Kuwait, 13 May 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) participated in the opening ceremony of the 4th GCC Games in Doha, Qatar, as the official sponsor of Team Kuwait’s participation in this major event, hosted in Qatar from May 11 to 22. This sponsorship underscores KIB’s continued support for Kuwaiti athletes and its commitment to strengthening their presence at regional sporting events. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee (KOC), Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, alongside members of the Kuwaiti delegation and Marwah Marafie, Manager of Corporate Communications Unit,

Doha, Qatar – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Visit Qatar have announced the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will take place at Lusail City for the second year running, on 10-12 December, 2026. Qatar’s vibrant waterfront city is preparing to host the climax to this season’s T100 Race To Qatar on the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour. The event sees the world’s best professional triathletes race head-to-head in locations around the globe, starting on the Gold Coast in March and taking in iconic venues such as Singapore, San Francisco and London, before finishing with an end-of-season

Doha, Qatar – 10 May 2026: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched a special campaign on selected Mercedes-Benz models marking 140 years of Innovation. Part of a global Mercedes-Benz commemoration, the “For Every Road Ahead” campaign is valid until 30 June 2026 and offers exclusive ownership benefits designed to enhance the customer experience while reflecting the brand’s legacy of innovation, luxury, and performance. The campaign includes selected Mercedes-Benz models, namely the E-Class, S-Class, GLC Coupé, and GLE Coupé. Customers purchasing eligible mode

Accreditation reinforces international recognition, player development pathways, and world-class operational standards Doha, Qatar – 10 May 2026 – Qatar Polo Club (QPC) has officially been accredited by the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), the internationally recognised authority governing the rules and standards of polo in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and one of the most respected institutions in the sport globally. This achievement marks a major milestone for Qatar Polo Club, following the successful completion of all accreditation requirements and procedures. More than a formal recognition, the HPA accreditation represents a str

Bogotá, Colombia, 10 May 2026 — The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy – Grand Cross by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, one of the country’s highest honours. The distinction recognises the Foundation’s contribution to supporting efforts that strengthen the protection of education from attack and expand access to education for vulnerable children across the country. The honour reflects the EAA Foundation’s sustained collaboration with Colombian institutions and partners to support the right to education, particularly in communities affe

Fede Chingotto, Ale Galan, Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez were the number 2 seeds at the ueno Bank Asuncion Premier Padel P2, but they produced number 1 performances on finals night. For both ‘Chingalan’ and Paulita and Bea, it was their fourth title of 2026. While the men’s titles have come at different stages of the season, Josemaria and Gonzalez extended their remarkable winning streak against Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, defeating them once again in Paraguay after previous victories in Miami, Newgiza and Brussels. WOMEN In the women’s final, Delfi and Gemma looked on course to return to winning ways for the first tim

QIC’s brand rating has been upgraded to AA- The company remains the only insurer featured in the prestigious ranking Doha, Qatar – 12th May 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has retained its position among Qatar’s strongest brands, once again securing a place in Brand Finance’s 2026 ranking of the Top 10 Most Valuable and Strongest Qatari Brands. QIC also remains the only insurer included in this prestigious ranking, further reinforcing its leadership position within the industry. Brand Finance has upgraded QIC’s brand rating to AA- up from A- in the previous year&rsq

Global initiative supports innovators working to expand access and improve learning outcomes at scale Doha, Qatar – 11 May 2026: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has officially opened applications for the 2026-27 cycle of the WISE Prize for Education, a program that funds and offers technical support to the world’s most promising solutions to education’s hardest challenges. Each cycle selects a cohort of finalists through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Each finalist receives USD 100,000 to 125,000 in development funding and enters a structured 12-mo

Doha Design District Public Art Open Call Design District invites artists, designers, architects, and creatives from across the region and beyond to propose their creative and innovative installations for Msheireb Downtown Doha. Selected works will be commissioned as semi-permanent installations, activating public spaces, reflecting cultural identity, and engaging communities. Submissions are now open

DOHA, QATAR – May 9, 2026 — Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 in a ceremony held at Katara Hall in Raffles Hotel Doha. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, opened the ceremony with a message reflecting on the class’s shared journey and resilience. “Class of 2026, you are an extraordinary and resilient group of students. Twice in your academic careers, world events disrupted your path, and twice you found focus in times of uncertainty and purpose in moments of anxiety. I know I speak for every faculty member at CMU-Q when I say we are ve

Doha, Qatar – 9 May 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 May 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, Talal Al-Obaidly and Rami AbuSalah each won the top prize of QAR 20,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Dsilva Dsilva, Ahmed AlHawaj, Andrea Bonfim, Shaikh Ahmed, Ali AlKuwari, Miguel Perez, Saeed Al-Jassim, Jassim Al-Romaihi,

Doha, Qatar – 09 May 2026: Msheireb Properties has received four Communitas Awards, underlining its pioneering role as a regional leader in smart, sustainable urban development and recognising its approach to corporate social responsibility through strategic partnerships spanning education, technology, healthcare, inclusivity, and youth development. The Communitas Awards, an international initiative, recognises organisations that go beyond business objectives to deliver social, environmental, and economic value. This marks Msheireb Properties’ second major recognition, following its success at the SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Ac