A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 PHEV redefines the benchmarks of modern mobility The new car and a wide range of Lynk & Co models are on display at the Auto Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road Doha, Qatar, 15 June 2026 — Auto Class Cars, a subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK) Group and the authorized general distributor of Lynk & Co in Qatar, has officially launched the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV in Qatar, in a spectacular ceremony held at Rosewood Hotel Doha in Lusail. A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV redefines the be
ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has announced that its Class of 2026 has received numerous higher education acceptances from universities across a broad range of international destinations, marking an important stage in the students’ academic journey and demonstrating the quality of the school’s academic programs and approach to university preparation. Dr. Robert Jackson, Head of School at ACS Doha, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have achieved. These outcomes reflect their academic success, their character, and how they have embraced their time at ACS Doha. We
Doha, Qatar – 18 June 2026: Msheireb Museums proudly hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ahead of COP31. Held at Bin Jelmood House on 17 June, the event convened under the theme “Accelerating Climate Action Through International Partnerships” and highlighted the contributions of MIKTA member countries — Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia — to global climate action. Establi
DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch
17 June 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed frustration that revisions to EU261 (Europe’s passenger rights regulations) stopped short of the meaningful reform needed to address the regulation’s deep flaws. The result is a missed opportunity with little to improve the passenger experience and nothing to shore-up European competitiveness. The only substantial changes with respect to disruptions were: The addition of a non-exhaustive list of extraordinary circumstances, albeit one which inexplicably fails to reinforce the industry’s safety-first approach, and A requirement for
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Finals day has arrived in Egypt. The Premier Padel Newgiza P2 is ready to crown its champions, with the top two seeds set to contest both the men’s and women’s titles. Play begins at 16:00 with the women’s final, as Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay face Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez for the third consecutive time; this will be followed by the men’s final, featuring defending champions Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan against Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, champions in 2024. MEN The men’s title will therefore be contested by the pairs who have won the last two editions of the Newgiza P2. Stupaczuk and Yanguas secured t
Doha – April 18, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate professor of microbiology and immunology and associate dean for student research at WCM-Q, along with four distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar offered insights into the speaker’s career path and specialty, followed by a Q&A session. Interactive, brief “mystery” medical cases were also included to encourage students to
· Saudi-based team targets further success in the Grand Annual Closing Festival in Qatar with a three-camel lineup · Al Haboob adopts quality-over-quantity approach ahead of this weekend’s key regional contest Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 April 2026: Al Haboob (????????) has issued another major statement of intent, investing over 2 million Saudi Riyals in new camels ahead of the Grand Annual Closing Festival at Al Shahaniya Racecourse on April 20 and 21, where it will field a three-camel lineup. Following a second and sixth place finish in recent outings, the world’s first professional ca
In 2022 he won with Pablo Lima, in 2024 he repeated the success with Mike Yanguas. Once again alongside the Spanish player, Franco Stupaczuk is aiming to triumph for a third time under the pyramids. The number 2 seeds at the Premier Padel P2 in Newgiza continue their run: a comeback victory (3-6 6-3 6-1) over Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini secures a place in the semi-finals against Juan Tello and Edu Alonso (8), who progressed after a 6-4 2-6 6-4 win over Enzo Jensen and Luis Hernandez, who conclude an unforgettable week having started from the qualifying rounds and eliminated Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. The semi-final in the upper half
One of the biggest surprises of the start of the season comes from Egypt. Luis Hernandez, number 56 in the FIP ranking, and Enzo Jensen, number 86, are enjoying a remarkable run: starting from the qualifiers, they have reached the quarter-finals of the Newgiza P2 by defeating one of the tournament’s top pairs, Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. However, beyond the victory, it was the scoreline that stood out, with Hernandez and Jensen dominating the third set, closed 6-0 after winning the first in a tie-break and after the 6-3 for the number 3 seeds had appeared to turn the match. An outstanding achievement that now sets up a quarter-final a
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DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch
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Doha – June 17, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar recently hosted two expert-led webinars highlighting the role of lifestyle practices in promoting health and wellbeing. Part of the IPH’s Population Health & Well-being Series, the webinars aim to address contemporary and critical topics relevant to healthcare, medicine and population health; examine evidence-based practices in public health and patient care; and explore opportunities and challenges within the evolving landscape of healthcare and population health. The series is directed by Dr. Ravinder Mamtani, professor of population
DOHA, Qatar, June 17, 2026 — More than 180 Grade 8 students at Qatar Academy Doha, member of Qatar Foundation, took part in the CubeSat Explorer Challenge — a hands-on learning experience organized by Boeing [NYSE: BA], INJAZ Qatar and Pure Minds Academy to spark early interest in space, satellite technology and other STEM careers. “This program didn’t just introduce students to space – it brought space to them. It’s no longer a distant concept, but an accessible, exciting career path they can pursue and build here in Qatar”, said Wael Zaoud, Boeing managing director for the Middle East and North Africa. "
Travelers to and from Qatar can now manage more of their travel needs via QIC App Loyalty Coins can also be redeemed across an expanded range of travel-related benefits Doha, Qatar – 15 June 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the launch of new travel-related features on its QIC App, further enhancing the digital experience for travelers to and from Qatar with extra convenience and ease. As part of this update, QIC customers can now convert their loyalty Coins into Avios, the loyalty rewards currency of Qatar Airways Privilege Club, through QIC App. The converted points can
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LE MANS, France, Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx rose to the challenge of the iconic endurance race with pace and professionalism, bringing home the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entry after more than 320 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Starting 12th on the LMGT3 starting grid, the car shared by Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi established
Doha – June 15, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been named a bronze winner of the 2026 MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Merit Awards in the Student Success category. The MENASA Area of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) was established to foster engagement and collaboration among student affairs professionals and to strengthen services to students and campuses through a range of resources and activities. The MENASA Merit Awards highlight best practices and initiatives that are reshaping higher education across the region. They recognize the achievements of both institutions and i
Doha, Qatar – June 15, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Library has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Library of the Future Award by the American Library Association (ALA) and Information Today Inc. The university is being recognized for its groundbreaking program to help the university community navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in higher education. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Sponsored annually by the ALA and Information Today, Inc., the award honors innovative planning, application, or development of information technology programs within a library sett
More than 220 submissions received; proposals from 14 Nationalities were selected by a special jury The public can vote for their favourite work for the final winners to be selected Doha, Qatar – June 9, 2026: Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the 20 shortlisted projects advancing to the final stage of its Public Art Open Call, a milestone that reflects just how powerfully this initiative has captured the local and global creative imagination. The response was extraordinary. Over 220 proposals were received from 53 Nationalities, each one a testament to the hunger artists and designers feel
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Eight out of eight. The semi-finals of the Miami Premier Padel P1 will feature the world’s top pairs: there has been no room for outsiders at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, where an unmissable weekend is about to unfold, also marked by a renewed duel between two players who have shaped the history of the sport. As in Gijón, Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria will face each other: Ari, alongside Andrea Ustero, defeated Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga 6-3 6-3, while Paula, partnering Bea Gonzalez, did the same (6-3 7-5) against Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda. Opening the programme on the Juan y Bela court at 12:00 local time (17