Oxford Business Group examines progress towards the country’s Vision 2030 goals and the priorities of NDS-3 in The Report: Qatar 2026 Doha, August 2026: Qatar’s progress in diversifying its economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) forms the core of The Report: Qatar 2026, the latest research publication by global advisory and research firm Oxford Business Group (OBG).

Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded Silver in the Technical Innovation of the Year in Government Technology category at the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, recognising its continued evolution as a digital platform driving AI-enabled, automated and intelligently integrated government services. Since 2024, Hayya has advanced from a visitor entry platform into a connected national digital ecosystem supporting Qatar’s tourism, government services a…

This August, Qatar Calendar presents a full programme of events, inviting residents to enjoy a month packed with family entertainment, cultural exhibitions, and international sporting fixtures. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month’s programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family Experiences A vibrant family atmosphere continues throughout the month, with the Go Ninja Summer Camp running at The Gate Mall, 2nd Floor, from 14 June to 2…

Pattaya, Thailand – 11 August 2026 – Thailand welcomed outstanding young learners from…

August 3, 2026 – Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Sharia-compliant financial institutions, has gone live on Kinexys by J.P. Morgan’s Blockchain Deposit Account network[GD1] , making it the first Islamic bank in Qatar to adopt this next-generation payments infrastructure. The implementation marks a significant step in Dukhan Bank’s digital transformation journey, enabling faster, more efficient, and always-on payment services for corporate and institutional clients with increasingly glob…

Doha, Qatar, 4 August 2026 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, participated as the official beneficiary of the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, bringing together sport, philanthropy and collective action to expand education and economic opportunities for vulnerable and marginalised children and young people worldwide. EAA Foundation’s participation extended across the Goodwood Summit, the Markel Magnolia C…

Doha, Qatar – 6 August 2026 – Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah-compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 4 August 2026, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In this month’s draw, Aisha Al Meaadid and Mohammed Al-Jaber , each won

Doha, Qatar – August 8, 2026 : Dukhan Bank has announced an exclusive promotional campaign, offering customers a 10% cash bonus on qualifying purchases made at Harrods UK , one of the world’s most iconic luxury retail destinations, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and rewarding customer loyalty. Running until 30 September 2026, the campaign is available exclusively to Dukhan Bank Retail and Private Banking customers who hold Vis

Two tournaments, two finals: the partnership between Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo is showing great promise. After reaching the final at the P1 in Pretoria, they have now done it again in London. The outcome of the semi-final was the same, as was the defeated pair, with Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez beaten 6-2 6-4 in the first semi-final played at Olympia London, which lasted one hour and 58 minutes. Tomorrow, not before 2 p.m. local time (3 p.m. CEST), Fernandez and Calvo will therefor…

Doha, Qatar, 9 August 2026 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Al Sadd Sports Club have renewed their collaboration agreement for the 2026/2027 sports season, reaffirming their shared commitment to leveraging sport as a powerful community platform to support education, inspire children and youth, and promote the values of participation, empowerment and social responsibility. The renewal builds on the existing collaboration between…

11 August, Doha, Qatar – Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with Markhiya Gallery, hosted a panel discussion featuring artists participating in the ‘Sawaed’ exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to hear first-hand about the ideas and stories behind the works currently on display at Bin Jelmood House. Moderated by Mohammed Alhamadi, the discussion on 10 August brought together artists Ismail Azzam, Amal Al Aathem, Maryam Almulla and Nasser Al-Attiyah, who reflected on their creative…

Doha-Qatar, August 2, 2026: Ford 5.0-liter V8-based race engines were pushed to extremes no streetcar would ever see, revealing opportunities to strengthen components like the camshaft drive to better perform under high-stress conditions. Engineers refined the design on the track and carried those improvements back into the production 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine. This is just one example of how Ford is bringing learnings from race testing to vehicles used for trailer towing, grocery store runs, and oceanside road trips. The goal: to break the powertrains, the essential system of engine and transmission that generates and delivers power to t