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 – 15 December 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s trusted neighborhood retailer and a proud supporter of national initiatives, is delighted to announce the launch of its Qatar National Day campaign, themed “I Love Qatar.” The campaign reflects Al Meera’s continued commitment to celebrating the nation’s values of unity, pride, and community. Running from December 11 to 24, the campaign will provide major promotional offers across Al Meera nationwide network of stores, giving customers access to exceptional deals and discounts on a wide range of products. Throughout the campaign
Doha, 16 December 2025 – In honour of Qatar National Day, Mandarin Oriental, Doha celebrates the nation’s heritage and cultural spirit through a meaningful collaboration with Qatar Academy Msheireb continuing a long-standing commitment to creativity, education, and community engagement. Inspired by this year’s Founder’s Day slogan, “With you it rises, and from you it awaits,” students from Grades 3, 4, and 5 were invited to create original artworks reflecting Qatar’s heritage, values, and strong sense of community. A selection of these thoughtful works has been integrated into the hotel’s Qatar Nat
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Doha – December 15, 2025: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host a workshop to help health and education professionals enhance their social-emotional and cognitive skills. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, at WCM-Q. Titled “Unlocking the Connection: Human Development and Social-Emotional Excellence,” the interactive six-hour training course will explore the dynamic relationship between adult developmental stages and the social-emotional competencies (SECs) essential for success in professional and social life. Grounded in constructive development
Today, Art Basel Qatar unveils new details of the artworks and programming that will define the inaugural edition of the fair in February 2026, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+. Alongside its core presentation of 84 artists and 87 galleries, Art Basel Qatar will showcase a unique Special Projects program — a wide-ranging series of nine large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations, and performances unfolding across key cultural venues and public spaces in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Curated by Art Basel Qatar Artistic Director Wael Shawky in close collaboration with Vincenzo de Bellis, Chief Arti
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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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Belém, Brazil, 18 November 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), successfully concluded a high-level panel discussion titled “Empowering Youth: Bridging Skills, Employment, and Sustainable Pathways” at the Qatar Pavilion during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP30). The session brought together international experts, private-sector leaders, and youth voices to explore how integrated skills development, apprenticeships, digital learning, and cross-sector partnerships can unlock meaningful employment
Doha, Qatar – 18/11/2025: Snoonu, Qatar’s leading super app, has officially activated its strategic partnership with PayLater, the first licensed platform in Qatar to provide Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, enabling customers to shop their favorite items on Snoonu Market and pay in interest-free installments. What began as a pioneering Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year has now materialized into a fully live feature on Snoonu Market, empowering customers with greater financial flexibility as they shop. With this new feature, shoppers can now purchase a wide variety of products, including electronics, home and fur
18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fr
Doha – November 19, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published an interactive e-book recounting their experiences exploring Tanzania during a medical service-learning trip. The e-book, which is published by Qatar National Library (QNL), features a wide selection of images, videos, and written accounts produced by students and faculty as they travelled through the country, providing free health checks for local people, visiting hospitals and community centers, and discovering the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the picturesque East African nation. Dr. Dietrich Büsselberg, professor of physiology & biophys
Doha, Qatar – 19 November 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 xx, 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, Ian Bennet Fernandes won the top prize of QAR 50,000, while the following winners each received QAR 5,000: Saed Al-Qahtani, Marwa Khalil, Jabor Al-Attiya, Ahmed Almahanadi, Nayef Al-Fehani, Kholoud Al-Emadi, Wisam Dalloul, Patarakamol Khupanit, Marya
Take advantage of incredible end-of-year offers on the All-New Nissan Patrol, Magnite, X-Trail, X-Terra, Kicks, and Pathfinder, valid until January 20th, 2026. The campaign, available at Nissan dealerships across Qatar, provides customers with added benefits and flexible ownership options. Doha, Qatar, 19 November – Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., the exclusive agent of Nissan in Qatar, has launched a special end-of-year campaign on a range of its best-selling Nissan vehicles, valid until January 20th, 2026. Customers can now drive home their favorite model, including the All-New Nissan Patrol, Magnite, X-Trail, X-Terra, Kicks, and Path