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Doha – August 12, 2026: High school students from Qatar and abroad aspiring to pursue careers in medicine were given a glimpse of the profession and campus life through the Medical Minds Online Program (MMOP), a summer initiative organized by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). In its second edition, the week-long virtual event brought together 84 students from 50 local, regional, and international high schools. The event is one of WCM-Q’s Summer Enrichment Programs, tailored to familiar…

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…

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…

Pattaya, Thailand – 11 August 2026 – Thailand welcomed outstanding young learners from across Asia and beyond as NADA for…

Sub-head: Insurance revenue rose 15% to QAR 4.8 billion, Gross Written Premium grew 4.3% to QAR 5.9 billion, and investment income rose 2.8 % to QAR 477 million, holding Group profitability broadly steady while the insurance service result reflected conflict-related claims and reserving. The Group’s Capital and balance sheet strength remained strong. Financial highlights: H1 2026 (six months ended 30 June 2026) ● Insurance revenue: QAR 4.8 billion, up 15 % year on year

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, 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…

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 – 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