The International Padel Federation (FIP) is proud to announce that it has officially become a Signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This achievement follows a long and rigorous process, including a two-year collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), and reflects FIP’s sustained efforts to align its governance, regulations, and anti-doping programme with the highest international standards. Becoming a WADA Code Signatory confirms that FIP fully complies with the requirements set out in the World Anti-Doping Code, placing Padel within the same robust anti-doping frame

From 31 July to 2 August, Canada will host the North and Central America Qualifiers; from 21 to 23 August, Paraguay will stage the South America Qualifiers. Ten national teams have already secured their place in the Final Phase, to be held in Qatar from 2 to 7 November: the nine best-ranked teams from the 2024 edition, plus the host nation. The remaining places will be allocated through the European Qualifiers and the combined Africa-Asia Qualifiers. The road to the FIP World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November in Doha, Qatar, begins in Toronto and Asunción. Canada and Paraguay will host the first continent

Winners of the last four consecutive tournaments, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia return to defend their title at the Premier Padel Andalucía Málaga P1. The Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena is ready for another week of top-class padel, one that will be especially meaningful for Bea González as she competes in her home city. Alongside Paula Josemaría, Bea returns as the defending champion, as does Claudia Fernández, who will play alongside Sofia Araújo for the final time before forming a new young partnership with Martina Calvo from the Pretoria P1 onwards. MEN The men’s dra

Doha, Qatar – 11 July 2026: With Qatar’s high summer temperatures, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, is reminding Mercedes-Benz owners of the importance of seasonal vehicle care by booking a comprehensive inspection at its authorised service centres, ensuring continued performance, safety and peace of mind. Servicing a Mercedes-Benz at an authorised service centre offers customers the confidence that every vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer standards by factory-trained technicians using advanced diagnostic equipment and genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. This not only pr

Dr. Mahrukh Rizvi, assistant professor of medicine at WCM-Q and an alumna of the college, gave a webinar titled, “Safeguarding your kidneys: Understanding chronic kidney disease.” The session discussed the risk factors and early signs of kidney disease, stages of disease progression, management strategies that can be implemented to slow the progression of the disease, and the impact of kidney disease on overall health. Dr. Rizvi completed her residency training in internal medicine at Rochester General Hospital in Western New York and her fellowships in nephrology and critical care at Rochester Medical Center and Mayo Clinic, Roches

Doha, Qatar-July 11, 2026- Silver Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, announced EXEED’s first full-size six-seat SUV, the ET8, which is set to make its Middle Eastern debut this October. According to industry reports, the Gulf region’s automotive market records annual sales of approximately 1.3 million vehicles, with full-size SUVs continuing to dominate the premium segment. Across the region, customers increasingly seek vehicles that seamlessly combine commanding road presence, refined craftsmanship, advanced technologies and exceptional comfort to accommodate both family lifestyles and professional engagements. Developed

Celebrating a decade of 1000X series innovation 1000X THE COLLEXION – refined design crafted with premium materials, delivering exceptional comfort for longer listening Building on Sony’s audio heritage, 1000X THE COLLEXION delivers a spacious soundstage with precise separation Introducing new stylish Sandstone colour to acclaimed WH-1000XM6 range New launches celebrate 10 years of Sony’s legendary 1000X series (Doha, Qatar, July 08, 2026) – Sony, represented in Qatar by Modern Home, announces the launch of 1000X THE COLLEXION™, a new premium addition to its award-winning 1000X series, in the local market. Crafte

Doha – July 8, 2026: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a faculty development workshop on assessment in competency-based medical education (CBME). The two-day virtual course was designed to provide participants with a better understanding of the implications of competency-based medical education, equip them with the tools needed for effective assessment and feedback, and enable them to apply these techniques to improve direct observation. Internal medicine residents from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) also volunteered their time to participate as actors in a rol

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for far more than the action on the pitch. It also stands out as the only FIFA World Cup™ hosted across a single, connected destination, allowing fans to attend multiple matches in one day while discovering Qatar’s culture, heritage and hospitality, and introducing millions of visitors to Qatar for the first time. What began as the world’s biggest sp

World Brain Day is July 22 SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes to foster brain health and why work to make earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is important. “What’s good for your overall health is good for your brain too,” Dr. Woodruff says. You may have heard that Alzheimer’s disease is caused, in part, by the buildup of beta-amylo

Doha-Qatar, July 5, 2026 – Ford is the new gold standard for mass market new vehicle quality in America, ranking as the top mainstream brand in the closely watched JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) — an achievement 16 years in the making. The company surpassed the industry’s traditional mass market leaders in IQS, climbing from No. 15 in 2023 to No. 1 among mainstream brands in the annual survey of new buyers. “This is a proud day for everyone at Ford, and the result of years of intensive work across our company,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “Many doubted that an American company with a

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