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For four years, there has been one rule at Roland Garros: Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia. Four straight titles in Paris, the latest secured today in a packed Philippe-Chatrier (81,000 fans in a week) after an extraordinary match. The world number ones immediately bounced back from their early elimination in Madrid, claiming their 40th Premier Padel title as a pair. If the match against Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan was another epic battle, Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero dominated the women’s fina…

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…

Two tournaments, two finals: the partnership between Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo is showing great promise. After reaching the final at the P1 in Pretoria, they have now done it again in London. The outcome of the semi-final was the same, as was the defeated pair, with Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez beaten 6-2 6-4 in the first semi-final played at Olympia London, which lasted one hour and 58 minutes. Tomorrow, not before 2 p.m. local time (3 p.m. CEST), Fernandez and Calvo will therefor…

The MENA region’s first ecosystem offering both insurance and everyday lifestyle services Doha, Qatar – 23 July 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been awarded the “Digital Insurance Initiative of the Year in Qatar” title at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026. This accolade recognizes QIC’s success in expanding its digital ecosystem, which stands as the MENA region’s first ecosystem to offer both insurance products and everyday lifestyle services through a single interface. This year, QIC significantly scaled its ecosystem to cover a wider range of daily needs, inc

A marathon and a one-sided final: two very different routes to the title at the Premier Padel Andalucia Malaga P1. At the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, the world’s No. 1 pairs claimed the trophies. Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay lifted a title again for the first time since the Rome Major (their fourth title of the season and first P1 after their two P2 victories in Gijon and Cancun) following a final lasting more than three hours. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, meanwhile, claimed their fifth consecutive title after Rome, Valencia, Valladolid and Bordeaux, wrapping up the final in less than an hour. A Spanish play

LE MANS, France, Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx rose to the challenge of the iconic endurance race with pace and professionalism, bringing home the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entry after more than 320 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Starting 12th on the LMGT3 starting grid, the car shared by Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi established

First-quarter turnover reaches AED 1.8 billion; seat load factor rises to 86% with 4.7 million passengers carried. Doha-Qatar May 15, 2026: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp

Q1 2026 highlights QIC delivered stable financial results despite a turbulent first quarter marked by geopolitical tensions and the conflict in the Middle East. Gross Written Premiums (GWP) totalled QAR 3.2 billion, up by 13% year-on-year. QIC reports an Insurance Service Result of QAR 130 million, a significant increase of 70% year-on-year. Net profit reached QAR 217 million, up by 6% year-on-year. Investment Income amounted to QAR 238 million, a 10% year-on-year increase. Doha, 03 May 2026 – Qatar Insurance (QIC) the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, today reported a Net Profit o

Program membership exceeds 60,000 within the first 12 months The program transforms customers’ insurance transactions into rewarding journeys Doha, Qatar – 27th April 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, announced that its “Coins” loyalty rewards program has surpassed 300 million points earned, marking a significant milestone achieved within just one year of its launch. Active membership in the program exceeded 60,000 members during its first 12 months, reflecting the strong trust it has earned among QIC customers, as well as the value it delivers in enhancing their experien

Doha, Qatar – 14th April 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been named “Digital Insurer of the Year in Qatar” and “Best Insurance App in Qatar” at The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026. This recognition highlights QIC’s key role in redefining the insurance and digital services landscape in Qatar, by building the first all-in-one digital ecosystem that combines both insurance and non-insurance daily services on a single platform. Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, said: “Winning these two prestigious accolades unde