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In the Presence of H.E. Saad Ali Al‑Kharji Chairman, Visit Qatar and Ashraf Abuissa, and Chairman, Qatar Polo Club, Team Lusail wins the Prestigious Cup Doha, Qatar – 13 December 2025: Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion with an awards ceremony, marking a memorable finale to a landmark second day that drew more than 3,000 spectators, including VIPs, celebrities, sponsor leadership, media representatives, and public guests. The ceremony also delivered a major announcement for the sport’s growing community in Qatar: Polo AlMarsa will officially return for its second edition in 2026. Hosted by Qatar Polo Club

Doha, Qatar – 13 December 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), inaugurated the Local Farmers Market Festival on Thursday at its Ain Khaled branch, in the presence of Mr. Hassan bin Sultan Al-Ghanim, Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of Al Meera, along with members of its senior management. Running from December 11 to 24, the Local Farmers Market celebrates the vital contributions of Qatari farmers, who play an essential role in strengthening food security, advancing local production, and providing communities with h

Doha, Qatar – 14 December 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 10 December, 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, Golam Sultan won the top prize of QAR 50,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Sami Almasalha, Abdulaziz Al-Muhannadi, Jamal Saleh, Mohammed Gazdhar, Abdulla Al-Abdulla, Moza Alkaabi, Abdullah Suleiman, Ali Al-Semaiti, Ja

More than 2,000 matches played, over 700 players from 35 countries, and 24 tournaments held in 16 nations: this is how the 2025 season of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour wrapped up at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, with unprecedented public attendance and participation. The president of the International Padel Federation, Luigi Carraro, reviewed the season today at the end-of-year press conference, held alongside David Sugden, CEO of Premier Padel, and Joan Cusco, President of Octagon Spain: _”We are very happy_ – said Carraro -. _It’s been a long and important season. I always say this: as a sport we are extremely lucky

Visit Qatar has announced the return of the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on 30 January 2026 at the iconic Stadium 974, bringing one of Qatar’s most exciting electronic-dance music experiences to life with an extraordinary lineup of international artists across two dynamic stages. The 25E Main Stage will feature global headliners including Calvin Harris, Alesso, and Afrojack, each renowned worldwide for their chart-topping hits and dynamic live performances. The 51N Stage will offer a curated experience for electronic music fans, showcasing NTO and Ben Böhmer, both celebrated for their innovative sounds and ability to craf

Raffles Doha’s signature Italian restaurant secured its first Michelin star, while Head Chef Cristhian Serraino brought home the prestigious Young Chef Award Doha, Qatar: Alba, Raffles Doha’s signature Italian restaurant, was just awarded the coveted One Michelin Star, becoming one of only three restaurants in Doha to claim this culinary honour and the only star awarded in 2025. It was a night of double celebration for Alba at the Michelin Guide Ceremony held on 9th December, as the restaurant’s Head Chef Cristhian Serraino also won the Young Chef Award. The two awards are significant milestones for Alba, which was previous

The FIP WCP Patch, a gold-colored reproduction of the official FIP World Cup Pairs logo, will appear on the shirts of the two pairs holding the world title in every official FIP competition for the next two years, until the next edition of the world tournament. The official match shirts bearing the FIP WCP Patch — the logo that certifies victory in the World Championship for pairs — were delivered today by the FIP President, Luigi Carraro, at the conclusion of the “investiture” ceremony, to the reigning women’s and men’s world champions: Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez, Federico Chingotto and Ale Galán.

Mercato is welcoming visitors into a world of festive wonder with the launch of its highly anticipated Winter Spectacular, running from 11-25 December 2025. This year’s celebration transforms the mall into a charming Italian-inspired winter village, glowing with twinkling lights, joyful performances, and magical moments for the entire family. With enchanting décor, heartwarming entertainment, creative festive workshops, and delightful meet-and-greet experiences, Mercato promises an unforgettable holiday season for both residents and tourists. Guests can immerse themselves in daily celebrations (excluding Mondays, Tuesdays, and 24

10 December 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency repatriation and allow airlines to access their revenues in U.S. dollars from ticket sales, cargo sales and other activities, as guaranteed in bilateral air service agreements and treaty obligations. Rest

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Doha – December 10, 2025: Thirty-two final and third-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) were recognized for excelling academically during the two foundational sciences curricular years at the inaugural Dean’s Honor List ceremony for the medical program. The newly established Dean’s Honor List recognized medical students who consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking within the top quartile of their cohort. Twenty students from the Class of 2026 and 12 from the Class of 2027 appeared on the prestigious list. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, said: &quo