13 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still received in paper format. These declarations must be scanned, converted into a PDF document, then uploaded into DG Aut
The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
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This Eid Al Fitr, Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah invite residents and visitors to celebrate the festive season with exciting shopping rewards, vibrant entertainment, and memorable family experiences from 12 to 18 March 2026. Bringing the spirit of Eid to life, both malls will offer shoppers the opportunity to win AED 5,000 every day. Visitors who spend AED 200 or more at Mercato or Town Centre Jumeirah can simply scan their PrivilegePLUS app to enter the daily draw and stand a chance to walk away with fantastic cash prizes. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Mercato Mall will transform into a lively hub of Eid celebrations, featuring d
As Australia’s energy sector faces intensifying pressure to slash methane emissions and harden infrastructure against evolving climate risks, Flir is arriving at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026 with a suite of “invisible” defence technologies. From March 10-12 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the global leader in thermal imaging will transform Booth N30 into a hub for predictive maintenance and environmental stewardship. This year’s showcase also reflects the growing demand from Australia’s mining sector, where methane reduction, equipment reliability, and remote‑area monitoring have becom
Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions,” was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical b
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Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in December, a near 16 percent increase on the same month a year earlier, driven by major international events, including the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™. The hospitality sector delivered solid growth across all key indicators. 10.8 million room nights were sold, up 8.6 percent compared to 2024, while total accommodation revenue reached QAR 8.3 billion, representing
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As Australia’s energy sector faces intensifying pressure to slash methane emissions and harden infrastructure against evolving climate risks, Flir is arriving at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026 with a suite of “invisible” defence technologies. From March 10-12 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the global leader in thermal imaging will transform Booth N30 into a hub for predictive maintenance and environmental stewardship. This year’s showcase also reflects the growing demand from Australia’s mining sector, where methane reduction, equipment reliability, and remote‑area monitoring have becom
Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions,” was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical b
9 March 2026 (Amman) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. “Aviation has the potential to do much more to enable Africa’s economic and social development. Improving safety, harmonizing regulations, and reducing costs while increasing operational efficiency are at the top of the agenda for this edition of the IATA Focus Africa Conference. The demand to support 3-4
0 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents. There were eight fatal accidents in 2025. That is more than the seve
Doha – March 10, 2026: Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s weeklong Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). The program, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series of enrichment programs offered by the college’s Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development, gives high school students the chance to both experience life as a medical student and learn about career paths in medicine. Entry to the program is through nomination by high school counselors and teachers, who put forward students who have
11 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: Accelerating digitalization Strengthening global standards Enhancing safety and security “Air cargo plays a critical role in connecting businesses to global markets and keeping supply chains moving, even as the operating environment becomes more complex. With so many external events impacting global supply chains—including the tariff and geopolitical shocks—it is important that we work on building resilience in areas we can control or influence. Working together to strengthen
11 March 2026 (Lima, Peru) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report, showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Two key report findings are that: Air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion US imports in the first quarter of 2025. Air cargo transported more than two thirds of global AI-related goods in 2025. These activities supported global trade growth of 2.4% in 2025—well above initial forecasts by the World Trade Organization. Global GDP also expanded by 3.2% despite significant po
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12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec
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DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 21, 2026 — Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defense and security leader, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at DIMDEX 2026 to reaffirm their shared commitment to Qatar’s defense ecosystem through human capital development and innovation. This announcement underscores the shared commitment of Barzan Holdings and Lockheed Martin to continued dialogue and cooperation, as both organizations explore opportunities that contribute to Qatar’s defense readiness, workforce development, and future-focused capabilities. The LOI reflects a mutual intent to explore the establishment of
Doha – January 21, 2026: Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest installments of the “Health and YOU: Community Wellness Series.” Organized by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at WCM-Q, the series aims to raise community awareness of health-related topics to enhance self-care, reduce suffering, improve quality of life, and increase healthy longevity. Dr. Emam, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at WCM-Q and associate consultant in older
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Taste of Sardinia by Cala di Volpe Comes to Doha with an Exclusive Culinary Collaboration at The Ned
Doha, Qatar (January 2026): The Ned Doha welcomes an extraordinary culinary collaboration with Cala di Volpe, bringing the spirit, heritage and flavors of Sardinia to the heart of Doha for a limited three-day experience, Taste of Sardinia, from 20-22 January 2026. Designed as an intimate and immersive dining journey, Taste of Sardinia is a private culinary experience inspired by the island’s rich gastronomic traditions, artisanal produce and time-honored techniques. Curated by the chefs of Cala di Volpe, Culinary Director Maurizio Locatelli alongside Executive Chef Michele Bacciu, the experience celebrates Sardinia’s distinctive fo