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 Doha, Qatar (February 28, 2026) – Nissan Formula E Team's Oliver Rowland clinched his third podium of the season in Round 5 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, as the squad bounced back strongly from a tough first race of the double-header the day before.
In the opening race of the weekend on Friday, Norman Nato qualified well, reaching the semi-final stage, while teammate Rowland missed out on ......read full article
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 The 2026 agreement will provide lighting for courts across FIP international circuits, using advanced and sustainable technology.
The International Padel Federation has signed an agreement with Led Light Projects S.L., a Spanish company specialising in professional sports lighting and already a global reference for padel courts. Under the agreement, Led Light Projects will serve as Official Lighting ......read full article
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Celebrating sport, community engagement, and international excellence
Doha, Qatar, February 21, 2026: Fifty One East, Qatar's favourite department store, and Fnac Qatar, the leading leisure, culture and technology destination, proudly announced their continued sponsorship of two of the country's most prestigious sporting events, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
Fifty One East returned as the Official ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar 18 February 2026 - Lebanese-American tennis star Hady Habib inspired students and educators during a special visit to First Assalam School, an initiative of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation dedicated to advancing education and development.
Launched in 2019, the First Assalam School supports non-Arab children aged 7 to 12 who face financial and structural barriers to accessing quality education. To ......read full article
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 World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha
Dubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – ......read full article
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 The usual Duellists are back. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan. Seasons may change, but in the men's draw the battle between the world's top four players remains the same. The twist from the Riyadh Season P1 semifinals came in the women's event, where changes reshaped the top-seeded pairs — all but the No. 1 team. Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay picked up ......read full article
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 Qatar Classic to be staged at longtime home of the Qatar Masters
Dubai, UAE – 12 February, 2026: The MENA Golf Tour continues its expansion across the region with the announcement of the Qatar Classic, a new event to be held at the prestigious Doha Golf Club from 23–25 March 2026.
The tournament marks the Tour's return to Qatar, where it previously staged an event at Doha Golf Club in 2013. It will serve as the ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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, ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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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, ......read full article
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 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: ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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, ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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, ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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, ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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.
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 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 ......read full article
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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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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, ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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 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 ......read full article
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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 ......read full article
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