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Doha, Qatar, January 6, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education, and professional development across the region. The agreement was signed by CMU-Q’s Dean Michael Trick, Dean of CMU-Q, and Dr. Khalid Al-Jaber, Executive Director of the ME Council, alongside representatives from both institutions. The collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organizations to advance knowledge exchange, support strategic research, and build capacity

Doha, Qatar -18 December 2025: QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) is joining forces with Chef Noof Al Marri, one of Qatar’s leading culinary figures, in a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared mission: to position Qatari gastronomy alongside the world’s most celebrated cuisines. “At QC+, our mission is to inspire people in our local, regional, and global communities by entwining culture into their daily lives”, says Kirstin Mearns, CEO of QC+, “our role is to celebrate and amplify Qatar’s creativity, and share it with audiences everywhere.” She adds: “Through this partnership with Chef Noof

Qatar Insurance (QIC) held its Global Executive Leadership Meeting 2025 in Doha, bringing together CEOs and senior leaders from across the Group’s regional and international entities — including QIC UAE, QIC Oman, QIC Kuwait, QIC DFIC, Antares Re, Antares Global, QIC DVP, the QIC Digital Hub, QIC R, and QIC Asset Management. The high-level meeting served as a strategic platform to reinforce unified leadership, align on Group priorities, and accelerate collective efforts across markets. Participants discussed QIC’s long-term strategy, with a strong focus on cross-regional coordination, enterprise-wide transformation, an

Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2025 The first edition of the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme (WAHC Supreme) concluded tonight at Old Doha Port after two unforgettable days of elite competition, breathtaking entertainment, and a full-house audience – marking a historic new chapter for the Arabian horse world. With sold-out attendance across both days, the Championship welcomed thousands of spectators from Qatar, the GCC, Europe, the Americas, and beyond, reaffirming Doha’s role as a global centre for Arabian horse excellence. A total of 65 of the world’s best purebred Arabian horses competed for the Supreme titles at o

Doha, Qatar, 7 December 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspiration, but as a justice imperative, one that demands accountability, equitable financing, and the elevation of local leadership in crisis-affected regions. Aligned with the Forum’s overarching theme, “Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress,” the session brought together, government representatives and global ins

Visit Qatar announced that it will become a principal partner of the future Audi F1 Team upon the team’s official entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026. The partnership strengthens Qatar’s connection to the global Formula 1 community and introduces millions of fans to the country’s distinctive hospitality, rich culture and contemporary spirit. As the team competes around the world, the Visit Qatar brand will feature well beyond any single Grand Prix, strengthening the nation’s visibility among international audiences and inspiring fans to experience Qatar first-hand. Throughout the 2026 seas

Objective is to develop a framework to redefine how global education systems are measured, and identify how they can improve, innovate, and enable people to flourish Doha, Qatar | November 2025: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended an Expert Consultation Workshop, introducing the WISE Education Index – a framework designed to rethink how the effectiveness of the world’s education systems is assessed – at the WISE 12 Summit. The Index, developed by Qatar Foundation’s global education initiative WISE, was presented at WISE 12, the latest edition of WISE’s global biennial summit,

Leaders from 100+ countries united in Doha to shape an education agenda rooted in equity, innovation, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2025: WISE 12 has concluded with powerful debates, global research launches, and collaborative high-level workshops tackling some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in education, from AI readiness and digital well-being to culturally rooted learning and quantum innovation. With leaders from governments, academia, civil society, and technology convening in Doha, the summit once again reinforced the role of WISE – a global initiative of Qatar Fo

Doha, Qatar, 24 November 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, launched its participation at the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) with four sessions that explored evidence-based solutions to expand access to education, empower young people, and strengthen social and economic resilience. Under the theme “Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education,” the sessions underscored the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring equitable, innovative, and human-centred learning environments worldwide. Al Fakhoora and PEIC Programmes, in

With more than 4,000 attendees, the opening day featured high-level plenaries and immersive learning experiences focused on the future of human-centered education Doha, Qatar – 24 November 2025: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, launched the 12th edition of its flagship Summit today at Qatar National Convention Centre. Held under the theme “Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education’, the opening day of the Summit brought together global education leaders, policymakers, innovators, and youth from more than 100 countries to explore how learning ecosystems can rema