Instruments of ratification

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday issued an instrument of ratification approving a draft co-operation agreement in the field of education and higher education, research and technology between the governments of Qatar and Kenya, signed in Nairobi on 11/4/2017.The Emir also issued an instrument of ratification endorsing a draft co-operation agreement in the cultural field between the governments of Qatar and Kenya, signed in Nairobi on 11/4/2017. Indian forum to host cultural showIndian community, under the leadership of Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), will hold a mega cultural show to mark the 71st Independence Day of India tomorrow. The event will be held from 5.30pm at Al Wakrah Sports Club Indoor stadium. Indian ambassador P Kumaran will be the chief guest. The invitation to attend the event is available from ICC office on first-come-first-served basis. ICC president Milan Arun said, “It is an occasion to pay respect for those who lost their lives fighting for the freedom of our nation.” ICC general secretary Juttas Paul appreciated the efforts of all affiliated organisations, Indian schools and other community groups that provided steadfast support to ICC in organising the cultural show. A P Manikantan, ICC vice president also took part in the press conference. A large number of blue collar workers are expected to take part in the event and arrangements are made in co-ordination with different companies to ensure their participation. Cultural programmes by blue collar workers are also included in the event. During the programme, winners of different competitions will be awarded with prizes. Top scorers of this year’s CBSE (Science and Commerce stream) examinations will be presented with ICC-K C Varghese memorial awards. The toppers are Thansiha Abdul Gafoor, MES Indian School (commerce stream); Anugraha Arun Puthenpura, Doha Modern Indian School, (science stream); Mariam Mohamed Ali, MES Indian School, (science stream) and Param Kartikkumar Thakker, DPS-MIS (science stream).