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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
RIYADH, May 3, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is continuing its intensive coordination with international Hajj affairs offices to promote awareness of official procedures. The goal is to ensure that essential guidance and instructional messages reach pilgrims in their home countries well before they arrive in the Kingdom. These international efforts aim to establish the Hajj permit as the only safe and legitimate pathway for the pilgrimage. By adhering to these regulations, pilgrims ensure their journey is organized from its very first stages. The permit guarantees access to comprehensive field and logistical service
Doha, Qatar, 3 May 2026- Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, participated in a series of high- level engagements in Paris under the French G7 Presidency, contributing to international discussions on the future of development finance and the growing role of philanthropy in advancing sustainable and inclusive development. EAA Foundation Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohammed Al Kubaisi participated as a featured speaker in the official high-level side event of the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting, titled Strategic Partnerships for a Renewed Development Paradigm: Engaging Philanthropy in Bl
Artefact wins the Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Partner of the Year 2026 for EMEA, recognizing its leadership in delivering scalable, production-grade AI solutions with measurable impact across industries and the Middle East. Artefact is also expanding its Google Cloud partnership with the launch of a dedicated Gemini Enterprise practice, accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI through Gemini Enterprise, Vertex AI, and advanced AI agent deployment capabilities. Doha-Qatar; April 28, 2026 – Artefact, a leading global consultancy in data and artificial intelligence, announced that it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Ar
As part of ‘Hala Summer’, the ‘Kids Go Free’ offer introduces added value for families travelling to Qatar this season Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. A key highlight of the campaign, the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion allows children to benefit from complimentary access and offers across accommodation, dining and entertainment experiences, reinforcing Qatar’s appeal as a family-friendly destination for GCC travellers. Positioned as an acc