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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 12 > 01 > 2026 > ministry-of-education-launches-second-edition-of-hand-in-hand-student-guidance-forum

Ministry of Education launches second edition of "Hand in Hand" student guidance forum

Ministry of Education launches second edition of "Hand in Hand" student guidance forum2+ hour, 3+ min ago   (513+ words) Ministry of Education launches second edition of "Hand in Hand" student guidance forum'The Peninsula Qatar Ministry of Education launches second edition of "Hand in Hand" student guidance forum Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 06 > 01 > 2026 > health-ministry-shares-healthy-tips-for-students-ahead-of-school-return-in-qatar

Health Ministry shares healthy tips for students ahead of school return in Qatar

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (335+ words) Doha, Qatar:As students prepare to return to school, the Ministry of Public Health has shared key health tips to support students" well-being and academic performance, underscoring the importance of healthy routines for a successful school year. In an awareness…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 05 > 01 > 2026 > uk-starts-ban-on-junk-food-ads-on-daytime-tv-and-online

UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (331+ words) The ban -- targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar -- is expected to remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children's diets each year, according to the health ministry. Impacting ads airing before the 9pm watershed and anytime online, it…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 31 > 12 > 2025 > pakistan-reports-sharp-decline-in-polio-cases-in-2025

Pakistan reports sharp decline in polio cases in 2025

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) Islamabad: Pakistan reported a sharp decline in polio cases in 2025 due to sustained vaccination campaigns and improved disease surveillance, health authorities said on Wednesday. Official data showed polio cases fell from 74 in 2024 to 30 in 2025, with no new cases reported nationwide…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 29 > 12 > 2025 > childhood-obesity-is-societal-issue-not-a-personal-choice

‘Childhood obesity is societal issue, not a personal choice’

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (562+ words) Doha, Qatar: Childhood obesity in the region, including Qatar, is widely misunderstood as a matter of individual discipline or quick policy solutions, according to a Doha-based health expert. However, it is a long-term challenge shaped by biology, economics, urban design,…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 26 > 12 > 2025 > mcit-participates-in-event-marking-italian-republic-childrens-day

MCIT participates in event marking Italian Republic Children’s Day

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (209+ words) Students participating in the Children's Day activities. Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through its Studio5 initiative, participated, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy to the State of Qatar and Qatar Reads, in marking Italian Republic…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 26 > 12 > 2025 > germanys-digital-minister-says-open-to-social-media-ban-for-children

Germany's digital minister says open to social media ban for children

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (195+ words) Berlin, Germany: German Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger has expressed openness to introducing a ban on social media use for children, similar to recent measures adopted in Australia, the German News Agency, DPA, reported on Friday. Wildberger told DPA…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 25 > 11 > 2025 > education-above-all-foundation-advances-digital-rights-education-access-and-green-entrepreneurship-at-wise

Education Above All Foundation advances digital rights, education access, and green entrepreneurship

Education Above All Foundation advances digital rights, education access, and green entrepreneurship1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (440+ words) Technology and the Right to Education," jointly led by the Educate A Child (EAC) and Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) programmes, alongside the Innovation Development. The ... Education Above All Foundation advances digital rights, education access, and green entrepreneurship…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 24 > 11 > 2025 > malaysia-mulls-social-media-ban-for-under-16s

Malaysia mulls social media ban for under-16s

Malaysia mulls social media ban for under-16s1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (227+ words) Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday the government was looking at how Australia and other countries dealt with imposing online age restrictions. Malaysia in recent years has tightened its oversight of social media services in an attempt to combat rising…...

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thepeninsulaqatar.com > article > 18 > 11 > 2025 > eaa-showcases-global-solutions-for-youth-skills-climate-resilient-employment-at-cop30-high-level-panel

EAA showcases global solutions for youth skills, climate-resilient employment at COP30 high-level panel

EAA showcases global solutions for youth skills, climate-resilient employment at COP30 high-level panel1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (292+ words) Brasilia, Brazil: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), successfully concluded a high-level panel discussion titled "Empowering Youth: Bridging Skills, Employment, and Sustainable Pathways" at the Qatar…...