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, Qatar — 10 December 2025: QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) marks an extraordinary milestone as three of its flagship culinary destinations—IDAM by Alain Ducasse, Jiwan, and Desert Rose Café—are honoured in the MICHELIN Guide Doha 2026. Across fine dining, modern Middle Eastern cuisine, and elevated casual dining, each restaurant showcases QC+’s commitment to cultural storytelling, innovation, and excellence. Leading the accolades is IDAM, which proudly retains its MICHELIN Star, reaffirming its status as one of Qatar’s most distinguished dining experiences. Located in the Museum of Islamic Art, IDAM continues to
Doha, Qatar, 11 December 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) today signed a collaboration agreement at Qatar Foundation Headquarters in Education City, marking a significant step toward strengthening educational access, innovation, and professional development across Qatar’s learning ecosystem. The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to enhance the quality of education, empower educators, and expand opportunities for children and youth, particularly those enrolled in EAA Foundation’s As
Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2025 The first edition of the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme (WAHC Supreme) concluded tonight at Old Doha Port after two unforgettable days of elite competition, breathtaking entertainment, and a full-house audience – marking a historic new chapter for the Arabian horse world. With sold-out attendance across both days, the Championship welcomed thousands of spectators from Qatar, the GCC, Europe, the Americas, and beyond, reaffirming Doha’s role as a global centre for Arabian horse excellence. A total of 65 of the world’s best purebred Arabian horses competed for the Supreme titles at o
Doha, Qatar, 7 December 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspiration, but as a justice imperative, one that demands accountability, equitable financing, and the elevation of local leadership in crisis-affected regions. Aligned with the Forum’s overarching theme, “Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress,” the session brought together, government representatives and global ins
Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final takes place Friday, 12 December in Lusail UAE, December 8, 2025 – Championship leaders Hayden Wilde and Kate Waugh head to Qatar this week for the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final after completing their final preparations in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand’s Wilde and Great Britain’s Waugh have spent the past three weeks training in the UAE capital following the Dubai T100 in mid-November – a strategic decision that has allowed both title favourites to acclimatise to Gulf conditions ahead of Friday’s season-defining finale in Lusail. WILDE READY AFTER ABU DHABI CAMP Wilde, wh
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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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Leaders from 100+ countries united in Doha to shape an education agenda rooted in equity, innovation, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2025: WISE 12 has concluded with powerful debates, global research launches, and collaborative high-level workshops tackling some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in education, from AI readiness and digital well-being to culturally rooted learning and quantum innovation. With leaders from governments, academia, civil society, and technology convening in Doha, the summit once again reinforced the role of WISE – a global initiative of Qatar Fo
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DOHA, QATAR 22 NOVEMBER 2025 – Go Active, a comprehensive mind-and-body studio, was officially inaugurated in November through a state-of-the-art location in Doha’s West Walk. The studio builds on the success of Go Pilates, a specialized studio launched in the iconic Aspire Park earlier in 2025. Pilates is a mind-body exercise method that focuses on controlled movement, core strength, flexibility, and posture. It is low-impact, precise, and designed to make the human body move better and harder. Through the new Go Active studio, a diverse range of classes and services are offered to women including pilates, functional fitness, susp
The offer is valid until 30 November 2025 on MG ONE, MG RX5, and MG RX9 (Doha, Qatar,24 November 2025): Auto Class Cars, the authorized general distributor of MG in Qatar, launched a distinguished offer on selected cars of MG at special prices. Running until 30 November 2025, the offer is valid on MG ONE, MG RX5, and MG RX9. The full range of MG cars are presented at Auto Class Showroom, the authorized Distributor of MG in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa Road and Lusail. Customers can get a new MG ONE at a special price of QAR 63,000, while the prices of MG RX5 start from QAR 59,000 and the MG RX9 from QAR 93,000 . The offer al
Doha – November 24, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have launched the college’s very first student-led magazine. The publication, named Mawj Science Magazine, was founded to provide a voice for the student body, to foster a spirit of enquiry and scientific interest among students, and to share news of groundbreaking innovation in biomedical science and education. The inaugural edition of Mawj, which means “wave” in Arabic, features dozens of articles written by WCM-Q students on a wide range of topics, including the mental health of medical professionals, pediatric epilepsy, how technological advanc