Latest News

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

City to Transform into Fitness and Wellness Hub with Activities Across Multiple Zones Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: Msheireb Downtown Doha will once again serve as a central destination for Qatar National Sports Day on 10 February 2026, hosting an extensive programme of sports, fitness, and wellness activities across its pedestrian network and public spaces. The city will activate multiple zones starting from 8:00 AM, offering diverse experiences for families, youth, and visitors of all fitness levels. As Qatar’s leading smart and walkable city district, Msheireb Downtown Doha is strategically positioned to deliver comprehensive Sp