Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar – 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% – the
Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting
Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class
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Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class
Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar – 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% – the
Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting
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The summer bridal beauty trends everyone will be saying “i do” to. Wedding season has officially arrived, and whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or simply RSVP-ing with enthusiasm, one thing is certain: this year’s bridal beauty is all about looking like the very best version of yourself. Gone are the days of heavy, overly sculpted makeup. Summer 2026 brides are embracing fresh, radiant skin, softly flushed cheeks, and naturally polished brows that look effortless both in real life and in every camera roll moment. Luckily, Benefit Cosmetics has everything you need to create this season’s best bridal beauty trends.
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Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class
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The summer bridal beauty trends everyone will be saying “i do” to. Wedding season has officially arrived, and whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or simply RSVP-ing with enthusiasm, one thing is certain: this year’s bridal beauty is all about looking like the very best version of yourself. Gone are the days of heavy, overly sculpted makeup. Summer 2026 brides are embracing fresh, radiant skin, softly flushed cheeks, and naturally polished brows that look effortless both in real life and in every camera roll moment. Luckily, Benefit Cosmetics has everything you need to create this season’s best bridal beauty trends.
A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 PHEV redefines the benchmarks of modern mobility The new car and a wide range of Lynk & Co models are on display at the Auto Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road Doha, Qatar, 15 June 2026 — Auto Class Cars, a subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK) Group and the authorized general distributor of Lynk & Co in Qatar, has officially launched the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV in Qatar, in a spectacular ceremony held at Rosewood Hotel Doha in Lusail. A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV redefines the be
Doha, Qatar – 18 June 2026: Msheireb Museums proudly hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ahead of COP31. Held at Bin Jelmood House on 17 June, the event convened under the theme “Accelerating Climate Action Through International Partnerships” and highlighted the contributions of MIKTA member countries — Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia — to global climate action. Establi
Doha, Qatar — June 21, 2026 Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched ‘Mada and Sada’: an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but to understand how it comes to life. The name carries the concept within it — ‘Mada’ (the origin, the impulse) and ‘Sada’ (the echo, the expression) — together tracing the full journey from a first idea to its public life. Visitors can move through both spaces as one continuous experience, or explore each on its own terms. Either
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DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch
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Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class
Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar – 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% – the
Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting
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Doha, Qatar — June 21, 2026 Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched ‘Mada and Sada’: an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but to understand how it comes to life. The name carries the concept within it — ‘Mada’ (the origin, the impulse) and ‘Sada’ (the echo, the expression) — together tracing the full journey from a first idea to its public life. Visitors can move through both spaces as one continuous experience, or explore each on its own terms. Either