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Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: badrgo, Qatar’s homegrown ride-hailing and mobility platform, has concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026, marking an important moment to reflect on the platform’s early momentum this year and outline its priorities for the next phase of growth. During the summit, badrgo engaged in discussions around smart mobility and platform innovation, highlighting how locally built, people-centric mobility services can evolve responsibly within regulated markets while maintaining affordability, quality of service, and strong partnerships across the ecosystem. One of the key announcements made

Doha, Qatar – February 6, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognized the outstanding academic performance of 182 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in the previous semester. Addressing students at the event, Dean Michael Trick said the Dean’s List represents one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for students who consistently achieve outstanding academic performance. “It is a t

Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DriveWealth, a global financial technology company providing Brokerage-as-a-Service through cloud-based APIs, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoU establishes a structured framework for both parties to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to digital investment solutions, including embedded investing and access to global equity markets, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. DriveWealth enables banks, broker-dealers, fintech platforms, and consumer appl

City to Transform into Fitness and Wellness Hub with Activities Across Multiple Zones Doha, Qatar – 5 February 2026: Msheireb Downtown Doha will once again serve as a central destination for Qatar National Sports Day on 10 February 2026, hosting an extensive programme of sports, fitness, and wellness activities across its pedestrian network and public spaces. The city will activate multiple zones starting from 8:00 AM, offering diverse experiences for families, youth, and visitors of all fitness levels. As Qatar’s leading smart and walkable city district, Msheireb Downtown Doha is strategically positioned to deliver comprehensive Sp

Doha, Qatar – FEBURARY 3 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sadad and Skip Cash, two Qatar-based payment services providers licensed by Qatar Central Bank, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoUs establish structured frameworks to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to SME banking, merchant banking, and payment acceptance services, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. Under the respective MoUs, Dukhan Bank will assess opportunities to position itself as a preferred banking partner for merchants operating on Sada

Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed an exploratory Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PayLater, a Qatar-based financial technology company offering deferred payment solutions, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The counterparty operates as a deferred payment service provider. Any potential collaboration remains subject to regulatory approvals, Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, and applicable governance requirements. The MoU establishes a formal, non-commercial framework through which both parties will assess potential areas of collaboration related to deferred payment solutions. The exploratory discus

Doha, Qatar – 4 February 2026: H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman of QIC, visited the company’s pavilion at Web Summit Qatar 2026. During the visit, His Excellency was briefed on the Summit’s programme, as well as QIC’s vision for shaping the future of digital services in Qatar and the wider region, as showcased through its participation at the Summit. H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal also reviewed the latest developments in the implementation of QIC’s digital strategy, along with the progress achieved to date in the company’s journey toward building the region’s first insurance-pow

Visit Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, has announced the launch of exclusive travel packages for international fans attending the Qatar Football Festival 2026, taking place from 26 to 31 March 2026. Available starting February 1, 2026, the packages offer football fans a unique opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Finalissima 2026 match between Argentina and Spain at the iconic Lusail Stadium. The festival will also feature a series of high-profile international fixtures involving the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Serbia. Designed to enhance the visitor

Launch of new office announced at Qatar Web Summit with A&M present as a leading partner of the event New Doha office strengthens A&M’s senior-led, action-based approach to accelerating Qatar’s economic diversification strategy Doha, 1st of February, 2026 – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the leading global professional services firm, known for its senior-led, operator-driven approach, has opened a new office in Doha. The on-the-ground team will support Qatar’s accelerated transformation and diversification ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030. The expansion reinforces A&M’s role as a challenger to traditional consulting m

Formula One artist Armin Flossdorf showcased a curated selection of Mercedes-Benz Formula One-inspired artworks and created bespoke live artwork on select Mercedes-Benz models Doha, Qatar – 2 February 2026: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has successfully concluded an exclusive two-day private viewing of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, marking the vehicle’s first-ever presentation in the State of Qatar. Held at the Mercedes-Benz showroom at the NBK ONE building in Musheireb, the invitation-only event welcomed more than 80 distinguished customers and VIP guests. The showcase wa