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DOHA 14 December 2023 – The ASEAN Committee in Doha, under the chairmanship of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Qatar and as coordinated by the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, donated books of various genres to the Qatar National Library (QNL) on 13 December 2023.

In a simple ceremony at the QNL Plaza, Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar and the current ACD Chair, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, handed over the book donation to Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of QNL.

The seven (7) Southeast Asian Ambassadors in Doha representing Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, added to the valuable collection of books and other materials on Southeast Asia that are now available to the citizens and residents of Qatar.


In her message, Ambassador Pono expressed hope that the books will serve as the bridge between the cultures and the peoples of Southeast Asia and Qatar. She added that "through these books, readers will discover the harmony and unity that characterize the Southeast Asian region, notwithstanding their diverse cultures, religions, and socio-economic-political conditions."

The QNL team, including Executive Director Ms. Tan Huism, who, herself, is from Southeast Asia, members of the ACD Technical Working Group, and other guests also graced the event.

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DOHA 12 December 2023 – The ASEAN Committee in Doha (ACD) celebrated the first ASEAN Community Sports Day at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) the whole day of Friday, 01 December 2023, with the theme, "United in Harmony."

Led by Indonesia and the Philippines, the aim of the event was to promote camaraderie among ASEAN communities residing in Qatar, as well as encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.


In her opening message, Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar and the current Chair of the ACD Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono extolled the value of sports as a unifying force — a way of bringing together members of the ASEAN community in Qatar. She also noted that the event was a display of camaraderie and sportsmanship, and a reflection of the collective aspirations of all the Member States of ASEAN.

The seven ASEAN communities in Doha competed in football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and tug-of-war. Different food stalls offering Southeast Asian food complemented the friendly matches.

Qatari dignitaries led by Dr. Saleh Al Naemi, President of the UDST, accompanied by Director Dr. Michael Phillips, graced the event. They were joined by Director Mariam Al Hammadi and Ms. Mariam Al Ali from the Ministry of Culture.


The Philippine Embassy in Doha appreciates the support of the UDST, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture for making the event a success.

For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.