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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 – 26th February 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa region, has been crowned “Insurer of the Year” in the region at the MENA II Awards 2026. The company has also been named “Motor Insurer of the Year” in the region, in addition to winning the “Insurer of the Year” in Qatar title for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights QIC’s role in reshaping the insurance landscape across the MENA region, and its success in building the region’s first insurance-powered digital ecosystem. In this context, QIC

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, Qatar — February 9, 2026: Rasmal Ventures announced that Hamad Al-Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, has joined as an investor in its flagship vehicle, Rasmal Innovation Fund I, which is backed by the Qatar Investment Authority, with the willingness to also be involved in the future parallel funds that Rasmal Ventures will launch. The investment reflects a shared belief that the next wave of category-defining technology companies will emerge where exceptional founder ambition meets long-term institutional capital and globally connected ecosystems, a convergence that is becoming increasingly pronounced across the GCC. For Rasm

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, Jan. 21, 2026 — Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defense and security leader, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at DIMDEX 2026 to reaffirm their shared commitment to Qatar’s defense ecosystem through human capital development and innovation. This announcement underscores the shared commitment of Barzan Holdings and Lockheed Martin to continued dialogue and cooperation, as both organizations explore opportunities that contribute to Qatar’s defense readiness, workforce development, and future-focused capabilities. The LOI reflects a mutual intent to explore the establishment of

Doha, Qatar – January 2026 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology company and multi-vertical super app, has successfully concluded its first-ever Snoonu Hackathon, uniting more than 550 university students and fresh graduates from across Qatar for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world innovation. Participants formed cross-university teams to develop solutions inspired by Snoonu’s live digital ecosystem, tackling challenges across logistics, customer experience, multi-vertical growth, and new business innovation. Designed as a learning-first experience, the hackathon reflected Snoonu’s commitment to

For the Third Consecutive Year at the World Finance Awards 2025 Doha, Qatar – 22 December 2025: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been named “Best General Insurance Company in Qatar” at the World Finance Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights QIC’s contributions to the development of the national insurance landscape by providing solutions that effectively respond to the evolving needs of individuals in Qatar, empowering everyone to live with peace of mind. Winning this accolade for the third consecutive year also reflects QIC’s ability to cement its leaders

Doha, Qatar -December 30, 2025- West Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding – proudly announced that the SOUEAST S06 has been awarded Best Compact SUV at the prestigious Qatar Car of the Year (QCOTY) 2025 awards ceremony, held at Raffles Doha and organised by Maqina Middle East. Recognised as one of the most respected automotive accolades in the country, Qatar Car of the Year honours excellence, innovation, safety, and performance across the automotive industry. The award is widely regarded as a benchmark for the best vehicles available in the Qatari market, celebrating cars that respond to the evolving mobility needs and lifestyle

Strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and homegrown talent to build a resilient, future-ready economy Doha, Qatar – 02 December 2025:, MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, and Huawei have signed two strategic MoUs during MWC25 Doha to advance Qatar’s national priorities in digital infrastructure, AI, and talent development. The agreements demonstrate how private-sector innovation can support the country’s vision for economic diversification, technological leadership, and long-term resilience. The MoUs aim to deepen collaboration in Private Digital Infrast