Doha, Qatar – 18 June 2026: Msheireb Museums proudly hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ahead of COP31. Held at Bin Jelmood House on 17 June, the event convened under the theme “Accelerating Climate Action Through International Partnerships” and highlighted the contributions of MIKTA member countries — Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia — to global climate action. Establi
A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 PHEV redefines the benchmarks of modern mobility The new car and a wide range of Lynk & Co models are on display at the Auto Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road Doha, Qatar, 15 June 2026 — Auto Class Cars, a subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK) Group and the authorized general distributor of Lynk & Co in Qatar, has officially launched the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV in Qatar, in a spectacular ceremony held at Rosewood Hotel Doha in Lusail. A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV redefines the be
Doha, Qatar — June 21, 2026 Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched ‘Mada and Sada’: an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but to understand how it comes to life. The name carries the concept within it — ‘Mada’ (the origin, the impulse) and ‘Sada’ (the echo, the expression) — together tracing the full journey from a first idea to its public life. Visitors can move through both spaces as one continuous experience, or explore each on its own terms. Either
ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has announced that its Class of 2026 has received numerous higher education acceptances from universities across a broad range of international destinations, marking an important stage in the students’ academic journey and demonstrating the quality of the school’s academic programs and approach to university preparation. Dr. Robert Jackson, Head of School at ACS Doha, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have achieved. These outcomes reflect their academic success, their character, and how they have embraced their time at ACS Doha. We
DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch
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Launch of new office announced at Qatar Web Summit with A&M present as a leading partner of the event New Doha office strengthens A&M’s senior-led, action-based approach to accelerating Qatar’s economic diversification strategy Doha, 1st of February, 2026 – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the leading global professional services firm, known for its senior-led, operator-driven approach, has opened a new office in Doha. The on-the-ground team will support Qatar’s accelerated transformation and diversification ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030. The expansion reinforces A&M’s role as a challenger to traditional consulting m
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Formula One artist Armin Flossdorf showcased a curated selection of Mercedes-Benz Formula One-inspired artworks and created bespoke live artwork on select Mercedes-Benz models Doha, Qatar – 2 February 2026: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has successfully concluded an exclusive two-day private viewing of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, marking the vehicle’s first-ever presentation in the State of Qatar. Held at the Mercedes-Benz showroom at the NBK ONE building in Musheireb, the invitation-only event welcomed more than 80 distinguished customers and VIP guests. The showcase wa
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Doha, Qatar – 27 January 2026: Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its Thara’a Savings Account Campaign for 2026, offering customers the opportunity to save while qualifying for a wide range of annual and monthly cash prizes. Running until 31 December 2026, the campaign offers more customers the chance to win, with 4 grand prizes of QR 1,000,000 each, alongside multiple monthly prizes, including 2 monthly prizes of QAR 20,000 and 60 monthly prizes of QAR 5,000, awarded through scheduled draws throughout the year. As part of the campaign, monthly prize draws will take place on 4 February, 4 March, 4 May, 8 June, 4 August, 8 Sep
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Doha, Qatar — June 21, 2026 Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched ‘Mada and Sada’: an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but to understand how it comes to life. The name carries the concept within it — ‘Mada’ (the origin, the impulse) and ‘Sada’ (the echo, the expression) — together tracing the full journey from a first idea to its public life. Visitors can move through both spaces as one continuous experience, or explore each on its own terms. Either
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ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has announced that its Class of 2026 has received numerous higher education acceptances from universities across a broad range of international destinations, marking an important stage in the students’ academic journey and demonstrating the quality of the school’s academic programs and approach to university preparation. Dr. Robert Jackson, Head of School at ACS Doha, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have achieved. These outcomes reflect their academic success, their character, and how they have embraced their time at ACS Doha. We
DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch
17 June 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed frustration that revisions to EU261 (Europe’s passenger rights regulations) stopped short of the meaningful reform needed to address the regulation’s deep flaws. The result is a missed opportunity with little to improve the passenger experience and nothing to shore-up European competitiveness. The only substantial changes with respect to disruptions were: The addition of a non-exhaustive list of extraordinary circumstances, albeit one which inexplicably fails to reinforce the industry’s safety-first approach, and A requirement for
Doha – June 17, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar recently hosted two expert-led webinars highlighting the role of lifestyle practices in promoting health and wellbeing. Part of the IPH’s Population Health & Well-being Series, the webinars aim to address contemporary and critical topics relevant to healthcare, medicine and population health; examine evidence-based practices in public health and patient care; and explore opportunities and challenges within the evolving landscape of healthcare and population health. The series is directed by Dr. Ravinder Mamtani, professor of population
DOHA, Qatar, June 17, 2026 — More than 180 Grade 8 students at Qatar Academy Doha, member of Qatar Foundation, took part in the CubeSat Explorer Challenge — a hands-on learning experience organized by Boeing [NYSE: BA], INJAZ Qatar and Pure Minds Academy to spark early interest in space, satellite technology and other STEM careers. “This program didn’t just introduce students to space – it brought space to them. It’s no longer a distant concept, but an accessible, exciting career path they can pursue and build here in Qatar”, said Wael Zaoud, Boeing managing director for the Middle East and North Africa. "
Travelers to and from Qatar can now manage more of their travel needs via QIC App Loyalty Coins can also be redeemed across an expanded range of travel-related benefits Doha, Qatar – 15 June 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the launch of new travel-related features on its QIC App, further enhancing the digital experience for travelers to and from Qatar with extra convenience and ease. As part of this update, QIC customers can now convert their loyalty Coins into Avios, the loyalty rewards currency of Qatar Airways Privilege Club, through QIC App. The converted points can
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LE MANS, France, Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx rose to the challenge of the iconic endurance race with pace and professionalism, bringing home the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entry after more than 320 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Starting 12th on the LMGT3 starting grid, the car shared by Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi established
Doha – June 15, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been named a bronze winner of the 2026 MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Merit Awards in the Student Success category. The MENASA Area of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) was established to foster engagement and collaboration among student affairs professionals and to strengthen services to students and campuses through a range of resources and activities. The MENASA Merit Awards highlight best practices and initiatives that are reshaping higher education across the region. They recognize the achievements of both institutions and i
Doha, Qatar – June 15, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Library has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Library of the Future Award by the American Library Association (ALA) and Information Today Inc. The university is being recognized for its groundbreaking program to help the university community navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in higher education. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Sponsored annually by the ALA and Information Today, Inc., the award honors innovative planning, application, or development of information technology programs within a library sett
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Doha – January 12, 2026: An e-book coordinated by a WCM-Q researcher which compiles the latest research into the use of fecal transplants to restore healthy gut microbiota has proven so successful it is to be relaunched in an expanded form next year. The e-book, titled, ‘Fecal Microbiota Transplants: challenges in translating microbiome research to clinical applications,’ has garnered more than 100,000 views in only one month since its publication in Frontiers in Microbiology, one of the most cited open access microbiology research journals. Following that success, the journal has invited the editorial team to launch a second v
Visit Qatar has announced a second wave of headline artists joining the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on 30 January 2026 at the iconic Stadium 974. New artists include Feeona and Againstcelebrities on the 25E Main Stage, and A.M.R and Pierre Fares on the 51N Stage, each celebrated for their innovative sounds and mesmerising performances. The 25E Main Stage will now showcase Feeona and Againstcelebrities alongside returning global icons Calvin Harris, Alesso, and Afrojack, all renowned for their chart-topping hits and dynamic live shows. Feeona is a Doha-based DJ and producer known for her versatile techno and house sets, while Again
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Doha, Qatar,10 January 2026: The Mitsubishi crossover SUV Eclipse Cross offers dynamic performance and enjoys an overall enhanced exterior design, extended body length, upgraded sleek and elegant interior, advanced technology, and intelligent safety features. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and full line up of Mitsubishi models are presented at the showrooms of Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi in Qatar, on Salwa Road and in Al Khor. The Exterior Developed under the design concept “Daring Grace”, the restyled front and rear design coupled with the extended body length create a more unified,
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