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Doha – August 22, 2026: Thirty-six students from 21 high schools across Qatar participated in the yearlong Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The program, offered by the Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development at WCM-Q, is designed to equip high school students with a strong foundation for pre-medical studies. Participants receive advanced instruction in mathematics, the physical sciences, and biology, while also developing research…
Doha – August 12, 2026: High school students from Qatar and abroad aspiring to pursue careers in medicine were given a glimpse of the profession and campus life through the Medical Minds Online Program (MMOP), a summer initiative organized by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). In its second edition, the week-long virtual event brought together 84 students from 50 local, regional, and international high schools. The event is one of WCM-Q’s Summer Enrichment Programs, tailored to familiar…
Visit Qatar returns for its second edition as the presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026, taking place from 28 July to 1 August in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Visit Qatar’s partnership with one of the most prestigious fixtures in the British flat racing calendar continues to build on the strong foundations laid in 2025, reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to international sport and its long-standing relationship with Goodwood Racecourse. In a landmark announcement for 2026, Visit Qatar has confirmed a significant increase to the prize money of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, making it
The International Padel Federation (FIP) is proud to announce that it has officially become a Signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This achievement follows a long and rigorous process, including a two-year collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), and reflects FIP’s sustained efforts to align its governance, regulations, and anti-doping programme with the highest international standards. Becoming a WADA Code Signatory confirms that FIP fully complies with the requirements set out in the World Anti-Doping Code, placing Padel within the same robust anti-doping frame
_The men’s and women’s 2026 and 2028 FIP World Cups will be held in Doha._ The 2026 edition will take place from 2 to 7 November at the prestigious Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, which has hosted the Qatar Major Premier Padel since 2022 and was the location of the last World Team Championships._ The 2026 edition will offer a record prize money of €1.2 million, rising further to €1.35 million in 2028, _equally distributed between men and women, _making it the highest amount awarded in any Padel competition._ The International Padel Federation and the Qatar Padel Federation are proud to announce Doh
Peserico, an Italian luxury clothing brand renowned for the sartorial elegance of its collections, continues its international expansion. The brand is strengthening its presence in the Arabian Gulf with the opening of a new boutique in DOHA, Qatar. The space is located within Doha Festival City, a hub that brings together an excellent selection of international fashion and luxury brands, dining, and entertainment, attracting a sophisticated clientele from both the local and international markets. The new boutique features a full-height façade that emphasizes the verticality of the space; its distinctive element is the wooden pilasters t
Doha, Qatar – 18 June 2026: Msheireb Museums proudly hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ahead of COP31. Held at Bin Jelmood House on 17 June, the event convened under the theme “Accelerating Climate Action Through International Partnerships” and highlighted the contributions of MIKTA member countries — Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia — to global climate action. Establi
ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has announced that its Class of 2026 has received numerous higher education acceptances from universities across a broad range of international destinations, marking an important stage in the students’ academic journey and demonstrating the quality of the school’s academic programs and approach to university preparation. Dr. Robert Jackson, Head of School at ACS Doha, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have achieved. These outcomes reflect their academic success, their character, and how they have embraced their time at ACS Doha. We
In partnership with the Embassy of France in Qatar and the French Institute of Qatar Doha, Qatar – Jun 06, 2026: Fnac Qatar once again participated in the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from 14 to 23 May 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to culture, literacy, education, and intellectual exchange in Qatar. Organized in partnership with the Embassy of France in Qatar and the French Institute of Qatar (IFQ), the participation reflects the strength of Fnac Qatar’s longstanding relationship with both entities and their collective dedication to promoting the French lan
Accreditation reinforces international recognition, player development pathways, and world-class operational standards Doha, Qatar – 10 May 2026 – Qatar Polo Club (QPC) has officially been accredited by the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), the internationally recognised authority governing the rules and standards of polo in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and one of the most respected institutions in the sport globally. This achievement marks a major milestone for Qatar Polo Club, following the successful completion of all accreditation requirements and procedures. More than a formal recognition, the HPA accreditation represents a str