Summary of Local News Released Tuesday

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Here is a summary of local news released on Tuesday: – HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the anniversary of her country’s Independence Day.

– HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol on the anniversary of his countrys Liberation Day.

– HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HH Prince of the Principality of Liechtenstein Hans-Adam II on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Denis Sassou Nguesso on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the anniversary of her country’s Independence Day.

– HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol on the anniversary of his countrys Liberation Day.

– HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HH Prince of the Principality of Liechtenstein Hans-Adam II on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Denis Sassou Nguesso on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.

– HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Duck-soo on the anniversary of his countrys Liberation Day.

– HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Principality of Liechtenstein Dr. Daniel Risch on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Anatole Collinet Makosso on the occasion of his country’s National Day.

– The State of Qatar expressed its deep concern over the developments in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, and called on all parties involved to avoid escalation, exercise maximum restraint, heed the voice of reason, pursue dialogue to overcome differences, and spare civilians the consequences of the fighting.

– Advisor to Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the Sate of Qatar has made great efforts that led to rapprochement between Iran and the United States and a prisoner swap deal.

– The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) affirmed the continuation of the State of Qatar’s unwavering approach to constantly improve the conditions of workers through the concerted efforts of all stakeholders.

– Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced its support for the Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza, providing it with a solar power system, to mitigate the impact of power outages on the blockade, which last for over 12 hours a day.

– Qatar Charity (QC) has recently implemented 36 income generating projects in Pakistan’s Punjab to provide livelihood opportunities for the beneficiary families to contribute to improving their economic conditions, noting that the projects included grocery shops and livestock.

– A seminar held by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) on Tuesday shed light on the alternative to custodial sentences, its benefit, and its importance in reforming convicts to keep up with the criminal, correctional, and rehabilitative policy.

– Qatar University (QU) has launched its comprehensive online orientation program for new students joining the Fall 2023 semester in which over 6000 male and female students are expected to participate from various QU’s colleges.

– The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that it has accomplished the public opinion poll, which stemmed from its keenness to receive the opinions of citizens and residents and give them the opportunity to participate and express their views on the priorities that Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) should focus on in order to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV-2030).

– The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies organized orientation meeting for the new students admitted to its PhD and master’s programs for the academic year 2023-2024.

– Qatar Television is celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the launch of its official broadcast which falls on Aug. 15, 1970, around two years after the launch of Qatar Radio broadcasting in 1968.

– The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed today’s trading down by 34.69 points, or by 0.32 percent, to the level of 10,673.66 points.

– Al Wakrah and Muaither SC will launch the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League. The kick-off is at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday.

– Qatar’s table tennis player Mohammed Abdul Wahab is aspiring to qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and represent the country in it.

– Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) concluded Tuesday its summer camp, a event that offered a variety of entertainment and educational activities for children aged 10 to 13.

– Qatari newspapers highlighted in their editorials on Tuesday HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s visit to the Lusail International Circuit yesterday to see the renovation works of the circuit which represents a new sport edifice added to Qatar’s sports landmarks. (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency