- The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) signed a financing agreement with Qatar University (QU) to support the Student Financial Aid Program.
- HE Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with HE Chairman and Founder of the World Economic Forum Professor Klaus Schwab and his accompanying delegation, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on the investment opportunities and incentives on offer at QFZ, backed by the country's advanced infrastructure, and potential collaboration opportunities in shared areas of interest between the two parties.
- HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met Sunday with Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone Stephen Schwarzman, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the latest global developments in banking and finance.
- HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Sunday with Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic William Ford. During the meeting, they discussed the most prominent global financial and banking developments.
- HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with HE Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Professor Klaus Schwab during his visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed the latest regional and global economic developments and challenges as well as bilateral relations and areas of mutual cooperation.
- HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Professor Klaus Schwab during his visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed the most prominent global financial developments.
- The Ministry of Transport announced that Qatar has ranked among top 10 global markets in electric vehicle readiness and came 9th on the latest report on global Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility; The 'Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023' by Arthur D Little (ADL).
- The Ministry of Culture concluded Sunday its participation in the 8th edition of the 2023 Lebanon International Book Fair, which commenced on October 13, organized by the Lebanese Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Publishers' Union.
- The exhibition 'Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran' has opened at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and will be on view in MIA's Sheikh Saoud Gallery until April 20, 2024, highlighting the significance of silk in the vibrant social, economic, and artistic life of the Safavid Empire (1501-1736).
- Qatar University's (QU) Kindi Center for Computing Research (KINDI), under the College of Engineering and the Artificial Intelligence Organization launched together the first edition of the Future Technology Forum.
- Qatar University (QU) and the Qatar Financial Center (QFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), setting the stage for a strategic partnership that promises to reshape the future of Qatar's innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
- The Qatari men's handball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian qualifiers of the Paris 2024 Olympics after defeating South Korea 39-25 in a match held in Doha as part of the fourth round of the Group A qualifiers, which is held in Doha and will continue until October 28.
- Amid a competitive atmosphere and a remarkable audience presence, the Qatar Olympic Committee's Padel Championship 2023 concluded Sunday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex with wide participation from Qatar's padel players.
Source: Qatar News Agency