Doha: The Behavioral Healthcare Center (Daam), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), recently organized a training program titled “Shaping the Future of Innovation.” This initiative targeted young individuals aged 14 to 19, aiming to inspire the next generation of innovators.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched the fourteenth book in its Research and Scientific Papers series. Authored by Qatari researcher Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Jaber, the book delves into jurisprudential principles in exchange contracts and spans 280 informative pages.
The Ministry of Municipality, in partnership with Souq Waqif Management, has announced the winners of the “Best Date Basket” competition, a much-anticipated highlight of the 10th Local Date Festival. An event that continues to draw significant participation from local farms, it will run until August 7.
In environmental news, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) concluded the 2025 nesting season for hawksbill sea turtles. This effort, which spanned from March 31 to the end of July 2025, successfully released 8,213 hatchlings into their natural habitat, marking a significant step in conservation efforts.
A significant regional development has been achieved with the inauguration of the Turkiye-Syria Natural Gas Pipeline. The State of Qatar, through the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), along with the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Syrian Arab Republic, and the Republic of Turkiye, announced the commencement of natural gas supply by Azerbaijan to Syria, symbolizing a milestone of regional solidarity.
QNB has projected a continued rise in private consumption in China, driven by a large accumulation of savings, increasingly consumption-oriented policies, and major reforms aimed at reducing economic uncertainty for households.
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a significant milestone for the Lusail Tram network, which has transported over 10 million passengers since its launch in January 2022, showcasing its growing importance in public transport.
In sports, the Qatari equestrian team achieved outstanding results at the Longines Global Champions Tour for Young Riders jumping competition in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, facing intense competition from elite international riders.
The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) revealed the official roster for the national team set to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 in Jeddah, from August 5 to 17, featuring 16 national teams.
The 24th Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championships (Qatar 2025) concluded at the Qatar International Bowling Centre, marking another successful sporting event.
On a victorious note, Marakez Al Shahania (FR), a filly owned and bred by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani under Al Shahania Stud, secured her maiden victory in the Dahman Stakes for 3-year-old Purebred Arabians at Mont-de-Marsan, France.
The Qatar Goodwood Festival, presented by Visit Qatar, wrapped up on Saturday, concluding five days of horse racing at the historic Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex, UK.
Lastly, the Qatar men’s national volleyball team has climbed to 21st place in the latest FIVB world ranking, reflecting their impressive performances, while Qatar’s reserve basketball team concluded its participation in the 26th Arab Nations Championship in Bahrain.