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Posted on December 07, 2019

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performance captivates audience at Qatar National Library

Music lovers were treated to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Album for the Young (or Children’s Album) at another edition of the monthly Philharmonic at the Library series on 5 December.

Attendees enjoyed an especially exceptional performance of the album’s 24 short pieces, which were originally composed for the piano in 1878 and dedicated to Tchaikovsky's favorite nephew. At the Library, they were performed using Gennady Krutikov’s string quintet arrangement.  

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Posted on December 07, 2019

Financial Affairs Committee of Shura Council discusses public budget for 2020

The Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the Shura Council held a meeting under the Chairmanship of its Rapporteur H E Ali Bin Abdullatif Al Misnad Al Mohannadi.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

General Directorate of Civil Defence launches 13 new fire trucks

As part of efforts to modernize and develop the fleet to keep pace with the urban development taking place in the country,  the General Directorate of Civil Defence added to its fleet 13 modern fire trucks. The launch of the new fire trucks was held in the headquarters of the Department.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Young Kuwaiti and Qatari athletes offered the American dream

Young sports men and women from Kuwait and Qatar have the chance to earn sought-after scholarships in the US thanks to special trial days being held in both countries next week.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Muraikhi: Qatar committed to building all-inclusive state

Qatar pays great attention to building a comprehensive state by working hard to develop its educational, economic, social and cultural policies and directing them towards building a state based on rights for all its citizens and non-discrimination among them, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi. He said the country also pushes for more comprehensive development and strengthens the bonds of social integration among all members of the society.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Next generation Nokia 2.3 brings powerful AI to everyone

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces the Nokia 2.3. Delivering a feature-packed camera fuelled by AI, helping you get the best shot, the Nokia 2.3 also features a large 6.2” HD+ screen and two-day battery[i] life for long-lasting and immersive entertainment. Plus, being Android™ 10 ready, the new Nokia 2.3 will receive guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and OS updates for two years, ensuring this smartphone gets better over time.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Qatar Live: Yara and Ibrahim Dashti wow crowds in Doha

Two of the most popular singers in the Middle East – Yara and Ibrahim Dashti – kicked off the Qatar Live series of concerts last night with a spectacular performance at Katara Amphitheatre. They wowed a crowd of hundreds of residents, visitors, and football fans from countries across the Arabian Gulf who were in Doha to support their countries’ national football teams for the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019. 

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Posted on December 06, 2019

MME highlights Qatar’s eco-friendly measures for WC 2022 at COP 25

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) highlighted Qatar’s efforts to achieve balance between environmental protection and development goals, at the COP 25 currently under way in Madrid, Spain.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Sidra Medicine shares camping safety tips for parents

Every year, during camping season, children and teens across Qatar develop camping related injuries.

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Posted on December 06, 2019

Qatar Museums hosts 4th Public Art talk of the season

Qatar Museums (QM) hosted its 4th Public Art Talks session at the Fire Station with renowned artist Jitish Kallat. The session was moderated by Tom Eccles, Special Advisor of Public Art at QM, and discussed the artist’s inspirations and practice.

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