Highlights
Katara launches mobile video competition
Qataris and residents who have a penchant for filmmaking have the chance to win prizes using only their mobile phones by joining a video competition being organised by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara). Following the launch of a series of online contests last week, Katara has announced a mobile video competition dubbed “Katara 60 Seconds Awareness.”
MoCI To Sign Contracts To Enhance Food Supply
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) will sign contracts this week with 14 companies to raise the strategic stock of food and consumer goods in the country. This was announced by HE the Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohamed AlKhater yesterday at [...]
MoCI sets price limits for food items until March 31
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has set the maximum selling prices for fish and seafood, as well as fruits and vegetables, until March 31. These prices are meant for retail outlets and are subject to extension, according to notifications issued by the ministry on social media yesterday.
QC’s volunteering initiative against COVID-19 receives overwhelming response
The volunteering initiative launched by Qatar Charity (QC) to contribute to the efforts made by the country to curb the spread of COVID-19 has received an overwhelming response from the people in Qatar, both citizens and residents.
Climate Change Impacts Our Water Resources
The scientific study of the atmosphere which allows for weather forecasting is called meteorology.World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23. The special day is observed every year to attract attention towards weather and climate for safety and well-being of the society. The slogan for WMD 2020 is "Count Every Drop, Every Drop Counts".
Virus Awareness On Wheels
Ten vehicles fitted with loudspeakers will be deployed in different areas to raise awareness about the risks of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19), it has been announced. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Centre has allocated the 10 vehicles [...]
