UFC FIGHT NIGHT returns to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 21, 2026 Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year. The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and…
DOHA, QATAR – 16 September 2026: “The Wars of the Straits – The Hormuz Case”, released in Washington, D.C. yesterday, is the latest book by Roudi Baroudi, a veteran energy consultant based in Doha and Senior Fellow at the Transatlantic Leadership Network (TLN). In the book, Baroudi examines the 2026 crisis, the long history that preceded it, and possible ways to prevent future disruptions to one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. The author, who currently serves a…
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 16 September 2026 — Foloosi, a UAE-born payments technology company, today announced that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA)…
Doha, Qatar-September 16, 2026- Silver Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, continues to highlight EXEED’s commitment to bringing intelligent, premium mobility to Qatar with the EXEED ET8, the brand’s first full-size six-seat SUV. Following the ET8’s introduction as a flagship designed around the evolving expectations of Middle Eastern families, the model takes a comprehensive approach to safety, combining advanced protection with technologies designed to anticipate potential risks in…
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16 August 2026 : From striking architecture and luxury retail to family entertainment and diverse dining experiences, Doha’s malls have evolved into destinations in their own right. This August, visitors from across the GCC can discover another side of the city through a month-long celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment. Adding even more to the experience, Hala Summer brings a season of offers, activities and rewards to som
Doha, Qatar, 12 August 2026 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused public activation at Place Vendôme, creating an interactive platform for young people in Qatar to share their aspirations, explore opportunities and connect with a growing youth ecosystem. The activation reflects a shared commitment by both partners to empoweri…
Winners were selected through a dual process combining independent jury assessment and public voting The four winners were chosen from a shortlist of 20 finalists representing 14 nationalities, drawn from a global pool of more than 220 submissions from 53 nationalities The four winning teams will move into development and installation across Msheireb Downtown Doha Doha, Qatar – August 12, 2026
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…
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UFC FIGHT NIGHT returns to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 21, 2026 Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year. The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and…
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Doha, Qatar-September 16, 2026- Silver Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, continues to highlight EXEED’s commitment to bringing intelligent, premium mobility to Qatar with the EXEED ET8, the brand’s first full-size six-seat SUV. Following the ET8’s introduction as a flagship designed around the evolving expectations of Middle Eastern families, the model takes a comprehensive approach to safety, combining advanced protection with technologies designed to anticipate potential risks in…
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Visit Qatar signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TT-Travel LLC (FUN&SUN), one of the leading tour operators on Russian and CIS markets, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai. The partnership will launch a dedicated charter flight programme connecting several airports in Russia directly to Hamad International Airport (Doha) from October 2026. Under the agreement, Visit Qatar and FUN&SUN will collaborate on a dedicated charter programme designed to…
Doha, September – 16 September 2026 – Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has been honoured at the Marquee Awards in the Real Estate category for its digital marketing campaign, ‘Msheireb My Vibe’. The ceremony was held on 10 September 2026 at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The campaign was built on a simple insight: people do not choose destinations, they choose what they love doing. From this idea came the campaign platform, ‘There’s a Vibe for…
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank announce agreement enabling mada and HIMYAN card use across both countries H.E. Ayman Al Sayari, Governor of SAMA, highlights the Kingdom’s “exceptional” fintech growth, with sector investment exceeding SAR 30 billion by the end of H1 barq announces USD 329.5 million Series A funding round at a USD 1.85 billion valuation, while Network International launches merchant acquiring
Lecture marks the start of the 2026–2027 CMU-Q Dean’s Lecture Series DOHA, QATAR – September 16, 2026 – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted H.E. Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family, to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, welcomed H.E. Al-Nuaimi for her…
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Doha, Qatar – 15 September 2026 – Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of “Rashid”, its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha, marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities. Rashid follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with MEEZA, Leading provider of Managed IT Services and Integrated Technology Solutions, in April 2026. A pilot phase commenced the following day,…
For four years, there has been one rule at Roland Garros: Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia. Four straight titles in Paris, the latest secured today in a packed Philippe-Chatrier (81,000 fans in a week) after an extraordinary match. The world number ones immediately bounced back from their early elimination in Madrid, claiming their 40th Premier Padel title as a pair. If the match against Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan was another epic battle, Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero dominated the women’s fina…
Sporty interior enhancements elevate compact crossover’s appea Doha, Qatar (September 12, 2026): Nissan has introduced the new, sporty Kicks SR to the Middle East, expanding the 2026 Kicks line-up with a new flagship grade that reflects evolving customer expectations across the region. Building on the compact crossover’s strong reception since its regional debut last year, the Kicks SR introduces a more expressive, sport-inspired interior while retaining the practicality, technology, and efficie…
DOHA, QATAR – September 14, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognized the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 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, embodying the university’s commitment to consolidating a culture of excellence, di…
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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
Doha-Qatar, August 2, 2026: Ford 5.0-liter V8-based race engines were pushed to extremes no streetcar would ever see, revealing opportunities to strengthen components like the camshaft drive to better perform under high-stress conditions. Engineers refined the design on the track and carried those improvements back into the production 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine. This is just one example of how Ford is bringing learnings from race testing to vehicles used for trailer towing, grocery store runs, and oceanside road trips. The goal: to break the powertrains, the essential system of engine and transmission that generates and delivers power to t
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 27 August, offering children an action-packed experience combining technology, creativity, and adventure. The Hangout at Msheireb Galleria, Msheireb
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 and major international events. Its e-visa processing ecosystem now unifies identity verification, approvals, payments, notifications and access servi
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). The report charts the country’s shift away from hydrocarbon dependence, with non-hydrocarbon sectors now accounting for 65.5% of GDP, led by growth in construction, trade, tourism, logistics, ICT and financial services
August 3, 2026 – Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Sharia-compliant financial institutions, has gone live on Kinexys by J.P. Morgan’s Blockchain Deposit Account network[GD1] , making it the first Islamic bank in Qatar to adopt this next-generation payments infrastructure. The implementation marks a significant step in Dukhan Bank’s digital transformation journey, enabling faster, more efficient, and always-on payment services for corporate and institutional clients with increasingly global and time-sensitive treasury requirements. Kinexys’ Blockchain Deposit Account network, offered through J.P. Morgan’s industry-leading