Bringing together leading global and regional maisons and brands through exceptional luxury experiences Doha, Qatar – May 14, 2026: Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for its highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world. Taking place on Level 1 of Lagoona Mall, opposite Fifty One East, this year’s edition brings together an exceptional showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation,
First-quarter turnover reaches AED 1.8 billion; seat load factor rises to 86% with 4.7 million passengers carried. Doha-Qatar May 15, 2026: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp
The exhibition showcased projects by more than 40 students from the university’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning Msheireb Downtown Doha served as a living reference and tangible case study of what architecture rooted in research and national heritage can achieve Ibrahim Al Jaidah, Chief Architect and Group CEO of the Arab Engineering Bureau, honoured a selection of the most promising projects Doha, Qatar – 14 May 2026: Msheireb Museums hosted “Mimar: From Education to Impact,” the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University, showcasing thesis proj
Doha – May 16, 2006: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the workshop combined interactive activities and didactic sessions to provide participants with foundational skills and knowledge of core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts used in research. The first day of the workshop explored key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health and dise
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The exhibition showcased projects by more than 40 students from the university’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning Msheireb Downtown Doha served as a living reference and tangible case study of what architecture rooted in research and national heritage can achieve Ibrahim Al Jaidah, Chief Architect and Group CEO of the Arab Engineering Bureau, honoured a selection of the most promising projects Doha, Qatar – 14 May 2026: Msheireb Museums hosted “Mimar: From Education to Impact,” the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University, showcasing thesis proj
Bringing together leading global and regional maisons and brands through exceptional luxury experiences Doha, Qatar – May 14, 2026: Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for its highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world. Taking place on Level 1 of Lagoona Mall, opposite Fifty One East, this year’s edition brings together an exceptional showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation,
First-quarter turnover reaches AED 1.8 billion; seat load factor rises to 86% with 4.7 million passengers carried. Doha-Qatar May 15, 2026: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp
Doha – May 16, 2006: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the workshop combined interactive activities and didactic sessions to provide participants with foundational skills and knowledge of core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts used in research. The first day of the workshop explored key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health and dise
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Doha – May 16, 2006: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the workshop combined interactive activities and didactic sessions to provide participants with foundational skills and knowledge of core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts used in research. The first day of the workshop explored key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health and dise
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Mercato Mall Presents Unfolding in Blue — A Moving Tribute to Inclusion, Creativity, and Sensory Art
An Inspiring Collaboration with Mawaheb Art Studio Celebrating People of Determination A wave of creativity, emotion, and human connection has arrived at Mercato Shopping Mall with the launch of Unfolding in Blue — a powerful sensory art exhibition running from 7th to 13th May 2026 in collaboration with Mawaheb Art Studio, the celebrated creative hub dedicated to empowering People of Determination through artistic expression and inclusion. More than a traditional exhibition, Unfolding in Blue invites visitors into an immersive multi-sensory experience inspired by the many emotional layers and symbolic beauty of the color blue. Thr
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
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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
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The exhibition showcased projects by more than 40 students from the university’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning Msheireb Downtown Doha served as a living reference and tangible case study of what architecture rooted in research and national heritage can achieve Ibrahim Al Jaidah, Chief Architect and Group CEO of the Arab Engineering Bureau, honoured a selection of the most promising projects Doha, Qatar – 14 May 2026: Msheireb Museums hosted “Mimar: From Education to Impact,” the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University, showcasing thesis proj
Bringing together leading global and regional maisons and brands through exceptional luxury experiences Doha, Qatar – May 14, 2026: Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for its highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world. Taking place on Level 1 of Lagoona Mall, opposite Fifty One East, this year’s edition brings together an exceptional showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation,
First-quarter turnover reaches AED 1.8 billion; seat load factor rises to 86% with 4.7 million passengers carried. Doha-Qatar May 15, 2026: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp
Doha – May 16, 2006: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the workshop combined interactive activities and didactic sessions to provide participants with foundational skills and knowledge of core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts used in research. The first day of the workshop explored key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health and dise
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