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Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Samla International Race, with registration now open to male and female participants from around the world. This collaboration forms part of a strategic partnership between the two parties spanning three years, from 2027 to 2029. Set to take place on January 23, 2027, between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid, the second edition of the race will welcome participants to compete…

23rd edition to take place from 26 April to 1 May 2027 The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded on 3 October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors. Organised by Qatar Tourism, brought you by Visit Qatar and officially sponsored by QNB Group, this year’s edition brought together more than 50 exhibitors representing 500 brands from 30 countries, alongside the Qatari Designers Pavilion…

Doha, Qatar: (28 September 2026): Alfardan Jewellery has announced its participation in the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE), bringing together a distinguished portfolio of more than 60 renowned international brands under the Alfardan Jewellery pavilion. With a legacy deeply rooted in Qatar’s history of craftsmanship and pearling, Alfardan Jewellery’s journey began in 1954 when Mr. Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan established the foundations of what would become one of the…

As the world marks World Tourism Day 2026 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” Qatar is already putting that ambition into practice, using AI and connected technology to reshape the visitor journey around the evolving needs and expectations of today’s traveller. For visitors, technology can now support almost every stage of a trip. Before travelling, they can use Visit Qatar’s AI Trip Concierge to build a personalised itinerary and access up-to-date d…

Qatar’s inaugural waterfront polo tournament recognised as one of the country’s standout events of the year Doha, Qatar – 3 September 2026 – Qatar Polo Club is pleased to announce that Polo AlMarsa was honoured with seven awards, including four Gold titles, at the Qatar Event Show Awards Ceremony 2026, held last night at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The awards celebrate the inaugural 2025 edition of Polo AlMarsa, Qatar’s first waterfront polo tournament, staged at Old Doha Port i…

Oxford Business Group examines progress towards the country’s Vision 2030 goals and the priorities of NDS-3 in The Report: Qatar 2026 Doha, August 2026: Qatar’s progress in diversifying its economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) forms the core of The Report: Qatar 2026, the latest research publication by global advisory and research firm Oxford Business Group (OBG).

11 August, Doha, Qatar – Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with Markhiya Gallery, hosted a panel discussion featuring artists participating in the ‘Sawaed’ exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to hear first-hand about the ideas and stories behind the works currently on display at Bin Jelmood House. Moderated by Mohammed Alhamadi, the discussion on 10 August brought together artists Ismail Azzam, Amal Al Aathem, Maryam Almulla and Nasser Al-Attiyah, who reflected on their creative…

Oxford Business Group examines progress towards the country’s Vision 2030 goals and the priorities of NDS-3 in The Report: Qatar 2026 Doha, August 2026: Qatar’s progress in diversifying its economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) forms the core of The Report: Qatar 2026, the latest research publication by global advisory and research firm Oxford Business Group (OBG). The report charts the country’s shift away from hydrocarbon dependence, with non-hydrocarbon sectors now accounting for 65.5% of GDP, led by growth in construction, trade, tourism, logistics, ICT and financial services

Visit Qatar returns for its second edition as the presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026, taking place from 28 July to 1 August in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Visit Qatar’s partnership with one of the most prestigious fixtures in the British flat racing calendar continues to build on the strong foundations laid in 2025, reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to international sport and its long-standing relationship with Goodwood Racecourse. In a landmark announcement for 2026, Visit Qatar has confirmed a significant increase to the prize money of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, making it

Oxford Business Group examines progress towards the country’s Vision 2030 goals and the priorities of NDS-3 in The Report: Qatar 2026 Doha, July 2026: Qatar’s progress in diversifying its economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) forms the core of The Report: Qatar 2026, the latest research publication by global advisory and research firm Oxford Business Group (OBG). The report charts the country’s shift away from hydrocarbon dependence, with non-hydrocarbon sectors now accounting for 65.5% of GDP, led by growth in construction, trade, tourism, logistics, ICT and financial s