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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Doha, Qatar (February 28, 2026) – Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland clinched his third podium of the season in Round 5 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, as the squad bounced back strongly from a tough first race of the double-header the day before. In the opening race of the weekend on Friday, Norman Nato qualified well, reaching the semi-final stage, while teammate Rowland missed out on the Duels. Starting fourth, Nato led for multiple laps ahead of his Pit Boost stop, but lost places later in the race against rivals in Attack Mode and crossed the line 13th. Meanwhile, Rowland was unable to make progr
Doha – March 1, 2026: Forty-six teams of ambitious high school students from Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Bahrain took part in the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s annual High School Research Competition. The event brought a total of 165 high school students from 26 high schools in Qatar to the college to present research posters to an audience of their peers and a panel of expert WCM-Q judges. A further 12 teams from the international schools presented their research posters to the judging panel via internet link. The contest, organized by WCM-Q’s Office of Student Outreach and Educati
Dimensional Latticework Dial Inspired by the Traditional Kigumi Woodwork Technique Dubai, March 02, 2026 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has released a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100D features a three-dimensional latticework dial inspired by the functional beauty of kigumi,*1 the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery, adorned with hanada-iro, a stately blue color. * Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery without the use of nails or other metal fittings. Driven by its Purpose &mdas
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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
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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
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
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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Doha, Qatar – 17 February 2026: Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, and Qatar Charity (QC), one of the largest humanitarian and development organisations in the world, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 17 February. This partnership formalises a long-standing relationship, appointing Msheireb Properties as a “Charity Partner” engaged in supporting charitable efforts on both local and international scales. The agreement, effective from August 2025 to August 2027, establishes a structured framework for joint initiatives, community engagement, and charitab
This Ramadan, Mercato Shopping Mall welcomes the community to embrace the spirit of generosity, compassion, and togetherness through a heartwarming programme of charitable giving and family-friendly experiences. In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Mercato is hosting a special Ramadan donation drive dedicated to supporting families in need. Visitors are encouraged to contribute essential items such as clothing, toys, books, and non-perishable food — simple acts of kindness that create meaningful impact. Enhancing the festive atmosphere, the mall will offer a rich calendar of engaging experiences for families and children.
The offer is valid on Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé, GLE Coupé, E-Class and S-Class Doha, Qatar – 16 February 2026: In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has unveiled a limited-time exclusive offer on a selection of Mercedes-Benz 2026 models. The campaign presents discerning customers with an exceptional opportunity to own a luxury vehicle from one of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands, complemented by attractive pricing and value-added benefits. Valid until 31 March 2026, the Ramadan offer applies to a curated range of Mer
Showcasing local and regional talents in a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary design Doha, Qatar – February 17, 2026: Fifty One East, Qatar’s favorite department store, has officially launched the 6th edition of its annual Jalabiyas & Kaftans Private Exhibition, displaying the latest collections by prominent local and regional designers. The opening, hosted on Level 1 of Fifty One East at Lagoona Mall, welcomed distinguished guests, participating designers and media partners to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage in an artistically inspiring setting. This year’s edition bring
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