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Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 opened to the public on September 28 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The opening was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior alongside several ministers, ambassadors, and other distinguished guests. The 22nd edition, which is owned b…

UFC FIGHT NIGHT returns to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 21, 2026 Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year. The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and…

“We are really excited that we will come back as the opening round for 2027 and we look forward to welcoming the teams, manufacturers, officials, media, and fans back to Qatar next March” Interview with the President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC), Abdul Rahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai Doha, Qatar, September 1st 2026 — The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to

Doha, Qatar – 30 August 2026: Park House English School, The Hamilton International School and Durham School for Girls Doha, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), opened their doors today to students and families as the 2026-2027 academic year began across the group’s schools in Qatar. The first day of term brought together returning learners and new joiners in a carefully planned start to the year, with each school focused on helping students transition smoothly into their…

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