Summary of Local News Released Monday -1-

- The Family Development Department of the Ministry of Social Development and Family organized an event on the occasion of the World Children's Day, in cooperation with the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Ajyal Educational Center.

- The Ministry of Culture will participate in the 46th edition of the Kuwait International Book fair, which will kick off on Nov. 22 and last until Dec. 2.

- Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index closed down by 59.90 points, or 0.58%, on Sunday, reaching a level of 10,181.27 points.

- The ROWAD Entrepreneurship Award and Conference 2023, organized by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), was launched on Monday. The three-day event is being held under the theme "Together, We Excel and Innovate".

- The General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti launched on Monday the activities of the 5th Qatar International Art Festival 2023 (QIAF 2023) in the Cultural Zone of Expo 2023 Doha at Al Bidaa Park.

- Qatar Museums recently opened the first in-depth presentation worldwide in nearly two decades of the work of the closely linked artists Dan Flavin (19331996) and Donald Judd (19281994).

- South Korean Pavilion in the International Zone of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Qatar showcases the significant advancements in modern agricultural technologies and associated technological equipment from this Asian country.

- University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) held the Career Fair 2023, with over 80 companies and organizations including government, semi-government, and private sector organizations spanning a range of industries including energy, banking and finance, and technology.

- Hamad Bin Khalifa Universitys (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS), in collaboration with the Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA), organized a lecture on Psychological and Spiritual Coping in the Face of Atrocity and Tragedy in Palestine.

- Qatar University (QU)'s College of Education recently hosted the vibrant and enriching International Children's Day festival, resonating with the theme "Passion and Profession... Children's Bridge to the Future." - Qatar University's Foundation Program (QUFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), successfully launched the Al-Qabas Program 2023.

- Qatar Charity signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Yemen to implement a project to improve access to education services and reduce school dropout rates in Ibb Governorate, which is expected to benefit thousands of students and teachers.

- Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has inaugurated a health center for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and is operating it in the city of Garowe, Puntland region of Somalia.

- The 4th Qatar Padel Open Tournament for Men, organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, and Badminton Federation, Nov. 13-19 2023, concluded, with the participation of more than 100 teams.

- Al Ryyan and Al Wakrah won against Al Shamal and Al Sadd respectively in the two games that were held today evening, as part of the second round of the General Men's Volleyball League 2023-2024 competitions.

- Al Arabi SC Vice President Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari highlighted his team's strong ability to compete for the title of the 26th Asian Club League Handball Championship, currently being held in Kuwait.

- The Local Organizing Committee of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qatar announced the allocation of ticket sales proceeds to support relief efforts for the Palestinian people, who are facing a critical crisis requiring various forms of necessary support.

- The Qatari national football team will face India on Tuesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state of Odisha, as part of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Source: Qatar News Agency