How Screen Time and Social Media Affect Daily Life

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How Screen Time and Social Media Are Quietly Reshaping Your Daily Life

The Scroll That Never Ends You pick up your phone to check one notification. Thirty minutes later, you are still scrolling. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Across the world, people spend between six and ten hours daily on their phones. Th..
How Qatar Is Promoting Mental Health in Schools and Workplaces

Mental health is no longer a topic whispered behind closed doors in Qatar. Across schools, hospitals, and corporate boardrooms, the Gulf nation is making bold, deliberate strides to embed psychological well-being into the fabric of everyday life &mda..
Qatar Introduces 18‑Month Notice Policy for Private School Fee Increases

The Peninsula reported on 11 June 2026 that the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has unveiled the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026, a landmark regulation for private schools and kindergartens. The new framework requires institut..
Doha Braces for Scorching Week as Temperatures Soar Past 45°C

Qatar's capital city is enduring yet another brutal stretch of summer heat, with forecasters warning residents to stay indoors and limit outdoor exposure as temperatures push to extreme levels this week. Peak Heat Alert: 45°C Today Doha..
Qatar Expands Fee Exemptions for Non‑Qatari Students in Government Schools

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced a new amendment to the framework regulating textbook and transportation fees for non‑Qatari students enrolled in government schools. The update was formalized through Decision No. (5) of 20..
Sri Lanka launches free ETA scheme for tourists from 40 countries including Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a new visa policy granting free Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to short‑term visitors from 40 countries, effective 25 May 2026, according to the Department of Immigration & Emigration. ...
MOEHE Launches Initiative Allowing Humanities Track Students to Enroll in Scientific Disciplines

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in cooperation with the Academic Bridge Program, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced the launch of a new initiative that allows high school l..
Qatar and El Salvador Play Out Scoreless Draw in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Qatar's World Cup preparations came to a close with a goalless draw against El Salvador at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A tight and physical encounter that ended without a winner but gave head coach Julen Lopetegui plenty to think about ..
Swiss International School Qatar celebrates Class of 2026 amid a year of challenges

The graduating Class of 2026 at the Swiss International School, Qatar (SISQ), has marked the end of an extraordinary academic journey filled with challenges, resilience, and achievement. At the start of the year, students were reminded that the ..

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