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UFC FIGHT NIGHT returns to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 21, 2026 Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year. The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and…

Second edition reinforces QES as a growing industry platform as final-day sessions examine talent, future business models, resilience and the forces shaping the next five years Doha, Qatar – September 6th, 2026: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) has successfully concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following three days of dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration focused on the future of the events, exhibitions and conferences industry. S…

Qatar’s inaugural waterfront polo tournament recognised as one of the country’s standout events of the year Doha, Qatar – 3 September 2026 – Qatar Polo Club is pleased to announce that Polo AlMarsa was honoured with seven awards, including four Gold titles, at the Qatar Event Show Awards Ceremony 2026, held last night at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The awards celebrate the inaugural 2025 edition of Polo AlMarsa, Qatar’s first waterfront polo tournament, staged at Old Doha Port i…

Doha, Qatar – 2 September 2026: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The second day featured a program of discussions and workshops examining some of the key forces shaping the future of the events industry. Topics ranged from women’s leadership and strategies for attracting int…

· The event is supported by Qatar Calendar · Second edition records 100% growth as three-day event expands its conference program · Event to launch the first QES Awards Doha, Qatar – 1

Multiple Global Martial Arts Spectacles to Return to Qatar from March 2027 July 27, 2026 – Doha, Qatar: ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar. Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bou

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

As part of ‘Hala Summer’, the ‘Kids Go Free’ offer introduces added value for families travelling to Qatar this season Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. A key highlight of the campaign, the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion allows children to benefit from complimentary access and offers across accommodation, dining and entertainment experiences, reinforcing Qatar’s appeal as a family-friendly destination for GCC travellers. Positioned as an acc

Celebrating sport, community engagement, and international excellence Doha, Qatar, February 21, 2026: Fifty One East, Qatar’s favourite department store, and Fnac Qatar, the leading leisure, culture and technology destination, proudly announced their continued sponsorship of two of the country’s most prestigious sporting events, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Fifty One East returned as the Official Retailer, while Fnac Qatar joined once again as the Official Technology Partner, reinforcing both brands’ dedication to supporting international sporting excellence in Qatar and contributing to th

Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in December, a near 16 percent increase on the same month a year earlier, driven by major international events, including the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™. The hospitality sector delivered solid growth across all key indicators. 10.8 million room nights were sold, up 8.6 percent compared to 2024, while total accommodation revenue reached QAR 8.3 billion, representing