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Doha, Qatar – 29 January: badrgo, Qatar’s own fully licensed mobility platform, has announced its participation in Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1-4 February 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). During the event, badrgo will officially announce its expansion into Mauritania, marking an important milestone in the platform’s growth beyond Qatar while maintaining its local-first, people-centric approach. Web Summit Qatar 2026 is the Middle East edition of one of the world’s largest global technology conferences, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, technology leaders, and innov

Doha, Qatar – 28 January 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor in Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1 to 4 February at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Marking its third participation in the largest global tech event hosted in Doha, QIC will showcase its journey to build the region’s first insurance-powered digital ecosystem. The participation will also highlight the company’s transition from being primarily an insurance provider to becoming a fully integrated ecosystem, and how this shift has redefined digital service

Doha, Qatar – January 2026 – Dukhan Bank has announced its diamond sponsorship of Web Summit Qatar, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation platforms, to be held from 1 to 4 February 2026. The diamond sponsorship reflects Dukhan Bank’s long-term strategic commitment to innovation, digital advancement, and the evolution of Shari’a-compliant banking. Web Summit Qatar convenes global technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers, serving as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on the technologies shaping tomorrow’s economies. Dukhan Bank’s participation reinforces the

Doha, Qatar – January 28, 2026: Place Vendôme, Qatar’s premier luxury shopping, lifestyle, and entertainment destination, has become the beating heart of fan excitement as it exclusively hosts the Match for Hope Fan Festival, bringing together community, sport and purpose in support of the global Match for Hope initiative. Running till January 31st, on the second floor at Gate 1, the exclusive Match for Hope Fan Festival invites families, fans and visitors of all ages to experience an immerse destination dedicated to unity, engagement and charitable impact. Organised by Q Life, the cultural initiative under Qatar’s Internationa

Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in December, a near 16 percent increase on the same month a year earlier, driven by major international events, including the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™. The hospitality sector delivered solid growth across all key indicators. 10.8 million room nights were sold, up 8.6 percent compared to 2024, while total accommodation revenue reached QAR 8.3 billion, representing

First-ever Klipsch integration delivers immersive, high-fidelity sound to the Patrol cabin experience Doha, Qatar (24 January 2026) – Nissan is raising the benchmark for in-cabin audio with the debut of the Klipsch® Premium Audio System on the all-new iconic Patrol in the Middle East. For the first time, selected variants of Patrol, including top-grade Patrol V6T Platinum, Patrol PRO-4X and Patrol NISMO will be available with the 12-speaker Klipsch system, engineered and tuned exclusively to deliver an immersive, high-fidelity sound experience. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Automotive, the Klipsch sound system delivers r

Doha, Qatar – 23 January 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has announced the admission of 39 students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision application round. This admitted group marks the largest Early Decision cohort in the history of the campus. Speaking at a celebration dinner to welcome the new students, Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, addressed the Class of 2030, emphasizing the significance of their achievement and the journey ahead. “Students, this campus is about to become an integral part of your life over the next four years,” said Trick. “You wil

His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs: “We call for the continuation of collective efforts to achieve our shared objectives in strengthening the foundations of security, and we look forward with confidence to the tenth edition in 2028.” Doha, Qatar, 22 January 2026: The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded today, Thursday, at the Qatar National Convention Centre, under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar,

Doha, Qatar – January 22, 2026 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology platform, announced leadership updates as it continues its strong growth trajectory and prepares for further expansion under the Snoonu brand following its historic partnership with Jahez. As part of the update, Snoonu Founder Hamad Al-Hajri has stepped into a new role as Chief Executive Officer – International Markets at Jahez International, where he will lead international expansion efforts. “I am incredibly proud of what we have built with Snoonu – a true Qatar-born champion that continues to grow and innovate,” said Al-Hajri. “While I take on

The event drew gamers from the region for an immersive showcase of Sony’s newly launched gaming peripherals, providing a seamless experience of its cutting-edge gaming ecosystem. Doha-Qatar January 20,2026 Sony Middle East and Africa, represented in Qatar by Modern Home, has concluded another engaging and highly successful edition of the INZONE gaming tournament at Store974 in Qatar, held end of last year. The event brought together gaming enthusiasts from across the region for three days of competitive play, community engagement, and a hands-on showcase of Sony’s latest advancements in gaming technology. The tournament further