The number of fingerprints in the main database of the Ministry of Interior’s electronic archives have reached 5mn, according to a report published by local Arabic daily Arrayah, quoting Director of Criminal Investigation Brigadier Khalifa Abdullah al-Nuami. The Criminal Evidence and Investigation Department will execute a plan to develop the fingerprint section through the expansion of the database, so that it could reach the 7mn mark soon. Eventually, it will house 10mn imprints, he said. Brigadier al-Nuaimi also confirmed in an interview with the Police Magazine recently that the Criminal Evidence and Investigation Department is working under a plan to reduce the crime rate. Brigadier al-Nuami said the strategy also aims at the security enhancement and strengthening of the capabilities of the policemen in detecting crimes. The MoI’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations includes four departments namely the criminal investigations, the criminal laboratory, narcotic combating, apart from the Criminal Evidence and Information, he said.
HBKU hosts Colorado students
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) for Education, Science and Community Development, hosted 25 faculty, staff and graduate students from Colorado State University from January 4 to 16.
It was part of HBKU’s Qatar Study Tour (QST) and Young Professionals Institute (YPI) programmes. These programmes, which are based on a partnership with graduate institutions in the US and which are delivered by HBKU Student Affairs’ staff, serve to showcase how student affairs ideas transform education in Qatar.
Since their inception in 2010, the QST and YPI programmes have enabled participants to broaden and exchange their knowledge, while extending their professional network and enhancing intercultural competence. QST participants gain insight into higher education and student affairs in Qatar by engaging with senior administrators from HBKU, its partner universities in Education City, and Qatar University. Participants are also invited to explore Education City as well as visit many of the cultural sites in Doha during their stay.
The YPI programme, an intensive four-day learning experience, encourages graduate students from the collaborating institution in the US to engage with an equal number of stakeholders from institutions in Qatar.
Minister invited to South Korea
HE the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani yesterday met Kim Kyung Sik, South Korean Vice Minister for Land and Infrastructure and Transport, and his accompanying delegation.
The two sides discussed ways to enhance co-operation between the two countries, notably in infrastructure and development projects. They also reviewed South Korean companies’ contribution to state projects.
Kim Kyung Sik invited the minister to visit his country to learn about Korean companies’ contribution in construction of modern cities.
Al-Kuwari meets Turkish official
HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz al-Kuwari yesterday met with Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Undersecretary Professor Ahmet Haluk Dursun who is currently visiting Qatar at the head of a cultural delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2015 Qatar-Turkey Year of Culture. During the meeting they discussed aspects of cultural co-operation between the two friendly countries.
Service centre in Al Shahaniya
HE Minister of Administrative Development Dr Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi yesterday inaugurated a centre for government services in Al Shahaniya.