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 — 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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Agreement includes collaboration on integrating traditional knowledge into modern sustainability practices, and a guide to best practices in mangrove restoration DOHA, 21 December 2025: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future – a member of Qatar Foundation – and UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, establishing a strategic partnership to address sustainability challenges facing hot and arid regions. The agreement covers collaboration on environmental and socio-economic sustainability, food security, enhanced access to gr
The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at Katara Cultural Village, drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various nationalities. The event marks its first-ever staging in the Middle East. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” and organised by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with Visit Qatar, the festival served as a global platform that brought togethe
Doha – Qatar December 22,2025 Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, represented by Modern Home in Qatar, marks a historic milestone: 100 years of shaping the way that the world experiences sound. This centennial moment is not a retrospective, but a bold step forward – reaffirming the brand’s founding belief that when technology meets artistry, something truly extraordinary happens. As the brand enters its next century, it continues to craft timeless experiences that unite innovation, masterful craftsmanship, and enduring product longevity. “In 1925, when Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen founded this company, they weren’t simp
Visit Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), set to take place from January 14 to January 24, 2026, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. Marking its 15th edition, QIFF continues to serve as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary festivals, welcoming visitors from across the region and abroad. The 15th edition of QIFF will offer an expanded programme featuring local and international restaurants, live cooking showcases led by renowned chefs, family-friendly activities, dedicated cultural zones, and daily entertainment. The festival’s creative direction remains focused on enhancing Qatar&rs
Doha, Qatar, 20 December 2025: With a fresh look, modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. Mitsubishi also designed a fresh rear skid plate finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugged. A similar change has been made at the front bumper to complete the look. Out back, LED taillights work with conventional turn indicators in the reconfigured tail lamps, while a rear fascia and bumper design deletes a lot of chrome work and sharpens its visage. Customers can explore the Mitsubishi ASX at Qatar Automobi
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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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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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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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The offer is valid until 30 November 2025 on MG ONE, MG RX5, and MG RX9 (Doha, Qatar,24 November 2025): Auto Class Cars, the authorized general distributor of MG in Qatar, launched a distinguished offer on selected cars of MG at special prices. Running until 30 November 2025, the offer is valid on MG ONE, MG RX5, and MG RX9. The full range of MG cars are presented at Auto Class Showroom, the authorized Distributor of MG in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa Road and Lusail. Customers can get a new MG ONE at a special price of QAR 63,000, while the prices of MG RX5 start from QAR 59,000 and the MG RX9 from QAR 93,000 . The offer al
Doha – November 24, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have launched the college’s very first student-led magazine. The publication, named Mawj Science Magazine, was founded to provide a voice for the student body, to foster a spirit of enquiry and scientific interest among students, and to share news of groundbreaking innovation in biomedical science and education. The inaugural edition of Mawj, which means “wave” in Arabic, features dozens of articles written by WCM-Q students on a wide range of topics, including the mental health of medical professionals, pediatric epilepsy, how technological advanc
Inspiring creators and advancing visual storytelling across the region Doha, Qatar – November 24, 2025: Sony Middle East and Africa, represented by Modern Home in Qatar, successfully concluded its participation at the second edition of the Doha Photography Festival, held from November 5 to 9, 2025. The event brought together photography professionals, enthusiasts, and creators from across the region, with Sony showcasing its latest Alpha range and reaffirming its commitment to supporting the region’s creative community. Throughout the five-day festival, Sony hosted a series of workshops led by established regional photographers, p
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