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His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs: “We call for the continuation of collective efforts to achieve our shared objectives in strengthening the foundations of security, and we look forward with confidence to the tenth edition in 2028.” Doha, Qatar, 22 January 2026: The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded today, Thursday, at the Qatar National Convention Centre, under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar,

Doha-Qatar January 22,2026 — In the month of January, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In parts of the Middle East, adult obesity rates are projected to reach nearly 40% by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation. Omar Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic medical director for the Middle East and a metabolic surgeon and chair of Metabolic and Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery at May

Doha, Qatar – January 22, 2026 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology platform, announced leadership updates as it continues its strong growth trajectory and prepares for further expansion under the Snoonu brand following its historic partnership with Jahez. As part of the update, Snoonu Founder Hamad Al-Hajri has stepped into a new role as Chief Executive Officer – International Markets at Jahez International, where he will lead international expansion efforts. “I am incredibly proud of what we have built with Snoonu – a true Qatar-born champion that continues to grow and innovate,” said Al-Hajri. “While I take on

Doha, Qatar – 22 January 2026: Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality, took place at Bin Jelmood House, Msheireb Museums, on Wednesday. Attracting a full house of over 100 attendees, it provided an engaging public forum that demystified the science of stem cells and their contribution to modern medicine. The session offered a thorough overview, guiding the audience from foundational concepts to the forefront of clinical ap

Beauty lovers are taking a nostalgic scroll down memory lane — and we’re here for it! The viral “2016 vs 2026 makeup” trend has taken over social feeds, spotlighting just how much our beauty routines (and brow philosophies) have evolved over the last decade. At Benefit Cosmetics, we love seeing how makeup trends shift — and how our iconic products continue to adapt to every era, every face, and every vibe. 2016 Makeup: Bold, Sculpted & Unapologetic In 2016, makeup was unapologetically bold. Brows were structured, cheekbones were sculpted, and glow was anything but subtle — and Benefit was right at