HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met yesterday with the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is currently on a visit to Qatar. They discussed bilateral relations between the two sides and the means to enhance them, particularly in the economic and energy sector.


Katara announces Qur’an recitation contest prizes
The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has announced a new award for the Holy Qur’an recitation contest with prizes worth QR1.5mn. 
The first-place winner will receive QR500,000, the second-place winner QR400,000, and the third winner QR300,000. The fourth and fifth prize winners will receive QR200,000 and QR100,000 respectively.
The registration for the award has started. Interested participants can fill out an online form at www.kataraquran.com. 
The contest is for male participants aged 18 and  above. Islamic preachers, Arabic and Islamic teachers, broadcasters on various media channels, and winners of similar awards are not eligible to participate.