Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: badrgo, Qatar’s homegrown ride-hailing and mobility platform, has concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026, marking an important moment to reflect on the platform’s early momentum this year and outline its priorities for the next phase of growth. During the summit, badrgo engaged in discussions around smart mobility and platform innovation, highlighting how locally built, people-centric mobility services can evolve responsibly within regulated markets while maintaining affordability, quality of service, and strong partnerships across the ecosystem. One of the key announcements made

Doha, Qatar – February 6, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognized the outstanding academic performance of 182 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the previous semester. Addressing students at the event, Dean Michael Trick said the Dean’s List represents one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for students who consistently achieve outstanding academic performance. “It is a t

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Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DriveWealth, a global financial technology company providing Brokerage-as-a-Service through cloud-based APIs, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoU establishes a structured framework for both parties to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to digital investment solutions, including embedded investing and access to global equity markets, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. DriveWealth enables banks, broker-dealers, fintech platforms, and consumer appl

City to Transform into Fitness and Wellness Hub with Activities Across Multiple Zones Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: Msheireb Downtown Doha will once again serve as a central destination for Qatar National Sports Day on 10 February 2026, hosting an extensive programme of sports, fitness, and wellness activities across its pedestrian network and public spaces. The city will activate multiple zones starting from 8:00 AM, offering diverse experiences for families, youth, and visitors of all fitness levels. As Qatar’s leading smart and walkable city district, Msheireb Downtown Doha is strategically positioned to deliver comprehensive Sp

Two new F1-themed departures will set sail in the Arabian Gulf Both Celestyal ships to sail the Arabian Gulf for the line’s third consecutive season 03 February 2026, Dubai, UAE: Celestyal has announced two new F1 sailings for its 2026/27 Arabian Gulf season. On November 27, 2026, the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey will be in Doha, for an eight-night Doha F1 itinerary. Similarly, the ship will stay in port for three nights, allowing guests to watch all practice sessions, qualifying and race day events*. They will then sail from Doha, visiting Dubai, UAE (overnight); Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and Khalifa Bin Salman,

This Valentine’s Day, love is in the little things—fluttery lashes, sculpted brows, sun-kissed cheeks, and gifts that feel as good to give as they do to receive. Whether you’re shopping for your bestie, your Valentine, or treating yourself (because self-love always wins), Benefit Cosmetics has curated the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide filled with dreamy beauty must-haves. The Dream Team That Does It All 275 AED Some teams just work together like a dream—and the Dream Team Bestsellers Makeup Kit is one of them. Available at all Sephora stores across the region, this mini set of iconic favorites is

Funding to scale Lettuce Chips production, open new factory, introduce product lines and Japanese Melon cultivation, and expand into Dubai in Q4 2026 Doha, February 1, 2026: Hydrovest Technology Trading and Contracting W.L.L, a Doha-based company that develops climate-smart agricultural solutions, crops, and value-added products, today announced the successful close of an investment round totaling QAR 1,000,000. The funding will be deployed to accelerate commercial production, complete a factory fit-out in Birkat Al Awamar, Logistic Park A, Al Wakrah, scale R&D collaborations, and support market expansion into the UAE in Q4 2026. &ld

Doha, Qatar – Feb 3, 2026: Azza Fahmy Jewellery, in partnership with Fifty One East, Qatar’s favorite department store, unveiled a unique immersive experience in Katara Cultural Village, Doha, offering guests an intimate journey into the world of one of the Middle East’s most celebrated jewellery houses. Designed as a multi-sensory exploration of heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, the experience brings Azza Fahmy Jewellery’s rich narrative to life, reflecting the brand’s enduring legacy and creative spirit. The experience was officially launched during a special event at Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resort

Doha, Qatar – FEBURARY 3 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sadad and Skip Cash, two Qatar-based payment services providers licensed by Qatar Central Bank, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoUs establish structured frameworks to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to SME banking, merchant banking, and payment acceptance services, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. Under the respective MoUs, Dukhan Bank will assess opportunities to position itself as a preferred banking partner for merchants operating on Sada

The Spanish city will welcome student-athletes from all over the world, competing in three categories: men’s, women’s and mixed. The world championship is organised by the University of Málaga in collaboration with the FIP – International Padel Federation, and comes one year after the historic recognition of padel as an official sport by FISU, the International University Sports Federation. International university padel will gather in Spain from 6 to 11 July, when Málaga will become the world capital of the sport by hosting the first FISU World University Championship Padel. Organised by the University of Málag

Doha, Qatar – 3 February 2026: SANAD – DOHA, in collaboration with Doha Design District (DDD), opened the art exhibition ‘Between the Majlis and the Gallery’, marking two years since the founding of SANAD – DOHA and reaffirming the shared vision of both entities to position Doha as a vibrant hub for art, culture, and design. Held at SANAD – DOHA in Doha Design District at Msheireb Downtown Doha, the private evening brought together VIPs, dignitaries, members of the creative community, and key stakeholders, offering an immersive cultural experience that bridges tradition and contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition featur