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Visit Qatar and Satguru Sign MoU at ATM Dubai 2025 to Boost Tourism from Africa

Visit Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Satguru Travel, a leading travel agency with a strong footprint across Africa, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai. The partnership aims to position Qatar as a preferred destination for African travellers and expand its presence across the continent. The MoU was signed by ......Read More

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Egis Awarded Landmark Contract by Qatar's Ministry of Transport for Public Transportation Master Pla ...

Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Transport of Qatar to develop the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan. This strategic initiative is a cornerstone in Qatar's ongoing commitment to enhancing its urban mobility infrastructure and aligning with its national vision for a sustainable, future-ready society. The project will focus on developing a comprehensive blueprint for Qatar's public transport network, encapsulating everything from data-driven analysis to the creation of innovative scenarios that will lay the foundation for efficient and sustainable urban mobility. ......Read More

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Qatar Precision Health Institute Celebrates One Year of Advancing Genomic Research and Healthcare In ...

From innovative research to international acclaim, QPHI is driving the future of personalized healthcare in Qatar 29 April 2025 – The Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a national center for research and implementation, has completed its first year of operations. Launched in April 2023 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, ......Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Top Government Officials to Mark Successful Opening of Build Your House and Inspire Exhibitions with ...

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Build Your House and Inspire Exhibitions to Kick off Today at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) DOHA, QATAR – April 28, 2025: The much-anticipated 2025 editions of the Build Your House (BYH) ......Read More

Monday, April 28, 2025
Queen's Qatar Expands Secondary School, Welcoming Year 10 Students in September 2025

A new phase of growth offers students the opportunity to "Discover Their Greatness" in a dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused learning environment. Doha, Qatar – April 27, 2025: Queen's Qatar, a premium British international school that delivers academic excellence and a holistic, values-driven education, has ......Read More

Monday, April 28, 2025

6th Edition of Build Your House Expects Thousands of Visitors in its Opening Tomorrow

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Qatar's Premier Home Construction Event Showcases Complete Home Solutions with Expanded "Inspire Exhibition" DOHA, QATAR – April 27, 2025: With just one day ......Read More

Saturday, April 26, 2025

QIC App Wins “The Innovators” Award by Global Finance

The app has been ranked among the top digital innovations in the financial sector in the Middle East for 2025 QIC is the only insurance company from the MENA region to be included in this year’s prestigious ranking Doha, Qatar – 24 April 2025: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has ......Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

MEEZA Achieves ISO 27701 and ISO 27017 Certifications, Strengthening Commitment to Data Privacy and ...

Doha, Qatar — 23 April 2025- MEEZA, Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved two additional prestigious international certifications: ISO 27701:2019 Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) and ISO 27017:2015 Cloud Security Controls. These ......Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
International Workplace Group Expands to Msheireb Downtown Doha

IWG set to open a flexible workspace in Qatar's premier sustainable district, as demand for hybrid and platform working continues to accelerate Doha, Qatar – 20 April 2025: Msheireb Properties has revealed that International Workplace Group (IWG), the world's largest hybrid workspace platform with brands including Spaces and ......Read More

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Brazil's Adoption of Electronic Air Waybill a Milestone for Modernization

17 April 2025 (Dubai, UAE) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Brazil’s adoption of the electronic air waybill (eAWB) as a milestone in the sector’s modernization, driving greater operational efficiency and cost reduction. Brazil is the first country in the Americas to waive the requirement for a physical air waybill, giving a major boost to digitalization efforts. "The eAWB is a key enabler of much-needed modernization of air cargo processes. As the first adopter of eAWB in the Americas, Brazil is enhancing its competitiveness as major air cargo player. The success of our work with airlines and the Brazilian authorities is an example ......Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Al Meera Holds Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year 2024

Approving the Board of Directors' recommendation for the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders at a rate of QAR 0.85 per share. 2.1% increase in total gross profit, reaching QAR 560.3 million. Reviewing and discussing expansion plans aimed at enhancing Al Meera's presence in new regions across the State of Qatar. Electing ......Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Fifty One East and Fnac Qatar Return as Official Sponsors of the OOREDOO QATAR MAJOR PREMIER PADEL 2 ...

Doha, Qatar, April 15, 2025: Fifty One East, Qatar’s favorite department store, along with Fnac Qatar, the leading destination for all things tech, culture and leisure, proudly announces their return as Official Sponsors of the OOREDOO QATAR MAJOR PREMIER PADEL 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the Qatar Airways Premier ......Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles extends its special offer on Mercedes-Benz cars until April 30

The offer is valid on Mercedes-Benz electric and ICE vehicles Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2025: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, continues their special offer on Mercedes-Benz electric and ICE vehicles cars in various categories until April 30, 2025. The special offer is presented in ......Read More

Monday, April 14, 2025

Dukhan Bank Launches New House Finance Campaign with Competitive Profit Rate and Exclusive Benefits

Doha, Qatar – 13 April, 2025: Dukhan Bank, Qatar’s leading provider of Sharia-compliant financial solutions, has launched a new House Finance campaign offering customers exclusive benefits, including a competitive profit rate as low as 5% per annum, a 12-month grace period, and a 50% discount on administration fees at select ......Read More

Sunday, April 13, 2025

EAA Foundation, QRCS, and QFFD Conclude 'Eid Gift' Campaign with Strong Community Engagement to Supp ...

EAA Foundation, QRCS, and QFFD Conclude 'Eid Gift' Campaign with Strong Community Engagement to Support Children in Gaza and Syria Qatar, Doha 8 April 2025 - The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has successfully concluded its annual ......Read More

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Mega Deals - a revolutionary e-commerce platform in Qatar

Turn every purchase into a potential win with life-changing prizes and a seamless shopping experience Doha, Qatar – April 7, 2025: My Q Trading & Advertising proudly introduces Mega Deals (www.megadeals.qa), an innovative e-commerce platform set to transform online shopping in Qatar. Mega Deals offers a unique shopping ......Read More

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The 6th Edition of "Build Your House" Empowers Residents of Qatar to Build their Perfect H ...

"Inspire Exhibition" Launches its inaugural edition alongside BYH to create a one-stop-shop for all home needs DOHA, QATAR – April 8, 2025: The highly anticipated sixth edition of Build Your House (BYH) returns to Qatar, alongside the inaugural Inspire Exhibitions 2025, creating an unmatched platform for home ......Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Emerson Launches Global LNG Solutions Center in Qatar

Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, the center will help advance the country’s natural gas sector and drive sustainability, innovation and workforce development DOHA, Qatar (April 8, 2025) — Global industrial technology and automation leader Emerson recently opened a new Global LNG Solutions Center in Qatar to drive innovation, ......Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Celebrate Eid in Style at Hilton Doha

Indulge in exquisite dining experiences, vibrant celebrations, and luxurious stays this Eid Al Fitr Doha, Qatar – March 26, 2025: This Eid Al Fitr, Hilton Doha invites guests to celebrate the joyous occasion with an array of exceptional dining experiences and exclusive stay packages, promising memorable moments for families and friends ......Read More

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Msheireb Properties unveils expanded Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Msheireb Downtown Doha

Doha, Qatar – 27 March 2025: Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable property developer that operates a thriving, culturally diverse community in Msheireb Downtown Doha, is unveiling an expanded lineup of Eid al-Fitr festivities, promising a lively, family-friendly experience from the first day of Eid to 5 April , daily ......Read More

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Alain Ducasse Visits Qatar to Celebrate MICHELIN Recognitions for Jiwan and IDAM A Testimony to Cu ...

Doha, Qatar – 26 March 2025: World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse had a two-day visit to Doha which saw him dine at both IDAM by Alain Ducasse at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), and Jiwan at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), to celebrate their respective wins in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025. IDAM, honoured with a ......Read More

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

High school students glimpse potential of a career in medicine at WCM-Q

Doha – March 16, 2025: Thirty-three high school students spent a week at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) discovering careers in medicine during the winter session of the Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). QMEP, an immersive enrichment program offered by WCM-Q's Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development, ......Read More

Monday, March 17, 2025

Techno Q Marks 29 Years of Systems Integration Excellence in Qatar

DOHA, QATAR -- 16 March 2025: Techno Q, a Regional Systems Integrator, celebrated its 29th anniversary in January, demonstrating nearly three decades of Systems Integration innovation and digital transformation across the region. Since its founding in 1996, Techno Q has successfully delivered over 300 annual projects across 10+ ......Read More

Monday, March 17, 2025

EAA Foundation and Awqaf Celebrated Academic Excellence at the Qatar Scholarship Programme in Qatar ...

Doha, Qatar 11 March 2025 – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory Ghabga and graduation event at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. This event marked a significant milestone for the Qatar Scholarship Programme in Qatar, aligning with Qatar ......Read More

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Aspetar signs MOU with International Padel Federation and Premier Padel to advance the health and pe ...

Doha, Qatar – 6 March 2025 – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Premier Padel, the leading official professional padel tour worldwide to conduct a series of research initiatives aimed at enhancing ......Read More

Friday, March 7, 2025

Msheireb Properties Hosts Stakeholders Ghabga to Celebrate Partnership Success

Doha, Qatar – 6 March 2025 – Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading sustainable property developer, hosted a Ramadan Ghabga to pay tribute to the support shown by its many stakeholders. The prestigious event brought together partners, retailers and commercial tenants at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha, recognising ......Read More

Friday, March 7, 2025

EAA Foundation and UNICEF partner to support learning for out of school children in Sudan

New programme to support 158,000 out-of-school children to access education and learning opportunities Doha, Qatar 6 March 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global development and education foundation and UNICEF announced a new programme to support over 158,000 out-of-school children in Sudan to access quality ......Read More

Thursday, March 6, 2025

BKN301 engages with business leaders at Web Summit Qatar 2025, set to address region's demands for a ...

March 06, 2025: BKN301, a London-based Banking-as-a-Service technology provider dedicated to empowering the financial industry and operating in EMEA markets, networked with regional fintech and banking entities at Web Summit Qatar 2025 to identify evolving trends and address the growing demand for advanced solutions in the MENA region. After ......Read More

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Meeza Qstp Holds Its Annual General Assembly Meeting

Distribution of a cash dividend of 8% of the nominal share value approved Doha, 4 March 2025: MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public) (“MEEZA” or the “Company”) held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting on Tuesday, 4th March 2025 chaired by MEEZA Chairman, Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Bin Jassim Al-Thani. The outcome of the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting was the approval of all resolutions on the agenda including the Board of Directors proposal to distribute a cash dividend of 8% of the nominal share value, i.e. QR 0.08 per share. The meeting also covered the Board of Director’s report detailing the Company’s activities and its financial ......Read More

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Qatar sports investments highlights latest innovations and technologies at web summit qatar 2025

QSI highlights impact of tech on key portfolio companies, including Paris Saint-Germain, Premier Padel, and SC Braga, while its booth showcases innovations and shares insights Doha, QATAR – 27 February 2025: Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) highlighted key technological advancements and various new initiatives across its portfolio during a ......Read More

Friday, February 28, 2025

British Council Launches Report on the Sustainability of Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships ...

Doha, Qatar: The British Council launched its latest report, " Examining sustainability of Transnational Education in Egypt, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates" at Hilton Doha. The event gathered key stakeholders from the education sector to explore the findings and discuss the future of sustainable TNE collaborations. The British ......Read More

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Al Meera Launches National Product Week Campaign ‘From Us, For Us' with a Grand Celebration

Doha, Qatar - 23 February 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, proudly reaffirms its commitment to Qatar’s economic growth with the launch of National Product Week under the slogan ‘From Us, For Us’, running from February 23 to March 1, 2025. This ......Read More

Monday, February 24, 2025
GBM Qatar appoints Raid Shahin as its new General Manager

The company is poised for innovative growth in the Qatari market Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2025: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, announced the appointment of Raid Shahin as General Manager for GBM Qatar. This appointment reinforces GBM Qatar's position as a premier ......Read More

Monday, February 24, 2025

Al Meera Continues Series of Branch Openings With New Al Mansoura Branch

Doha, Qatar - 22 February 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C) is delighted to announce the opening of its latest branch in Al Mansoura, designed according to the highest modern standards to meet the needs of the residents of this area and the local community in general and enable them to have a more comfortable and distinctive shopping ......Read More

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Al Meera: Completed Renovations of Four Branches Offer A Unique Shopping Experience

Doha, Qatar - xx February 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods (Q.P.S.C) is pleased to announce the completion of comprehensive renovations at its Onaiza 2, Legtaifiya, Hazm Al Markhiya, and Dahal Al Hamam branches. As part of a special tour highlighting the branch's transformation, including its new sections and modern design, Dahal Al Haman branch ......Read More

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Autonomous Vehicle Trials Begin at Hamad International Airport

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), in collaboration with MATAR, and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) - member of Qatar Foundation -, has launched an initiative to trial the latest autonomous transportation solutions at Hamad International Airport (DOH) within its airside operations, marking a first for the ......Read More

Thursday, February 20, 2025
H.H. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the 2025 Gala Dinner to Empower Arab Youth hosted by Mentor Ar ...

Doha, Qatar 18 February 2025 – Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, attended the Mentor Arabia Gala Dinner in collaboration with EAA. The event brought together world leaders, dignitaries, and philanthropists in support of youth empowerment towards sustainable communities. The event was ......Read More

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Snap Inc. Steps Up AR Investment in the Region to Empower the Next Generation of Developers at Web ...

Middle East, 19 February 2025: In a region eager to embrace emerging technologies, Snap Inc. is stepping up its investment in the region by empowering the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR) developers in MENA and building their AR capabilities at Web Summit Qatar 2025. With over 85% of GCC Snapchatters engaging with AR lenses daily, Snap is ......Read More

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Qatar Insurance Group: Strategic Investments & Partnerships Paving the Way for greater Regional Expa ...

Doha, Wednesday 19 February 2025 – In a bold move to strengthen its regional leadership and global expansion, Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced strategic investments in three insurtech startups. These investments come with ambitious plans for expansion, not only in the Middle East ......Read More

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Msheireb Properties Announces 2025 Innovation in Design Awards in Partnership with Fast Company Midd ...

Doha, Qatar – 17 February 2025: Msheireb Properties announced the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards, a prestigious initiative in partnership with Fast Company Middle East that champions creativity, innovation, and sustainability in design and architecture. With an expanded list of categories, the second annual awards will highlight ......Read More

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
IIFA forms the Zakat Board for UNHCR's Refugee Zakat Fund

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today a new milestone collaboration between its Refugee Zakat Fund and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), an entity of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In continuation of their support, IIFA will now serve as UNHCR's Zakat Board, overseeing the external compliance review of the Refugee Zakat Fund, reinforcing UNHCR's unwavering commitment to transparency and Sharia compliance. This agreement builds on the existing five-year partnership between UNHCR and IIFA which was signed in 2021. It aims to enhance support for refugees by providing UNHCR with scholarly guidance and jurisprudential expertise to strengthen its ......Read More

Monday, February 17, 2025

Ooredoo Qatar taps Nokia 5G Standalone Core to deliver advanced network services and generate new re ...

Nokia will deliver a modernized core network that enables Ooredoo Qatar to offer more advanced services using network slicing to generate new consumer and enterprise revenue streams across industries such as ports, mining, and natural gas. 13 February 2025 Espoo, Finland – Ooredoo Qatar, the leading telecommunications ......Read More

Friday, February 14, 2025

Education Above All Foundation Reopens its Al Fakhoora House in Gaza

Doha, Qatar 12 February 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global development and education foundation, with support of Qatar Fund for Development, has reopened the Al Fakhoora House, in Gaza, a vital education hub tragically destroyed during the war on the Gaza Strip which began in October 2023. This reopening marks a ......Read More

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Qatar and Türkiye Join regional Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Developme ...

The inclusion of Qatar and Türkiye marks a significant regional expansion, enhancing cooperation and joint investment while supporting entry into new international markets. New projects and agreements in pharmaceuticals, health foods, biotechnology and electrical industries announced, with a combined investment value exceeding $2 ......Read More

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Navigating Qatar's evolving business landscape and investment prospects

Oxford Business Group and American Chamber of Commerce Qatar (AmCham) to share economic insights in The Report: Qatar 2025 Doha, February 2025: Qatar's drive for economic diversification and investment is set to receive a boost with the latest edition of The Report: Qatar 2025, an in-depth publication by Oxford Business Group (OBG). The ......Read More

Monday, February 10, 2025

Msheireb Downtown Doha Unveils Tech-Powered Lineup for Qatar's 2025 National Sports Day

Doha, Qatar – 6 February 2025: Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to transform into a hub of sports, technology, and wellness on National Sports Day (NSD), offering an action-packed programme designed to inspire an active and connected lifestyle. Designed to attract visitors of all ages, NSD at Msheireb Downtown Doha will feature immersive ......Read More

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Discover Qatar Stopover Programme Achieves Record-Breaking Growth, Amplifying Qatar's Appeal as a Pr ...

The remarkable growth demonstrates the exceptional success of Qatar Stopover Programme 06 February 2024 Doha, Qatar – Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover ......Read More

Thursday, February 6, 2025

CIPS Hosts Groundbreaking CPO Roundtable in Qatar: Shaping Procurement Excellence for National Devel ...

Dubai, UAE; February 5, 2025: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) convened Qatar’s most senior procurement and supply chain leaders at The Ned in Doha yesterday for the inaugural Chief Procurement Officers (CPO) Roundtable. This exclusive forum, part of a quarterly series, focused on the pivotal role of ......Read More

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Seatrade Maritime Club round table sets scene for inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar

Doha, Qatar, 3rd February 2025: A senior gathering of industry personalities has set the scene for the coming two days of Seatrade Maritime Qatar taking place at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Doha, Qatar until 5th February 2025. This is the first shipping round table of its kind in Qatar under the umbrella of ......Read More

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Msheireb Properties Showcases The Future Of Technology At Downtown Tech

Doha, Qatar – 1 February 2025: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading smart and sustainable real estate developer, successfully concluded the first edition of Downtown Tech, transforming Barahat Msheireb into an immersive technology hub that welcomed over 130,000 visitors during its two-day run exploring the future of ......Read More

Monday, February 3, 2025

Carnegie Mellon alumni entrepreneurs share journey, success story

The degree management tool, Stellic, started as a CMU-Q student project. Ten years later, more than a million students worldwide have used Stellic. Doha, Qatar – February 1, 2025 - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed back computer science alums Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar ......Read More

Sunday, February 2, 2025

GWC Receives Recognition from the General Authority of Customs

- Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Providing public and private sectors with seamless and reliable solutions - Matthew Kearns: unparalleled support from Qatar Customs to the logistics sector January 2025 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing logistics businesses in the MENA region, ......Read More

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Seatrade Maritime Qatar to Explore Pathways to Building Local Talent Pool Cross Sector Experts To F ...

Doha, Qatar: 27 January 2025: Seatrade Maritime Qatar – the most comprehensive event for the nation’s expanding maritime and offshore sectors – is to explore pathways to building a local talent pool as the country looks to build it stature as a global maritime hub. A dedicated panel session – ‘Building A Local Talent Pool’ – will run at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Resort Doha on February 4, the opening day of the two-day event, which is being held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Transport. The session will be moderated by Danial Kaabi, CEO of Sea Horizon Offshore, ......Read More

Monday, January 27, 2025

Msheireb Museums Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship Club “Forum for Leadership and Innovation” and Sustain ...

Doha, Qatar – 23 January 2025: Mohammed bin Jassim House at Msheireb Museums hosted the Youth Entrepreneurship Club's "Forum for Leadership and Innovation" this week, featuring the launch of the 2024 Sustainability Report and panel discussions on the future of leadership and innovation. Mr. Abdulla Al Naama, General Manager ......Read More

Thursday, January 23, 2025

QIA's head of technology, media and telecommunications interview with Bloomberg at WEF

The Qatar Investment Authority expects Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to a boom in US technology deals. The presence of tech executives including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Trump’s inauguration as president this week suggests his government will be supportive of the industry, according to Mohammed Al Hardan, the QIA’s head of technology, media and telecommunications. “I’ll be amazed if the environment is not pro tech,” Al Hardan said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “For now, it’s probably one of the best tech environments that ......Read More

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Msheireb Properties and UBS celebrate contract signing for new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha

Doha, Qatar – 21 January 2025: Msheireb Properties and UBS have jointly celebrated the contract signing for UBS’s new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts in Qatar. The future location will house UBS’s wealth management business in Qatar, featuring a dedicated client ......Read More

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
GWC Posts QAR 172M Net Profit in 2024

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad: The results underscore the strength of our business model Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Our priority remains driving operational excellence Matthew Kearns: Expansion is the cornerstone of our growth strategy January 2025 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing ......Read More

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

MEEZA Announces Expansion with New 4 Megawatts Data Centre Capacity

Doha, Qatar – 20 January 2025: MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public), Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Data Centres provider, announces an expansion of an additional 4 Megawatts (MW) of data centre capacity as part of its strategic expansion efforts to meet the growing demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure. This move reinforces MEEZA’s commitment to supporting Qatar’s Digital Transformation and solidifying its position as a key player in the regional ICT landscape. The new 4 MW capacity will be incorporated into MEEZA’s state-of-the-art network of data centres, designed to deliver unparalleled reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This expansion comes ......Read More

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Qatar Central Bank Enhances Financial Market Infrastructure with Bloomberg Solutions

Doha, 19 January, 2025– Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has launched the first phase of its Primary Dealer framework in collaboration with Bloomberg, marking a key milestone in the development of Qatar’s capital markets. This initiative, aligned with QCB’s Third Financial Sector Strategy, is set to modernize the market infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and participation in Qatar’s financial markets. This effort is a key component of Qatar’s National Vision 2030, aimed at diversifying the economy and increasing its attractiveness for foreign direct investment. QCB has adopted Bloomberg’s Auction System to streamline its local currency debt ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2025

WCM-Q faculty support Qatari team to win two silver medals at global science Olympiad

Doha – January 19, 2025: A team of high school students representing Qatar achieved success by earning two silver medals at the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania. The students received specialized mentorship and preparation from a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), enabling them to excel ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2025
SHOOTING ON WFP CONVOY IN GAZA

ROME/JERUSALEM – The World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the horrifying incident on January 5, when a clearly marked WFP convoy was shot at by Israeli forces near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, putting the lives of our staff at tremendous risk and leaving the vehicles immobilized. The convoy, consisting of three vehicles carrying eight staff members, came under hostile fire despite having received all of the necessary clearances from Israeli authorities. At least 16 bullets struck the vehicles. Thankfully, no staff members were injured in this terrifying encounter. This unacceptable event is just the latest example of the complex and dangerous working environment ......Read More

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Qatar's Ultimate Shopping Festival Returns This January Alongside the Renowned Doha Jewellery and Wa ...

Qatar is set to captivate visitors with a dynamic start to 2025, featuring an array of world-class festivals and events. Shop Qatar 2025, the country's largest and most anticipated shopping festival, is set to run from January 1 to February 1, 2025. The month-long festival will feature 20 participating malls and shopping destinations, ......Read More

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Zulal wellness resort by chiva-som celebrates a remarkable year of awards in 2024

Accolades recognise the resort’s dedication to holistic wellness, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences 24 December 2024 — Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, is celebrating a successful year with numerous prestigious awards and ......Read More

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Qatar's National Day: A Celebration of Unity, Progress, and Ambition

Mohammed Al Thani in 1878. This day honors Qatar's rich cultural heritage while celebrating its forward-looking vision for unity, progress, and prosperity. A Showcase of National Pride Qatar's National Day festivities transform the country into a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and unity. The celebrations feature dazzling ......Read More

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
QIC Rolls Out “Qatar. Unity. Future” National Day Art Initiative

QIC collaborated with local artists to create artworks reflecting the national unity and commitment to give back to Qatar The artistic creations are exhibited on out-of-home banners in Lusail Marina Promenade, The Pearl, and showcased on QIC Blog Doha, Qatar - 18 December 2024: In commemoration of Qatar National Day, Qatar Insurance Company ......Read More

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 selection has launched!

Two restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star Four restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand A total of 33 restaurants are recommended in this first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Doha Unveiled at a ceremony held at the Katara Hall, Raffles Doha, the inaugural launch of the MICHELIN Guide in Doha celebrates 33 establishments. “We are ......Read More

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

MEEZA Strengthens Qatar's AI Readiness at the World AI Summit 2024

Doha, Qatar – MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, proudly participated as the Strategic AI Data sponsor at the World AI Summit Qatar 2024, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping Qatar’s AI ecosystem. Through a series of impactful engagements, MEEZA showcased its commitment to accelerating Qatar’s AI readiness by emphasizing advancements in data center efficiency, robust infrastructure, and the development of essential skillsets. The event marked a significant milestone with record-breaking attendance, reflecting the growing global interest in AI and Qatar’s role as a hub for technological innovation. During the ......Read More

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Msheireb Museums Hosts The Positive Impact Leadership Summit 2024

Doha, Qatar – December 15, 2024 – Msheireb Museums, a cornerstone of Msheireb Properties' commitment to cultural preservation and innovation, hosted the Positive Impact Leadership Summit 2024 last week. The event, organised in collaboration with the Youth Entrepreneur Club, brought together CEOs, executives, and thought ......Read More

Monday, December 16, 2024
Al Meera Celebrates Qatar National Day with Exciting Offers and 18 Million Reward Points Prizes

Eighteen lucky shoppers will walk away with 1 million Meera Rewards points Double rewards for customers supporting local and Al Meera-branded products Customers are welcomed at Al Meera’s pavilion near Gate No. 2 at Darb Al Sai Doha, 14 December 2024: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s leading retailer, is ......Read More

Monday, December 16, 2024

World Summit AI Qatar 2024 Concludes with High-Profile Attendance, Major AI Innovations and Groundbr ...

Doha, Qatar - December 11, 2024: The inaugural World Summit AI Qatar 2024 (WSAI) concluded with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the global AI landscape. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the summit witnessed an impressive turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and AI ......Read More

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Fairmont doha celebrates qatar national day with evocative calligraphy exhibition in love with the h ...

Doha, Qatar, 11 December 2024 – Fairmont Doha is proud to present "In Love with the Homeland," a captivating new exhibition by two visionary Qatari artists, Bashayer Al-Badr and Maryam AlTajer. This stunning showcase will be open from 11th December to 8th January, in celebration of Qatar National Day, and it highlights the beauty ......Read More

Thursday, December 12, 2024

GWC's EGM Approves the Establishment of a QAR 2 billion Sukuk Program

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad: Diversifying funding sources and boosting business agility Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Expansion strategy is underpinned by strategic partnerships December 2024 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing logistics businesses in the MENA region – announced ......Read More

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Innovation By Design Summit Returns to Doha: Second Edition Promises to Redefine Design-Driven Innov ...

Doha, Qatar, 9 December 2024 - Fast Company Middle East, in collaboration with Msheireb Properties, has announced the return of the Innovation By Design Summit to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This much-anticipated second edition, scheduled for May 21, 2025, will focus on design-driven innovation and its role in shaping the future. Building on the ......Read More

Monday, December 9, 2024

CMU-Q expert expands horizons of information systems research in Asia

Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, is playing a key role in expanding the scholarly community in information systems within Asia. In December, the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) will be held in Thailand, the first time southeast Asia has hosted the ......Read More

Sunday, December 8, 2024

MENA Fintech Festival 2024 Concludes in Doha, Paving the Way for Fintech Innovation in the MENA Regi ...

Doha, Qatar – December 8, 2024 The MENA Fintech Festival 2024 successfully concluded its third edition on December 5 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha. The three-day event, held from December 3 to 5, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends and future opportunities ......Read More

Sunday, December 8, 2024

MEEZA Wins “Best ICT Service Provider” Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Doha, Qatar, 8th December 2024 – MEEZA, Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Solutions Provider, has once again been recognized as the “Best ICT Service Provider” at the Qatar Digital Business Awards (QDBA) 2024. This prestigious accolade was announced during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Communications and ......Read More

Sunday, December 8, 2024
JMJ Group Holding Hosts Estonian Business Delegation

Catalyzing Qatar’s Role as a Regional Innovation Hub Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2024: JMJ Group Holding, one of Qatar's real estate development leaders, welcomed a distinguished Estonian business delegation at The OQ Hotel today, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Qatar’s Vision through strategic international ......Read More

Saturday, December 7, 2024

World-Renowned Speakers to Headline World Summit AI Qatar on December 10 and 11

Get ready for groundbreaking AI insights as World Summit AI Qatar (WSAI) makes its debut in Doha this December, promising to revolutionize the AI landscape in the region. Set against the backdrop of Qatar's ambitious AI vision, this two-day summit is poised to become the ultimate platform for shaping the future of artificial ......Read More

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Qatar travel mart 2024 concludes with unprecedented success, paving the way for future growth

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024 showcases Qatar as a prominent travel and tourism hub, evolving beyond a stopover destination. QTM 2024 welcomed a large number of visitors – greeting over 10,678 attendees across the 3-day exhibition at DECC. The QTM Conference shared insights from more than 55 guest speakers, who imparted their ......Read More

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Qatar's banking sector drives innovation and sustainability in evolving economic landscape

Oxford Business Group's latest Global Platform video features insights from Commercial Bank of Qatar Doha, December 2024: A comprehensive exploration of Qatar's financial landscape underscores the sector's drive towards technological innovation and sustainable growth, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. The country's ......Read More

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Techno Q Crowned "Best Systems Integrator" at Qatar Digital Business Award 2024

Doha, Qatar, 1 December 2024: Techno Q, a Regional Systems Integrator, has been honored with the prestigious "Best Systems Integrator" award at the Qatar Digital Business Award 2024. The ceremony, held on November 27, was organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and attended by H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin ......Read More

Monday, December 2, 2024

Transforming Qatar's Tourism Landscape: JMJ Group Holding Completes Development of The OQ Hotel

Doha, Qatar – November 30, 2024: JMJ Group Holding, a leading name in Qatar's real estate development, proudly announces the completion of The OQ, a flagship five-star lifestyle hotel in Doha. This landmark project underscores JMJ Group Holding's unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality developments that prove ......Read More

Monday, December 2, 2024

Qatar travel mart 2024 celebrates success welcoming a fanfare of distinguished dignitaries and guest ...

Doha, Qatar – November 25th, 2024: Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024, the region's premier travel and tourism exhibition, officially opened its doors yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign ......Read More

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

HSBC Qatar CEO discusses corporate strategy at Carnegie Mellon

The event marks the latest installment of the CMU-Q Dean's Lecture Series Doha, Qatar – November 25, 2024 - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, chief executive officer, HSBC Bank Middle East Qatar, to discuss the bank's international corporate strategy ......Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024
Qatar Insurance Group and Ooredoo Group sign MoU to offer integrated insurance products that deliver ...

Doha, Monday 25 November 2024 – Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, and Ooredoo Group, have entered into a strategic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ooredoo Group Digital Ecosystem Conference, which took place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Ritz ......Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024

Qatar travel mart 2024 opens its doors shining a spotlight on qatar's emergence as a global tourism ...

Doha, Qatar - November 24, 2024 - Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024, the region's premier travel and tourism exhibition, will officially open its doors today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The event runs until (Wednesday) November 27, 2024 and visitors are encouraged to register for free (via ......Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024

Shaping Qatar's growth through private sector leadership and innovation

Al Faisal Holding highlights the business community's pivotal role in Qatar's economic transformation through Oxford Business Group's latest Global Platform video Doha, November 2024: In a compelling exploration of Qatar's dynamic economic landscape, Al Faisal Holding demonstrates the pivotal role of the private sector in ......Read More

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

GSMA M360 MENA opens in Doha with AI, digital partnerships at the forefront

Three regional partners have joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, while the GSMA’s latest Mobile Economy MENA report highlights significant genAI adoption across the region 19th November 2024, Doha: M360 MENA opened its doors in Doha today with Host Sponsor Ooredoo Qatar, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and ......Read More

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister ...

Doha, Qatar – November 18th, 2024: The highly anticipated Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024 is set to officially launch later this month, with the event organizers announcing the strategic partners and sponsors who will play a key role in making this year's edition the largest and most impactful to date. The event will take place from ......Read More

Monday, November 18, 2024

Cityscape Qatar 2024 Concluded with Record-Breaking Success

Over 14,000 visitors, 60 exhibitors and government officials from various countries participated, showcasing strong international interest in Qatar's dynamic real estate market. Doha, Qatar – 17 November 2024: Cityscape Qatar, the nation's premier real estate event, celebrated the successful conclusion of its 12th edition with ......Read More

Monday, November 18, 2024

Carnegie Mellon Qatar creating AI strategy for future-ready graduates

Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is creating a campus-wide strategy to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into campus culture, both in and out of the classroom. An interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff is tasked with defining the university's AI strategy, ensuring its alignment with academic goals, and ......Read More

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Doha Mall: An Inclusive Family Landmark for Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment Opens in South Doha

Doha, Qatar – 12th November 2024: Doha Mall is thrilled to announce its official soft opening in Abu Hamour. As a premier destination, Doha Mall is designed to bring people together in an inclusive, welcoming environment, offering fresh opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment to residents and visitors alike. Doha Mall is ......Read More

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sovereign PPG in Qatar Welcomes New Managing Director to Lead Growth and Strengthen Partnerships ali ...

Doha, 12 November, 2024: Sovereign PRO Partner Group (Sovereign PPG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Wilson as Managing Director for Qatar. Neil, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of international experience, joins the team to further strengthen Sovereign PPG's commitment to supporting business growth and strategic ......Read More

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The St. Regis Doha Partners With Evolution Sports Qatar

The St. Regis Doha Partners with Evolution Sports Qatar to Support Future Luminaries and Celebrate Doha’s Sporting Talent Doha, Qatar – The St. Regis Doha proudly announces a new partnership with Evolution Sports Qatar, the nation’s largest multi-sport coaching organization, focused on nurturing young talent and fostering a ......Read More

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Silatech, QFFD and the UNDP Join Forces to Support Youth Employment and Livelihood Security for Conf ...

DOHA, Qatar 29 October 2024 - In response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Silatech and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a two-year partnership to support the employment of youth in Sudan and safeguard livelihoods for conflict-affected populations in the agriculture sector to strengthen food security. The 6 million ......Read More

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Place Vendôme Qatar Wins 'Premier Shopping Mall Experience' at Qatar Tourism Awards

Doha, Qatar – Place Vendôme Qatar is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 'Premier Shopping Mall Experience' at the Qatar Tourism Awards, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the prestigious Raffles Hotel. The award is the only recognition given to shopping malls at the event, reflecting Place Vendôme's commitment to ......Read More

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Key legal frameworks shaping Qatar's economic development explored in upcoming report

Oxford Business Group partners with Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm to deliver insights on Qatar’s business landscape Doha, October 2024: Oxford Business Group (OBG) and Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on The Report: Qatar 2025, OBG’s flagship publication exploring key economic trends ......Read More

Monday, October 21, 2024

JMJ Group Holding at Cityscape Qatar: ‘SLS Doha The Grove Residences' designed by Zaha Hadid Archite ...

JMJ Group Holding signs a non-binding MoU with lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore, to bring an SLS Residences to SLS Doha The Grove Residences Doha, Qatar – October 15, 2024: JMJ Group Holding, in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects, proudly unveiled SLS Doha The Grove Residences, its visionary ultra-luxury residential ......Read More

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Saab at Milipol Qatar 2024

Saab will be showcasing its world-class homeland security and defence capabilities at the upcoming Milipol Qatar exhibition from 29 to 31 October, located at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, stand D-019. At the event Saab is displaying a range of advanced products and systems that provide operational advantage and situational ......Read More

Monday, October 14, 2024

GWC Supports Qatar Billiard Sports Federation

Matthew Kearns: Committed to solidifying Qatar's position as a global sports leader Mohammed Al Ramzani: A shining example of private sector companies stepping up to support sport October 2024 / Doha Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing logistics businesses in the MENA region, has ......Read More

Monday, October 14, 2024
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani inaugurates Big 5 Construct Qatar and ...

Running until 15 October, the events unite the construction and interior design community Co-located with Cityscape Qatar, Big 5 Construct Qatar and INDEX Design Qatar feature over 250 brands from 25 countries The events host CPD-certified Big 5 Talks on days 1 and 2, as INDEX Design Talks welcome industry experts for interactive sessions ......Read More

Monday, October 14, 2024

Cityscape Qatar 2024 and Qatar Real Estate Forum to commence this Sunday

The 2nd Qatar Real Estate Forum Returns, with speakers from Aqarat, Qatari Diar, ICONIQ Capital, Qatar Financial Centre Authority, Invest Qatar and more Doha, Qatar - 12 October 2024 – Cityscape Qatar 2024 and the Qatar Real Estate Forum (QREF) will kick off this Sunday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The Forum, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will officially open to the public at 10 AM on October 13 and will run until October 15 with a slate of exciting sessions and speakers. This year, the Qatar Real Estate Forum will take place under the ......Read More

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Etihad Rail and Emerge Sign Landmark Solar Power Deal at Global Rail 2024

600-kilowatt peak (kWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation in addition to a 2.56 Mega-watt hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) to decarbonize Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat terminal. Plant to generate up to 85% of the terminal’s electricity consumption. [Abu Dhabi, 10, October 2024] – Etihad Rail, the developer ......Read More

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Qatar travel mart 2024 set to break records with expanded scope and participation

Doha, Qatar – October 8, 2024: The third edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024 is poised to be the biggest and most impactful yet, showcasing significant growth and expansion from previous years. Scheduled for November 25-27 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), this year's event is set to surpass all expectations. The ......Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Qatar is set to Host Inspire for Home Exhibition, Co-located with the Sixth Edition of Build Your Ho ...

Inspire for Home 2025 is Qatar's premier event for lifestyle, decor, and gifts, showcasing a wide range of offerings from luxurious home accessories to personalized gifts and lifestyle innovations, all designed to captivate and inspire. This event is tailored to both consumers and business owners. Co-located with the Build Your ......Read More

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Al Meera and Earthna Join Forces to Champion Qatar Sustainability Week Initiatives

The nation's largest consumer goods chain teams up with the renowned environmental organization for the second consecutive year. Doha, 05 October 2024: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) was proud to partner with Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future for Qatar Sustainability Week 2024. For the second year in a row, this ......Read More

Sunday, October 6, 2024

GSMA M360 MENA 2024 Opens Registration For Its First-Ever Doha Edition

Top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators set to shape the future of the MENA region’s digital economy through AI, 5G, and strategic partnerships. In Partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar. 3rd October 2024, London: The GSMA has opened registration for M360 MENA 2024, which will ......Read More

Thursday, October 3, 2024

JMJ Group Holding and GORD to accelerate sustainable urban development in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar – 30 September 2024 - JMJ Group Holding held a workshop for its management members and partner companies at the headquarters of the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD). The workshop was hosted by GORD’s specialists who shared insights on sustainable urban development in Qatar. The workshop discussed the ......Read More

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Wfp launches emergency food operation to reach one million people affected by the conflict in lebano ...

BEIRUT – The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an emergency operation to provide food assistance for up to one million people affected by the recent escalation of the conflict in Lebanon. The agency is distributing ready-to-eat food rations, bread, hot meals and food parcels to families in shelters across the country. A further acceleration of the conflict this weekend underscored the need for an immediate humanitarian response. This comes after thousands of people had already been displaced, compounding the fragility of a population burdened by accumulated crises. WFP, which has been on the ground providing assistance since the first day of the crisis, has to-date reached ......Read More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Qatar's role in shaping a sustainable global energy future

Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, shares his perspectives in an interview with Oxford Business Group Doha, September 2024: Focusing on Qatar's transformative journey from one of the smallest oil producers in OPEC to a powerhouse in the global energy landscape, His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al- ......Read More

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Al Meera Organizes a Campaign to Clean up Simaisma Beach in Collaboration with Ministry of Municip ...

Doha, Qatar – 22 September, 2024: As part of its celebration of World Clean Up Day 2024, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C. organized a campaign to clean Simaisma Beach on 21st September, in collaboration with Ministry of Municipality and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The campaign aims to raise community awareness about ......Read More

Monday, September 23, 2024

Carnegie Mellon Qatar welcomes record number first-year Qataris

On the anniversary of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar opening its doors in Education City in 2004, the campus welcomed one of the largest first-year classes in history, including a record number of Qatari students. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Admission to the Class of 2028 was the most competitive ever, with more than ......Read More

Monday, August 26, 2024
QIC Group Announces Successfull Restructuring Of Its Uk Motor Business Thereby Reducing Exposure To ...

Doha – Qatar, Thursday 8th August 2024: Qatar Insurance Company (“QIC Group”, “QIC”), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, announces a strategic restructuring of its UK motor business. This restructuring is in line with QIC Group's strategy to streamline loss-making and low margin businesses and ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

QIA to Invest $180 Million in TechMet

QIA to become one of TechMet’s largest investors, with an investment commitment of $180m, adding to existing investments from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (“DFC”) and S2G Ventures The investment sees TechMet reach its $300m fundraising target Funds to be used to develop TechMet’s existing assets and to scale production of critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earths required to advance the clean energy transition NEWS RELEASE August 7, 2024 – Doha, London, Dublin – Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced today an initial $180m investment in TechMet, reflecting QIA’s commitment to ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

VFS Global brings Bulgaria visa application services closer to home for Qatar residents

Applicants can submit documents for short-term and long-term visas, and legalisation of Police Clearance Certificates to Bulgari Residents of Qatar can now apply for their Bulgaria visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha. Inaugurated on 05, August 2024, the centre will accept documents for short-term and long-term visas, as ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Sudan is Facing an Unprecedented Hunger Catastrophe, Say UN Agency Chiefs

New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger ROME/NEW YORK – Alarming new food security projections for Sudan published today show that Sudan is facing a devastating hunger catastrophe on a scale not seen since the Darfur crisis in the early 2000s, warn the heads of three United Nations agencies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have been warning of rapid deterioration in conditions for the people of Sudan, particularly children, as food security is torn apart by war ......Read More

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Hunger Hotspots Report: Famine Looms In Gaza While Risk Of Starvation Persists In Sudan, Haiti, Mali ...

Latest Hunger Hotspots report urges immediate action to prevent famine and warns of La Niña-linked climate extremes ROME – Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “Hotspots”, a new United Nations early warning report has revealed today. The report spotlights the urgent need of assistance to prevent famine in Gaza and the Sudan, and further deterioration in the devastating hunger crises in Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan. It also warns of the lingering impact of El Niño and the looming threat of La Niña that risks bringing further climate extremes that could upend lives and livelihoods. The report found ......Read More

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Urgent Call To Action To Address Historic El Niño Drought In Southern Africa

Pretoria, 5 June 2024 - More than 30 million people across Southern Africa have been affected by a severe drought. Millions could be pushed into acute hunger unless support is urgently mobilized to scale before the next lean season, warn the United Nations (UN) and partners. The joint call was made today by the UN, NGOs, regional and national authorities, humanitarian and development partners during a briefing on the emergency in Southern Africa, held in Pretoria, South Africa, to highlight the severe impacts of El Niño and the climate-driven crisis. This joint call follows the recent extraordinary summit by The Southern African Development Community (SADC) that saw the launch ......Read More

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

UAE and Qatar Sign Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Doha, State of Qatar: May 30, 2024 – The UAE and the State of Qatar have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion of income taxes. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Qatari Minister of ......Read More

Thursday, May 30, 2024

First Carnegie Mellon Qatar leadership program makes big impact across continents

Doha, Qatar, 26 May 2024 –The first professional development leadership program at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) wrapped up at a final ceremony in Education City. The CMULead program was delivered by human resources specialists at the Carnegie Mellon campus in Pittsburgh over the spring semester. Participants included staff ......Read More

Monday, May 27, 2024
WFP News Video: WFP Warns Unprecedented Drought and Floods Causing Surge in Climate Related Hunger

Shot: 9-21May2024 Afghanistan, Zambia, Italy, DRCongo TRT: 4:00 :00-:26 Afghanistan Floods: Children pulled from floods Unusually high rainfall, after a dry winter which has left the ground too hard to absorb water, led to massive floods that started in March this year. This was further compounded by unseasonably warm temperatures that melted snowpack cover into rivers, sweeping through entire villages, burying them under mud. Research conducted by WFP across the country shows increasingly erratic weather patterns exacerbated by the worsening climate crisis will significantly impact the ability of communities to feed themselves. Shot: 10May24 Baghlan, ......Read More

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Oxford Business Group explores Qatar's economic development in The Report: Qatar 2024

Doha, May 2024: Qatar’s efforts to accelerate economic diversification and private sector development following the successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup are explored in the newly released The Report: Qatar 2024 by Oxford Business Group (OBG). This latest publication by the global research and advisory firm presents a thorough ......Read More

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

First-Ever Eid Gah with Malayalam Khutbah in Ajman

Ajman, 27th March 2025: For the first time, an Eid Gah with a Malayalam Khutbah is being organized in Ajman in connection with this year’s Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. With the support of Ajman Awqaf, the special prayer gathering will be held at Habitat School, Al Jurf. This marks the first-ever Eid Gah in the emirate to feature a Khutbah in Malayalam. The congregational Eid prayer will be led by Ustadh Junaid Ibrahim, an imam from Ajman Awqaf. The prayer is scheduled for 6:29 AM, and attendees are requested to arrive with ablution (wudu) and their prayer mats. Special arrangements have been made for women and children to offer their prayers comfortably. The school premises also ......Read More

Thursday, March 27, 2025

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