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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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
The number of active players has surpassed 35 million: +16.1% clubs, +15.2% courts, +42% registered federation members. Significant growth of padel also on the web and social media: 70 million page views on the website, over 800,000 followers on FIP channels. Inside the document, new sections dedicated to curiosities and statistics about players and national teams. Over 35 million players, a 16.1% increase in clubs, a 15.2% rise in courts, and a 42% growth in members registered with national federations compared to last year. The second edition of the FIP World Padel Report – an analysis of FIP activities presented during the Gene
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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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Doha, Qatar – 19 November 2025 – 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 xx, 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, Ian Bennet Fernandes won the top prize of QAR 50,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Saed Al-Qahtani, Marwa Khalil, Jabor Al-Attiya, Ahmed Almahanadi, Nayef Al-Fehani, Kholoud Al-Emadi, Wisam Dalloul, Patarakamol Khupanit, Marya
Take advantage of incredible end-of-year offers on the All-New Nissan Patrol, Magnite, X-Trail, X-Terra, Kicks, and Pathfinder, valid until January 20th, 2026. The campaign, available at Nissan dealerships across Qatar, provides customers with added benefits and flexible ownership options. Doha, Qatar, 19 November – Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., the exclusive agent of Nissan in Qatar, has launched a special end-of-year campaign on a range of its best-selling Nissan vehicles, valid until January 20th, 2026. Customers can now drive home their favorite model, including the All-New Nissan Patrol, Magnite, X-Trail, X-Terra, Kicks, and Path
Doha, Qatar, 18 November 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, will lead seven high-level sessions at the World Innovation Summit for Education “WISE 12”, held under the theme “Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education,” on 24-25 November 2025 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Through these sessions, the EAA Foundation will highlight cutting-edge solutions that expand access to education, empower youth, and drive inclusive social and economic development. Day One opens with “Civic Agency Under Fire: How Displaced Youth Use Educ
Forbes Middle East has named Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of Qatar Insurance (QIC), as one of its “Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East,” notably, the only leader from the region’s insurance sector to earn a place in this year’s ranking. The 2025 list highlights CEOs who are redefining the region’s power corridors through business performance and contributions to national development, industry transformation, and global competitiveness. This year’s edition emphasizes the Middle East’s accelerating focus on diversification, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, areas in which QIC has made notable pr
The ISP Middle East school has been recognised in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025 for innovation and measurable impact in education technology Doha Qatar 20 November 2025 — The Hamilton International School in Doha has been shortlisted for Best Use of Technology in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025. The school, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), was recognised for its innovative use of digital learning to strengthen multilingual achievement and improve student outcomes. Among the top eight finalists from hundreds of international schools worldwide, this recognition places The Hamilton In
“Navigating Skills Adaptation: Integrating AI in Higher Education” explores how universities worldwide are responding to the age of artificial intelligence Doha, Qatar, November 20, 2025: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, in collaboration with the Institute of International Education (IIE) in the United States, announced the release of a newly published research study entitled “Navigating Skills Adaptation: Integrating AI in Higher Education”. The study offers a global comparative perspective on how higher education systems are adapting to artificial intelligence red