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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

Building on strong regional momentum, with GCC visitors contributing significantly to the festival’s growing success and appeal Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in 2026 under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’. The festival will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from 1 to 31 July, spanning more than 22,000 sqm across four halls. This year’s edition marks the largest and most immersive iteration of the festival to date. As part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, QTF 2026 evolves into a fully integrated entertainment exper

Q1 2026 highlights QIC delivered stable financial results despite a turbulent first quarter marked by geopolitical tensions and the conflict in the Middle East. Gross Written Premiums (GWP) totalled QAR 3.2 billion, up by 13% year-on-year. QIC reports an Insurance Service Result of QAR 130 million, a significant increase of 70% year-on-year. Net profit reached QAR 217 million, up by 6% year-on-year. Investment Income amounted to QAR 238 million, a 10% year-on-year increase. Doha, 03 May 2026 – Qatar Insurance (QIC) the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, today reported a Net Profit o

Doha-Qatar 28 April 2026, — International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100% on annual tuition fees for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, across 10 ISP schools in the UAE and Qatar. The programme will support both existing and new secondary students from Year 7 to Year 12, recognising achievement and potential across the ISP Middle East community. The scholarship programme recognises student achievement and potential, supporting access to high-quality international education for families across the UAE and Qatar. Kam Bhamra, Regional Managing Director, ISP Middle East, sa