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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
MoEHE launches two summer centres for student registration, transportation ahead of new academic year
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has inaugurated two summer centers for student registration and transportation in public schools during the summer break. This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to enhance educational services and improve administrative efficiency in preparation for the 2025–2026 academic year. In a statement, the ministry explained that this step aligns with the approved student registration plan, which includes organizational and precautionary measures to ensure smooth student distribution, early handling of special cases, and convenient services for parents away from the usual congestion at the start of the school year. The ministry noted that operating the two centers aims to maintain registration and transportation services throughout the summer vacation, reduce pressure on schools and the ministry's headquarters, especially during the first two weeks of the academic year, and ensure student participation from the first day of classes. Specialized teams working within a clear administrative framework will help shorten transaction times. Two schools have been designated as official locations for the summer centers: Al Ahnaf Bin Qais Preparatory School for Boys as the center for men, and Ahmad Mansour Primary School for Boys as the center for women. Both centers are equipped with qualified administrative staff and integrated electronic systems in line with the approved registration and admission policy. The centers operate daily from Sunday to Thursday, from 8am to 2pm, providing ample time for parents to complete required procedures easily and ensuring school data readiness before the academic year begins. Services include receiving visitors, reviewing applications electronically, communicating with parents, verifying documents, approving registration and transportation processes, and conducting admission tests for non-Arabic-speaking students according to established regulations. The centers are structured with leadership teams, deputies, registration staff, receptionists, and administrative supervisors, all working in an organized service environment that adheres to the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling student data. To manage appointments and enhance communication, the ministry has sent text messages via the 'Maaref' portal to previously registered parents to schedule review times and complete documentation. It also plans to launch an electronic survey to measure beneficiary satisfaction and implement a media campaign in cooperation with the Public Relations Department to raise community awareness about the importance of the summer centers.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Center organises multilingual religious lectures for Muslim communities
QNA Doha The Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), organised a series of religious lectures for non-Arabic-speaking Muslim communities. These lectures are part of the centre's ongoing programs to promote religious awareness and Islamic values among various communities in the country, and the events witnessed wide participation and notable engagement. In this context, a lecture in English was held at Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al-Thani Mosque in The Pearl area, attended by more than 80 members of the community. The preacher addressed the topic of having good thoughts about Allah, emphasising that this virtue is one of the greatest doors to hope, as it motivates Muslims to perform righteous deeds in pursuit of Allah's mercy, without falling into complacency or arrogance, but rather combining hope with action and reliance on Allah's forgiveness. At the centre's lecture hall, two additional lectures were held. The first was for the Ethiopian community in Amharic, delivered by preacher Waheeb Kurto on love of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He stressed that loving the Prophet (PBUH) is both a legal and heartfelt obligation, manifested in following his Sunnah and emulating his character. He noted that the Prophet (PBUH) sacrificed dearly to guide humanity, and our love for him is shown through our behaviour, speech, and actions. The third lecture was directed at the Urdu-speaking community, on relationship with Allah as the foundation of happiness, attended by around 150 community members. It was delivered by preacher Abdul Ghafoor Al Omari, who discussed the importance of sincere worship, remembrance of Allah, and drawing closer to Him as a path to inner peace and spiritual stability. He pointed out that true happiness can only be attained through a strong connection with the Creator, and that fulfilling the purpose of existence is the key to tranquillity. Organisers at the centre affirmed that these gatherings will continue as part of a religious outreach plan that includes various mosques and centres, aiming to reach the widest possible segment of communities and connect them with authentic Islamic values and the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah, using simplified methods that respect cultural and linguistic diversity. The organisation of the lectures reflects the centre's commitment to serving Muslim communities in their native languages and providing accessible religious and educational platforms that meet their spiritual and cultural needs. It also demonstrates the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' dedication to spreading Islamic values and enhancing communication with all segments of society.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
MoEHE launches 2 summer centres for student registration, transportation
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has inaugurated two summer centres for student registration and transportation in public schools during the summer break. This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to enhance educational services and improve administrative efficiency in preparation for the 2025–2026 academic year. In a statement, the ministry explained that the step aligns with the approved student registration plan, which includes organizational and precautionary measures to ensure smooth student distribution, early handling of special cases, and convenient services for parents away from the usual congestion at the start of the school year. The ministry noted that operating the two centers aims to maintain registration and transportation services throughout the summer vacation, reduce pressure on schools and the ministry's headquarters, especially during the first two weeks of the academic year, and ensure student participation from the first day of classes. Specialised teams working within a clear administrative framework will help shorten transaction times. Two schools have been designated as official locations for the summer centers: Al Ahnaf Bin Qais Preparatory School for Boys as the center for men, and Ahmad Mansour Primary School for Boys as the center for women. Both centres are equipped with qualified administrative staff and integrated electronic systems in line with the approved registration and admission policy. The centres operate daily from Sunday to Thursday, from 8 AM to 2 PM, providing ample time for parents to complete required procedures easily and ensuring school data readiness before the academic year begins. Services include receiving visitors, reviewing applications electronically, communicating with parents, verifying documents, approving registration and transportation processes, and conducting admission tests for non-Arabic-speaking students according to established regulations. The centres are structured with leadership teams, deputies, registration staff, receptionists, and administrative supervisors, all working in an organized service environment that adheres to the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling student data. To manage appointments and enhance communication, the ministry has sent text messages via the 'Maaref' portal to previously registered parents to schedule review times and complete documentation. It also plans to launch an electronic survey to measure beneficiary satisfaction and implement a media campaign in cooperation with the Public Relations Department to raise community awareness about the importance of the summer centres.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
I know what a khawd can mean. Here's why the NRL is struggling to understand Tigers gesture
And quite often, it is for fun. Like when you beat your brother 4-3 with a 90th-minute winner in a game of FIFA after he spent the whole match talking up how good he is. You give him a khawd. When Bulldogs fans gather for a photo and don't want to stand there posing awkwardly – as highlighted on social media over the past few days – they give the camera a khawd. When the Tigers wrap up a sweet victory over the Bulldogs with Lachlan Galvin at halfback after his messy mid-season walk-out, you definitely give a khawd. The Arab community has been bemused during the past 48 hours as the rugby league news cycle discovers a gesture that has now skyrocketed in popularity, despite some horrific pronunciations by my friends in the media. It's not 'quad'. It's not 'cord'. Or khouf, as our Mediterranean brother Braith Anasta pronounced it on NRL360 on Monday night, an attempt that sounded more like a Greek island than an Arabic sledge. The 'khhh' needs to sound like you're clearing your throat, finished off with an 'awd' that is said with the kind of passion the Tigers finally played with on Sunday. The Bulldogs complained to the NRL on behalf of some of their fans who took offence to the Tigers' gesture. But did those fans take offence to the gesture, or because they were on the receiving end of it? And what does the NRL do now? Punish players for a gesture that has connotations that are as difficult to understand as the word is to pronounce for the non-Arabic-speaking community? The NRL is concerned that by doing nothing it will create a rod for its back the next time a player goes down the more traditional route of flipping the bird at the crowd. They've previously handed out breaches to players for doing so, hitting Matt Lodge with a $5000 fine when he raised his middle finger to the Gold Coast Titans crowd while playing for the Warriors in 2021. Brent Naden would've become familiar with the khawd during his tenure at Belmore. He was one of three players, along with Samuela Fainu and Latu Fainu, to use the gesture towards to the crowd on Sunday. He followed it up after the game with a video of giving the khawd and saying 'f—ing dogs'. It was meant to be a private message, but ended up being shared on social media. Loading Naden will probably be fined by the NRL for doubling down. But Sunday's events should be seen as an illustration of the unmatched tribalism, rough edges and all, that sets rugby league apart from other competitions – like the potentially forthcoming Rugby 360. The Tigers have been bashed for more than a decade. I've pulled on the gloves and dispensed an uppercut or three. But Sunday afternoon was as good as it gets for their long-suffering fans, who were entitled to enjoy the moment. They beat the team whose coach rejected them. The team whose halfback walked out on them for. And did it in front of a rival supporter base who continues to take great pleasure in their misery. If ever a situation called for a khawd, Sunday was it. Play on.
Observer
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Oman showcases cultural heritage at Chechen University
MOSCOW: A special corner dedicated to Omani publications was inaugurated at the Chechen State Pedagogical University, as part of ongoing cultural cooperation between Oman's National Museum and the university. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation. The Omani Publications Corner aims to empower non-Arabic-speaking students specialising in Omani studies, providing them with rich knowledge of Oman's cultural and intellectual heritage. This initiative seeks to build bridges of understanding and strengthen academic and research cooperation between the two friendly nations. The collection features diverse cultural and educational books covering literature, language, history, science, media, arts, Islamic studies, geography and the environment. In parallel, the National Museum, through its Learning Center, organised a cultural programme in Muscat with the participation of 180 students from schools in the governorate. The programme aimed to introduce Omani students to Russian literature, showcasing literary and artistic works that highlight the depth of Russian language and culture, broadening students' cultural and intellectual horizons. Highlights included artistic performances and short plays inspired by the works of Anton Chekhov, one of the world's most celebrated playwrights whose works have been translated into over 100 languages. Students also enjoyed a special poetry and music performance titled 'Yesenin's Poetry: A Message from the Russian World to All Humanity,' honouring the poet Sergei Yesenin and emphasising universal human values that continue to resonate globally. Additionally, specialised workshops under the theme 'The Heritage of Our Ancestors' introduced traditional Russian handicrafts and arts, including the making of 'Matrushka' dolls - an iconic symbol of Russia - and carpets featuring Chechen motifs. An exhibition titled 'Rainbow of Crafts' showcased over 50 pieces of decorative and applied art, celebrating the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the Russian Federation. — ONA
