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Qatar Tribune
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Endowments concludes teaching Arabic course in Tatarstan
QNA Doha The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center (Bin Zaid), a Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs affiliate, concluded its Arabic Language teaching skills development course, which targeted 15 teachers from the Republic of Tatarstan's Islamic schools. Under the patronage of Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, a closing ceremony was held at Bin Zaid Center's headquarters on Sunday, which reflected the deep cultural and religious ties between Qatar and the Republic of Tatarstan. Part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to promote the Arabic language and strengthen Islamic culture globally, the course aimed to train teachers and enhance their linguistic and educational skills, along with their Islamic knowledge. It ran from July 6 to August 3. In a speech delivered on behalf of Bin Zaid Center Director Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri, his assistant Sultan Saad Al Badr said that the course aligns with the State of Qatar's vision and the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' mission to support the Arabic language and foster cultural connections with the Islamic world. He noted that this program is part of a series of Bin Zaid Center's international initiatives carried out in countries such as Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to its academic component, the program featured cultural visits, scholarly gatherings, and field tours to Qatar's Islamic and heritage landmarks, deepening participants' understanding of Islamic culture. The closing ceremony included a video presentation about the course, as well as a speech delivered by one of the course's participants on behalf of himself and his colleagues, expressing their gratitude to Qatar's government and people, for the care and attention they received during the programme. At the end of the event, participants were honoured and presented certificates, in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary for Islamic Affairs at the Ministry Khalid Shaheen Al Ghanim, in addition to Bin Zaid Center Director Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri.
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
MoPH, WHO Regional Office host workshop on urban health
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the 'Healthy Cities Workshop: Promoting Multisectoral Action and Monitoring Urban Wellbeing', in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHOROEM), at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. The workshop is part of the joint efforts between the Ministry of Public Health and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean to launch a long-term national dialogue on urban health. The workshop marks the beginning of a collaborative process that will evolve through the organisation of a number of workshops to address urban health challenges through multisectoral action. The event aims to foster an open dialogue among key stakeholders regarding the current status of implementing Healthy Cities in Qatar. It reviewed lessons learned from past efforts, highlighting ongoing successes, as well as identifying gaps and challenges. Participants discussed governance and coordination issues impacting multisectoral work and suggested possible improvements. The workshop began to conceptualise a national roadmap for Healthy Cities that aligns with Qatar's public health, environmental, and development strategies. It will aimed to reintroduce and revitalise the Healthy Cities Network as a collaborative platform for action. The workshop continued to draw from regional experiences, including insights from the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Cities in Saudi Arabia. In his opening speech, Assistant Minister of Public Health for Health Affairs Dr Saleh Ali Al Marri said, 'We are gathering now at such a pivotal moment, as Qatar continues its efforts to promote urban well-being, sustainability and healthy living environments for all. 'Qatar has exerted great efforts in improving the Healthy Cities Initiative over the past years, as our municipalities, Education City and Qatar University, have shown a firm commitment to promoting environments that prioritise health, equality and sustainability.' He stressed that the workshop represents the starting point for the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean's reassessment mission. It provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements, tackle ongoing challenges, and outline a path towards developing stronger and more integrated healthy cities in Qatar. Dr Al Marri added, 'I am confident that through open dialogue, exchange of experiences, and multi-sectoral cooperation, we will develop valuable visions and a renewed vision for the future in line with our national development strategies and Qatar National Vision 2030.' Dr Sadriya Al Kohji, chair of the Healthy Cities Network of Qatar, said: 'The workshop serves as a platform for brainstorming and reflection to explore the successes achieved through the Healthy Cities Programme in Qatar and how to overcome structural and operational barriers. The discussions and sessions of the workshop contribute to define strategic directions, promote alignment with national and sectoral strategies, and lay the foundation for a national roadmap for healthy cities that lasts until 2030.' Dr Kohji added, 'The workshop also contributes to a clearer understanding of governance and coordination challenges and mitigation options, while identifying priorities and gaps in monitoring and evaluation systems across municipalities and institutions, and identifying initial inputs towards a national roadmap and strategic priorities for healthy cities until 2030.' Najla Khaled Al Mulla, a member of the Healthy Cities Network at the Ministry of Municipality, said: 'Reactivating the Healthy Cities Network is an important step towards enhancing the health of the population and improving their quality of life, in order to achieve more sustainable and healthier cities.
