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The partnership aims to boost academic outcomes and inclusion across school network
Pilots in ISP LABSchools reveal English language learning progress exceeds industry benchmarks with support of EdTech tools
ISP committed to investing in research-led innovation to improve teaching efficiency and learning outcomes
Qatar, Doha, 17 July 2025: International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of over 105 schools across 25 ......read more
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UAE, July 18, 2025
The Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have announced an amendment to the excise tax mechanism applied to sugar sweetened beverages (SSB’s), introducing a tiered volumetric model that links the tax value on each litre of a sugar sweetened beverage to its sugar content per 100ml. The higher the sugar content per 100ml, the higher the tax per litre, marking a shift from the flat rate currently ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 14 July 2025: Msheireb Properties and The Business Year have announced the return of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, scheduled to take place on 3 November at Barahat Msheireb, under the theme "Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth."
Following the success of the inaugural edition held in January this year, the second edition will focus on advancing the Gulf region's startup landscape and expanding ......read more
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Doha – July 14, 2025: Dr. Rayaz Malik, professor of medicine and assistant dean for clinical research partnerships at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and senior consultant physician in endocrinology and diabetes at Hamad Medical Corporation, has been ranked the number one researcher in medicine in Qatar for the third year in a row by Research.com, an independent research portal that compiles a global list of high-achieving ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 10 July 2025: Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East have announced receiving over 60 submissions for the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards, with entries open until 18 August, as interest continues to build across the region in design-led approaches to contemporary challenges.
The awards will be presented during the Innovation by Design Summit, scheduled on 24 September at Mandarin Oriental Doha, bringing ......read more
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Doha, Qatar, 10 July 2025: Fairmont Doha invites discerning travellers to discover Fairmont Gold, a refined "hotel within a hotel" experience that redefines personalised luxury. Rooted in elegance and discretion, Fairmont Gold is thoughtfully curated for guests who seek not just accommodation, but a heightened sense of belonging.
From the moment of arrival, Fairmont Gold guests are welcomed with a seamless private check-in, overseen ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 7 July 2025: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading sustainable property developer, has achieved a remarkable international accomplishment by securing two prestigious awards at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2025. The company won "Sustainable Development of the Year" and "Smart City Masterplanning Excellence" for its flagship project Msheireb Downtown Doha, during the awards ceremony held in Singapore in ......read more
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The summer offer is valid on all Mercedes-Benz electric cars and a wide range of ICE vehicles
Doha, Qatar – 6 July 2025: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, is pleased to announce an exceptional summer promotion on a selected range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The campaign provides prospective customers with an outstanding opportunity to own a luxury car bundled with a host of ......read more
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Doha, Qatar - 06 June 2025: In a joint effort to drive environmental awareness and promote responsible shopping habits, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), in partnership with Al Rayan Bank and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, commemorated International Plastic Bag Free Day with a nationwide campaign urging customers to make the switch to eco-friendly shopping bags under the slogan “I am not made of ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – June 2025: The General Tax Authority is pleased to report the overwhelmingly positive outcomes of its 100% Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative. This Initiative, in line with the GTA's commitment to easing financial burdens on companies and encouraging voluntary tax compliance, is making the tax system more efficient and transparent, ultimately bolstering the nation's sustainable development plans.
Since its ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 2 July 2025: Msheireb Museums, Qatar's pioneering heritage destination within Msheireb Downtown Doha, announces the launch of its 2025 Summer Programme under the inspiring theme "Your Creative Journey Begins Here.”
This comprehensive cultural initiative, running throughout July and August, builds on Msheireb Museums' award-winning approach to heritage education by reimagining the historic houses into ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – July 1, 2025 – Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan — China’s on-demand delivery giant — today announced the launch of its Founding Vendor Program in Qatar, inviting local restaurants and retailers to become the first wave of merchant partners on the platform ahead of its official market debut.
As the global arm of Meituan, Keeta harnesses the operational scale and technological depth ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 30 June 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, has announced a new collaboration agreement with the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar, marking a strategic step to further strengthen the "Qatar Connection" platform, a key pillar of the Qatar Scholarship Programme. The partnership aims to provide Qatar Scholarship recipients with meaningful ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – xx June, 2025: Dukhan Bank has been awarded the title of “Qatar’s Best Bank for Consumers” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming the Bank’s leadership in delivering outstanding, Sharia-compliant customer experiences across digital and retail banking channels.
This recognition reflects Dukhan Bank’s strategic focus on providing seamless, secure, and personalized ......read more
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Doha – June 25, 2025: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have conducted a comprehensive study of Qatar's pioneering national cancer care and research strategy, highlighting the country's significant achievements in improving prevention, detection and treatment of the disease.
The report, published in the leading UK medical journal Lancet Oncology, notes the remarkable success of Qatar's investments in ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – June 23, 2025: Artemis Education and Queen's Qatar announce the opening of their new Sports Centre – a cutting-edge facility that sets a new benchmark for student wellbeing, community fitness, and holistic education in Qatar.
This milestone reflects Queen's Qatar's unwavering commitment to nurturing the whole child and providing an environment where every learner can thrive. As part of ......read more
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DOHA, QATAR – 22 June 2025 – Swissôtel, a globally recognised symbol of Swiss excellence and purposeful living, proudly introduces the executive leadership team behind its highly anticipated flagship address: Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha and Swissôtel Residences Corniche Park Towers Doha.
Opening in Q4 2025 along Doha's iconic Corniche, this landmark destination merges Swiss elegance with ......read more
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Dubai, UAE — June 20, 2025: CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. celebrated sixty years since unveiling its first desktop calculator in 1957—a breakthrough that reshaped classrooms, laboratories, financial trading floors, offices, and retail shops worldwide. To mark this milestone, CASIO Middle East & Africa FZE (CMEA) welcomed its regional distributors and key partners to Habtoor Palace in Dubai, honoring six decades of precision, ......read more
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The Energy Finance Track will explore the challenges, opportunities and emerging trends across the African energy sector
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 18, 2025/ -- The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – will host an Energy Finance Track, dedicated to exploring the opportunities, challenges and emerging trends across Africa's investment ......read more
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Qatar ranks third regionally in skills proficiency as AI and career-focused learning accelerate
Doha, Qatar – 16 June 2025: Coursera, a leading online learning platform, today announced that Qatar ranks 3rd in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for overall skills proficiency, climbing to 40th place globally in 2025, up from 76th in 2023 and 58th in 2024, according to the platform's annual Global Skills Report. ......read more
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The 2024 champions are back to defend their crown at the Foro Italico, where Galán also triumphed in 2022. Chingotto talks padel, Trevi Fountain and carbonara: "Any excuse is good to eat one"
In the press room of the Foro Italico's Centrale, right across from the table where the stars sit, hangs a photo from the 2024 BNL Italy Major Premier Padel awards ceremony. Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto spot ......read more
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After their first title as a pair in Asuncion — becoming the youngest duo ever to win a Premier Padel event — the two Spaniards are preparing for one of the biggest challenges of the year. Gonzalez: "I couldn't wait to be back, the crowd here makes us feel amazing"
A final in Riyadh, four more semifinals in Miami and Brussels, and then the big breakthrough at the P2 in Asuncion: Bea Gonzalez and ......read more
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In collaboration with the world's top padel players and the International Padel Federation (FIP), the contest seeks new talent aged 15 to 24
The circuit kicks off in late June across eight cities, with four players from each stop advancing to the grand final in Barcelona at the end of 2025
CUPRA will award a game-changing scholarship to two male and two female padel players to help boost their careers
Registrations are now open via ......read more
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Less than a month after hosting the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament, the Foro Italico has been transformed: from red clay to blue padel courts, with the world's best players ready to compete in the fourth edition of the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, the second Major of the year after Doha. And the stars of the 'pala' will be joined by two-time Roland Garros doubles champion Sara Errani, wild card for the ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 04 June 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the initiative "Empowering and Nurturing Leadership Skills of Youth Through Climate Action Education in Uzbekistan." Supported by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), the three-year project aims to equip over 1,3 million youth ......read more
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Located in Al Mazrouah, Wadi Al Banat, Al Wakra, Al Wukair, and Al Egda, in a move to bring QIC’s services closer to more customer segments and enable easier, better access to top insurance coverage
Doha, Qatar – 5 June 2025: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the opening of five new car insurance outlets at Woqod Vehicle Technical Inspection Centers (Fahes). This move ......read more
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DOHA, QATAR - 3 June 2025: Artemis Education, a growing international schools group committed to delivering outstanding, values-driven education, is proud to announce the appointment of Emma Igelström as its new Director of Aquatics and Director of Programmes, Strategy and Growth at Artemex, the dedicated sports and enrichment division for Artemis Education. This marks a major step forward in the organisation’s commitment to elite ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 2 June 2025: Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Qatar and Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar, successfully concluded "Doha Climate Talks: Climate Diplomacy in Action" yesterday at Msheireb Museums, bringing together over 100 distinguished participants to address urgent climate challenges through diplomatic cooperation.
The high-level event established ......read more
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The real estate leaders of tomorrow are being defined today by how they embrace sustainability, technology, and design. According to Argaam’s coverage, Object 1 is positioning itself at the convergence of these three pillars—delivering not just buildings, but future-ready communities.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as Core Strategy
Object 1’s 2024 initiatives mark a turning point in its ESG integration. ......read more
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Doha, Qatar (29 May 2025) - SAS, a global leader in data and AI, in partnership with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), has launched a three-day Forecasting Hackathon bringing together more than 50 talented students from the College of Computing and Information Technology to tackle real-world challenges using SAS advanced data analytics and machine learning.
“Hackathons present the perfect opportunity to give ......read more
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Second annual Summit showcases AI advancements and customer success
MCIT and Google Cloud collaboration highlighted at Summit, empowering Qatar's government sector with trusted AI and cloud technologies for Qatar National Vision 2030.
DOHA, QATAR – May 29, 2025 – Today, Google Cloud hosted its second annual Google Cloud Summit in Doha, held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al ......read more
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Burkina Faso's energy transformation will take center stage at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, with Minister Yacouba Zabré Gouba set to discuss the country's evolving energy sector
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 28, 2025/ -- Burkina Faso's Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries Yacouba Zabré Gouba has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference - taking place from September 29 to October 3 ......read more
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An innovative coverage against financial losses from cyberattacks, online shopping fraud, credit card fraud and phishing scams
Doha, Qatar – 27 May 2025: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has introduced its new personal cyber insurance, an innovative coverage designed to protect individuals from cyber risks, ensuring they can navigate their digital lives with extra confidence.
QIC’s ......read more
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To support 305,000 youth in establishing and expanding small enterprises across key economic sectors.
Doha, Qatar, 25 May, 2025, Education Above All Foundation’s Silatech programme, in collaboration with Tanmeyah, partnered to launch the Youth Self-Employment Initiative to tackle Egypt’s youth unemployment crisis. The 3.5-year initiative will economically empower 305,000 young Egyptians by providing access ......read more
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Qatar's $524 billion sovereign wealth fund is continuing to explore investment opportunities in China, even as geopolitical tensions push global investors to tread carefully.
The Qatar Investment Authority is "actively looking at investments in China" but is taking steps to "avoid situations that potentially jeopardize relations with the US," said Mohammed Al-Hardan, head of technology, media and ......read more
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May 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM GMT+4
Qatar plans to significantly boost its liquefied natural gas trading business to complement its expanding domestic production of the super-chilled fuel.
QatarEnergy set up a trading unit a few years ago, which is already handling 10 million tons of physical LNG annually, more than 50% of which is non-Qatari volumes, Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said at the Qatar Economic Forum ......read more
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Doha, Qatar - 18 May 2025: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) has been named the winner of ‘IMAGES Most Admired Customer Experience Initiative of the Year’ at the IMAGES RetailME 𝐀&𝐌 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐆 2025, held on the 15th of May at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai. The award was presented by IMAGES RetailME, ......read more
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Ceremonial signing witnessed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Amir of the State of Qatar
Agreement for 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777X airplanes sets a record as the largest widebody order for Boeing, the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways’ largest-ever order
Order will support nearly 400,000 jobs in the U.S.
DOHA, May 15, 2025 — Qatar Airways ......read more
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Doha, Qatar - May 14, 2025: Fnac Qatar, the one-stop destination for all things culture, leisure and technology, proudly announces its participation in the 34th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), taking place from May 8 to May 17, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. In collaboration with the French Embassy and the French Institute in Qatar (FIQ), Fnac Qatar continues its long-standing commitment to supporting ......read more
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Doha, Qatar – 13 May 2025: Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East have extended the submission deadline for the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards to September, in response to growing regional interest. The extended timeline ensures that innovators, designers, and architects in the region have additional time to submit pioneering projects ahead of the awards ceremony, which will take place during the 2025 Innovation in Design ......read more
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