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Doha, Qatar — 10 February 2026: IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM), the MICHELIN-starred fine-dining restaurant located at the Museum of Islamic Art, received the ‘’Best Restaurant in Qatar’’ Award and has been ranked 44 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, reaffirming its status as one of the region’s most distinguished culinary destinations. This prestigious recognition reflects the restaurant’s unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. Aligned with QC+, a mark of distinction that celebrates quality, creativity, and cultural excellence in Qatar, IDAM i

Doha – February 11, 2026: Leading scientists, researchers and experts from around the world gathered in Doha for the 18th International Meeting of the European Calcium Society (ECS). Hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), the meeting discussed the latest advances and trends in calcium and cellular signaling. This marks the first time the international ECS meeting has been hosted outside Europe. Held every two years, the 18th International Meeting of the ECS consists of two parts: a one-day Junior European Calcium Society (jECS) Satellite Meeting, which took place in January, followed by the current main ECS General Meeting. The

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026: Doha Design District (DDD) has reinforced its status as the region’s leading creative powerhouse after hosting a landmark week of international art and design activations that positioned Msheireb Downtown Doha at the center of the global cultural conversation. Bringing together world-renowned institutions, international galleries, leading creatives, collectors, and cultural decision-makers, DDD transformed into a dynamic platform for dialogue, exchange, and innovation — underscoring Doha’s accelerating rise as a global destination for art and design. From February 1-7, the district presente

Saudi Arabia’s first cruise line invites travellers across the region to rediscover the Arabian Gulf through an authentically Arabian, world-class cruising experience Doha-Qatar, 5 February 2026 – AROYA Cruises — the first Arabian cruise line introduced by Cruise Saudi, a 100% PIF-owned company – unveiled its much-anticipated inaugural Arabian Gulf season, commencing in February 2026. The new season introduces a range of voyages, from two-, three- and four-night itineraries to five-, six-, and seven-night journeys, offering guests a new way to explore the region’s most vibrant destinations by sea. AROYA brings the warmth a

Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: badrgo, Qatar’s homegrown ride-hailing and mobility platform, has concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026, marking an important moment to reflect on the platform’s early momentum this year and outline its priorities for the next phase of growth. During the summit, badrgo engaged in discussions around smart mobility and platform innovation, highlighting how locally built, people-centric mobility services can evolve responsibly within regulated markets while maintaining affordability, quality of service, and strong partnerships across the ecosystem. One of the key announcements made

Doha, Qatar – February 6, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognized the outstanding academic performance of 182 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the previous semester. Addressing students at the event, Dean Michael Trick said the Dean’s List represents one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for students who consistently achieve outstanding academic performance. “It is a t

Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DriveWealth, a global financial technology company providing Brokerage-as-a-Service through cloud-based APIs, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoU establishes a structured framework for both parties to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to digital investment solutions, including embedded investing and access to global equity markets, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. DriveWealth enables banks, broker-dealers, fintech platforms, and consumer appl