Qatar Day

15/04/2026

🇺🇸 U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran may restart “over the next two days” in Islamabad, noting progress has been “a little bit slow” but signalling Pakistan as the preferred venue

👉 He also praised Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him “fantastic” and commending his role in the process.

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US President Donald Trump has indicated that peace talks between Washington and Tehran may restart in Pakistan within the next two days, raising hopes of progre

15/04/2026

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15/04/2026

🌡️ The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures starting April 16, continuing into next week. Maximums are expected to reach the early forties across several regions, marking the season’s first significant heat spike.

👉 Authorities advise residents to prepare for hotter days ahead as the shift signals the onset of summer conditions.

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Qatar Meteorology Department forecasts rising temperatures from April 16, with highs reaching the early 40s across most regions in the coming days.

14/04/2026

🇶🇦 Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Spokesperson Majed Al‑Ansari said coordination with partners is ongoing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while awaiting confirmation of new negotiations in Pakistan.

👉He added that Qatar is also engaged on developments in Lebanon with all parties.

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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday,14 April 2026, that the entire region is engaged in supporting Pakistan’s mediation efforts a

14/04/2026

🌊 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) stressed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is protected under international law, warning that no country can block passage or impose transit fees.

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The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, declared on Monday, 13 April 2026, that no country has the authority

14/04/2026

📞 On April 13, 2026, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi, urging constructive engagement in mediation efforts and stressing the importance of dialogue to reach a sustainable agreement.

👉He warned against weaponising maritime routes, cautioning that any obstruction of passageways such as the Strait of Hormuz would have serious consequences for regional and international security.

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Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urges Iran and the US to support mediation and warns against weaponising maritime routes during a call with Abbas Araghchi.

13/04/2026

🌍 QatarEnergy, as a shareholder in TotalEnergies E&P Congo (TEPC), confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery in the MHNM‑6 NFW well within the Moho G structure, part of the Republic of Congo’s offshore Moho exploration and production license.

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QatarEnergy reports a major hydrocarbon discovery offshore the Republic of Congo, strengthening its global energy portfolio with promising reserves.

13/04/2026

🌬️ The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a weather alert for April 15–16, 2026, forecasting fresh to strong northwesterly winds.

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Qatar Meteorology Department warns of strong northwesterly winds, dust storms, and reduced visibility on April 15–16, 2026, with marine alerts issued.

13/04/2026

🇮🇷 Iran’s armed forces announced that ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman are “either for everyone or for no one,” according to state broadcaster IRIB.

👉The military vowed to secure the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that vessels linked to “enemy” nations will not be permitted passage through the strategic waterway.

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Iran’s armed forces have denounced the United States’ plan to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, declaring the move illegal and tantamount to piracy.

13/04/2026

⚓ U.S. Central Command confirmed it will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering or leaving Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in line with the President’s directive.

👉The measure applies to vessels of all nations at Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, while freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to non‑Iranian ports will remain unaffected.

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces will begin implementing a naval blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting

13/04/2026

“FND Awareness Day 💜 Invisible but real — let’s spread support and understanding.

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13/04/2026

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education launches the 2026 guide for student admissions in private schools and kindergartens 📘🎓 A major step toward clearer, unified procedures across the education sector 🇶🇦✨

Announced during a press conference led by Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, the initiative highlights Qatar’s continuous progress in delivering high-quality education 📊📚

The guide ensures transparency, defines admission ages, required documents, and simplifies transfers while promoting equal opportunities for all students 🤝📝

A new digital enrollment platform also supports mandatory education, making registration faster and more accessible for families 💻🚀

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The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), through its Private Schools and Kindergartens Department, has released the second edition of its regulat