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). The report charts the country’s shift away from hydrocarbon dependence, with non-hydrocarbon sectors now accounting for 65.5% of GDP, led by growth in construction, trade, tourism, logistics, ICT and financial services

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 global and time-sensitive treasury requirements. Kinexys’ Blockchain Deposit Account network, offered through J.P. Morgan’s industry-leading

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 Cup and the Regency Ball. At the Summit, Mr Ali Turki Al Sobai, Chief Operations Officer of EAA Foundation, delivered opening remarks highlighting education

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 the top prize of QAR 20,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Fatma Shokri, Hassan Al-Kuwari, Osama Durra, Aisha Al-Motawa, Mohamed Abdulkader, Mark Maligaya, Aize Al-Qahtani,

The top four pairs in the world have all reached the semi-finals of the Pretoria P1, with two in the men’s draw and two in the women’s. Butfour other pairs will take to the court on Saturday from 1 p.m. local time determined to prevent Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan on the men’s side, and Delfi Brea, Gemma Triay, Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria on the women’s side from contesting Sunday’s dream finals. In the men’s draw, the standout performance came from Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero, who defeated Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger after a thrilling battle that ended with a dra

Doha, Qatar – August 1, 2026: As part of its strategic vision to prepare a new generation of leaders in finance and investment, Dukhan Bank organized the Next-Gen 26 Program, an integrated two-week learning experience spanning Doha and Geneva. The program was designed to equip the children of its key Private Banking clients with the knowledge and expertise needed to navigate a challenging financial landscape and continue managing and growing their families’ wealth across generations. Dukhan Bank’s award-winning Private Banking and Wealth Management department combines deep local knowledge with international expertise, drawing on

Named Qatar’s Best Islamic Bank and Qatar’s Best Islamic Digital Bank Doha, Qatar – July 24, 2026: Dukhan Bank has won two major accolades at the 2026 Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, receiving the titles of Qatar’s Best Islamic Bank and Qatar’s Best Islamic Digital Bank. The awards reinforce Dukhan Bank’s position as one of Qatar’s leading Islamic financial institutions, recognizing its continued progress in delivering innovative, Sharia-compliant financial solutions, advancing digital transformation, and maintaining a strong customer-centric approach. The recognition comes amid a period of susta

Visit Qatar returns for its second edition as the presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026, taking place from 28 July to 1 August in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Visit Qatar’s partnership with one of the most prestigious fixtures in the British flat racing calendar continues to build on the strong foundations laid in 2025, reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to international sport and its long-standing relationship with Goodwood Racecourse. In a landmark announcement for 2026, Visit Qatar has confirmed a significant increase to the prize money of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, making it

Multiple Global Martial Arts Spectacles to Return to Qatar from March 2027 July 27, 2026 – Doha, Qatar: ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar. Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bou

Doha – July 28, 2026: A new study by experts from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has revealed major gaps in research on falls among older adults in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Unintentional falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults. Despite this, the availability, scope and geographic distribution of epidemiological evidence on fall-related outcomes in the MENA region remain poorly characterized, limiting policy development and prevention efforts. Published in BMJ Global Health, the IPH study provides the first comprehensive mapping of observ

Doha, Qatar – 28 July 2026: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, continues to offer customers the opportunity to experience the luxury, innovation and performance of Mercedes-Benz through its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars, providing exceptional quality, complete peace of mind and a premium ownership experience. The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned cars enable customers to enjoy the excellence of Mercedes-Benz ownership with the reassurance of manufacturer-backed quality. Combining luxury, performance and reliability, it offers an ideal solution for customers seeking exceptional valu

Doha, Qatar – July 2026: Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce that Manal AlHaddad has won the QAR 1,000,000 grand prize in the July draw of Thara’a, the Bank’s Shari’ah-compliant savings account. The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative from the Qualitative License and Market Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Commenting on her win, Manal AlHaddad said: “Winning the grand prize in the Thara’a Savings Account draw came as a wonderful surprise and was truly an indescribable moment. I would like to thank Dukhan Bank for this special opportunity, and I wish everyo