The Canadian embassy in Doha will be hosting a large group of Canadian universities and colleges on October 21-22.

While most of Germany’s tourist destinations are popular to many people, its southern part, particularly Munich, has traditionally been the hotspot for most travellers from the Gulf region, an official of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) – Gulf Countries has said.

The GCC region, including Qatar, has become one of the most important source markets for German tourism due to the long stays and the above-average purchasing power of visitors, an official of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) – Gulf Countries has told Gulf Times.

The second edition of the Local Dates Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and Souq Waqif, got underway yesterday.

The Bedaya Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (Bedaya Centre), a joint initiative by Qatar Development Bank and Silatech, is participating in the ‘8th Qatar Leadership Conference’ from today (Oct 17) until October 19.

Renowned Indian sitarist Shujaat Husain Khan will perform at Katara Cultural Village tomorrow at 7pm.

The Italian embassy in Doha, in co-operation with Qatar National Library and Società Dante Alighieri, will hold an array of events and activities in Doha from October 21 to 27 to mark the “Week of the Italian Language in the World”.

The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is participating in the ninth edition of the annual University Expo Qatar (UniExpo), which is being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre until today.

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), through its world-class Free Zone and Incubation Centre for tech innovation, is leading Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Investment’s (QF RDI) efforts of advancing a vital innovation ecosystem in Qatar.

Qatar Airways’ award-winning frequent flyer programme (FFP) Privilege Club has announced that its Platinum members can now access Hamad International Airport (HIA)’s exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge when flying Business Class with up to two guest passes.

Strong winds are expected in parts of the country along with thundery rain by this afternoon, the Qatar Met department has said.

Qatar was elected as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Standing Committee on Peace and International Security. This took place in the current 141st Assembly of the IPU in Belgrade.