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Doha, Qatar – 17 January 2026: Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its Home Finance campaign, offering customers the best profit rate as part of its continued commitment to making home ownership more accessible through Shari’ah-compliant solutions.
The campaign is available for a limited time until 4 February 2026 and features a market-leading profit rate of 3.49% per annum. It also offers a grace period of up to 12 months, an ......read full article
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Consulting HAUS emphasized the deal was a milestone for the local and regional ecosystem
Doha, Qatar – 12th January 2026, Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favorable terms and ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar – 07 January 2026 – Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign in collaboration with Visa, offering eligible Dukhan Bank Visa credit cardholders the opportunity to enter a draw for a premium hospitality experience at one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events.
The campaign is open to Dukhan Bank Visa credit cardholders and is designed to elevate everyday card usage by ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar, 7 January 2026 - Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC), listed on Qatar Stock Exchange, has rebranded to Nebras Energy. This strategic transformation builds on QEWC's decades-long role in providing essential electricity and water to the nation, and more than ten years of international leadership. Under the new brand identity, Nebras Energy emerges as an agile brand, one that reflects flexibility, continuity, and a ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar, January 6, 2026: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education, and professional development across the region.
The agreement was signed by CMU-Q’s Dean Michael Trick, Dean of CMU-Q, and Dr. Khalid Al-Jaber, Executive Director of the ......read full article
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Exhibition serves as a platform to stimulate economic growth and unlock new opportunities for local businesses
Doha, Qatar – 4 January 2026: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading specialised events in the defence and maritime security sectors, reflecting its expanding role in supporting economic diversification and industrial ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar – 3 January 2026: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has announced the extension of its End of Year campaign until 31 January 2026, following strong customer demand and allowing customers additional time to take advantage of the exclusive offers and exceptional benefits available across a diverse selection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The End of Year campaign has ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar-December 30, 2025- Silver Lake Motors - a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, announced a major achievement for EXEED at the Qatar Car of the Year (QCOTY) 2025 awards ceremony, held at Raffles Doha and organised by Maqina Middle East.
At the prestigious ceremony, EXEED was recognised with two significant awards that highlight its leadership in premium electrified mobility. The EXEED RX ......read full article
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For the Third Consecutive Year at the World Finance Awards 2025
Doha, Qatar - 22 December 2025: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been named “Best General Insurance Company in Qatar” at the World Finance Awards 2025.
This prestigious recognition highlights QIC’s contributions to the development of the national insurance landscape by providing solutions that effectively respond to ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar –December 27th, 2025- Reflecting Qatar's spirit of inclusion, compassion, and social solidarity, West Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding – welcomed 60 autistic children and their families to the SOUEAST showroom on Salwa Road for a heartwarming CSR initiative designed to create a joyful, safe, and sensory-friendly experience for ......read full article
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Doha, Qatar – 24 December 2025 – Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its UK Winter Spend Campaign, offering customers additional DAwards when using their Dukhan Bank Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom during the winter season.
The campaign runs from 24 December 2025 until 31 January 2026 and is aimed at enhancing the travel and lifestyle experience of customers visiting the UK by providing added value on eligible card ......read full article
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New Registration Format Offers Greater Ease and Convenience
Doha, Qatar, 23 December 2025: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 has announced the opening of online registration for all exhibitors, participants, and visitors to its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from 19–22 January at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
In a significant initiative to enhance the visitor ......read full article
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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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