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Facebook introduces Your Algorithm controls for recommended content
Meta announced Your Algorithm, a Facebook tool for directing recommended topics, QNA reported on 14 October 2026.
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Qatar cabinet secretariat begins digital infrastructure upgrade
Qatar’s cabinet secretariat announced the start of a digital infrastructure upgrade after signing a contract with Qatar Datamation Systems, QNA reported on…
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Qatar University develops AI advising assistant with human oversight
Qatar University, the communications ministry and Scale AI signed an agreement to develop an Academic Advisor Assistant, QNA reported on 18 October 2026.
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Ismailia concludes folk arts festival featuring 15 ensembles
The 26th Ismailia International Folk Arts Festival concluded on 16 October 2026 after a week of performances and cultural activities, QNA reported.
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Zarqa hosts Arab children’s theatre from six countries
Zarqa’s King Abdullah II Cultural Centre hosted the sixth Arab Children’s Theatre Festival, running from 16 to 19 October 2026, according to QNA.
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Hanna Stjärne resigns as Nobel Foundation executive director
Hanna Stjärne resigned as executive director of the Nobel Foundation for personal and health reasons, QNA reported on 16 October 2026, citing the foundation.
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Qatar awareness sermons focus on families and digital safety
Qatar’s religious affairs ministry is contributing awareness sermons to the Digitally Aware Family campaign through 26 December 2026, QNA reported on 17…
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Uzbekistan space workshop brings together 250 trainees
A space science forum and CanSat educational satellite workshop opened in Uzbekistan on 16 October 2026 and runs through 22 October, QNA reported.
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Magnitude 7 earthquake reported beneath Russia’s Kamchatka region
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Kamchatka region in Russia’s Far East on 16 October 2026, QNA reported, citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological…
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Police report three children and an adult killed in Oregon shooting
Three children and an adult were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to a QNA report dated 16 October 2026 citing US police.
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Channel Tunnel collision injures 19 and briefly disrupts vehicle shuttles
French authorities reported 19 injuries after a minibus collided with a vehicle-carrying train near the Channel Tunnel entrance, QNA reported on 16 October…
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Milipol Qatar prepares to host more than 270 companies
Milipol Qatar organisers announced readiness for the 16th edition, scheduled for 20–22 October 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, QNA…
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