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Qatar’s premier lifestyle destination unites community, culture, and collective hope through an immersive campaign that culminates in a landmark Sidra Tree Plantation Ceremony honouring exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of resilience Doha, Qatar – 17 May 2026: Place Vendôme, Qatar’s premier luxury shopping, lifestyle, and entertainment destination, has launched ‘Rooted in Resilience,’ a community-driven campaign inspired by the Sidra tree, one of Qatar’s most enduring cultural symbols. A heartfelt tribute to Qatar and its leadership, it celebrates the strength, stability, and resilience the country continues

Valid on MG ONE, MG HS, MG ZS and MG RX9 Doha, Qatar, 18 May 2026: Auto Class Cars, the authorized general distributor of MG in Qatar, launched a new special offer on a range of its MG cars, allowing customers to leverage special prices and benefits. Running until the 31 July 2026, the MG offer is valid on MG ONE, MG HS, MG ZS and MG RX9. The full range of MG cars are presented at Auto Class Showroom, the authorized Distributor of MG in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa Road and Lusail. The offer enables customers to own a new MG ONE starting from QAR 69,000, the MG HS from QAR 71,000, the MG ZS from QAR 49,000 and the MG RX9 fro

The exhibition showcased projects by more than 40 students from the university’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning Msheireb Downtown Doha served as a living reference and tangible case study of what architecture rooted in research and national heritage can achieve Ibrahim Al Jaidah, Chief Architect and Group CEO of the Arab Engineering Bureau, honoured a selection of the most promising projects Doha, Qatar – 14 May 2026: Msheireb Museums hosted “Mimar: From Education to Impact,” the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University, showcasing thesis proj

Doha, Qatar – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Visit Qatar have announced the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will take place at Lusail City for the second year running, on 10-12 December, 2026. Qatar’s vibrant waterfront city is preparing to host the climax to this season’s T100 Race To Qatar on the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour. The event sees the world’s best professional triathletes race head-to-head in locations around the globe, starting on the Gold Coast in March and taking in iconic venues such as Singapore, San Francisco and London, before finishing with an end-of-season

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

QIC’s brand rating has been upgraded to AA- The company remains the only insurer featured in the prestigious ranking Doha, Qatar – 12th May 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has retained its position among Qatar’s strongest brands, once again securing a place in Brand Finance’s 2026 ranking of the Top 10 Most Valuable and Strongest Qatari Brands. QIC also remains the only insurer included in this prestigious ranking, further reinforcing its leadership position within the industry. Brand Finance has upgraded QIC’s brand rating to AA- up from A- in the previous year&rsq

Global initiative supports innovators working to expand access and improve learning outcomes at scale Doha, Qatar – 11 May 2026: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has officially opened applications for the 2026-27 cycle of the WISE Prize for Education, a program that funds and offers technical support to the world’s most promising solutions to education’s hardest challenges. Each cycle selects a cohort of finalists through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Each finalist receives USD 100,000 to 125,000 in development funding and enters a structured 12-mo

DOHA, QATAR – May 9, 2026 — Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 in a ceremony held at Katara Hall in Raffles Hotel Doha. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, opened the ceremony with a message reflecting on the class’s shared journey and resilience. “Class of 2026, you are an extraordinary and resilient group of students. Twice in your academic careers, world events disrupted your path, and twice you found focus in times of uncertainty and purpose in moments of anxiety. I know I speak for every faculty member at CMU-Q when I say we are ve

As part of ‘Hala Summer’, the ‘Kids Go Free’ offer introduces added value for families travelling to Qatar this season Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. A key highlight of the campaign, the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion allows children to benefit from complimentary access and offers across accommodation, dining and entertainment experiences, reinforcing Qatar’s appeal as a family-friendly destination for GCC travellers. Positioned as an acc

New coverage includes a 4-year full unit warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty Doha, Qatar – May 5, 2026: Hisense, in collaboration with its strategic partner in Qatar, Modern Home, has introduced an extended warranty offering on its air conditioning range in Qatar, reinforcing its commitment to long-term reliability and customer confidence. The new coverage includes a 4-year warranty on air conditioning units and a 5-year warranty on compressors, providing customers with enhanced peace of mind and a stronger after-sales value proposition. The extended warranty was announced earlier this year during a dedicated partner gathe