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

Doha, Qatar – 02/12/2025 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading super-app, has entered into a new five-year strategic partnership with Sports City Enterprises W.L.L., Aspire Printing, and Sports City Advertising, three core entities that form part of the Aspire Zone Foundation ecosystem. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving community services in Qatar through stronger connection, greater accessibility, and enhanced quality of life in alignment with the nation’s aspirations through 2030. Aspire Zone—spanning 2.5 square kilometers—is one of Qatar’s most prominent multi-venue destinations, home to world-

Doha – December 3, 2025: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study demonstrating the use of an advanced nanoparticle-based tool for analyzing human proteins in order to discover both their function and potential drug targets for treating genetic diseases. The research tool, provided by US biotech firm Seer, Inc., is a pioneer in the field of proteomics – the study of human proteins. Researchers believe that understanding the role of proteins in a host of human diseases holds the potential to enable the creation of a new generation of protein-targeting therapies, but analyzing the nature of proteins rem

Doha, Qatar – 3 December 2025: IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM) announces its final jazz night of the year on 11 December. Featuring the soulful sounds of Doha Jazz Band, IDAM invites guests to relax into the season of December festivities with an evening of live music, truffle-led canapés, and an indulgent truffle experience menu. In the last of IDAM’s 2025 series of live jazz nights, diners can reflect upon the last twelve months in anticipation of what’s ahead. For the restaurant it has been a year of achievements, starting with the award of a MICHELIN star in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha, to more recently winning &ldq

Town Centre Jumeirah is set to transform into a winter wonderland this December with the launch of “Magical Moments”, a joyful three-day celebration bringing families together for a festive experience filled with wonder, creativity, and holiday cheer. From 5-7 December, visitors can immerse themselves in the spirit of the season as roaming elves and Santa Claus fill the mall with lively entertainment, laughter, and delightful photo opportunities. Guests can indulge in classic holiday treats—including cotton candy, popcorn, and warm hot cocoa—adding the perfect sweet touch to every visit. Young visitors will enjoy

Visit Qatar announced that it will become a principal partner of the future Audi F1 Team upon the team’s official entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026. The partnership strengthens Qatar’s connection to the global Formula 1 community and introduces millions of fans to the country’s distinctive hospitality, rich culture and contemporary spirit. As the team competes around the world, the Visit Qatar brand will feature well beyond any single Grand Prix, strengthening the nation’s visibility among international audiences and inspiring fans to experience Qatar first-hand. Throughout the 2026 seas

Open padel matches hosted at the Premier Padel x Qatar Airways courts at Waldorf Astoria Lusail, celebrating the sport’s rapid rise among elite athletes worldwide. Formula 1 drivers George Russell, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Yuki Tsunoda, Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli, Oscar Piastri, Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly attended. Activation organised by Premier Padel & PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. ​ Doha, 2 December 2025 – Premier Padel, the world’s leading official professional padel tour, welcomed an exceptional line-up of Formula 1 stars and global athlete padel enthusiasts for a full week

Doha, Qatar – November 29, 2025 – Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the fields of next-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for the nation’s digital economy. The MoU was formally signed by Eng. Ahmad Mohamed AL-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar National Broadband Network, and Dr. Michael Trick, Dean of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, during a ceremony held at the Mobile World Congress in Doha, Qatar. This collaboration underscores the shared dedication of

Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, has announced updates to the “Hayya” GCC Residents Visa (A2). The new features are designed to make travel to Qatar smoother and more convenient during a season rich in international sporting, cultural, and entertainment events. The updates, which will take effect on 30 November 2025, allows visitors from GCC countries to stay in Qatar for up to two months and offers multiple-entry access. These enhancements are designed to make it easier for visitors to attend a variety of events throughout the season and enjoy a