Doha – September 8, 2026: HERO, a startup project pioneered by two students and one alumnus from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), advanced to the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, becoming the second team from Qatar to reach this stage of the global competition since 2021. HERO is one of 21 startups that were selected to participate in the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, a four-week, in-person program held in the UK, which brought together promising student ventures from a…
Following more than QAR 500 million in deals closed in 2025, the 2026 edition will run at DECC from 27–29 October. The three-day event is expected to welcome 16,000 visitors, 70+ developers and 100+ industry leaders for live project showcases, investor matching and the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Doha, Qatar – 08 September 2026 – Following a landmark 2025 edition that saw more than QAR 500 million in deals closed, Cityscape Qatar, the c
Doha, Qatar – August 2026: Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced its return as a Supporting Partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Qatar’s fitness community and encouraging active, healthy lifestyles. Now in its sixth edition, the Seashore Phoenix Games is a functional fitness championship organized by Erada Fitness, bringing together athletes to compete in a ser…
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Global initiative supports innovators working to expand access and improve learning outcomes at scale Doha, Qatar – 11 May 2026: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has officially opened applications for the 2026-27 cycle of the WISE Prize for Education, a program that funds and offers technical support to the world’s most promising solutions to education’s hardest challenges. Each cycle selects a cohort of finalists through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Each finalist receives USD 100,000 to 125,000 in development funding and enters a structured 12-mo
Doha Design District Public Art Open Call Design District invites artists, designers, architects, and creatives from across the region and beyond to propose their creative and innovative installations for Msheireb Downtown Doha. Selected works will be commissioned as semi-permanent installations, activating public spaces, reflecting cultural identity, and engaging communities. Submissions are now open
DOHA, QATAR – May 9, 2026 — Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 in a ceremony held at Katara Hall in Raffles Hotel Doha. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, opened the ceremony with a message reflecting on the class’s shared journey and resilience. “Class of 2026, you are an extraordinary and resilient group of students. Twice in your academic careers, world events disrupted your path, and twice you found focus in times of uncertainty and purpose in moments of anxiety. I know I speak for every faculty member at CMU-Q when I say we are ve
Doha, Qatar – 9 May 2026 – Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 4 May 2026, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In this month’s draw, Talal Al-Obaidly and Rami AbuSalah each won the top prize of QAR 20,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Dsilva Dsilva, Ahmed AlHawaj, Andrea Bonfim, Shaikh Ahmed, Ali AlKuwari, Miguel Perez, Saeed Al-Jassim, Jassim Al-Romaihi,
Doha, Qatar – 09 May 2026: Msheireb Properties has received four Communitas Awards, underlining its pioneering role as a regional leader in smart, sustainable urban development and recognising its approach to corporate social responsibility through strategic partnerships spanning education, technology, healthcare, inclusivity, and youth development. The Communitas Awards, an international initiative, recognises organisations that go beyond business objectives to deliver social, environmental, and economic value. This marks Msheireb Properties’ second major recognition, following its success at the SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Ac
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Doha – September 8, 2026: HERO, a startup project pioneered by two students and one alumnus from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), advanced to the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, becoming the second team from Qatar to reach this stage of the global competition since 2021. HERO is one of 21 startups that were selected to participate in the 2026 EF Hult Prize Global Accelerator, a four-week, in-person program held in the UK, which brought together promising student ventures from a…
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Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon describes advances in care for common back, neck problems ROCHESTER, Minn. — People worldwide seek medical care for back and neck pain, which can interfere with sleep, mobility and daily life. For individuals who need surgery for spinal conditions, advances in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and motion-preserving implants are expanding treatment options and allowing for more personalized treatment, according to Ahmad Nassr, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Nassr treats a wide range of spinal conditions that can affect mobility and cause pain, including: Herniated disk, a prob
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