Geneva: The State of Qatar actively participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. This engagement included a side event focused on advancing social rights and democratic stability. In addition, the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar organized a significant side event on "Mediation and Human Rights."
According to Qatar News Agency, the Shura Council's Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee convened a meeting chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim to deliberate on a draft law concerning owners' associations. This comes after the council's decision to refer the draft back to the committee for further examination.
The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation. This collaboration is part of the Nabd Waqf initiative for heart patients under the Healthcare Endowment Fund.
In a move towards climate change action and sustainable development, Qatar Free Zones Authority and Qatar Foundation signed a partnership agreement to establish a strategic cooperation framework. Additionally, Sidra Medicine and QatarEnergy inked a Memorandum of Understanding to foster mutual collaboration across healthcare services and professional development.
Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the successful licensing and inauguration of its new office at the Qatar Financial Center. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Sports and Youth concluded registration for the "Youth Creativity in the World of Data" award, aiming to enhance data and AI skills among Gulf youth.
Qatar University's online applications for conditional and early admission for the Fall 2026 semester opened from March 1 to 25. The university also unveiled details of its 13th Cultural Village event, slated for March 30-31 on campus.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University's Qatar Biomedical Research Institute launched applications for its 10th Summer Research Program, offering undergraduates the chance to participate in advanced research. Concurrently, Qatar Museums' Archaeology Department announced Open Days at archaeological sites in Ain Mohammed and Mesaika.
The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education introduced a food safety initiative targeting community and school students. Furthermore, Qatar Central Bank issued government bonds worth QAR 2.5 billion on behalf of the Ministry of Finance.
The Qatar Red Crescent Society continues its On-the-go Ramadan Iftar initiative at Katara Cultural Village, part of its Ramadan Campaign under the theme "Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive." In sports news, tickets for the Qatar Football Festival 2026 are set to be released on Wednesday, and the Qatar Fencing Federation held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for 2026.
Lastly, competitive action persists in the Pearl Beach Volleyball Championship at The Pearl Island, and the Qatar National Basketball team is gearing up to face India in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifiers.