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A Qatar Foreign Ministry official source clarified their stand regarding a statement issued by ministry of foreign affairs in Egypt on 17/1/2010 commenting on the clarification Qatar has made regarding the authenticity of the letter requested from the US about the Palestinian cause and the Peace Process.

A round of official talks were held at the Pink House here on Monday between the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner. The talks were attended by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani.

Qatar is likely to host a major regional centre that aims to develop sustainable cities and urban societies.

The General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs under the Ministry of Interior launched a new service titled "Aamir" to serve specially the old people and special needs. The new service has been applied in the framework of Ministry of Interior's efforts to improve and update the services rendered for citizens and expatriates with the best and easiest methods.

A delegation from Milipol Qatar and Milipol Paris committees is taking part in the INTERSEC Dubai Expo which is held at Dubai International Expo Centre from 17-19/1/2010. The delegation is participating in the expo as a part of preparation for the Milipol Qatar Expo 2010.

As the biking season peaks, a great mix of many nationalities represented in Qatar took advantage of the cool and sunny January weather last weekend. Both the young and the not-so-young were drawn to the adventure-of-the-day, enjoying the full range of Honda off-road motorbikes at Honda’s Fun Ride Day at Mesaieed. The full range of Honda quads and two wheel off-road bikes were made available for guests wanting to take a spin and try them out.

Qatar's government employees now have a chance to get even smarter. ictQATAR, announced today the launch of its revamped Qatar National e-Learning Portal.