From Player Milestones to Future Goals, Qatar Polo Club’s National Polo Story Unfolds at Interactive Booths  Doha, Qatar – 11 February 2026 Qatar Polo Club (QPC), the national hub of polo excellence, will mark Qatar National Sport Day with an interactive presence at Katara Cultural Village and Stadium 974, promoting active lifestyles and community engagement while making polo more accessible to a wider audience. The initiative reflects the Club’s long-term commitment to nurturing local talent and inspiring the next generation of players.  Through dedicated booths at both locations, Qatar Polo Club will showcase the Club’s activities, player pathways, and professional polo environment, while also sharing its ......read more

Doha, Qatar, February 09, 2026 – Fifty One East, Qatar's favorite department store, proudly continues its long-standing association with one of the region's most prestigious sporting events as the "Official Retailer" of the Qatar Masters, marking its support of the championship across 29 consecutive tournaments. The Qatar Masters 2026 will take place from February 5 to February 8 at the Doha Golf Club, welcoming the world's elite golfers as part of the DP World Tour, where the tournament once again concludes the celebrated Middle East "Desert Swing." Renowned for its challenging desert-style course and international field, the championship remains a cornerstone of Qatar's impressive sporting calendar. On the significance of the championship, Mr. Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman and ......read more

Doha | February 2026: Snoonu’s participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 marked a significant milestone in the company’s journey, reflecting its transition into a more mature and influential phase as a Qatari technology company with global aspirations. Through a strong leadership presence on the main stage, the launch of advanced technology initiatives, the formation of strategic partnerships, and the transformation of its booth into one of the summit’s most active knowledge platforms, Snoonu demonstrated how locally built technology can scale with clarity of vision and long-term impact. Centre Stage Thought Leadership: Redefining What’s Possible Snoonu’s presence on Centre Stage was led by Hamad Mubarak Al Hajri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, who delivered a keynote inspired by Qatar’s ......read more

Among the new pairs of 2026 is certainly the all-Argentine duo formed by Tino Libaak and Alex Chozas. And in the very first tournament of the new year they have already reached the semifinals at the FIP Platinum in Marseille, which has entered its decisive phase. With a double 7-6 victory over Lucho Capra and Victor Ruiz, Tino and Alex earned today's clash against Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini, the number 2 seeds. The other semifinal will feature the top seeds Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal – who advanced thanks to a 7-6 6-4 win over Lucas Campagnolo and Jairo Bautista – against the pair formed by Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonza Alfonso (6-3 6-4 over Sager/Rubini).   The women's semifinals will ......read more

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 Sports Day programming through its connected pedestrian network, diverse public spaces, hospitality cluster, and retail ecosystem. Last year's Qatar National Sports Day attracted ......read more

The Spanish city will welcome student-athletes from all over the world, competing in three categories: men's, women's and mixed. The world championship is organised by the University of Málaga in collaboration with the FIP – International Padel Federation, and comes one year after the historic recognition of padel as an official sport by FISU, the International University Sports Federation.   International university padel will gather in Spain from 6 to 11 July, when Málaga will become the world capital of the sport by hosting the first FISU World University Championship Padel. Organised by the University of Málaga together with the FIP – International Padel Federation – the event is positioned within the university sports movement not only as a ......read more

Two new F1-themed departures will set sail in the Arabian Gulf Both Celestyal ships to sail the Arabian Gulf for the line’s third consecutive season 03 February 2026, Dubai, UAE: Celestyal has announced two new F1 sailings for its 2026/27 Arabian Gulf season. On November 27, 2026, the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey will be in Doha, for an eight-night Doha F1 itinerary. Similarly, the ship will stay in port for three nights, allowing guests to watch all practice sessions, qualifying and race day events*. They will then sail from Doha, visiting Dubai, UAE (overnight); Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain. Prices start from USD$839. On December 4, 2026, the 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery will be in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for a seven-night Abu Dhabi F1 itinerary. The ship will stay in port for ......read more

The padel and tennis season has started in Australia. Sara Errani as well, the reigning Olympic champion in women's doubles and Billie Jean King Cup winner with the Italian national team, has already flown down under. After the United Cup and ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, Errani will also return to competition on the CUPRA FIP Tour. This will not be Errani's first time with a padel racket: she has already taken part in Australian stages of the FIP international circuit and also played at the Foro Italico during the most recent BNL Italy Major Premier Padel. In Melbourne, at the FIP Silver tournament to be held at Game4Padel Docklands, Errani will be the No. 4 seed together with Brazilian player Manuela Schuck, and will make her debut in the round of ......read more

Doha – January 14, 2026: The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently organized a visit to the Sultanate of Oman for first-year medical students as part of the college’s Medical Service Learning Program (MSLP). The weeklong MSLP trip offers first-year medical students a unique opportunity to develop a global perspective on healthcare issues affecting different populations, explore the curricula and clinical programs of medical schools in the region, participate in community service projects, and experience the history and cultural heritage of another nation. Following the trip, students give a public presentation to highlight their experiences and discuss how the program has affected their studies. During the trip, students visited the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at ......read more

In the Presence of H.E. Saad Ali Al‑Kharji Chairman, Visit Qatar and Ashraf Abuissa, and Chairman, Qatar Polo Club, Team Lusail wins the Prestigious Cup Doha, Qatar – 13 December 2025: Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion with an awards ceremony, marking a memorable finale to a landmark second day that drew more than 3,000 spectators, including VIPs, celebrities, sponsor leadership, media representatives, and public guests. The ceremony also delivered a major announcement for the sport's growing community in Qatar: Polo AlMarsa will officially return for its second edition in 2026. Hosted by Qatar Polo Club, supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund DAAM, and presented by Qatar Calendar, Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 brought together sport, heritage, lifestyle, and culture in a unique ......read more

Doha, Eupen – 9 December 2025 – Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) – one of the leading strategic investment groups in sports, culture, entertainment and lifestyle – is pleased to announce its forthcoming acquisition of KAS Eupen, a historic Belgian football club, currently competing in the Challenger Pro League. The addition of KAS Eupen to the QSI group further strengthens its position as a global football and business operator – added to QSI’s majority ownership of Paris Saint-Germain and minority ownership of Sporting Clube de Braga – alongside QSI’s other leading investments in padel (Premier Padel), art (Art Basel) and other multi-sport projects spanning motorsports, basketball and more. QSI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming the forthcoming full acquisition ......read more

Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2025 The first edition of the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme (WAHC Supreme) concluded tonight at Old Doha Port after two unforgettable days of elite competition, breathtaking entertainment, and a full-house audience - marking a historic new chapter for the Arabian horse world. With sold-out attendance across both days, the Championship welcomed thousands of spectators from Qatar, the GCC, Europe, the Americas, and beyond, reaffirming Doha’s role as a global centre for Arabian horse excellence. A total of 65 of the world’s best purebred Arabian horses competed for the Supreme titles at one of the most prestigious events on the international calendar. Yearling Fillies  Gold   Arabella Al Shahania H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen M. K. Al Thani, ......read more

It will sound strange not to hear Paula-and-Ari or Ari-and-Paula anymore, as if they were one single entity. What will remain are the numbers, the records, those that defined an era. Numbers that could still change, considering that Sanchez and Josemaria have given themselves "The Finals Dance", in Barcelona, where last year they won the first edition of the Premier Padel Finals. For at least one more week, the counter will stay at 44, the number of titles they have won together, which makes Ari and Paula the most successful pair of all time.   They became that a year and a half ago, when in Finland, in the summer of 2024, they lifted the 33rd trophy of their career as a 'pareja', surpassing the Gemelas Atomikas, Majo and Mapi ......read more

New Facility of GWC and QC+ Will Serve Private Collectors, Institutions, Galleries, Major Art and Design Event Organizers Throughout the Gulf’s Fast-Growing Art Market DOHA, Qatar [Wednesday, 12 November] – GWC (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s leading logistics and supply chain provider, and QC+, the Qatari strategy group that develops new pathways for value across hospitality, retail, tourism, and the wider cultural economy, have announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art hub in the Gulf Region for fine art storage and handling. Located in a designated free zone in Doha, the facility will meet rising regional demand for art storage and logistics while contributing to Qatar’s 2030 National Vision by expanding high-value economic activity in the creative and cultural industries.  Matthew Kearns, ......read more

From the qualifiers to the clash with the world's number ones, eagerly awaited at the Arena Kuwait. Lucho Capra and Aimar Goñi closed another brilliant day at the FIP World Cup Pairs, after qualifying for the main draw yesterday and taking a strong Day1 win over Aris Patiniotis and Jesús Moya (6-3 6-1) in just over an hour. Tomorrow, their path will cross with that of Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, in the match scheduled not before 6 pm (local time) on the BNK Central Court. Before the world No.1s return to action, Martín Di Nenno and Leo Augsburger will make their debut among the most anticipated pairs: facing the No.5 seeds, Pablo García and David Gala, who today defeated Fernández/Del Castillo (7-5 6-4). Meanwhile, the remarkable run of 17-year-old “Coquito” Zamora and Rafa Méndez continues — ......read more

At the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, the FIP Asia Padel Cup Final 8 has delivered its first verdicts. In the women's draw, the semifinals will feature Japan vs Australia and Indonesia vs Iran, with the Indonesian team — which started from Phase 2 — securing a spot among the continent's top four.   In Group A, Japan defeated Iran 3-0 in the head-to-head clash for first place, while the United Arab Emirates finished third in the group thanks to the victory versus Saudi Arabia. In Group B, Indonesia ensured top position with a 3-0 win over Thailand, and Australia beat the Philippines by the same score.   Asia Final 8, Men's Day3: UAE vs ......read more

The Day2 of Phase 2 of the FIP Asia Padel Cup is now complete. In the men's event, victories went to Kuwait, Pakistan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and Lebanon; in the women's event, wins came for Thailand, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.   MEN At the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, the men's draw saw Kuwait make its debut with a 2-1 victory over Bahrain in Group A (Indonesia had a rest day). In Group B, Pakistan won its opener against China, with Thailand completing the group. Jordan also claimed a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Group C (South Korea rested), while in Group D Kazakhstan and Lebanon both scored victories over Japan and ......read more

Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan in the men's draw; Lebanon, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in the women's. These are the national teams that claimed victories in their opening ties of Phase 2 of the FIP Asia Padel Cup, which began today at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, Qatar.   MEN In the men's draw, Bahrain overcame a determined challenge from Indonesia in Group A, starting their campaign convincingly and taking an early lead in the race for qualification in a group that also includes Kuwait. In Group B, China defeated Thailand 3-0 to move to the top of the standings. Pakistan is the third team in the group and will make its debut on Saturday. In Group ......read more

Less than a year ago, when the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1 was played in December, Italy took notice of Rama Valenzuela. The young Argentinean, born in 2005 and currently ranked 65th in the world, paired with Pol Hernandez created problems to Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the round of 16, leaving the Allianz Cloud with a standing ovation. Rama returned to Milan with another partner, Fede Mouriño, and made his debut by beating wild cards Simone Cremona and Lorenzo Di Giovanni 6-3 6-2, qualifying for a second round that will see him face two compatriots tomorrow: a legend like Sanyo Gutierrez and one of the two "Los Magicos", Tolito Aguirre, after Sanyo played with Gonza Alfonso in Rotterdam. Other young victors on the ......read more

A confirmation for Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, and a return to the throne for Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan. In Düsseldorf, the finals of the CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 provided endless excitement: a marathon women's final lasting three hours and 20 minutes, and a men's final that saw the number 2 seeds win their fifth title of the season, three months after their last. WOMEN The match that saw Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay defeat Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez after three hours and 20 minutes was the second longest final in the history of the Premier Padel circuit after the P1 in Madrid in 2023: three of the protagonists were also on court two years ago, when the match lasted three hours and 22 minutes. This time it was Gemma who took part ......read more

The final at the FIP Gold Paredes, followed by the win at the FIP Silver Dubai in April and at the Silver Koksijde. At the FIP Silver Lisboa Racket Centre by Lusotendas – the new Portuguese stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour – brothers Miguel and Nuno Deus (world number 37) lead the men's draw of 32 pairs, at the home of legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a big padel fan and owner of this sports center in Lisbon, which for the first time is hosting a tournament of the international circuit.   Cristiano Ronaldo, who in April streamed live on his YouTube channel (followed by over 74 million people and available in more than 130 countries) the finals of the Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1, has often declared in recent years that he is a great fan of the ......read more

Even giants fall. The Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1 ended without victory for the number 1 pairs in both draws: in the women's draw, the number 3 pair, Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez, won, while in the men's draw was the time of the number 7, Martin Di Nenno and Leo Augsburger, a pair who have only been playing together for two tournaments (before Madrid, they made their debut in Tarragona) but who were able to win a title by beating the top three seeded pairs. For Augsburger, world champion with Argentina in Qatar (Di Nenno was also on that team), it's also his first title in his career on the Premier Padel circuit. MEN Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the quarter-finals, Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk in the semi-finals, Arturo Coello and Agustin ......read more

Champions in 2023, champions in 2024, winners of four titles in a row before the summer break. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, in their opening match at the Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1, picked up where they left off. Their 6-3 7-6 victory over David Gala and Lucas Campagnolo earned the FIP number 1s a place in the round of 16, where they will face Alex and Victor Ruiz. Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan (2) also made a winning debut, beating Fede Mouriño and Rama Valenzuela 6-3, 6-4. Lebron/Stupaczuk (3, 6-3 6-2 against Gutierrez/Alfonso) and Nieto/Yanguas (4, 6-2, 6-4 against Sanchez/Gil) also qualified.   WOMEN At the Movistar Arena in Madrid, there is huge excitement for the debut of Delfi ......read more

After ending her partnership with Nuria Rodriguez, Carolina Orsi chose to play the Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1 with Martina Fassio, with whom she had already competed in the P2 in Asuncion in 2024. And the new beginning for the Italian and Argentine was a winning one: Orsi and Fassio made their debut by eliminating 7-6 6-1 Aranzazu Osoro and Veronica Virseda, seeded number 7. Meanwhile, the other seeded pair in the women's draw, Claudia Jensen and Ale Alonso (6), won 6-2, 6-2 against Lopez/Lopez Moral. MEN A year ago, Andres Fernandez Lancha was the big surprise of the P1 in Madrid: after the quarter-finals in 2024, the Spanish won his first match, 6-4, 6-3 with Alvaro Cepero against Javi Rico and Nachi Sager. David ......read more

Lineup includes Golden Lion contender and multiple world premieres across the festival’s most prestigious sections including projects by homegrown talents Suzanna Mirghani and Mariam Al-Dhubhani Strongest-ever DFI showing at Venice underscores its pivotal role in shaping global independent cinema Doha, Qatar; 12 August 2025: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to cement its place as a driving force in global cinema, with a record 12 supported films selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (August 27 – September 9, 2025). Representing bold, diverse, and urgent storytelling from the Arab world and beyond, the lineup spans the festival’s most competitive and influential sections—including the Official Selection, Settimana della Critica (Critics’ Week), Giornate degli Autori ......read more

The masterpiece is complete. With their triumph in the P1 in Tarragona, Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay have rewritten the history of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour. In Madrid, in the P1 that will reopen the season in September after the summer break, Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez – beaten 7-6 6-4 at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya – will not be the number 1 seeds for the first time in a tournament they will play.   Replacing them will be Delfi and Gemma, who decided to team up at the beginning of 2025 to challenge for the top spot in the rankings, already achieved by the Spaniard, and in the tournament draws, which will happen from September, although Josemaria and Sanchez are unlikely to give up.   They didn't do that in the ......read more

Almost ten hours of top-level padel, four matches, each one more exciting than the last, to the delight of the crowd at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya and padel fans around the world. However, the first two pairs in the draw, both in the men's and women's competitions, will be playing for the Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1 on Sunday from 5 p.m. The final that will open the programme, between Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez and Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, will have an added significance: whichever of Paula and Ari (four-time champions this season) and Delfi and Gemma (who have lifted five trophies in 2025) wins in Tarragona will be the number 1 seeded pair in the P1 in Madrid, which will reopen the season after the summer break. Brea and Triay won the battle ......read more

FIP Promises, reserved for young talents in world padel, is entering a new era. From 2026, the circuit organised by the International Padel Federation will be developed with a format designed to further improve the growth and visibility of the NextGen of padel.   The numbers of the FIP Promises circuit reserved for the Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 categories testify to the extraordinary growth of padel at youth level: while three tournaments were organised in 2021, they became 12 in 2022, 18 in 2023 and 41 in 2024. A figure that has already been surpassed in the first seven months of 2025, with a total of 55 tournaments held so far and a projection of over 100 tournaments by the end of the year. This rapid and wide-reaching growth has made it necessary to rethink and reorganise the global ......read more

The feat of Day3 of the Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1 came in the last match of the evening on centre court. Aimar Goñi, 19 years old and ranked 206th in the FIP ranking, and Mario Ortega, also outside the world's top 100 (ranked 101st), eliminated Lucas Bergamini and Paquito Navarro, seeded number 5. It was a perfect performance, combining power and quality, from a pair who came through the qualifiers and won 7-6 6-4 in one hour and 13 minutes, thrilling the crowd at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya. Goñi and Ortega were not the only players to eliminate a top-seeded pair on the day that defined the round of 16 draw: in the morning, David Gala and Lucas Campagnolo defeated Pablo Cardona and Juan Tello (8) 6-7 7-5 7-6 in two ......read more

The day of the Premier Padel Malaga P1 finals has arrived at the Palacio de Deportes José M. Martin Carpena. As happened in Bordeaux in the last tournament played, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia will face Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan for the men's title, in the 21st chapter of a challenge that is rewriting the history of padel. In the women's draw, Tamara Icardo celebrates her return to the final after a year and three months and, paired with Marta Ortega, will face Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez in the match that will open the finals programme at 4 p.m. CET. MEN While Coello and Tapia, in the second semi-final, defeated Lucas Bergamini and Paquito Navarro 6-4 6-0 in a match that was only balanced in the ......read more

Landmark debut at London's Hurlingham Park signals Qatar's rising presence in the global polo scene. Doha, Qatar – 14 July 2025: Qatar Polo Club (QPC), the country's official club for the development and promotion of polo, proudly debuted its first national polo team at the prestigious Chestertons Polo in the Park, held at the iconic Hurlingham Park in London in June. This debut formed part of QPC's wider mission to integrate polo into Qatar's sporting and cultural fabric, and marked a competitive milestone as Team Doha opened their campaign with a decisive win against Rapid City from Switzerland—their first international match. Over three days of high-level competition, Team Doha took to the field with confidence and purpose. Representing Qatar were four accomplished horsemen: Saleh Al ......read more

UFC®, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organisation, brings the Octagon® to Qatar for the first time in partnership with Visit Qatar on Saturday, November 22. This action-packed Fight Night at Doha’s state-of-the-art ABHA Arena marks a milestone moment for regional fans and UFC®’s global rise. Fans are encouraged to register their interest via to have the best chance of securing tickets early. Set for November 22, the unforgettable debut of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT DOHA will deliver a stacked lineup of thrilling bouts, spotlighting the best in combat sports and live entertainment. Marking a major milestone in UFC®’s regional expansion, the event brings the electrifying energy of a blockbuster showdown to fans in Doha and across the Middle East. Known for hosting world-class sporting ......read more

Geek communities from across Qatar united for a weekend of fun, gaming, and fandom The event spotlighted vendors and artists, championing the local creative economy Doha, Qatar;19 June 2025: Geekend, the region's premier pop culture event by Doha Film Institute, has concluded three days of jam-packed activities and geeky camaraderie. The event hosted an exciting array of floor activations and a lively stage programme with a special Pokémon spotlight at the Geekdom Building on Lusail Boulevard.  This edition of Geekend was presented in partnership with community activation group 'Nakama' to celebrate the intersection of anime and culture. The community-led event bridged gaps and brought together Geekdom's wide-ranging fanbase like never before, allowing for stronger engagement and ......read more

Rome is a lucky place for Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan, but so is Italy. It's been 343 days since the last time "Chingalan" beat Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia in a Premier Padel tournament: it happened in Genova, and it happened again in Rome, where Fede and Ale had already triumphed in the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel. A year later, the number 2 seeds are still celebrating, on a day that began with the victory of Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's tournament and the return of the Spanish player to number 1 in the FIP rankings. It was an extraordinary week at the Foro Italico, enhanced by a visit from IOC President Thomas Bach and a total of 33,000 spectators, a 10% increase compared to the 2024 ......read more

The number 1 seeds against the number 2 seeds. The fans at the Foro Italico couldn't have dreamed of a better Sunday than the one they will watch from 6.30 p.m. CET, when the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel finals begin. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia versus Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the men's draw; Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria versus Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's draw. These are the pairs that have won the most this year, and the ones that also competed for the first Major of 2025 in Doha.   MEN In Qatar, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia lifted the trophy, and after failing to win last year, they are aiming to return to the throne in Rome. To earn the chance to do this, ......read more

 It was a long, exciting day that kept padel fans glued to their seats at the Foro Italico’s Centre Court. Eight pairs still fighting for the two BNL Italy Major Premier Padel titles: with IOC President Thomas Bach in Rome, welcomed by FIP President Luigi Carraro, there could be no better showcase for padel, with closely contested matches decided by just a few points. MEN In their third tournament as a pair after Asuncion and Buenos Aires, Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal reached their first Major semifinal, which for Leal – in tears after the victory – is also his first ever in the Premier circuit, while Guerrero had already reached it last year in Kuwait. The victory came after a comeback and at the end of a two-hour and 35-minute marathon against Coki Nieto and Mike ......read more

Remaining true to the Institute’s core mission of empowering underrepresented talent, Festival to champion important and authentic voices from around the world Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence   Building on Ajyal’s successful foundation, Doha Film Festival provides a platform for independent, visionary filmmaking and meaningful cultural exchange   Cannes, France – Doha-Qatar; May 19, 2025: Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced the programming and awards sections for the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF), reaffirming its commitment to fostering bold, original storytelling and spotlighting underrepresented cinematic voices and diverse perspectives from around the world. The announcement was made ......read more

Selected films underline DFI’s mission to champion important voices and amplify authentic storytelling from the Arab world and beyond Ninth DFI supported film selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or award Doha, Qatar; 5 May 2025:  Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that eight films supported through its grants programme have been selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, reaffirming the Institute’s enduring commitment to nurturing bold, original voices in world cinema. Spanning a wide spectrum of genres, styles, and cultural narratives, this year’s selected films reflect the richness of global storytelling and underscore DFI’s mission to champion compelling, underrepresented perspectives from the Arab world and beyond. The selected projects will be unveiled to ......read more

The ‘sound of pala’ at the Gare Maritime Tour & Taxis. With a great comeback after losing the first set, Paquito Navarro and Lucas Bergamini – the number 7 seed in the Lotto Brussels P2 Premier Padel – reached their second semi-final in a row after a week ago in the Doha Major. The feeling between the Spanish and the Brazilian is improving match after match: it was Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto (3) who were beaten 3-6 7-6 6-3 at the end of a match that lasted two hours and 18 minutes. But that of Paquito and Lucas was not the only victory against the predictions on the day in the men’s draw: in their first tournament as a pair, Argentinians Martin Di Nenno and Juan Tello (6) beat another new pair, that of Juan Lebron and Alex Ruiz (4), with a score of 6-3 ......read more

Doha, Qatar – 23 April 2025: On May 1 and 2, Jiwan, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar, is joining forces with acclaimed Amman restaurant Alee, to celebrate the evocative flavours of the past, present, and future Middle East over lunch and dinner. The collaboration will see Alee’s renowned Chef Proprietor Ali Ghzawi, and Head Chef of Jiwan Morgan Perrigaud, join together to create a feast that’s as rich, complex, and captivating as the cultures that inspire it. Sharing Chef Perrigaud’s culinary ethos of reimagining flavours of the region in new and exciting ways, Alee brings Jordanian culinary tradition into sharp modern focus through Chef Ghzawi’s refined take on the flavours of the Levant. Bound by a shared deep respect for heritage and a commitment to innovation, these ......read more