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Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions,” was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical b
The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
9 March 2026 (Amman) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. “Aviation has the potential to do much more to enable Africa’s economic and social development. Improving safety, harmonizing regulations, and reducing costs while increasing operational efficiency are at the top of the agenda for this edition of the IATA Focus Africa Conference. The demand to support 3-4
0 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents. There were eight fatal accidents in 2025. That is more than the seve
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The padel and tennis season has started in Australia. Sara Errani as well, the reigning Olympic champion in women’s doubles and Billie Jean King Cup winner with the Italian national team, has already flown down under. After the United Cup and ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, Errani will also return to competition on the CUPRA FIP Tour. This will not be Errani’s first time with a padel racket: she has already taken part in Australian stages of the FIP international circuit and also played at the Foro Italico during the most recent BNL Italy Major Premier Padel. In Melbourne, at the FIP Silver tournament to be held at Gam
Enthralled by the celestial vault, Van Cleef and Arpels has dreamed of capturing the poetry of stars. Since the 1950s, creations inspired by the signs of the Zodiac have reflected the symbolism of constellations. Today, the Maison continues this tradition with new interpretations of its medals, in white gold and on bracelets. Expanding the wearing possibilities, these pieces are imbued with the story of their wearer. In 2021, Van Cleef and Arpels presented twelve creations echoing the first yellow gold medals that appeared in its collections in the 1950s. This heritage inspired a new ensemble with a personal touch. Twelve bracelets recall
Doha – January 14, 2026: The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently organized a visit to the Sultanate of Oman for first-year medical students as part of the college’s Medical Service Learning Program (MSLP). The weeklong MSLP trip offers first-year medical students a unique opportunity to develop a global perspective on healthcare issues affecting different populations, explore the curricula and clinical programs of medical schools in the region, participate in community service projects, and experience the history and cultural heritage of another nation. Following the trip, students give a publ
Doha, Qatar-10 January 2026- Silver Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, has marked a new milestone in Qatar’s automotive landscape with the official market debut of the EXEED EXLANTIX ES, recently at the official launch, strengthening the brand’s position within the country’s premium electric vehicle segment. As a flagship electric sedan, the EXLANTIX ES has been precisely engineered to deliver dynamic all-electric performance, impressive driving range, and refined luxury, while upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility. Positioned as a high-tech, luxury-driven expression of EXEED’s globa
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The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
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The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
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Doha, Qatar-December 23, 2025- Silver Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the EXEED EXLANTIX in Qatar. The prestigious unveiling, held at EXLANTIX Showroom in West Walk, brought together VIP guests, customers, media representatives, and automotive enthusiasts for the brand’s groundbreaking new-energy models. The event introduced the Qatari market to EXLANTIX’s most advanced vehicles to date, reflecting the brand’s commitment to redefining premium mobility through innovation, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking engineering. At a time when the global automotive lan
DOHA December, 2025 – A hallmark of Qatari excellence since 2001, the multi-award winning The Ritz-Carlton, Doha was delighted to show its continued commitment to Qatar National Day 2025 on 18 December 2025. Thoughtfully crafted to honor the nation’s rich heritage and this year’s vision of strengthening solidarity, loyalty and pride in Qatar’s identity, the hotel celebrated the values of Qatari culture, namely inspiration, participation, innovation and transparency. Welcoming generations of Qataris and guests since its debut in 2001, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has stood as a defining landmark within Qatar’s five-star ho
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