Sunday, October 13, 2024

My only wish? Surviving - Orphans of Gaza

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Amount of rain recorded for Friday 11/10/2024 - Qatar weather

 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

A Turkish Airlines pilot died while flying

 

Mental Health Awareness Day

 



๐ŸŒฟ In honor of **Mental Health Awareness Day**, students from various ethnic backgrounds, including Filipinos, Arabs, and Indians, came together to show solidarity by wearing green T-shirts. The initiative aimed to promote mental health awareness and foster unity among diverse communities. ๐Ÿ’š The color green, symbolizing mental health, highlighted the importance of breaking stigmas and encouraging open conversations about mental well-being. Through this collective effort, students demonstrated the power of inclusivity and support for mental health, reminding everyone that mental wellness matters across all cultures. ๐ŸŒ✨ #MentalHealthAwareness #StrongerTogether #UnityInDiversity

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**World Mental Health Day** is observed annually on **October 10th**. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity to discuss mental health openly, reduce stigma, and advocate for better mental health services and care.


Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Sleeping is good - improving work-life balance in Qatar

 

Sleeping is good—sleeping is necessary. A good sleep can work wonders. It can eliminate bad moods, dark thoughts, and make everyone around you happier. What were the Qatari authorities thinking when they decided that government employees can sleep more? That they can arrive late by up to 7 hours a month without any explanation? Was it because recent statistics showed that Qatar’s sleeping habits are very poor? That we are one of the most sleep-deprived countries in the world? And if the experiment is successful, will it extend to other employees as well?"

Monday, October 07, 2024

Msheireb Bus Station

 

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Education City Bus Station - Equipped with electric charging equipment

 

A peek into a rotating waterslide at Meryal Waterpark near Doha,

 

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

WWII bomb explodes in Japan

 




On October 2, 2024, an unexploded World War II bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan.Fortunately, no one was injured, though over 80 flights were canceled, affecting travel between Miyazaki and major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.This incident highlights Japan's ongoing challenge with unearthed bombs from the war​ .

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After 79 years, incidents involving unexploded ordnance remain commonplace. Fortunately, many of these devices do not detonate. However, as recent events show, the risk still exists


On the  same  day a report was received by the Hungarian Armed Forces bomb disposal unit regarding the discovery of a suspected explosive device during the demolition of the embankment of the railway bridge crossing Soroksรกri Road in Budapest's IX district. This information was shared on the social media platform by the MH 1st Bomb Disposal and River Patrol Battalion.

Rainfall Emergencies: MOI Qatar Conducts Mock Exercise

 

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