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
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Doha, Qatar – 23 January 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has announced the admission of 39 students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision application round. This admitted group marks the largest Early Decision cohort in the history of the campus. Speaking at a celebration dinner to welcome the new students, Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, addressed the Class of 2030, emphasizing the significance of their achievement and the journey ahead. “Students, this campus is about to become an integral part of your life over the next four years,” said Trick. “You wil
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,
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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
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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
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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. "
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Doha, Qatar -December 27th, 2025- Reflecting Qatar’s spirit of inclusion, compassion, and social solidarity, West Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding – welcomed 60 autistic children and their families to the SOUEAST showroom on Salwa Road for a heartwarming CSR initiative designed to create a joyful, safe, and sensory-friendly experience for all. The SOUEAST showroom, typically known for its modern design and dynamic automotive lineup, was transformed into a vibrant activity hub as families arrived to a warm reception. The initiative featured an array of age-appropriate art and craft stations, drawing and creativity corners,
Doha, Qatar, 27 December 2025: The Mitsubishi Montero Sport shines with its design, performance and durability, always making it the ideal car for all road conditions and. The Montero Sport and wide range of Mitsubishi models are obtainable at Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar, at its showroom on Salwa road. The Montero Sport look features the Dynamic Shield front grill, enhanced front bumper design and LED and fog lights to give the car more tough yet smooth and modern look. On the back, the layout of rear lamps was changed, signal lights and brake lights’ positions have bee
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New Registration Format Offers Greater Ease and Convenience Doha, Qatar, 23 December 2025: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 has announced the opening of online registration for all exhibitors, participants, and visitors to its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from 19-22 January at the Qatar National Convention Centre. In a significant initiative to enhance the visitor experience, DIMDEX, in collaboration with the Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI), has introduced an all-new registration and accreditation system designed to offer greater efficiency and convenience for all participants.
Doha, Qatar – 24 December 2025 – Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its UK Winter Spend Campaign, offering customers additional DAwards when using their Dukhan Bank Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom during the winter season. The campaign runs from 24 December 2025 until 31 January 2026 and is aimed at enhancing the travel and lifestyle experience of customers visiting the UK by providing added value on eligible card transactions across shopping, dining, and leisure. Throughout the campaign period, customers can earn double DAwards on eligible spends of up to QR 35,000, while any amount spent above this threshold qualifies for