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research, its vision is to ‘reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind’. Nasa’s work is divided into four separate areas; Aeronautics, Human Exploration and Operations, Science, and Space Technology.
As part of the tour, the delegation, which included Dr Ken Wolfenbarger and Dr Diane Evans, learned about the role of QF through a comprehensive presentation detailing its various activities such as its overarching endeavour to support Qatar’s growth and development.
The Nasa scientists were also taken to the open-air viewing platform at QF headquarters where they were shown the unique landscape formed by the education and research buildings of Education City. Concluding the tour, the scientists signed QF’s Visitors Book.

Vodafone Happy Offers for prepaid customers
Vodafone has announced the launch of Happy Offers for prepaid customers in Qatar.
In a statement, the company said Happy Offers is a telecom innovation that has proven its success across the wider Vodafone Group.
Happy Offers brings tailored offers to each customer every day with “amazing value” across recharge credit, data, local calling and international calling, the statement notes.
Prepaid users will be able to access Happy Offers by calling 123 or dialling *123# from their Vodafone line, and will be then presented with the most suitable offers.
There are no sign-up fees to start enjoying Happy Offers.  
Tamim S Fares, head of consumer marketing for prepaid at Vodafone Qatar, said: “We are proud to bring to Vodafone’s prepaid users, especially service and labour workers, the best value in the market, which can be enjoyed every day. These offers are tailored to each and every customer and presented in a simple way in the customer’s preferred language.
“Happy Offers will be brought to life with a new look and feel to our prepaid brand in the market, and alongside several engagement activities that will empower our service and labour customers to be happy.”

MEC advises Qatari families to plan vacation spending
Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has advised Qatari families travelling abroad for the summer holidays to maintain proper planning for their expenditure.  
MEC noted that local families often spend around 12% of their annual income on holidays and travel.
Accordingly, MEC advised travellers to formulate a budget for their shopping trips before they travel, and look for the best shopping malls at their destinations.
They should also use the Internet to compare various shopping malls to choose the best. Regarding accommodation, transportation and hotel reservations, travellers are advised by MEC to compare prices using the related websites.
MEC stressed that good planning for a trip would decrease the overall expenses and make the travellers less prone to take bank loans for such purpose.
The Ministry has urged consumers to use its various e-channels and applications through MEC_QATAR to keep being updated with its services and news.
They can also subscribe to its WhatsApp service on 66111400.

Indian embassy Consular Section timings to be revised
The timings of the Indian embassy’s Consular Section are being revised from June 1 to September 15.
Applications can be submitted from 8am to 11.15am.
After rendering of consular service, documents can be collected from 1pm to 4.15pm.

Commerce Ministry showcases e-services at Riyadh expo
QNA/Doha
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, showcased its smart e-services provided through its website and mobile application at the 15th commercial exhibition for the members of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 22 -26 May.
The Ministry of Economy, Commerce put up a pavilion in co-operation with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI).
The Ministry’s participation in this event reflects the keenness of Qatar’s leadership and the government to enhance ties of economic co-operation, develop inter-trade among Islamic countries and contribute to the success of efforts aimed at activating the Qatari private sector’s role in building an effective partnership with its counterparts in Muslim countries.
The Ministry’s pavilion displayed reports and booklets on the investment climate in the State of Qatar and the incentives offered by the state to investors.

Qatari leaders greet Austrian president-elect
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani have sent cables of congratulations to Alexander Van der Bellen on his victory in the presidential elections in Austria.

National Day greetings sent
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday sent cables of congratulations to Argentinian President Mauricio Macri on his country’s National Day.

SJC chief meets Tunisian minister
President of the Court of Cassation and chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Masood Mohamed al-Amri met Tunisian Minister of State Property and Land Affairs Hatem el-Euchi and his accompanying delegation. They exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, Qatar’s judicial system, the phases of litigation and the competence of the judiciary in Qatar.
Ambassador of Tunisia to Qatar Salah al-Salihi attended the meeting.

Domasco delivers tractor heads
Domasco has delivered a fleet of Volvo tractor heads to Tokyo Freight Services and not tractors as mentioned in the headline of the related news in Gulf Times yesterday. The error is regretted.