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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Building on strong regional momentum, with GCC visitors contributing significantly to the festival’s growing success and appeal Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in 2026 under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’. The festival will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from 1 to 31 July, spanning more than 22,000 sqm across four halls. This year’s edition marks the largest and most immersive iteration of the festival to date. As part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, QTF 2026 evolves into a fully integrated entertainment exper
With the official launch of the platform developed by the International Padel Federation (FIP), the FIP Foundation Course – Level 0 of the FIP Coaching Programme – is now available online, marking a key milestone in the development of a high‑level global education pathway for padel coaches. The journey towards modern and accessible training in the world of Padel has taken its first significant step. Following the initial announcement, the FIP Academy official platform is now live https://fip-academy.com/ FIP Academy reflects FIP’s commitment to establishing a unified global standard of preparation, enabling coaches a
Q1 2026 highlights QIC delivered stable financial results despite a turbulent first quarter marked by geopolitical tensions and the conflict in the Middle East. Gross Written Premiums (GWP) totalled QAR 3.2 billion, up by 13% year-on-year. QIC reports an Insurance Service Result of QAR 130 million, a significant increase of 70% year-on-year. Net profit reached QAR 217 million, up by 6% year-on-year. Investment Income amounted to QAR 238 million, a 10% year-on-year increase. Doha, 03 May 2026 – Qatar Insurance (QIC) the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, today reported a Net Profit o
Doha-Qatar 28 April 2026, — International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100% on annual tuition fees for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, across 10 ISP schools in the UAE and Qatar. The programme will support both existing and new secondary students from Year 7 to Year 12, recognising achievement and potential across the ISP Middle East community. The scholarship programme recognises student achievement and potential, supporting access to high-quality international education for families across the UAE and Qatar. Kam Bhamra, Regional Managing Director, ISP Middle East, sa
Designed for both new audio setups and seamless upgrades, Sony’s expanded home audio lineup brings deeper immersion and more powerful performance. (Doha – Qatar, April 28, 2026) – Sony, represented in Qatar by Modern Home, and under its “Cinema is Coming Home” vision, launched new BRAVIA Theatre TV and the BRAVIA 3 II TV, offering more ways than ever to create a powerful cinema experience at home. The new BRAVIA Theatre lineup includes BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 and BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5, as well as the optional speakers such as BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8, and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9. These new products are designed
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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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Doha – April 4, 2026: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medical student as they learn where they will continue their training after they graduated and received their MD degree. Final-year medical students at WCM-Q matched with elite residency programs at highly regarded institutions in the US and Qatar, including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Valley Health System, Lincoln Medical C
Doha – April 1, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has published a series of papers evaluating the effectiveness and acceptance of Western medical acupuncture (WMA) for pain management in athletes and its broader role in modern integrative medicine. WMA is an adaptation of acupuncture derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It encompasses multiple techniques, such as dry needling (DN) and ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE). Needles are inserted in select acupuncture points (or acupoints) based on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the principles of eviden
Spotted on your feed and saved for later — Baneen’s radiant glam from our Ramadan Beauty Series is the glow everyone’s still talking about. Streaming on TikTok and Instagram via @benefitmiddleeast, the series brought together some of the region’s most loved faces — each revealing their signature look using Benefit Cosmetics icons and newest launches. Among them, Baneen (@baneenstars) delivered a lifted, luminous glam that perfectly balances juicy cheeks, soft warmth and sculpted skin. Here’s how to recreate Baneen’s look! COMPLEXION: SMOOTH, SOFT-MATTE SKIN To create her flawless base,