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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for far more than the action on the pitch. It also stands out as the only FIFA World Cup™ hosted across a single, connected destination, allowing fans to attend multiple matches in one day while discovering Qatar’s culture, heritage and hospitality, and introducing millions of visitors to Qatar for the first time. What began as the world’s biggest sp

_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

Doha, Qatar, July 2, 2026 – Doha Mall has reported strong growth in visitor numbers and retailer demand since the beginning of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of South Doha’s fastest-growing shopping, dining and family destinations. The mall recorded a 73% increase in footfall during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday period and a 97% increase during Eid Al-Adha, reflecting growing consumer interest and strengthening Doha Mall’s appeal among families, residents and visitors. The continued growth has been supported by an expanding mix of retail, dining, leisure and service offerings, alongside a calendar of community-focused event

Building on the momentum of Qatar’s vibrant summer season, the July edition of the Qatar Calendar showcases a rich and diverse programme of events from live FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings and international sports qualifiers to creative summer camps, family festivals, and cultural exhibitions. Conveniently accessible by air and land, Qatar continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading family-friendly destinations, combining world-class entertainment, cultural attractions and sporting experiences within a compact destination. Whether planning a weekend getaway or an extended summer holiday, visitors from across

Doha – June 27, 2026: Seven aspiring biomedical scientists gained key research skills by completing the 2025 cycle of the Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) for Nationals at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The interns who participated in this year’s program were AlMaha Al-Janahi, Salma Ali, Osama Ali, Nour Nasrallah, Mariam Afifi, Laila Alabd, and Dania Nazeeh AlBess. The BRTP is designed to give Qatari nationals and long-term residents who have recently graduated from college a solid foundation in practical laboratory and research administration skills. The program also provides the participants with experience of cond

Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class

Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar – 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% – the

A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 PHEV redefines the benchmarks of modern mobility The new car and a wide range of Lynk & Co models are on display at the Auto Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road Doha, Qatar, 15 June 2026 — Auto Class Cars, a subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK) Group and the authorized general distributor of Lynk & Co in Qatar, has officially launched the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV in Qatar, in a spectacular ceremony held at Rosewood Hotel Doha in Lusail. A true game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, the Lynk & Co 900 Full-size Flagship PHEV SUV redefines the be

DOHA, Qatar — 17 June 2026 — US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,” to explore evidence-based opportunities to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem, in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). With QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, serving as Lead Sponsor, the event marked the launch

DOHA, Qatar, June 17, 2026 — More than 180 Grade 8 students at Qatar Academy Doha, member of Qatar Foundation, took part in the CubeSat Explorer Challenge — a hands-on learning experience organized by Boeing [NYSE: BA], INJAZ Qatar and Pure Minds Academy to spark early interest in space, satellite technology and other STEM careers. “This program didn’t just introduce students to space – it brought space to them. It’s no longer a distant concept, but an accessible, exciting career path they can pursue and build here in Qatar”, said Wael Zaoud, Boeing managing director for the Middle East and North Africa. &quot