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29 September 2026 : Visit Qatar, the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, has won Best Alternative Identification Technology at the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards for its global campaign “Arrivals”, delivered in partnership with Hearts United and Seedtag. The award earns international recognition for the campaign’s privacy-first approach to understanding and reaching relevant audiences without relying on third-party cookies or personal IDs. Announced on 22 September 2026,…
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…
Doha, Qatar – 15 September 2026 – Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of “Rashid”, its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha, marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities. Rashid follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with MEEZA, Leading provider of Managed IT Services and Integrated Technology Solutions, in April 2026. A pilot phase commenced the following day,…
Doha, Qatar – August 2026: As part of its commitment to promoting financial literacy, strengthening community engagement, and inspiring future generations, Dukhan Bank organized its annual Kids at Work Day under the theme “The Little Banker” at its headquarters in Lusail. The initiative offered employees’ children an engaging and educational introduction to the world of banking, technology, and financial services. Designed to combine learning with hands-on experiences, th…
Doha-Qatar August 22, 2026. Silver Lake Motors, a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, has recently announced that OMODA & JAECOO successfully passed the rigorous UN/ECE R171 Safety Management System (SMS) audit, and obtained the relevant certification issued by the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW). This not only serves as an official endorsement of OMODA & JAECOO’s intelligent driving safety system by authoritative EU standards but also marks the brand’s firm position as a leader in the global int…
Doha – July 18, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WMC-Q) has won a prestigious ASPIRE award in recognition of institutional excellence in the field of technology enhanced learning. The award – called the Certificate of Merit in Technology Enhanced Learning – was given to WCM-Q by the ASPIRE Academy, which is part of the AMEE, recognized as the world’s leading international association for health professions education. This year’s certificates will be presented at the AMEE Conference 2026 in Vienna. WCM-Q was awarded the certificate after the ASPIRE Board concluded that the college demonstrates excellence in several areas of
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
Valid on MG ONE, MG HS, MG ZS and MG RX9 Doha, Qatar, 18 May 2026: Auto Class Cars, the authorized general distributor of MG in Qatar, launched a new special offer on a range of its MG cars, allowing customers to leverage special prices and benefits. Running until the 31 July 2026, the MG offer is valid on MG ONE, MG HS, MG ZS and MG RX9. The full range of MG cars are presented at Auto Class Showroom, the authorized Distributor of MG in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa Road and Lusail. The offer enables customers to own a new MG ONE starting from QAR 69,000, the MG HS from QAR 71,000, the MG ZS from QAR 49,000 and the MG RX9 fro
Snoonu is stepping into a new era. The Qatar-born tech company has officially launched Snoonu Cloud; a platform designed to help governments and businesses build and scale their own digital ecosystems. This marks a major shift for the company, evolving from a fast-growing super app into a technology infrastructure provider, exporting a model built and proven in Qatar to global markets. Beyond the launch itself, the move reflects a broader transformation, positioning Qatar not just as a consumer of technology, but as a creator and exporter of digital innovation.
Doha, Qatar — February 9, 2026: Rasmal Ventures announced that Hamad Al-Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, has joined as an investor in its flagship vehicle, Rasmal Innovation Fund I, which is backed by the Qatar Investment Authority, with the willingness to also be involved in the future parallel funds that Rasmal Ventures will launch. The investment reflects a shared belief that the next wave of category-defining technology companies will emerge where exceptional founder ambition meets long-term institutional capital and globally connected ecosystems, a convergence that is becoming increasingly pronounced across the GCC. For Rasm