QU Department of International Affairs marks IWD
13 Mar 2021 - 9:15
A panel discussion under way during the International Women’s Day.
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar University’s (QU) Department of International Affairs (DIA) marked International Women’s Day in a round table interaction attended by distinguished female diplomats from eight European Embassies and QU staff.
Dean of College of Health Sciences, Dr. Hanan Abdul Rahim, Chair of Department of Humanities Dr. Mariam Al Hammadi, Chair of Social Sciences Dr. Fatima Al Kubaisi, Faculty Affairs Specialist Rula Momani, and students attended the event.
The participating ladies were delighted to learn from each other about the specific traditions and customs dedicated to women in their respective countries, concluding that women across societies share a strong universal bond through their multiple roles, including their roles as mothers, wives, caretakers, and professionals.
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2020 marked 30 years of diplomatic relations between Qatar, Romania
18 Dec 2020 - 4:00
Doha: The Charge d’Affaires at Romania’s Embassy in the State of Qatar, Iulia Zamfirescu, affirmed that the year 2020 bears special significance for the relation between Romania and the state of Qatar, because the round figure of 30 years of diplomatic relations was marked on October 22nd, stressing that there is mutual desire to continue to explore the potential of cooperation, both bilaterally and in multilateral fora between the two countries.
In a special statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Iulia said that Qatar National Day is the occasion to celebrate the country’s achievements, which this year deserve special recognition, given the difficult COVID-19 pandemic context.