Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class
Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar – 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% – the
Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting
The summer bridal beauty trends everyone will be saying “i do” to. Wedding season has officially arrived, and whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or simply RSVP-ing with enthusiasm, one thing is certain: this year’s bridal beauty is all about looking like the very best version of yourself. Gone are the days of heavy, overly sculpted makeup. Summer 2026 brides are embracing fresh, radiant skin, softly flushed cheeks, and naturally polished brows that look effortless both in real life and in every camera roll moment. Luckily, Benefit Cosmetics has everything you need to create this season’s best bridal beauty trends.
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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A new winter tradition arrives as Rosewood Doha debuts the city’s first outdoor ice rink, surrounded by thoughtfully curated festive moments DOHA, QATAR | DECEMBER 3, 2025 – Rosewood Doha ushers in the festive season with a collection of thoughtfully crafted experiences designed to inspire connection and celebration across the property. Leading this year’s highlights is a debut unlike anything seen in the city before: the Rosewood Ice Rink, Doha’s first-ever outdoor ice skating experience. Set beneath a canopy of shimmering lights and surrounded by Lusail’s striking cityscape, the Rosewood Ice Rink invites guests
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Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting
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The summer bridal beauty trends everyone will be saying “i do” to. Wedding season has officially arrived, and whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or simply RSVP-ing with enthusiasm, one thing is certain: this year’s bridal beauty is all about looking like the very best version of yourself. Gone are the days of heavy, overly sculpted makeup. Summer 2026 brides are embracing fresh, radiant skin, softly flushed cheeks, and naturally polished brows that look effortless both in real life and in every camera roll moment. Luckily, Benefit Cosmetics has everything you need to create this season’s best bridal beauty trends.
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 – 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
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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