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 Visit Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), set to take place from January 14 to January 24, 2026, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. Marking its 15th edition, QIFF continues to serve as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary festivals, welcoming visitors from across the region and abroad.
The 15th edition of QIFF will offer an expanded programme featuring local and international ......read full article
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 The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at Katara Cultural Village, drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various nationalities. The event marks its first-ever staging in the Middle East.
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and ......read full article
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 Agreement includes collaboration on integrating traditional knowledge into modern sustainability practices, and a guide to best practices in mangrove restoration
DOHA, 21 December 2025: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future – a member of Qatar Foundation – and UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, ......read full article
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 DOHA December, 2025 – A hallmark of Qatari excellence since 2001, the multi-award winning The Ritz-Carlton, Doha was delighted to show its continued commitment to Qatar National Day 2025 on 18 December 2025. Thoughtfully crafted to honor the nation’s rich heritage and this year’s vision of strengthening solidarity, loyalty and pride in Qatar’s identity, the hotel celebrated the values of Qatari culture, namely ......read full article
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The 26MY Ford Everest introduces a new 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine, developed for the region's driving conditions, delivering 355 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
Liwa International Festival also marked the regional debut of the Everest Tremor, expanding Ford's lineup of adventure-focused trims with enhanced with high off-road capability for families.
Ford introduced its new global 'Ready Set Ford' brand identity, reinforcing ......read full article
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 Doha – December 20, 2025: Health professionals shared their career journeys with foundation and pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) during the fall edition of the college's Medical Career Seminar series.
The series featured presentations and talks from Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean and professor of psychiatry and population health sciences at WCM-Q, and six distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar provided ......read full article
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The initiative features a luxury apartment and a series of weekly giveaways, including iPhone 17 devices and a Jac JS4 car
Dubai, UAE – December 18, 2025: The Shaklan Group, a diversified conglomerate established in 1997, has announced the launch of its spectacular new promotional campaign, “Win a Dream Home.” The highly anticipated campaign will run from December 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, offering ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar, December 18, 2025 – International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has advised Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (“QNB”), the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, on the successful refinancing of its $1.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility.
The facility, arranged by a syndicate of leading international and regional lenders including Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, Mizuho, SMBC, J.P. Morgan, ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar - 15 December 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s trusted neighborhood retailer and a proud supporter of national initiatives, is delighted to announce the launch of its Qatar National Day campaign, themed “I Love Qatar.” The campaign reflects Al Meera’s continued commitment to celebrating the nation’s values of unity, pride, and community.
Running from December 11 to 24, the ......read full article
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Today, Art Basel Qatar unveils new details of the artworks and programming that will define the inaugural edition of the fair in February 2026, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+.
Alongside its core presentation of 84 artists and 87 galleries, Art Basel Qatar will showcase a unique Special Projects program — a wide-ranging series of nine large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations, and ......read full article
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 More than 2,000 matches played, over 700 players from 35 countries, and 24 tournaments held in 16 nations: this is how the 2025 season of the
Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour wrapped up at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, with unprecedented public attendance and participation. The president of the International Padel Federation, Luigi Carraro, reviewed the season today at the end-of-year press conference, held alongside David Sugden, CEO of ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar - 13 December 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), inaugurated the Local Farmers Market Festival on Thursday at its Ain Khaled branch, in the presence of Mr. Hassan bin Sultan Al-Ghanim, Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of Al Meera, along with members of its senior management.
Running from December 11 to ......read full article
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The FIP WCP Patch, a gold-colored reproduction of the official FIP World Cup Pairs logo, will appear on the shirts of the two pairs holding the world title in every official FIP competition for the next two years, until the next edition of the world tournament.
The official match shirts bearing the FIP WCP Patch — the logo that certifies victory in the World Championship for pairs — were delivered today by the FIP President, ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar — 10 December 2025: QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) marks an extraordinary milestone as three of its flagship culinary destinations—IDAM by Alain Ducasse, Jiwan, and Desert Rose Café—are honoured in the MICHELIN Guide Doha 2026. Across fine dining, modern Middle Eastern cuisine, and elevated casual dining, each restaurant showcases QC+’s commitment to cultural storytelling, innovation, and excellence.
Leading the ......read full article
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 Qatar Insurance (QIC) held its Global Executive Leadership Meeting 2025 in Doha, bringing together CEOs and senior leaders from across the Group’s regional and international entities — including QIC UAE, QIC Oman, QIC Kuwait, QIC DFIC, Antares Re, Antares Global, QIC DVP, the QIC Digital Hub, QIC R, and QIC Asset Management.
The high-level meeting served as a strategic platform to reinforce unified leadership, align on Group ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar, 8 December 2025: The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has signed an agreement with Al Abdulghani Motors, appointing the company as the "Platinum Sponsor" of the ninth edition of the event, scheduled to take place from 19–22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The four-day event will be held under the esteemed patronage of ......read full article
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 Doha – December 8, 2025: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted its third highly anticipated alumni-run conference on primary care. The conference is titled "Updates in Primary Care: Specialist-Led Case-Based Discussions Highlighting the Latest Evidence and Best Clinical Practice – 2025 (UPCC)."
Over the course of two days, WCM-Q-trained ......read full article
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 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final takes place Friday, 12 December in Lusail
UAE, December 8, 2025 - Championship leaders Hayden Wilde and Kate Waugh head to Qatar this week for the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final after completing their final preparations in Abu Dhabi.
New Zealand's Wilde and Great Britain's Waugh have spent the past three weeks training in the UAE capital following the Dubai T100 in ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar, 7 December 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme "Education as Justice in Times of Crisis," issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspiration, but as a justice imperative, one that demands accountability, equitable financing, and the elevation of ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar 6 December 2025 - The MENA Fintech & Insurtech Festival 2025 successfully concluded its fourth edition at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together global and regional leaders in financial services, insurance, technology, innovation, and regulation. The two-day event, convened influential voices to explore the future of digital finance and insurance across the MENA region.
This year's ......read full article
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 Global Polo Champions Converge in Qatar for the First-Ever Polo Showcase
Doha, Qatar –7 December 2025: Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025, the first-ever polo exhibition event in Qatar, has announced the teams and championship cups for its exciting debut.
Happening at the iconic Old Doha Port - the official venue host - from 11 to 13 December 2025, the event unites elite players from Qatar, Argentina, and Chile, who will play in mixed teams to ......read full article
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 Doha – December 6, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host the 18th International Meeting of the European Calcium Society (ECS), a premier event that discusses the latest advancements and trends in calcium signaling. The conference will take place on February 1-4, 2026, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel.
Held every two years, the conference brings together leading scientists, researchers, and experts from around the world to ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – 6 December 2025: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched its highly anticipated end-of-year campaign, introducing exclusive offers and exceptional benefits on a diverse selection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Running until 31 December 2025, the special campaign covers some of the brand’s most popular models, including the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – 3 December 2025: IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM) announces its final jazz night of the year on 11 December.
Featuring the soulful sounds of Doha Jazz Band, IDAM invites guests to relax into the season of December festivities with an evening of live music, truffle-led canapés, and an indulgent truffle experience menu.
In the last of IDAM’s 2025 series of live jazz nights, diners can reflect upon the last ......read full article
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 Doha – December 3, 2025: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study demonstrating the use of an advanced nanoparticle-based tool for analyzing human proteins in order to discover both their function and potential drug targets for treating genetic diseases.
The research tool, provided by US biotech firm Seer, Inc., is a pioneer in the field of proteomics – the study of human ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – 02/12/2025 – Snoonu, Qatar’s leading super-app, has entered into a new five-year strategic partnership with Sports City Enterprises W.L.L., Aspire Printing, and Sports City Advertising, three core entities that form part of the Aspire Zone Foundation ecosystem. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving community services in Qatar through stronger connection, greater accessibility, and enhanced ......read full article
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The number of active players has surpassed 35 million: +16.1% clubs, +15.2% courts, +42% registered federation members.
Significant growth of padel also on the web and social media: 70 million page views on the website, over 800,000 followers on FIP channels.
Inside the document, new sections dedicated to curiosities and statistics about players and national teams.
Over 35 million players, a 16.1% increase in clubs, a 15.2% rise in ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar 2 DECEMBER 2025 - The Oxygen Park in Education City hosted a series of community support sessions organized by Go Pilates to promote women's physical well-being. The park saw wide participation from dozens of women who benefited from the open spaces and organizational supervision provided by Oxygen Park, which ensured a healthy and integrated environment for the sessions. Experienced Go Pilates instructors also provided ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar, December 2, 2025: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted the inaugural Business Innovation Challenge, a two-day competition designed to introduce top high school students and school counselors to the university's rigorous Business Administration program.
The challenge saw 78 students forming 26 teams from 15 public and private high schools across Qatar. The participants ......read full article
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 Press Release: Doha – Qatar | 01/12/2025:
The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Snoonu — Qatar’s leading super-app — announced today, Monday, the signing of a sponsorship agreement between the two parties, under which the company becomes the Official Delivery Services Sponsor of the QFA and one of the official sponsors of our national team until 2028. With this agreement, Snoonu joins the Association’s sponsor ......read full article
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 Qatar's First Waterfront Polo Event, Supported by a Prestigious Roster of Partners, to Take Place at Old Doha Port, 11–13 December 2025
Doha, Qatar – 30 November 2025: Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025, the very first exhibition polo event to take place at Old Doha Port from 11 to 13 December 2025, proudly announces new partners joining its distinguished line-up of sponsors supporting its inaugural edition.
Hosted by Qatar ......read full article
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 Strengthening Qatar's digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and homegrown talent to build a resilient, future-ready economy
Doha, Qatar – 02 December 2025:, MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, and Huawei have signed two strategic MoUs during MWC25 Doha to advance Qatar's national priorities in digital infrastructure, AI, and talent development. The agreements demonstrate how ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – 30 November 2025: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's pioneering sustainable developer, has reinforced its position as a leader in green construction and urban innovation as its Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ali Al Kuwari, was named 'Sustainability Leader of the Year' at the Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025. The award was presented at a ceremony held at Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai.
The Big 5 Global Impact ......read full article
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 Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, has announced updates to the "Hayya" GCC Residents Visa (A2). The new features are designed to make travel to Qatar smoother and more convenient during a season rich in international sporting, cultural, and entertainment events.
The updates, which will take effect on 30 November 2025, allows visitors from GCC ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – November 29, 2025 – Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the fields of next-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for the nation’s digital economy.
The MoU was formally signed by Eng. Ahmad Mohamed AL-Kuwari, CEO of ......read full article
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 Doha – November 29, 2025: To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week.
The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse array of activities, including competitions and interactive sessions focused on demonstrating positive lifestyle habits to help prevent, ......read full article
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 At Snoonu’s headquarters in Doha, it wasn’t executives setting the agenda, but a group of SDG Ambassadors still in school. They came with “Inspired by Eisha” – a simple idea with big intent: a mobile gift-cart where children learn to turn jars, boxes and scraps into thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts instead of more waste.
They spoke about birthday rubbish, about seeing things thrown away, and about wanting kids to ......read full article
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 Doha, Qatar – 27 November 2025: Msheireb Properties, the leading sustainable real estate developer in Qatar, won 4 awards at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025, presented by Qatar Tourism and UNWTO, marking Msheireb's continued success at the prestigious awards for the third consecutive year.
The Qatar Tourism Awards recognise innovation and excellence in the nation's tourism sector, aiming to raise awareness of Qatar as a ......read full article
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 Leaders from 100+ countries united in Doha to shape an education agenda rooted in equity, innovation, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies
Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2025: WISE 12 has concluded with powerful debates, global research launches, and collaborative high-level workshops tackling some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in education, from AI readiness and digital well-being to culturally rooted ......read full article
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 While in Mexico, with the Acapulco Major underway this week, players are competing for the final points of the Race, Barcelona hosted the presentation of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals. From Thursday, December 11 to Sunday, December 14, the Palau Sant Jordi will host the grand finale of an exciting season: a world-class event organized in collaboration with the Generalitat de ......read full article
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