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A sharp winter chill has swept across Qatar, sending nighttime temperatures in Doha down to 11°C and making it feel as cold as between 5°C and 8°C due to strong winds, prompting many residents to bundle up and take extra precautions even as daytime conditions remain inviting.According to the Department of Meteorology (MET), the cooler spell is expected to continue over the coming days, with generally stable weather and no significant rain forecast.Temperatures Thursday are set to reach 19°C during the day before dropping to 12°C at night. Winds may gust to 30 mph, while the chance of rainfall remains low at 5%. Despite the mild temperatures, MET has flagged high ultraviolet (UV) levels, advising the public to seek shade during midday hours, wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen.Similar conditions will prevail through the weekend and into early next week. Friday’s forecast mirrors Thursday at 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. Saturday will see a slight warming trend, with temperatures rising to 21°C during the day and 17°C in the evening. Sunday is expected to be the warmest day of the period, with a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C.Temperatures are forecast to dip again on Monday, reaching 20°C during the day and 13°C at night, with stronger winds gusting to 31 mph. On Tuesday, daytime temperatures will climb back to 22°C, with a low of 14°C. Humidity levels are also expected to rise, peaking at around 86% during the day, which may add to the chill in the air despite the sunshine.While the colder nights have caught some off guard, the overall weather remains pleasant by local standards. Many residents are expected to make the most of the winter climate by heading to popular outdoor destinations such as Al Bidda Park, Aspire Zone, the Doha Corniche, and traditional souqs, among other popular outdoor places such as Katara Cultural Village. These areas are likely to see increased activity, particularly in the afternoons and over the weekend, as families and fitness enthusiasts gather for picnics, recreation, and outdoor sports under clear winter skies. 

Kyiv residents huddled against bitter winter cold inside their unheated apartments Saturday as engineers struggled to restore power, water and heat knocked out in the latest salvo of Russian strikes.Russia has regularly conducted intense bombardments of Ukraine's energy system since it invaded its neighbour in 2022.The war's fourth winter could be the coldest and darkest yet, with the accumulated damage to the grid bringing utilities to the brink, and temperatures already below -10° Celsius (14°F) and set to plunge further this week.Saturday Kyiv's heat, power and water, hit hard by a strike two nights earlier, were shut down again as engineers tried to repair the ruined power grid.Galina Turchin, a 71-year-old pensioner living on Kyiv's badly affected eastern bank, had a window covered by plastic sheeting after it was blown out when drone debris hit another part of her building during the last overnight attack.She said she had not cooked food for two days, eating whatever had been left in their kitchen before the power, water and heat went out, and would now try to cook on a gas camping stove."We hope they will give us heat. If not power, then at least heat," she said, standing wrapped in layers of jumpers in her kitchen.The city administration said around noon local time (1000 GMT) Saturday that the state grid operator Ukrenergo had ordered the city's power system to be shut down, and that the water and heating systems, as well as electrified public transport, would also stop working as a result.Less than an hour later, Ukrenergo said engineers had managed to remedy the immediate issue, which had been caused by damage from previous Russian strikes, and that power was coming back online in parts of Kyiv.Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the heating system, which in Ukrainian cities is centralised and pumps hot water to homes in pipes, was also coming back on, and that she expected heat supply to be fully restored.However, she said that the power situation in the capital was still difficult, as the grid was badly damaged and people were using more electric heaters because of the cold.On Friday, with about half of Kyiv's apartment blocks left without heating after the latest Russian missile and drone attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents who had a warm place to go to temporarily leave the city.Turchin, the pensioner in her cold apartment, said she had a village cottage in another region but it was unheated and would take three days to warm up with logs."The neighbour wrote. She said it was already -17° (Celsius) there last night." 

Italian singer and songwriter Laura Pausini will be among the headline performers ‌at the opening ceremony ‌of the ‍Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organisers said .Pausini, one ⁠of Italy's most internationally acclaimed ‍artists, is credited with helping to bring the country's music to a global audience.She has won a Grammy, five Latin Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe ‌and earned an Oscar nomination during a career spanning more than three ‍decades.The Milano Cortina ⁠Games opening ‌ceremony will take place on February 6 at Milan's San Siro Stadium.Created and produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the event will feature performances by international artists like American pop superstar Mariah Carey alongside elements celebrating Italian culture and ​innovation.Pausini "embodies the ‌concept of Harmony", the central theme of the ⁠ceremony, ‍and her music represents a meeting point between tradition and modernity, between Italian roots and an international outlook, organisers said in a ​statement.The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will be staged across northern Italy, with events hosted in Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo and other venues in Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige.The Games will run from February ⁠6 to 22. 

It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet.The winter rains have made an already precarious life worse for people like Sharafi, who is among the hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory displaced by the war, many of whom now survive on aid provided by humanitarian organisations.**media[398766]**"My children are shivering from cold and fear... The tent was completely flooded within minutes," Sharafi, 47, said Sunday."We lost our blankets, and all the food is soaked," added the father of six, who lives in a makeshift shelter with his children in the coastal area of Al-Mawasi.A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place since October 10, following two years of devastating fighting.**media[398770]**But despite the truce, Gazans still face a severe humanitarian crisis, and most of those displaced by the war have been left with little or nothing.Families are crowded into camps of tents hastily erected from tarpaulins, which are often surrounded by mud and standing water when it rains.**media[398761]**"As an elderly woman, I cannot live in tents. Living in tents means we die from the cold in the rain and from the heat in the summer," said Umm Rami Bulbul."We don't want reconstruction right now, just provide us and our children with mobile homes."Nighttime temperatures in Gaza have ranged between eight and 12 degrees Celsius in recent days.**media[398767]**Nearly 80% of buildings in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to United Nations data.And about 1.5mn of Gaza's 2.2mn residents have lost their homes, said Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGO Network in Gaza.Of more than 300,000 tents requested to shelter displaced people, "we have received only 60,000", Shawa told AFP, pointing to Israeli restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid into the territory.**media[398771]**The UN refugee agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, said the harsh weather had compounded the misery of Gazans."People in Gaza are surviving in flimsy, waterlogged tents & among ruins," UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote on X."There is nothing inevitable about this. Aid supplies are not being allowed in at the scale required."**media[398769]**COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry body responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs, said in mid-December that "close to 310,000 tents and tarpaulins entered the Gaza Strip recently" as part of an increase in aid under the ceasefire.Earlier this month, Gaza experienced a similar spell of heavy rain and cold.The weather caused at least 18 deaths due to the collapse of war-damaged buildings or exposure to cold, according to Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority.**media[398762]**On December 18, the UN's humanitarian office said that 17 buildings collapsed during the storm, while 42,000 tents and makeshift shelters were fully or partially damaged."Look at the state of my children and the tent," said Samia Abu Jabba.**media[398768]**"I sleep in the cold, and water floods us and my children's clothes. I have no clothes for them to wear. They are freezing," she said."What did the people of Gaza and their children do to deserve this?"**media[398760]**

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be hazy to misty at first at places, becoming moderate in temperature daytime with scattered clouds to partly cloudy, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.Offshore, the weather will see scattered clouds to partly clouds, the Meteorology Department added.Winds along the coast will be mostly southeasterly to southerly at speeds between 5-15 knots, with gusts sometimes reaching 19 knots. At sea, they will be mostly southeasterly to southerly at speeds between 7-17 knots.Sea state inshore will range between 1-3 feet, while offshore it will range between 2-4 feet.Visibility inshore is expected to range between 4-9 km/3 km, or less at places at first. Offshore visibility will range between 4-9 km.AreaHigh TideLow TideMin Max------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doha09:19-**:**03:01-17:2623 28Mesaieed10:56-**:**19:55-**:**22 26Wakrah09:54-23:0318:29-**:**24 27Al Khor19:36-09:14**:**-03:2217 27Ruwais09:14-22:0403:22-16:1718 28Dukhan02:21-14:2108:17-20:5118 26Abu Samra01:57-14:2107:49-22:1018 28Sunrise: 06:09 LTSunset: 16:45 LT------------------

Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.The large majority of Gaza's 2mn people were forced from their homes during Israel's two-year ground and air war in the small, crowded enclave triggered by Hamas' October 2023 storming of Israel, with many now living in tents and other basic shelters.**media[385952]**A ceasefire has broadly held since mid-October but the war demolished much of heavily built-up Gaza, including basic infrastructure, leaving grim living conditions for most people.**media[385953]**"This suffering, this rain — and the low-pressure weather systems haven’t even started yet. It’s only the beginning of winter, and we’re already flooded and humiliated," Um Ahmed Aowdah said outside her tent as rain pelted down Tuesday. "We haven’t received new tents or tarps. Our tarp is two years old and our tent is two years old — they’re completely worn out."**media[385951]**Amjad al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGOs Network, said there was an urgent need for at least 300,000 new tents to house the roughly1.5mn people still displaced from their homes.The Palestinian Civil Defence Service said thousands of tents housing displaced families had been inundated by rainwater or damaged by torrential rainstorms over the past week.**media[385954]**Some tents completely washed away as floodwaters rose 40 to 50 centimetres above ground level in some areas of the coastal enclave, while a field hospital had to suspend operations due to flooding, medics and witnesses said.The UN said on Monday that while it was working to bring winter supplies into Gaza, the number of trucks able to enter the enclave was limited by Israeli curbs on aid groups.Hamas-led Gaza authorities say Israel is not letting in as much aid as was promised under the ceasefire deal. Aid agencies say Israel is preventing many essential items from entering.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of poor horizontal visibility at most places at first in inshore areas, in addition to expected thundery rain at first associated with strong wind and high sea offshore.According to the Department's daily weather report, inshore conditions until 6:00 pm on Monday will be misty to foggy at most places at first and moderate in temperature daytime with scattered clouds to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered rain.Offshore, the weather will see scattered clouds to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered rain that maybe thundery at first.Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 03 to 13 KT. Offshore, winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 05 to 15 KT, gusting to 25 KT with thundery rain.Sea state inshore will range from 1 to 4 feet, while offshore it will range from 2 to 4 feet, rising to 8 feet with thundery rain.Visibility inshore is expected to range between 4 and 9 km/2 km or less at most places at first. Offshore, the visibility is expected to range between 5 and 9 km/3 km or less with thundery rain.Area High TideLow TideMinMax------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doha07:03 - 17:2014:58 - 23:492129Mesaieed08:46 - **:****:** - **:**1528Wakrah08:14 - **:**23:50 - **:**2029Al Khor17:44 - 06:4022:38 - 00:251930Ruwais06:40 - 19:3100:25 - 13:462026Dukhan00:27 - 12:2106:13 - 18:531827Abu Samra01:12 - **:**10:33 - 07:261828Sunrise: 05:57 LTSunset: 16:43 LT------------------ 

Qatar Airways has increased capacity to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet the global demand on these routes. This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline's broader winter schedule enhancements, which have already introduced additional frequencies to more than 15 major destinations, including Cape Town, Dublin, London, Phuket, and Toronto.In a statement, the airline said that the growing demand for Qatar Airways' travel experience resulted in the airline offering nearly 3,000 additional flights this year. Starting 17 December 2025, Qatar Airways flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) will increase from 14 to 17 weekly flights. The additional services will offer seamless connections between Southeast Asia and Jeddah, London, and Paris through Doha.Effective 15 December 2025 until 28 March 2026, Qatar Airways' services to Lagos (LOS) will increase from 10 to 14 weekly. The increased frequency enhances connectivity between the Nigeria and Qatar Airways' extensive global network of over 170 destinations, facilitating smoother travel for both business and leisure passengers to Delhi, Guangzhou, and London. Effective 01 January to 28 March 2026, services will rise from 7 to 10 weekly flights to meet growing inbound and outbound demand from China. This frequency increase will further enhance connectivity between Asia and Qatar Airways' key destinations across Algiers, São Paulo, and Warsaw.From 12 January 2026, Qatar Airways will deploy the Airbus A380 on select flights to Singapore, offering enhanced capacity and an elevated premium experience. The airline's global connectivity is supported by its diverse fleet of aircraft that includes a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 equipped with ultra-high-speed Starlink on-board Wi-Fi. Qatar Airways is the first airline in the world to fully equip and operate over 100 widebody aircraft with Starlink, and the first carrier in the MENA region to offer the service. Passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins enjoy free, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi, with speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft.

Msheireb Properties announced the return of its celebrated Winter Season at Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), a citywide programme of entertainment, culture, and family experiences taking place from December 1-January 31.Themed “In Msheireb, there is a vibe for everyone”, this year’s season showcases the best of sport, design, music, cinema, and national celebration in one walkable urban destination.The winter activations will run daily from 4pm-10pm at Barahat Msheireb, Sikkat Wadi Msheireb, Msheireb Museums, Sahat Al Nakheel, and Al Kahraba Street. The 2025–2026 winter season kicks off in early December with the Baraha Premium Fan Zone and Sikkat Wadi Msheireb activation, coinciding with the Arab Cup 2025. These opening activations capture the excitement of the tournament through live match screenings, football-themed experiences, vibrant entertainment, and community gatherings that transform the city into a celebration of sport and regional pride.Sweet Sikka at Sahat Al Nakheel returns with the much-loved Candy Zone now in its second year. Barahat Msheireb will once again host Baraha Cinema in the latter part of December, offering outdoor screenings, themed dining experiences, and a relaxed winter setting for families and film enthusiasts. Dr Hafiz Ali Abdulla, senior director of Corporate Communication at Msheireb Properties, said: “Each year, we strive to curate experiences that celebrate our culture, creativity, and sense of community”.Festivities continue in mid-December with Qatar National Day celebrations across MDD. The city will host cultural installations, performances, and family-friendly experiences celebrating the nation’s heritage and unity. A special performance by the Al Jazeera Orchestra and Choir (in partnership with U Events) at Barahat Msheireb will serve as a joyful highlight of the celebrations.Msheireb Museums continues to anchor culture in MDD. This season, the “Identities of Perfection” exhibition, in collaboration with Al Markhiya Gallery, showcases the late Egyptian artist Hazem El Mestikawy’s works.Resonant Bodies, developed with Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, highlights how art preserves memory, continuity, and identity through creative expression.The season also features the Positive Impact Leadership Summit, Doha Film Festival Talks, Light-Box Installations, and a series of educational and children’s workshops.Doha Design District will present a rich lineup of design and creative events. Highlights include the Hamad bin Khalifa University’s Sustainable Islamic Urbanism course, and networking events like the FROMM Design Meetup, and JW Anderson Trunk Show.Artistic contributions feature Rashmi and Youssef Ahmed artwork reveals, while workshops such as the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) Design Thinking Workshop, InStudio Fashion Pop-up, and Arabic Calligraphy International Day provide hands-on experiences. The winter programme continues into January 2026, with the return of Hosh Msheireb, a boutique glamping concept at the Company House Courtyard within Msheireb Museums.Baraha Musical Concert will take place in mid-January while visitors can enjoy an intimate dinner beneath the open sky, surrounded by the architectural beauty of Barahat Msheireb, as classical and contemporary compositions fill the winter air.M7 is featuring a number of exhibitions, including Threads of Impact, Houbara Haven, and Amazigh Hair Couture, each celebrating contemporary creativity and craft, while in collaboration with the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, Woven Legacies: Uzbekistan’s Living Heritage provides a captivating exploration of Uzbekistan’s artistic traditions.Visitors to MDD this winter are also invited to discover LifeHub Msheireb, the acclaimed educational initiative by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar.The initiative is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Municipality to support Qatar’s sustainability goals.Winter Activations Calendar:•    21 November: J.W Anderson Trunk Show – Free entry•    23 November: Rashmi Artwork Reveal Event – Free entry•    1–18 December: Baraha Premium Fan Zone (Arab Cup 2025 Activations) – Ticketed•    1–18 December: Sikkat Wadi Msheireb Football Activations – Free entry (select activities ticketed)•    8 December: Arabic Calligraphy International Day Workshop – Ticketed•    December: VCUQ Design Thinking Workshop – Ticketed•    December: Youssef Ahmed Gift Reveal – Free entry•    December: InStudio Fashion Pop-up – Free entry•    Until 3 January: Threads of Impact and Woven Legacies: Uzbekistan’s Living Heritage exhibitions•    Until 12 January: Houbara Haven and Amazigh Hair Couture exhibitions•    18 December: Qatar National Day Celebrations – Free entry•    18–27 December: Sweet Sikka (Candy Zone) – Ticketed•    25 December – 3 January: Baraha Cinema – Ticketed•    December–January: LifeHub Msheireb Educational Experiences – Free entry•    December onwards: “Identities of Perfection” exhibition at Msheireb Museums – Free entry•    January: Baraha Musical Concert – Ticketed•    1–31 January: Hosh Msheireb – Ticketed

Director of Wildlife Protection Department, Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi, who also chairs the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, confirmed that the 2025-2026 winter camping season witnessed a significant increase in online registrations, thanks to system updates implemented this year that streamlined the registration process and reduced processing time. In an exclusive interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Nuaimi said that the number of registered campsites exceeded 2,800 by the registration deadline, a slight increase compared to last season. This reflects public confidence and the stability of the organization. He anticipates that the number will increase as the season progresses, particularly with the extension of registration periods in high-demand areas. Al Nuaimi said that registration was divided according to geographical regions (central, southern, and northern), which allowed citizens greater flexibility in choosing their preferred locations. He noted that public awareness had increased significantly, with many campers registering early to secure their spots. He also indicated that the ministry had developed a flexible capacity plan this year, with the possibility of opening additional sites as needed. He emphasized that this reflects the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's commitment to meeting the needs of campers and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. He noted that Sealine remains one of the most sought-after areas, thanks to its unique combination of sea and sand dunes, along with the northern coastline, which has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among families due to its proximity to residential areas and pleasant climate. Meanwhile, Al-Mazrouah has experienced increasing demand from those who appreciate the natural environment, thanks to its tranquility and spaciousness. Director of Wildlife Protection Department Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi said that the electronic registration system has undergone a comprehensive upgrade this year to be faster, more accurate, and more flexible, offering ease of use for all, including those with limited digital skills. Regarding awareness efforts, he noted that the Ministry implemented extensive media and awareness campaigns across various platforms to promote a culture of sustainable camping and wildlife protection. He pointed out that the messages emphasized respecting regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and responsible waste management. He added that field workshops and educational visits were organized in cooperation with schools and youth centers to encourage sound environmental practices among campers, particularly young people. Al Nuaimi revealed that the Ministry has designated specific areas for family camping, offering appropriate services and a tranquil environment, as well as areas for youth camping that provide larger spaces and opportunities for activities, in addition to sites dedicated to environmental and educational initiatives. He pointed out that the organized camping initiative has contributed to preserving wildlife and preventing encroachment on plants and sand dunes, as campsite locations are determined in advance via an electronic map, which prevents randomness and reduces environmental damage. The Ministry also obliges campers to a number of environmental standards, including the use of tools that are not harmful to plants and not lighting fires outside the designated sites. At the conclusion of his interview with QNA, Director of Wildlife Protection Department and Head of the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Hamad Salem Al Nuaimi, called on all campers to adhere to the instructions and preserve the desert environment, stressing that camping is a collective responsibility, and that preserving nature is a guarantee for successful and safe seasons for future generations.

The winter camping season should be an excellent occasion to spread awareness on the importance of preserving and maintaining the various components of the local environment. Speaking to local Arabic daily Arrayah, a number of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) members stressed that campers should strictly abide by the regulations and rules set forth by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for this season. Campers should actively cooperate with the environment inspectors to guarantee a successful season without violations that may negatively impact the environment. This will further enhance the protection of the Qatari wildlife and ensure that it will be well-preserved for the coming generations. Parents should be keen to spread environment awareness among their children and instruct them on the proper ways to use the various components of wildlife, enjoying them without causing any potential harm. CMC member Hassan Ali al-Ishaq pointed out that over the past seasons, it turned out that fast majority of campers followed the related laws and regulations. He stressed that the local traditions and general ethics should be followed in this regard to maintain the cleanness of the place and preserve the well-being of wildlife. Campers should avoid causing any annoyance or disturbances to their neighbouring campers. Also, inspectors should be considered by campers as guides and assistants to help them enjoy the experience while preserving nature. CMC member Mohamed al-Khayareen said that campers should stay updated on the related instructions and rules, and follow them for their own safety. They should also ensure quality and safe electricity connections and cook safely to avoid risks of fires and similar accidents. CMC member Jassim al-Khelaifi said that campers strive to enhance the local environment by planting a number of trees and caring for them. They should avoid littering and use excellent quality sanitary drainage equipment to avoid spoiling their surroundings. CMC member Mohamed al-Hajiri suggested that campers should avoid lighting fire directly on the sand and leaving the remains there. Instead, they should keep designated places and tools for the purpose and dispose of the remains in a proper manner. He also noted that campers should always keep in mind the good neighbourhood practices, which is integral part of the local culture, to enjoy a peaceful and hassle-free experience for all

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced that admissions for the Winter 2026 semester are now open, offering a wide selection of Master's programs, in addition to a select number of Bachelor's programs.The available undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Digital Communication and Media Production (Arabic-English Track) under the College of Computing and Information Technology, the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Paramedicine under the College of Health Sciences, and the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Construction Engineering under the College of Engineering and Technology.The university has encouraged prospective students, including Qatari nationals and children of Qatari women who are eligible for tuition fee exemptions for undergraduate programs, to apply via the University's website: www.udst.edu.qa.UDST President Dr. Salem Al Naemi emphasized the University's focus to advancing applied education, stating: "UDST is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience that seamlessly integrates theory with practical application, enabling our students to transform knowledge into skills that contribute to Qatar's sustainable future"."We strive to prepare graduates who are capable of creativity, leadership, and excellence in fields critical to the nation's growth, particularly in science, technology, and innovation, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030."Applicants must meet the admission requirements specific to their chosen programs. In addition, applicants are required to complete the University's English and Math Placement Tests. Those who do not meet the required standards may enroll in UDST's Foundation Program, which is designed to equip them with the essential skills needed to join the academic program of their choice.Beyond academics, UDST offers a vibrant campus life rich with extracurricular activities, research opportunities, and student exchange programs, ensuring a holistic educational experience. As part of its dedication to student well-being, the University recently launched a comprehensive Wellness Strategy designed to support both physical and mental health. UDST also promotes a strong culture of sports and wellness, providing students with access to a wide range of modern facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, football fields, and specialized fitness programs.