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11 March 2026 (Lima, Peru) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report, showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Two key report findings are that: Air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion US imports in the first quarter of 2025. Air cargo transported more than two thirds of global AI-related goods in 2025. These activities supported global trade growth of 2.4% in 2025—well above initial forecasts by the World Trade Organization. Global GDP also expanded by 3.2% despite significant po

12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec

Doha, Qatar, 24 February 2026: Builders VC, the global venture capital firm investing in companies modernizing the world’s most foundational industries, brought six new portfolio companies to Doha earlier this month, bringing the total number of Builders-backed companies introduced to Qatar over the past year to sixteen, collectively representing more than $15 billion in enterprise value. These companies reflect the scale and quality of global innovation increasingly engaging with Qatar’s venture ecosystem. The recent visit of Builders VC’s delegation to Doha for Web Summit Qatar 2026 underscored the firm’s growing

Doha – February 18, 2026: Population health experts at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a perspective article, which outlines the need to rethink global statin guidelines for older adults in resource-diverse settings. The paper highlights that guidelines for statin medications – used to control cholesterol levels – are largely based on evidence from high-income countries, where older adults, especially those ≥75 years, are underrepresented in clinical trials. In the context of increased global life expectancy, biological and regional variation in lipid profiles and CVD risk and regional differences in healthcare serv

The conclusion of Art Basel Qatar 2026 has marked a defining moment in Doha’s cultural evolution, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading hub for contemporary art and creative exchange in the region. Held from February 3 to 7 across M7 Cultural Forum and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the inaugural edition brought together leading galleries, collectors, curators and artists from Qatar, the wider MENASA region and beyond. As Art Basel’s fifth global fair, the Qatar edition reflected a deliberate curatorial approach that placed regional narratives within a global framework. With Visit

H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani Delivers the Opening Keynote Doha, Qatar – Thursday 12 February 2026 The 2026 Marsh Energy Industry Summit, held under the theme “Resilience in a Volatile World,” concluded yesterday at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha, convening senior leaders from across the energy value chain, alongside experts in insurance, risk advisory, and strategic consulting from Qatar and the wider region. Held with Qatar Insurance (QIC) as Diamond Sponsor, the summit provided a high-level platform to examine the structural shifts reshaping the global energy landscape — from geopolitical realignm

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026: Doha Design District (DDD) has reinforced its status as the region’s leading creative powerhouse after hosting a landmark week of international art and design activations that positioned Msheireb Downtown Doha at the center of the global cultural conversation. Bringing together world-renowned institutions, international galleries, leading creatives, collectors, and cultural decision-makers, DDD transformed into a dynamic platform for dialogue, exchange, and innovation — underscoring Doha’s accelerating rise as a global destination for art and design. From February 1-7, the district presente

Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DriveWealth, a global financial technology company providing Brokerage-as-a-Service through cloud-based APIs, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoU establishes a structured framework for both parties to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to digital investment solutions, including embedded investing and access to global equity markets, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. DriveWealth enables banks, broker-dealers, fintech platforms, and consumer appl

Launch of new office announced at Qatar Web Summit with A&M present as a leading partner of the event New Doha office strengthens A&M’s senior-led, action-based approach to accelerating Qatar’s economic diversification strategy Doha, 1st of February, 2026 – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the leading global professional services firm, known for its senior-led, operator-driven approach, has opened a new office in Doha. The on-the-ground team will support Qatar’s accelerated transformation and diversification ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030. The expansion reinforces A&M’s role as a challenger to traditional consulting m

Doha, Qatar – January 2026 – Dukhan Bank has announced its diamond sponsorship of Web Summit Qatar, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation platforms, to be held from 1 to 4 February 2026. The diamond sponsorship reflects Dukhan Bank’s long-term strategic commitment to innovation, digital advancement, and the evolution of Shari’a-compliant banking. Web Summit Qatar convenes global technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers, serving as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on the technologies shaping tomorrow’s economies. Dukhan Bank’s participation reinforces the