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
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
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
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Doha – December 20, 2025: Health professionals shared their career journeys with foundation and pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) during the fall edition of the college’s Medical Career Seminar series. The series featured presentations and talks from Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean and professor of psychiatry and population health sciences at WCM-Q, and six distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar provided valuable insights into each speaker’s career and area of specialty, followed by a Q&A session. This year, an additional interactive component was introduced, with guest speakers including a brief “myst
The 26MY Ford Everest introduces a new 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine, developed for the region’s driving conditions, delivering 355 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Liwa International Festival also marked the regional debut of the Everest Tremor, expanding Ford’s lineup of adventure-focused trims with enhanced with high off-road capability for families. Ford introduced its new global ‘Ready Set Ford’ brand identity, reinforcing more than 40 years of commitment to the Middle East and a renewed focus on connecting performance to purpose. Doha-Qatar- December 20, 2025 – Ford Middle East and North Africa unveiled the new 202
The initiative features a luxury apartment and a series of weekly giveaways, including iPhone 17 devices and a Jac JS4 car Dubai, UAE – December 18, 2025: The Shaklan Group, a diversified conglomerate established in 1997, has announced the launch of its spectacular new promotional campaign, “Win a Dream Home.” The highly anticipated campaign will run from December 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, offering customers the chance to win exceptional prizes, headlined by a grand residential unit in Dubai. Designed to reward customers for their continued loyalty, the campaign allows shoppers to enter a grand raffle with a minim
Doha, Qatar -18 December 2025: QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) is joining forces with Chef Noof Al Marri, one of Qatar’s leading culinary figures, in a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared mission: to position Qatari gastronomy alongside the world’s most celebrated cuisines. “At QC+, our mission is to inspire people in our local, regional, and global communities by entwining culture into their daily lives”, says Kirstin Mearns, CEO of QC+, “our role is to celebrate and amplify Qatar’s creativity, and share it with audiences everywhere.” She adds: “Through this partnership with Chef Noof
Doha, Qatar, December 18, 2025 – International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has advised Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (“QNB”), the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, on the successful refinancing of its $1.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility. The facility, arranged by a syndicate of leading international and regional lenders including Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, Mizuho, SMBC, J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Bank of America, attracted strong demand from both global and regional institutions. The refinancing supports QNB’s ongoing funding strategy and reflects the confidence of international lender
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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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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 New Year’s Eve, Shanghai Me Doha invites guests to step into The Next Chapter, a sophisticated, future-facing celebration inspired by themes of personal growth, luxury and new beginnings. As the current chapter comes to a close, the restaurant will transform into an elegant, atmospheric destination where guests can welcome 2026 with intention, style and contemporary glamour. Guests can choose between two refined dinner seatings crafted to suit every style of celebration. The early seating, from 5pm to 8pm, features a specially curated à la carte menu spotlighting festive dishes and Shanghai Me’s signature culinary artistry. Th
Strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and homegrown talent to build a resilient, future-ready economy Doha, Qatar – 02 December 2025:, MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, and Huawei have signed two strategic MoUs during MWC25 Doha to advance Qatar’s national priorities in digital infrastructure, AI, and talent development. The agreements demonstrate how private-sector innovation can support the country’s vision for economic diversification, technological leadership, and long-term resilience. The MoUs aim to deepen collaboration in Private Digital Infrast
Qatar’s First Waterfront Polo Event, Supported by a Prestigious Roster of Partners, to Take Place at Old Doha Port, 11-13 December 2025 Doha, Qatar – 30 November 2025: Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025, the very first exhibition polo event to take place at Old Doha Port from 11 to 13 December 2025, proudly announces new partners joining its distinguished line-up of sponsors supporting its inaugural edition. Hosted by Qatar Polo Club, supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund DAAM, and presented by Qatar Calendar, Polo AlMarsa is bringing the elegance and energy of polo to the heart of Doha through a three-day celebration that unites s
Press Release: Doha – Qatar | 01/12/2025: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Snoonu — Qatar’s leading super-app — announced today, Monday, the signing of a sponsorship agreement between the two parties, under which the company becomes the Official Delivery Services Sponsor of the QFA and one of the official sponsors of our national team until 2028. With this agreement, Snoonu joins the Association’s sponsor family with ambitious future aspirations and ideal goals. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Qatar Football Association at the Iconic 2022 building. The agreement was signed on be
Doha, Qatar, December 2, 2025: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted the inaugural Business Innovation Challenge, a two-day competition designed to introduce top high school students and school counselors to the university’s rigorous Business Administration program. The challenge saw 78 students forming 26 teams from 15 public and private high schools across Qatar. The participants tackled a business case that presented a real-world challenge: developing a financially sustainable and operationally practical solution to reduce single-use plastic and paper cups in Qatar. The student te
Doha, Qatar 2 DECEMBER 2025 – The Oxygen Park in Education City hosted a series of community support sessions organized by Go Pilates to promote women’s physical well-being. The park saw wide participation from dozens of women who benefited from the open spaces and organizational supervision provided by Oxygen Park, which ensured a healthy and integrated environment for the sessions. Experienced Go Pilates instructors also provided support The community Pilates classes contributed to women’s health by improving core strength, correcting posture, and enhancing overall physical capabilities in a simple and accessible way. Movement an