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The Ministry of Public Health carried out a wide-scale inspection campaign covering a number of restaurants, cafeterias, and sites designated by companies to provide food to workers at their residential locations in the Industrial Area. The objective was to ensure compliance with health standards and requirements during food handling, and to strengthen food safety and protect consumer health in the State of Qatar.During the campaign, inspections were carried out at 479 establishments, including restaurants and cafeterias, in addition to 191 sites designated by companies to prepare and serve food in worker accommodations for about 95,000 workers in the Industrial Area. Each food establishment and site underwent at least three inspection visits to monitor the implementation of corrective measures and to raise the level of compliance.A total of 1,813 food samples were collected (1,239 samples from restaurants and cafeterias and 573 samples from worker housing sites). They were analyzed at the Ministry of Public Health’s food safety laboratories. The results showed that all samples met health requirements.The total number of visits carried out by inspectors from the Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Public Health during the four-month campaign exceeded 1,650 inspection visits to cafeterias and restaurants. The regulatory efforts resulted in a notable improvement in performance, as more than 82 percent of these establishments advanced by at least one grade in the classification system compared to their initial inspection visit.Statistics from the electronic food safety system Wathiq also showed that 44 percent of the sites designated by companies to prepare and serve food to workers at their accommodations received an Excellent rating, within an overall ratio of 85 percent of sites rated Average and above, compared to the initial inspection visit for these sites.The Ministry of Public Health continues working to complete coverage of the remaining worker accommodations, restaurants, and cafeterias, increase inspection visits, and organize training workshops for food handlers to raise awareness of health requirements and general hygiene standards.The Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Public Health continues to implement the food establishment classification program as part of the ministry’s strategy to protect public health. This is achieved through continuous cooperation between the relevant authorities and food establishment owners, which is a fundamental pillar in establishing an advanced and sustainable food system that meets the highest standards of food safety.

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the implementation of the national seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, which was launched in the second half of September in co-operation with Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and both governmental, semi-governmental, and private health facilities.In a statement, MoPH stressed: “This forms part of the annual strategy to raise awareness, strengthen prevention, and limit the spread of influenza during the winter season”. “Influenza vaccines are available free of charge this year at more than 103 health facilities, including 31 health centres affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation, 57 private sector health facilities covering all major hospitals, and 15 semi-governmental facilities, among them Qatar Energy and the Qatar Red Crescent,” it added.The statement said: “MoPH provides influenza vaccinations in ministries, government institutions, and private companies as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at facilitating access to vaccination services for all members of society, thereby enhancing coverage rates and safeguarding public health”.MoPH urged all members of the community, especially those groups most at risk of complications, “to come forward and obtain the seasonal influenza vaccine at the earliest opportunity. It affirms that prevention begins with vaccination and that health awareness is the first line of defence”.“Groups prioritised for influenza vaccination include individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart and lung diseases, kidney impairment, and weakened immunity, as well as senior citizens (over 60 years old), children aged between 6 months and 5 years, pregnant women, and healthcare workers,” the statement clarified.For enquiries about the national seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, the ministry explained, people may contact the Qatar Health Sector Unified Call Centre at 16000.

Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in MENA and UK, has concluded its annual Pink October campaign in Qatar in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society, reaffirming its dedication to supporting breast cancer awareness, education, and patient care.As part of this year’s initiative, 10% of sales from Floward’s exclusive Pink October collection will be donated to the Qatar Cancer Society to support their ongoing programs and awareness campaigns.Beyond donations, Floward organized a series of offline activations across Doha aimed at spreading awareness and showing solidarity with patients, survivors, and their families. In collaboration with Alshareef Holding at Abraj Bay, Floward hosted a flower arrangement workshop for tenants, adorning the venue with elegant floral table arrangements and a flower backdrop to symbolize hope and unity.Floward also joined the Qatar Cancer Society’s main awareness session, where the team distributed single flowers to attendees as a gesture of compassion and encouragement, and later participated in the Relay for Life event with a striking flower installation that celebrated strength and resilience.**media[376849]**In partnership with United Development Company (UDC) and The Pearl International Hospital, Floward supported an awareness session by decorating the space with flower arrangements, creating a ribbon-shaped installation made of flowers, and distributing single flowers to attendees. Additionally, the team took part in a university awareness session at the College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, where flowers were shared with students and faculty in support of the cause.Floward also held internal awareness seminars for its employees, led by healthcare professionals, focusing on the importance of early detection, self-examination, and health education, reinforcing the company’s belief that awareness begins within.Through this year’s Pink October campaign, Floward continues to transform thoughtfulness into meaningful action, standing beside patients, survivors, and organizations leading the fight against breast cancer in Qatar and beyond.Established in 2017, Floward is a full-fledged e-commerce solution that offers prime fresh-cut flowers sourced from the best growers and farmers around the world and arranged locally by a team of florists and designers. Floward also offers cakes, chocolate and perfumes curated by the region’s most exciting designers bundled with its flower arrangements and manages last-mile same-day delivery to ensure the best customer experience.

The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation - Kahramaa has successfully concluded the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, marking the end of month-long initiative filled with educational and interactive activities. The campaign saw record participation from Kahramaa employees and played a vital role in fostering a culture of digital protection and embedding cybersecurity principles into the foundation of a sustainable digital work environment. Throughout the campaign, Kahramaa organised a series of educational workshops attended by over 1,005 employees. These workshops addressed critical topics including the safe use of AI technologies, data classification, database security, and securing digital presence. In addition, 773 employees participated in knowledge-based quizzes, while 398 engaged in interactive games, each contributing to a deeper understanding of modern cybersecurity concepts. A key highlight of the campaign was the phishing awareness initiative, which drew participation from 2,812 employees and resulted in 2,793 accurate reports. These figures reflect a high level of awareness and precision in identifying cyber threats. Overall, the campaign engaged 4,988 employees, underscoring Kahramaa’s growing commitment to cybersecurity excellence. Kahramaa hosted a closing ceremony at the KM2 headquarters. Abdulla bin Ali al-Theyab, president of the Corporation, attended the ceremony, which featured the distribution of appreciation certificates, awards for outstanding participants, and a showcase of the campaign’s key achievements — honouring the dedication and contributions of Kahramaa’s workforce. Turkih Trad al-Hothal, head of Information Security & Risk Management at Kahramaa remarked, “The campaign witnessed a noticeable improvement in security awareness and the spread of cybersecurity culture among Kahramaa employees.” She further emphasised that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that demands continuous collaboration and vigilance, and that employee engagement was instrumental in achieving the campaign’s objectives.

The Gulf Health Council has underscored the pivotal role of parents as the cornerstone in building health awareness among children and adolescents, stressing that eating habits and physical activity begin at home, where parents serve as key role models in preventing obesity and fostering self-confidence and a positive outlook.As part of its #Wazenha awareness campaign, the Council highlighted that prevention begins with family behavior by encouraging children to follow a balanced and varied diet, establishing regular meal and sleep schedules, reducing prolonged screen time, and incorporating physical activity into the family's daily routine.The Council noted that obesity may manifest through early, easily noticeable signs such as abnormal weight gain, fatigue during exertion, or joint pain, emphasizing that early family intervention helps reduce long-term health complications.It also stressed the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of childhood and adolescence, warning that obesity or negative remarks about physical appearance can lead to low self-esteem, emotional eating, or social withdrawal.The Gulf Health Council further pointed out that the messages children receive from their parents and communities regarding body image and appearance significantly influence their future self-perception. It called for adopting positive and encouraging communication about food, health, and body image, while avoiding criticism or comparison, and promoting values of natural beauty as well as psychological and physical balance.The Council concluded by reaffirming that family awareness forms the foundation for building a generation that enjoys balanced physical and psychological well-being. It urged parents to review the guidelines and educational materials available on the "Your Health Guide" platform as part of the #Wazenha campaign.

As part of joint national efforts to attract Qatari talent to the government sector, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in co-operation with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), concluded the first round of the 'Rapid Recruitment Campaign'.This campaign targeted candidates through the 'Kawader' platform and lasted two days. It witnessed a strong turnout from national candidates. During the campaign, a number of in-person interviews were conducted with Qatari candidates over two days, resulting in the selection of several candidates to join various departments across the ministry. The campaign also provided candidates with the opportunity to learn more about MCIT’s work environment and gain insights into the major national digital projects it oversees.The initiative aimed to facilitate the integration of qualified national professionals into MCIT by enabling direct interviews, assessing their skills and capabilities, and expediting their recruitment into a digital work environment. It further sought to expand their participation in major national projects and contribute to advancing Qatar’s digital transformation.The campaign is fully aligned with the objectives of Digital Agenda 2030, which aspires to create over 26,000 new job opportunities in the ICT sector by 2030, in addition to enhancing the skills of professionals working in the ICT field. These efforts will further strengthen the readiness of Qatar’s national workforce to support the country’s digital transformation and solidify its position as a leading nation in digital innovation and progress.

Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the launch of an awareness campaign for the fourth season of the Gulf Smart Investor Award that was recently launched by the Gulf Investment Awareness Program (Mulim), which runs from September 2025 to the end of February 2026. The Investment Awareness Program "Mulim" is a Gulf awareness initiative that aims to raise awareness of financial and investment culture and produce content that enriches the culture of financial transactions in the GCC communities. The program was first launched in its first season, in 2020, by the capital markets regulators in the GCC. Since then, QFMA has been contributing to the success of the program in all its phases, with the aim of raising awareness among investors in Qatar and the GCC, spreading awareness of the basics of investing in the capital markets, fraud and risk methods, ensuring the need to adopt strategies that help mitigate such risks, and introducing the regulations and legislation that govern transactions in the financial markets, which eventually raise the standards of efficiency in these markets. The Gulf Smart Investor Award aims to enable competition among creative university students, school students, or talented individuals from citizens and residents of the GCC through four tracks, namely video, drawing, photography, and writing, to select 44 winners, 11 winners on each track, in order to spread investment culture, raise awareness of the importance of saving and investment, how to avoid financial fraud, and raise the level of financial awareness among community members to enhance their ability to plan and enabling them to have the elements to make the right financial decisions that achieve financial stability and enhance their ability to achieve their financial goals. The award also seeks to raise the level of financial literacy by acquiring the necessary skills that help in using financial resources in the most effective and efficient manner. The GCC Smart Investor Award allows participants to submit their entries under three main categories, including financial planning, savings, and investment. Following the end of the stage of receiving entries in the various tracks of the award, the work of the judging committees will start in March 2025, with the winners to be approved by April 2025, and then the final ceremony to honor the winners will be held in May 2026. The award targets citizens and residents of the GCC countries, with prizes exceeding QR 1.5 million. Head of Communication Section at Public Relations and Communication Department at QFMA Maryam Al Heidous said that the "Gulf Smart Investor Award", which is witnessing its fourth consecutive season, has gained great importance from all GCC capital markets authorities, explaining that QFMA actively participates every year in promoting the award in Qatar, and encouraging various segments of the local community, especially university and school students, to actively participate in all tracks and categories of the award. Al Heidous pointed out that the QFMA's interest in the success of the Gulf Smart Investor Award in all its seasons stems from its mission aimed at enhancing financial literacy among various segments of society, developing the level of financial skill and knowledge among investors, protecting them and enabling them to make the right investment decision at the right place and time, in a way that contributes to encouraging and developing investment in a safe financial market and an attractive investment environment, which plays a major role in supporting the growth and diversity of the national economy. Al Heidous explained that the topics covered by the award deal with saving, financial planning, sound financial habits, sound spending, saving, financial terms, expense, wastefulness and extravagance, money and currencies, investment, financial fraud, protecting funds and investments, and money box. Al Heidous called on talented citizens and residents of Qatar to actively participate in the award, in order to showcase their ideas and innovations, and make them available to those who wish to benefit, develop their capabilities, and enhance their financial knowledge. Al Heidous confirmed that there is a special judging committee, comprised of experts from various GCC countries with expertise in the award's tracks, which will supervise, evaluate and sort the entries and select the winners. Those wishing to participate in the award and to view its conditions and the participation mechanism, can visit the website (mulimgcc.org) program.

The Israeli occupation forces launched on Sunday a campaign of arrests and raids targeting 13 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian News Agency WAFA, the occupation forces arrested seven Palestinians, including a child, from the city of Hebron, and arrested three people from west Salfit, a child and a Palestinian citizen from northwest Ramallah, and another from Balata refugee camp, after raiding and searching their homes. In a related development, Israeli occupation forces closed the iron gate they had installed at the entrance to the village of Atara, north of Ramallah, this morning. This arrest campaign comes as part of the escalating policy pursued by the Israeli occupation in the West Bank, which aims to terrorize Palestinians, restrict their movement, and persecute activists and freed prisoners.

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched a massive arrest and raid campaign across several West Bank governorates on Sunday, searching homes and arresting 22 Palestinians. The Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported that the IOF arrested seven Palestinians in northern Tulkarm, seven others in Bethlehem governorate, five Palestinians in the villages of the Nablus governorate, and two others in Al-Khalil and in Dura town. The IOF also arrested former Israeli Knesset member Haneen Zoabi, after raiding her home in the city of Nazareth in the Galilee region within the 1948 territories, under the pretext of "inciting terrorism." This arrest campaign comes as part of the escalating policy pursued by the Israeli occupation in the West Bank, which aims to terrorize Palestinians, restrict movement, and persecute activists and freed captives.

Doha Municipality's Health Control Section has carried out an sudden inspection campaign on restaurants and cafés in Gewan Island as the location sees a large turnout of families and visitors.The campaign aimed to ensure that food establishments comply with health requirements and standard specifications. The inspection tours included monitoring workers’ personal hygiene practices, cleaning and sterilisation plans for equipment, tools, and surfaces, as well as waste management and proper disposal methods.In addition, establishment managers were educated on the importance of involving workers in specialised training programmes on food safety and hygiene rules, to which the Ministry of Municipality gives top priority and implements systematically through workshops delivered by experts.

Al Rayyan rode on a Rodrigo Moreno Machado hat-trick to beat Qatar SC 4-1 in an impressive start to their QSL Cup campaign at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium Wednesday.In the other matches of the day, Umm Salal beat Al Shamal 3-1; Al Sailiya beat Al Shahania 2-1; and Al Khor blanked Al Bidda 3-0.A former Real Madrid player, Rodrigo Moreno struck in the 23rd, 67th and 86th minutes of the match, while Gabriel Pereira scored one in the 49th minute for Al Rayyan.Qatar SC’s only goal came from Said Brahimi in the 41st minute.Rodrigo made a sprint to beat a defender and the goalkeeper for his first strike and later slammed in from the left for his second goal. Towards the end, Rodrigo scored off a Pereira pass to complete his hat-trick.Earlier, Pereira lobbed in a ball in front of the goal which hit the left post before going in, after being provided an assist by Rodrigo.For Qatar SC, Brahimi latched on to a good chance right in front of the goal by smartly flicking the ball into the net.Al Shamal lost 1-3 to Umm Salal at Stadium 974. Al Shamal's captain Mohammed Musa mistakenly turned the ball into his own net in the 20th minute for Umm Salal’s opening goal.Al Shamal were reduced to ten-man in the 63rd minute after a red card offence which Umm Salal took advantage of to increase their lead in the 69th minute through Abulrahmman Fayez Al Rashidi, assisted by Rami Suhail Ali.Al Shamal pulled one back on the stroke of regulation time through Omar Ali, but Khaled Mansour restored Umm Salal's two-goal lead in three minutes of added time to extinguish any hopes of a comeback for Al Shamal.A Youssef Snana brace saw Al Sailiya score a 2-1 win over Al Shahania at the Al Shamal Stadium. Snana scored in the 16th and 39th minutes of the opening half.Al Shahania tried to make a comeback in the second session of the match but were successful in scoring only one goal in the 64th minute through Ali Al Muhannadi.Both sides showed more intensity in the added six minutes of injury time but the scoreline remained 2-1 in Al Sailiya’s favour.Al Khor showed sensational form as they defeated Al Bidda 3-0 at the Al Khor Stadium.In an almost one-sided clash, Al Khor went two goals up in the first 15 minutes, with the first being scored by Ali Awad in the 5th minute before Mekki MohsenTombar added the second in the 12th.Despite their several attempts, they could not, however, increase their tally until the 58th minute, when their captain, Sofiane Hanni, added the third.

As part of the intensive inspection campaigns carried out by Al Sheehaniya Municipality during the summer, the Health Control Section has conducted an evening inspection campaign targeting food establishments in the Muaither Umm Al Zubar area.The campaign aimed to ensure that such establishments comply with all approved health requirements and practices, and to guarantee the safety of the food products displayed or handled.The campaign resulted in the closure of one violating establishment and the issuance of four violation reports, in accordance with Law No 8 of 1990 on the regulation of human food control. In addition, around 50kg of food, deemed unfit for human consumption, were destroyed.Al Sheehaniya Municipality confirmed that these campaigns will continue across all areas under its jurisdiction to enhance food safety and public health, safeguard consumers, and urged all establishment owners and workers to fully comply with health requirements and rectify any violations.