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His Highness The Amir receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine today (Wed, 30 Dec 2020).

His Highness The Amir posted on his Instagram handle, ‘Today I took the Covid-19 vaccine, and I wish everyone safety and protection from this epidemic”

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COVID-19 vaccine | Know about Priority Groups, How do vaccines work, FAQs and Trusted Information Source – Click here

The first phase of vaccination in Qatar scheduled from December 23, 2020, to January 31, 2021, and the priority will be given to People over 70 years of age have a higher risk of severe illness and death, People with certain long-term chronic medical conditions and Healthcare workers working directly with COVID-19 patients in the state of Qatar.

Selected patients will be contacted via phone call or SMS and they will be getting the invitation to attend an appointment at one of the 7 designated health centers in Qatar. The primary health centers are:

Al Wajba Health Center
Leabaib Health Center
Al Ruwais Health Center
Umm Slal Health Center
Rawdat Al Khail Health Center
Al Thumama Health Center
Muaither Health Center

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December 30, 2020 Comments (0)

Visit of External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar to Qatar | Press Release

Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S Jaishankar made a two day visit to Qatar from December 27 to 28 to hold talks with his counterpart in Qatar on bilateral issues as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Press Release
Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Qatar
(27-28 December 2020)

Doha | 28 December 2020

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid a two day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27-28 December 2020. During the visit he called on Their Highnesses The Amir and Father Amir as well as the Prime Minister and Interior Minister of the State of Qatar and held detailed discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

Dr. S. Jaishankar handed over a personal message from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to H.H. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inviting him to visit India and thanking Qatar for taking care of the Indian community during Covid-19. The Amir accepted the invitation to visit India at an early date. He also recalled his telephone conversation with Prime Minister during which both leaders had decided to set up Task Forces on investment and energy. Both sides are in the process of implementing this decision.

His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani appreciated the contribution of the Indian community in Qatar and recalled his visits to India. EAM thanked him for his continued guidance on India-Qatar relations. He also appreciated Father Amir for his insights on global and regional developments.

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and EAM discussed strengthening bilateral economic and security cooperation.

EAM held detailed discussions with Deputy PM and Foreign Minister H.E. Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on bilateral as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Both Ministers discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relationship in areas such as energy, trade, investment, food processing, healthcare, education, culture, defence and security. They agreed to maintain regular consultations and coordination on all issues of mutual interest at multilateral fora. External Affairs Minister extended invitation to Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Qatar to visit India for the first Joint Commission Meeting in 2021.

EAM interacted with the business leaders from Qatar, including the Chairmen and board members of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Qatar Businessmen Association. External Affairs Minister appreciated their commitment for business partnerships with India and briefed them about new opportunities flowing from Atmanirbhar Bharat.

EAM held a virtual interaction with the Indian community in Qatar. He appreciated the contribution of the community in meeting the Covid-19 challenge. EAM visited the Ahmed bin Ali FIFA Stadium that has been constructed by Indian company L&T along with Qatari partners Al Balagh group. He also visited the Qatar National Museum.

Glimpse of EAM’s visit to Qatar (Day 1, 27th December 2020)@d_mittal73 @IndianDiplomacy @MeaIndia #IndiaQatarPartnership #IndiaQatar pic.twitter.com/iWIRV1v4bd

— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) December 28, 2020

Source: indianembassyqatar | Image Credit: mea.gov.in

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December 29, 2020 Comments (0)

COVID-19 vaccine dedicated microsite | Know about Priority Groups, How do vaccines work, FAQs and Trusted Information Source

COVID-19 vaccine dedicated microsite | Know about Priority Groups, How do vaccines work, FAQs and Trusted Information Source | MoPH

According to MOPH officials, The first phase of the Covid-19 vaccination in Qatar will begin from December 23, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) recently launched a COVID-19 vaccine dedicated microsite to help citizens and residents to know the latest news and developments about the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of Qatar.

The newly launched microsite provides information about the Priority Groups for vaccination in Qatar, How do vaccines work?, FAQ’s about COVID-19 vaccine and also lists Trusted Information Source in Qatar about the COVID-19 vaccine.

MoPH stated that, Qatar’s vaccination strategy will enable everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in 2021, but for now, with a limited quantity of vaccines, we must prioritize people most at risk from severe complications and death from the virus.

The first phase of vaccination is from December 23, 2020, to January 31, 2021, and the priority will be given to People over 70 years of age have a higher risk of severe illness and death, People with certain long-term chronic medical conditions and Healthcare workers working directly with COVID-19 patients in the state of Qatar.

Selected patients will be contacted via phone call or SMS and they will be getting the invitation to attend an appointment at one of the 7 designated health centers in Qatar. The primary health centers are:

Al Wajba Health Center
Leabaib Health Center
Al Ruwais Health Center
Umm Slal Health Center
Rawdat Al Khail Health Center
Al Thumama Health Center
Muaither Health Center

MoPH Microsite: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Covid19-Vaccine/Pages/default.aspx

The Ministry of Public Health held a press conference this evening on the latest developments related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The press conference featured: pic.twitter.com/a78LuynPIB

— وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) December 21, 2020

Source and Cover Image: MoPH

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December 23, 2020 Comments (0)

GREAT QATARI HOLLANDIS Bake Off Qatar – Season 2

GREAT QATARI HOLLANDIS Bake Off Qatar – Season 2

GREAT QATARI HOLLANDIS Bake Off Qatar is back with season 2.

Win cash prizes up to 15,000 QR and exciting gifts to 8 winners.

Last date to register your entry in to competition is 27 December 2020.
Contact: 6658 3033, 6666 3082

This competition to be held in 2 rounds

FIRST ROUND IS ONLINE COMPETITION ON 2nd January
SECOND ROUND WILL BE HELD LIVE ON 8th JANUARY 2021 @AL BIDDA PARK

BELOW ARE THE RULES FOR ONLINE COMPETITION.

1) Email your entry with your application number with 5 good quality clear images( front ,sides,back) or a 30 second video including closeups of your entry .All participants will be provided with event apron and chest number which should be included in all the pictures and video submitting .

2) Your entry must not be shown in any social media platform previously or during the competition. Otherwise you will be disqualified.

3) You must not have entered your cake into any previous or simultaneous competition. Otherwise you will be disqualified.

4) Poor quality images or videos of your entry will loose considerable marks.

5) Entries which are not submitted in the scheduled time will be disqualified

6) Cake boards must be covered with edible medium and edged with ribbon.

7) Ribbon, noodles or pasta is not permitted on the cake

8) Artificial decorations like commercial cake toppers ( plastic or porcelain), non-edible signs , beads ,lights are not permitted.

9) Dowels must be fully inserted into the cake.

10) If the cake has writing in a language other than English, then a translation must be provided to the organizers. Foul languages are not permitted.

11) The organizers reserves the right to remove any competition entry if they receive complaints about its theme and design.

12) Cleanliness of the work counts- fingerprints, glue marks, nail marks, covering thickness of sugar paste, pencil and tool marks will lose marks.

13) The last date of submission date for the photos and videos will be on 29th December 2020 till 12 midnight. Any submission after that time wont be accepted .

14) Judging of the entries will be completed by a team of qualified ,professional judges selected by the organizers .The judges decision will be final .

15) Entry registration fee is QR.100 per participant can only be paid through WANASA online registration portal .The last registration date will be on 27th December 2020.

16) 25 finalist will be chosen for the final round which will be conducted live @Al BZidda park 10,000sqm venue.

17) Prizes :Cash prize and exciting gift hampers worth 15,000 riyals .
8 winners will be chosen.

18) Contestant for online competition will be judged on the following criteria:

INNOVATION
SKILL AND DIFFICULTY
NEATNESS AND APPEARANCE

19) “The cake should be edible. Use of dummy cake is not allowed. For the 1st round, provide at least one photo of the cake showing the layers and filling of the cake.

For more details or queries:

Contact : 66583033 / 66663082

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December 21, 2020 Comments (0)

ATMs of banks in Qatar have started issuing the new series of Qatari Riyal bank notes | Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes

ATMs of banks in Qatar have started issuing the new series of Qatari Riyal bank notes since yesterday on the occasion of the Qatar National Day.

The Qatar Central Bank introduced the 5th series of Qatar Riyal bank notes yesterday (18th Dec 2020) on the occasion of Qatar National Day. The new Qatar Riyal Bank Notes display pictures of the Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), Lusail Stadium, and other significant monuments of Qatar. The new notes have the latest technical and security features and additionally it includes a new denomination of 200 Qatar Riyal note.

Here’s a look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes which is in circulation since December 18, 2020.

New QR 1 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 1 Qatar Bank Note

New QR 5 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 5 Qatar Bank Note

New QR 10 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 10 Qatar Bank Note

New QR 50 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 50 Qatar Bank Note

New QR 100 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 100 Qatar Bank Note

New QR 500 Qatar Bank Note

Look at the new designs of Qatar Riyal Bank Notes | New QR 500 Qatar Bank Note