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Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is set to graduate more than 1,200 students at a ceremony later this month. The graduation, scheduled for May 19, will see around 550 male and 650 female students receive degrees across a range of programs and disciplines. UDST President Dr Salem Al-Naemi told QNA that the PM’s patronage reflects strong support for applied education and its role in developing national talent. He described the event as both a recognition of students’ achievements and a milestone marking their transition into the workforce, adding that it also highlights the university’s position as a leading national institution in applied education. More than 200 students from the graduating class are expected to be honoured for academic excellence, underlining what officials say is a high level of achievement among graduates. This year’s cohort includes the first graduates from several newly introduced programs, including digital communication and media production — developed in collaboration with Qatar Media Corporation — as well as construction engineering and a number of postgraduate degrees such as artificial intelligence, cognitive cybersecurity and process safety. Research projectsDr Al-Naemi noted that some graduates have already begun launching start-ups or contributing to applied research projects in partnership with industry and strategic organizations. The university currently enrolls more than 9,000 students from over 86 nationalities, with Qatari students making up around a quarter of the student body, reflecting what officials describe as a diverse and internationally oriented academic environment. Speaking to QNA about UDST’s most prominent achievements over the past two years, Dr Al-Naemi said that the university has launched several new academic programs aligned with labour market needs across various fields, these include: the Executive Master of Health Administration, the Master of Science in Midwifery, in addition to both a Bachelor and Diploma programs in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences. This was accompanied by strengthening applied education through developing advanced laboratories and simulation centers, launching the Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Food Security, and Qatar’s first Maritime Training and Simulation Centre, as well as including STEM and TVET programs in internal scholarship programs under the “Tomouh” initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, he added. Dr Al-Naemi said that the university’s success was also evident in its participation in international conferences and exhibitions such as in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, in addition to the Shell Eco-Marathon Europe and Africa 2025 regional competition held in Poland, where UDST’s Wolves Racing Team secured 2nd place in the Autonomous Urban Concept category. Moreover, UDST made progress in obtaining local and international academic accreditations, with the Department of Healthcare Professions at the Ministry of Public Health officially approving the “Pharmacy Technologist” title for UDST’s Pharmacy Technology program graduates. Conducted in partnerships with government and industrial entities to ensure a direct impact on society and the economy, the UDST president said that the university saw a notable growth in applied scientific research linked to national priorities, such as sustainability, renewable energy, food security, health technology, and digital transformation. UDST enjoys an extensive network of 81 local and 52 international partners including government entities, national institutions, major industrial and technology companies, as well as global universities and research centers, with these partnerships providing students with practical training opportunities, developing joint academic programs, conducting applied research, aligning educational outcomes with labour market needs, and promoting innovation, Dr Al-Naemi added. On the university’s ranking, the UDST president said that it is among the leading institutions locally in the field of applied education, focusing on excellence in teaching quality, applied research, graduate employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. UDST is making steady progress in regional and international rankings, something that reflects both the academic and industrial communities’ confidence in the university, he said. Designed to support outstanding and high-achieving students, UDST scholarships include those for top academic performers, Qatari students in national programs, and student-athletes, Dr Al-Naemi added, these scholarships contribute to enhancing equal educational opportunities, attracting talented individuals, supporting the quality of higher education in Qatar, and focusing on strategic fields aligned with national priorities. Vocational educationWith regard to vocational, technical, and specialized education secondary schools in Qatar, the UDST president said that the university views these types of schools positively for their role in preparing students academically and professionally, however, he noted that admission to UDST is not automatic for these schools’ graduates, rather, it depends on the admission criteria for each program. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and UDST are in constant co-ordination to ensure the alignment between secondary education outcomes and the university’s requirements, as to facilitate students’ transition to higher education, providing them with orientation programs and guidance to support their academic choices, he said. When asked about UDST’s distinction, reputation, and standing locally and internationally, Dr Al-Naemi attributed the university’s success to UDST’s applied education approach, modern academic programs aligned with market needs, its adoption of the latest technologies and digital transformation in education, its strong public and private sector partnerships, its high-quality graduates that are well prepared for the job market, in addition to UDST’s multicultural educational environment that fosters innovation and creativity. UDST contributes directly to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by preparing qualified national cadres in vital fields, supporting a knowledge-based economy, and enhancing innovation and applied research, said Dr Al-Naemi in his remarks to QNA. The university aligns its programs with the Third National Development Strategy, through its focus on sustainability and digital transformation and by supporting priority sectors such as energy, healthcare, and technology, all the while fulfilling its role as a driver of human and economic development in Qatar, he concluded.
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China’s carmakers are hunting for their own “Yaris moment” - the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe — as they race to turn booming exports into lasting overseas growth. After early attempts that largely involved exporting China-designed cars with minor tweaks, automakers are now re-engineering vehicles from the ground up for foreign buyers, driven as much by fierce margin pressure at home as by opportunity abroad. China’s overcrowded domestic market has been locked in a bruising price war for years, leaving many manufacturers struggling to make money. Overseas markets, by contrast, offer room to grow — and to charge more — if Chinese brands can persuade consumers they understand local tastes. Major carmakers including BYD, Chery, Changan, SAIC’s MG brand and FAW’s premium Hongqi all have models in the pipeline designed specifically for export markets — from small hatchbacks for Europe to pickup trucks for Australia and Mexico. At home, Chinese automakers cram cars with technology and sell them cheaply to compete. In Western markets such as Europe, they can often sell at double the price and still undercut established brands. At the Beijing Auto Show in late April, Hongqi unveiled a small “global SUV” targeted for sale in 80 countries. But the vehicle was primarily designed for urban European buyers, design chief Giles Taylor told Reuters. “That’s the reason why that car exists,” Taylor said. BYD’s Dolphin G hatchback was designed specifically for Europe and will launch in June. Stella Li, the electric vehicle maker’s No. 2 executive, said the model was critical because hatchbacks account for more than 40% of new car sales in parts of southern Europe - a segment that barely exists in China. “If we don’t have the right car in this sector, we lose,” Li told Reuters. For many Chinese carmakers, exports are a matter of survival as analysts predict consolidation will thin an industry crowded with more than 100 manufacturers. Vehicle sales in China are expected to remain flat or decline. That excess capacity has already helped make China the world’s largest vehicle exporter, overtaking Japan in 2024. Gartner analyst Pedro Pacheco described the push to design cars for export as Chinese automakers’ “Yaris moment”, referring to Toyota’s Yaris hatchback, designed in Europe for European buyers and credited with helping the Japanese carmaker gain a foothold on the continent after its 1999 launch. Analysts say matching regional preferences will increasingly determine success as European rivals respond to Chinese competition. “Just competing on price works first time around,” said Phil Dunne, a managing director at consultancy Grant Thornton Stax. “But the Europeans are fighting back on cost.” He added: “The Chinese need to take it to the next level,” by designing cars in Europe for Europeans. For Europe, that also means going smaller. Chery, China’s biggest vehicle exporter, is heavily skewed towards SUVs, which accounted for 2.3mn of the 2.8mn vehicles it sold globally in 2025. But Ivan Dulanovic, head of design at Lepas - Chery’s new international brand - said a Europe-focused hatchback, the Lepas 2, is in development. “We have recognised a need in the market,” he said, “and we are tackling that.” SAIC’s MG also plans an MG2 hatchback for Europe where consumers “don’t like huge cars”, design chief Jozef Kaban said. BYD aims to roll out more Europe-specific models and has told investors it wants half of sales to come from overseas by 2030. Jetour, an SUV brand owned by Chery, designed its first fully electric car - the compact TX - with European buyers in mind, said Jetour International President Ke Chuandeng. Its upcoming F700 pickup will target markets such as Australia and Brazil and will launch in Mexico ahead of China, he said. A Jetour TX SUV at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing, China, recently. (Reuters/File Photo)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday offered a drone deal to Bahrain as he met with the king of the Gulf island state that has been attacked by Iran.Zelensky has toured the Gulf since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran, signing defence deals as Kyiv leverages its expertise in fighting Russia and downing its drones, which are based on Iranian technology.'Ukraine is ready to share this security expertise with Bahrain and help strengthen the protection of life,' Zelensky said in a statement published online after meeting King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.'I proposed signing a Drone Deal and scaling up cooperation with Bahrain, and we agreed that our teams will work out the details,' he added.Ukraine has signed a string of defence agreements in the region since the Middle East war broke out in late February, including with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Ukrainian military experts dispatched by Kyiv have also downed Iranian drones in several Middle Eastern countries.The Gulf nations are being attacked with the same Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia fires on Ukraine.'Our country is facing similar terrorist strikes almost every day, and our people have relevant experience in full-scale defense,' Zelensky said in his statement.He said the pair also discussed opening embassies in each others' countries.US-led talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war have been sidelined by the Iran conflict.
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to the media, on the day he attends a working lunch with EU ministers responsible for trade, in Brussels, Belgium, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw//File
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A supporter with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party election symbol painted on his body sits next to posters of West Bengal chief minister and party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, along a street near her
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Cameron Young poses with the trophy after winning the Cadillac Championship. (Jeff Romance-Imagn Images) Cameron Young had it all working during the Cadillac Championship, and the result was another tournament title.Young shot a 4-under-par 68 in the final round and was never threatened on the way to a six-stroke victory Sunday outside Miami.Young finished as the wire-to-wire winner at 19-under 269 at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course, where President Trump was in attendance.“I feel like I had different parts of the game working on different days,” Young said. “Today I drove it a lot better. First couple days I putted great and I drove it a little bit more all over the place. Thankfully I feel like I’ve got a lot of tools right now and throughout the week I was able to use different parts of the game to keep myself moving in the right direction.”World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also posted 68 to finish as the runner-up for his third straight start. Ben Griffin (68) was third at 12 under.Australia’s Adam Scott (64), Austria’s Sepp Straka (66) and South Korea’s Si Woo Kim (70) all tied for fourth place at 11 under.Young has won two tournaments this year - this followed his breakthrough at The Players Championship in March - and three overall in his PGA Tour career. He didn’t make Sunday’s round complicated. “I think it was made easier by the weather forecast,” Young said. “We didn’t know exactly how the day was going to go, whether we would be starting and stopping. Started with a delay. It was just one of those times that I feel like that played into my hands and just being really accepting of what came next.”Korda rolls to RivieraMaya title for third win of ‘26Nelly Korda didn’t take long to return to the winner’s circle, posting a final-round, 3-under-par 69 to win the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba by four strokes Sunday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.Korda continued her victorious ways at El Camaleon Golf Course seven days after capturing the Chevron Championship - the first major of the season and the third such title of her career - and returning to the No. 1 world ranking.Korda entered the day with a three-shot advantage and wound up four ahead of Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol (70). In third at 12 under was China’s Yu Liu (69), feel-good story Brianna Do (71) finished fourth at 10 under and Colombian amateur Maria Jose Marin (69) placed fifth at 8 under.“I think it was a perfect week after a major championship, too, where it felt like it was super relaxing but I knew that I needed to grind and I was here to work,” Korda said.“I’ve had such an amazing time. Yeah, I mean, emphasizing it with a win, at the end of the day that’s what I was coming here for.”Korda’s only scoring stretch amid two runs of pars came at the fifth through seventh holes. She holed an eagle at the par-5 fifth, then birdied the next two for a 4-under run.From there, it was 10 straight pars until cleaning up a bogey 6 at the 18th.“I guess there (were) two parts to my round,” Korda said. “Definitely on my front nine I had my A-game, and then on the back nine I wasn’t playing bad; just wasn’t hitting it close. And then I was kind of cruising and then golf humbled me on the last hole. Made my (second bogey) on the weekend.” Korda continued a thoroughly dominant season to this point. In six starts, she now has three victories and three second-place finishes.
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Everton’s Jake O’Brien (centre) heads the ball to score his team’s second goal against Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. (AFP) Jeremy Doku’s stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arsenal last night. The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions of England. City remain five points adrift of Mikel Arteta’s team, with a game in hand, and will struggle to recover from the manner of their implosion at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared to be cruising to victory when Doku opened the scoring at the end of a dominant first half. However, an error-strewn second period was punished as Thierno Barry scored twice for the Toffees, either side of Jake O’Brien’s header. Erling Haaland and then a sensational effort from Doku in the 96th minute did however rescue a point which could ultimately keep City in the race. Arsenal visit relegation-threatened West Ham on Sunday before hosting Burnley and visiting Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign. Two Arsenal victories since City last played in the league had ramped up the pressure on Guardiola’s side. City’s first team had gone the best part of two weeks without a proper outing after Guardiola heavily rotated for last weekend’s FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. The visitors looked fresh rather than rusty as Everton were penned back inside their own box for practically the entire first half. City’s pressure finally found its reward two minutes before half-time when Rayan Cherki found Doku, who curled a shot into Jordan Pickford’s top right-hand corner. Things could have been even worse for the Toffees before the break as Michael Keane escaped with just a yellow card for a wild lunge on Doku. That decision proved to be vital as City paid a heavy price for a serious of basic defensive errors. Twice Guardiola’s men did not heed a warning that an Everton equaliser was coming. Gianluigi Donnarumma parried Iliman Ndiaye’s effort back into the danger area but Merlin Rohl was not alive to the rebound. Ndiaye then had a glorious chance after an error from Matheus Nunes but again could not beat the giant Italian in the City goal. When the equaliser finally arrived, City were again architects of their own downfall. Marc Guehi’s underhit passback handed Barry the simple task of slotting past the stranded Donnarumma. Another casual City mistake moments later led to Everton’s second. This time Abdukodir Khusanov was caught in possession by Ndiaye and bailed out by a last-ditch challenge from Guehi. But from the resulting corner, O’Brien rose highest to power home a header. Barry prodded home a third for Everton from Rohl’s deflected cross with City all at sea from a rapid counter-attack. Within seconds they had a lifeline, though, as straight from kick-off Mateo Kovacic played in Haaland to halve the arrears. Doku delivered a dagger to Everton’s hopes of European football next season right at the death. But it may have come too little, too late to rescue City’s chances of a seventh title in nine years. Related Story
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Mumbai Indians’ Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma bump fists during their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai Monday. (Reuters) Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit attacking knocks as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL Monday.Rohit, who hit 84, and the left-handed Rickelton (83) put on 143 runs to lay the foundations for Mumbai’s chase of 229 with eight balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium.Five-time champions Mumbai, who were without unwell captain Hardik Pandya, stay in the 10-team table with three wins in 10 matches.Lucknow, led by Rishabh Pant, languish at the bottom and are nearly out of the race for the playoffs.The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.The 39-year-old Rohit returned from an injury after missing five matches to hit his second fifty of the season as he struck six fours and seven sixes in his 44-ball knock.South Africa’s Rickelton kept up his blazing form in his 32-ball blitz to pummel the opposition attack before his departure in the 11th over.Rohit came in as impact substituteRohit, who came in as an impact substitute after Lucknow’s batting innings of 228-5, kept up the momentum with his trademark pull shot and wristy flicks to entertain the home crowd.He finally fell to Manimaran Siddharth’s left-arm spin and Tilak Varma soon fell for 11 to raise Lucknow’s hopes.Stand-in-skipper Suryakumar Yadav departed for 12 before Naman Dhir, who made 23, and Will Jacks, who hit the winning six in his 10, steered the team home.Earlier Lucknow’s West Indies star Nicholas Pooran struck form with a 21-ball 63 to put Lucknow on course to a big total. Australian opener Mitchell Marsh provided the early impetus with his 44 off 25 balls and put on 94 runs for the second wicket with the left-handed Pooran.Pace bowler Corbin Bosch dismissed Pooran and Marsh in the ninth over to hit back for Mumbai, but Lucknow kept pace with unbeaten knocks from Aiden Markram and Himmat Singh.Markram, who hit 31, and Himmat, who top-scored with 40, put on 68 runs for the sixth wicket to boost Lucknow’s score, which ultimately proved insufficient. BRIEF SCORESMumbai Indians 229 for 4 (Rohit 84, Rickelton 83, Siddharth 2-47) beat Lucknow Super Giants 228 for 5 (Pooran 63, Marsh 44, Bosch 2-20) by six wickets Related Story
