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Doha, Qatar, 19 January 2026: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Qatar Armed Forces, inaugurated the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, along with a number of Their Excellencies ministers, ambassadors, heads of delegations and naval commanders, as well as representatives of the exhibiting c

The championship will take place from 30 January to 18 April at Lusail International Circuit Doha, Qatar – 20 January 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced its sponsorship of the Toyota GR Yaris Cup Qatar 2026, the car racing championship organized by Al Abdulghani Motors and scheduled from 30 January to 18 April at Lusail International Circuit. The championship’s second edition will be contested over four thrilling rounds, beginning with the opening phase on 30-31 January. The second round will take place on 12-13 February, while the third one will be held on 27-28 February.

The event features over 200 local and international companies, supported by eight major international pavilions. Doha, Qatar, 18 January 2026: Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al-Ansari, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), affirmed full readiness for the ninth edition of the international event, which will commence tomorrow, Monday 19 January, and run for four days until 22 January at the Qatar National Convention Centre. DIMDEX 2026 is held under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qata

Doha, Qatar, 18 January 2026: Hamad Port today welcomed eight visiting international warships as part of the activities of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The event will officially commence tomorrow, Monday, and continue until 22 January 2026. Visiting warships from France, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia berthed at the port alongside Qatari warship. They were received by Major (Sea) Abdulrahman Yousuf Al-Malki, Warships Logistics Director, in the presence of several accredited local and international media representatives. The Qatar Emiri Naval Forces participated in the event with A

Doha, Qatar – January 2026 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology company and multi-vertical super app, has successfully concluded its first-ever Snoonu Hackathon, uniting more than 550 university students and fresh graduates from across Qatar for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world innovation. Participants formed cross-university teams to develop solutions inspired by Snoonu’s live digital ecosystem, tackling challenges across logistics, customer experience, multi-vertical growth, and new business innovation. Designed as a learning-first experience, the hackathon reflected Snoonu’s commitment to

Doha, Qatar, January 18, 2026 – Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., the authorized distributor of INFINITI in Qatar, has been named the FY24 winner of the INFINITI Global Award (IGA), a distinguished international recognition celebrating exceptional partner performance across the INFINITI global network. The achievement was officially celebrated during a handover ceremony held at the INFINITI showroom at The Pearl, hosted by Hisham Saleh Al Mana, Chairman and Managing Director of Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. INFINITI Middle East was represented by Albert Khreiche, Managing Director; Fayiz Al Alim, General Manager – Sales, Aftersales & DND; and Karim

Doha, Qatar – 18 January 2026: In the final draw for the Thara’a Savings Account for 2025, Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce Ms. Sharifa Mohamed Al-Romaihi as the winner of the QAR 1 million Thara’a grand prize. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Qualitative License and Market Control Department. The Thara’a savings campaign, which had a total prize pool of QR 5,025,000 and 327 winners throughout the year, including the 3 grand prizes of QAR 1,000,000 each, drawn every four months, m

The Middle East reinforces its deep connection with the performance brand through the launch of the all-new Patrol NISMO and Z NISMO Doha, Qatar (18 January 2026) – Nissan is celebrating more than four decades of Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO). Since its founding in 1984, NISMO has served as the brand’s dedicated motorsports and performance arm, bridging the gap between factory racing dominance and high-performance road vehicles. This legacy continues to expand today, with a specific focus on the Middle East following the regional launch of the all-new Patrol NISMO and Z NISMO in less than a year ago. In Septembe

Doha, Qatar – 18 January 2026: Msheireb Properties announces the relocation of Qatar Tourism headquarters to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This move enhances Msheireb Downtown Doha’s position as Qatar’s premier destination for leading government institutions and major organisations. The relocation provides Qatar Tourism—including its marketing arm Visit Qatar—with state-of-the-art facilities within Msheireb Downtown Doha’s sustainable urban environment. The city offers a strategic hub through smart city infrastructure and proximity to key cultural, business, and transport centres. Msheireb Downtown Doha’s Gold and

Doha, Qatar – 17 January 2026: Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its Home Finance campaign, offering customers the best profit rate as part of its continued commitment to making home ownership more accessible through Shari’ah-compliant solutions. The campaign is available for a limited time until 4 February 2026 and features a market-leading profit rate of 3.49% per annum. It also offers a grace period of up to 12 months, an easy application process, quick approval, and comprehensive insurance coverage, subject to a minimum financing amount of QAR 1 million and a minimum tenure of 10 years, providing customers with flexibility