Doha, Qatar – 6 February 2025: Msheireb Downtown Doha is set to transform into a hub of sports, technology, and wellness on National Sports Day (NSD), offering an action-packed programme designed to inspire an active and connected lifestyle. Designed to attract visitors of all ages, NSD at Msheireb Downtown Doha will feature immersive fitness experiences, high-tech sports activations, family-friendly challenges, and an exhilarating Night Run and drone show. National Sports Day activations will take place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, ensuring a full day of interactive experiences. As the sun sets, the excitement continues with the Night Run by Visit Qatar, kicking off at 5:30 PM from M7 and offering two route options to accommodate all fitness levels. Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdulla, Senior Director of Corporate ......read more
The remarkable growth demonstrates the exceptional success of Qatar Stopover Programme 06 February 2024 Doha, Qatar – Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar’s growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme’s growing popularity. In January 2025, the programme recorded more than 10,500 visitors, compared to 6,651 in January 2024. The number of visitors in the stopover programme increased an impressive 165% from April 2024 to January 2025 – as compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. The programme has also driven exceptional growth ......read more
Dubai, UAE; February 5, 2025: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) convened Qatar’s most senior procurement and supply chain leaders at The Ned in Doha yesterday for the inaugural Chief Procurement Officers (CPO) Roundtable. This exclusive forum, part of a quarterly series, focused on the pivotal role of procurement in advancing Qatar’s National Development Strategy 3 (NDS3) and driving innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation. The event welcomed leaders from key public and private sector organisations, underscoring the critical contribution of procurement and supply chain management to achieving Qatar’s ambitious national objectives, including GDP growth, sustainability and digital innovation. The CPO Roundtable opened with remarks from Ben Farrell MBE, ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 3rd February 2025: A senior gathering of industry personalities has set the scene for the coming two days of Seatrade Maritime Qatar taking place at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Doha, Qatar until 5th February 2025. This is the first shipping round table of its kind in Qatar under the umbrella of the Seatrade Maritime Club Round Table – a successful initiative that precedes Seatrade Maritime events and allows stakeholders to discuss topical discussion points in a closed-door environment before sharing further in the Seatrade Maritime Qatar conference agenda. The first part of the Seatrade Maritime Club Round Table was moderated by Adam Kent, Managing Director, Maritime Strategies International, who spoke to Trade Disruption in 2025. The roundtable participants explored the ......read more
Doha, Qatar – 1 February 2025: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading smart and sustainable real estate developer, successfully concluded the first edition of Downtown Tech, transforming Barahat Msheireb into an immersive technology hub that welcomed over 130,000 visitors during its two-day run exploring the future of tech. The event brought together leading technology companies and organisations including Zeekr, Lekhwiya, Tesla Owners Club, and Snoonu, highlighting Qatar's growing position as a hub for technological innovation in the region. It featured four specialised zones dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and Autonomous Vehicles interconnected through a central nervous system design symbolising the fusion of human creativity and technological ......read more
The degree management tool, Stellic, started as a CMU-Q student project. Ten years later, more than a million students worldwide have used Stellic. Doha, Qatar – February 1, 2025 - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed back computer science alums Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Neyaz and Musab Popatia, co-founders of the highly successful startup, Stellic. Stellic is a degree-planning platform used by universities around the world, and more than a million students are on the platform. Bin Wasi and Neyaz founded the company in 2015–the year they graduated from CMU-Q—and received initial funding through Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Science & Technology Park’s (QSTP) intensive pre-startup program, XLR8. Today, the innovative degree ......read more
- Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Providing public and private sectors with seamless and reliable solutions - Matthew Kearns: unparalleled support from Qatar Customs to the logistics sector January 2025 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing logistics businesses in the MENA region, has once again been honoured by the General Authority of Customs for its compliance with the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) standards, during an award ceremony held by the General Authority of Customs on the occasion of International Customs Day. This recognition reflects GWC's leadership in the logistics sector in Qatar and its adherence to the best customs protocols. H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani, GWC Group Managing Director, said: ......read more
Doha, Qatar: 27 January 2025: Seatrade Maritime Qatar – the most comprehensive event for the nation’s expanding maritime and offshore sectors – is to explore pathways to building a local talent pool as the country looks to build it stature as a global maritime hub. A dedicated panel session – ‘Building A Local Talent Pool’ – will run at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Resort Doha on February 4, the opening day of the two-day event, which is being held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Transport. The session will be moderated by Danial Kaabi, CEO of Sea Horizon Offshore, who says it will be closely aligned with Qatar’s Vision 2030 to develop a diverse, multi-sector talent pipeline. It will examine the critical ......read more
Doha, Qatar – 23 January 2025: Mohammed bin Jassim House at Msheireb Museums hosted the Youth Entrepreneurship Club's "Forum for Leadership and Innovation" this week, featuring the launch of the 2024 Sustainability Report and panel discussions on the future of leadership and innovation. Mr. Abdulla Al Naama, General Manager of Msheireb Museums, said: "We're proud to host the YEC Forum for Leadership and Innovation at Mohammed bin Jassim House, a space that celebrates Msheireb's rich history and the sustainable architecture at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. This event reflects our dedication to the growth of creativity and innovation in our community. Msheireb Museums is committed to driving sustainability and empowering community-focused initiatives, and we're thrilled to partner with the ......read more
The Qatar Investment Authority expects Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to a boom in US technology deals. The presence of tech executives including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Trump’s inauguration as president this week suggests his government will be supportive of the industry, according to Mohammed Al Hardan, the QIA’s head of technology, media and telecommunications. “I’ll be amazed if the environment is not pro tech,” Al Hardan said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “For now, it’s probably one of the best tech environments that we’ve ever seen in the US.” The QIA, which manages $510 billion, is a big investor in US tech and was part of a $6 billion funding ......read more
Doha, Qatar – 21 January 2025: Msheireb Properties and UBS have jointly celebrated the contract signing for UBS’s new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts in Qatar. The future location will house UBS’s wealth management business in Qatar, featuring a dedicated client area. Tarek Eido, CEO and Country Head of UBS Qatar, said: “The new office space in Doha is a testament to our business' strength and our ambition to further grow in the region. Having brought together our combined teams in 2024, we are now setting the tone to move forward as one team, to provide our clients with the full range of our One Bank offering.” Msheireb Properties CEO Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari said: “We are delighted to host UBS in Msheireb Downtown Doha, further ......read more
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad: The results underscore the strength of our business model Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Our priority remains driving operational excellence Matthew Kearns: Expansion is the cornerstone of our growth strategy January 2025 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing businesses in the MENA region, announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024. The company reported Total Revenues of QAR1.582 billion, Operating Profits of QAR306 million, and a Net Profit of QAR172 million, while earnings per share stood at QAR0.293 for the year ended on 31 December 2024. The company’s Board of Directors recommended a 10% cash dividend, at QAR 0.10 per share. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani, GWC Chairman, said: “These ......read more
Doha, Qatar – 20 January 2025: MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public), Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Data Centres provider, announces an expansion of an additional 4 Megawatts (MW) of data centre capacity as part of its strategic expansion efforts to meet the growing demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure. This move reinforces MEEZA’s commitment to supporting Qatar’s Digital Transformation and solidifying its position as a key player in the regional ICT landscape. The new 4 MW capacity will be incorporated into MEEZA’s state-of-the-art network of data centres, designed to deliver unparalleled reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This expansion comes as part of MEEZA’s vision to enhance its data centre offerings aligning with the country’s ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030 and ......read more
Doha, 19 January, 2025– Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has launched the first phase of its Primary Dealer framework in collaboration with Bloomberg, marking a key milestone in the development of Qatar’s capital markets. This initiative, aligned with QCB’s Third Financial Sector Strategy, is set to modernize the market infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and participation in Qatar’s financial markets. This effort is a key component of Qatar’s National Vision 2030, aimed at diversifying the economy and increasing its attractiveness for foreign direct investment. QCB has adopted Bloomberg’s Auction System to streamline its local currency debt issuance and liquidity management workflows. Integrated with the Bloomberg Terminal, this system supports the development of QCB’s debt issuance ......read more
Doha – January 19, 2025: A team of high school students representing Qatar achieved success by earning two silver medals at the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania. The students received specialized mentorship and preparation from a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), enabling them to excel in this highly competitive global event. Dr. Mohammad Yousef, a professor of physics in the pre-medical division at WCM-Q, conducted several coaching sessions focused on the fundamental principles of physics and their applications for the team of eight students. The final session, which involved practical experiments and exercises, took place in the physics teaching laboratory at WCM-Q's campus in Education City. During this session, the team underwent rigorous training to prepare for the ......read more
ROME/JERUSALEM – The World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the horrifying incident on January 5, when a clearly marked WFP convoy was shot at by Israeli forces near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, putting the lives of our staff at tremendous risk and leaving the vehicles immobilized. The convoy, consisting of three vehicles carrying eight staff members, came under hostile fire despite having received all of the necessary clearances from Israeli authorities. At least 16 bullets struck the vehicles. Thankfully, no staff members were injured in this terrifying encounter. This unacceptable event is just the latest example of the complex and dangerous working environment that WFP and other agencies are operating in today. Security conditions in Gaza must urgently improve for lifesaving humanitarian assistance to ......read more
Qatar is set to captivate visitors with a dynamic start to 2025, featuring an array of world-class festivals and events. Shop Qatar 2025, the country's largest and most anticipated shopping festival, is set to run from January 1 to February 1, 2025. The month-long festival will feature 20 participating malls and shopping destinations, including Place Vendōme and Doha Festival City, each promising unbeatable discounts, family-friendly entertainment, exciting competitions, and incredible raffle prizes. Building on the success of previous editions, Shop Qatar 2025 promises an action-packed lineup of experiences, with exclusive offers across luxury, high-street, and local retailers. Adding to the excitement, back with its 21st edition, the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2025 promises to dazzle attendees with its exclusive ......read more
Accolades recognise the resort’s dedication to holistic wellness, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences 24 December 2024 — Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, is celebrating a successful year with numerous prestigious awards and nominations, including its wins at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2024, where it was named the winner of both the Exceptional Resort Experience and Exceptional Spa Experience titles. Among other highlights this year, Zulal Wellness Resort was recognised as one of the Top 21 “Best Wellness Experiences” by National Geographic’s Best of the World 2024, and won the Multigenerational Wellness Resort of the Year at the Compare Retreats Luxury Wellness Travel Awards. It was also awarded ......read more
Mohammed Al Thani in 1878. This day honors Qatar's rich cultural heritage while celebrating its forward-looking vision for unity, progress, and prosperity. A Showcase of National Pride Qatar's National Day festivities transform the country into a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and unity. The celebrations feature dazzling military parades, enthralling aerial displays, and traditional performances along the picturesque Doha Corniche. At the heart of the festivities is the "Darb Al Saai" festival, which highlights Qatar's creativity and showcases innovative national projects. Community-driven events like "Al Meez" and traditional "Souq" activities bring people together, while streets adorned with the national flag and musical and sporting displays amplify the spirit of pride and ......read more
QIC collaborated with local artists to create artworks reflecting the national unity and commitment to give back to Qatar The artistic creations are exhibited on out-of-home banners in Lusail Marina Promenade, The Pearl, and showcased on QIC Blog Doha, Qatar - 18 December 2024: In commemoration of Qatar National Day, Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has rolled out a special art initiative celebrating the values of unity, national pride and sense of belonging to Qatar through the work of local artists. Themed "Qatar. Unity. Future", the initiative involves award-winning Qatari visual artist Abdulaziz Yousef, multi-disciplinary Qatari artist Sheikh Mubarak Nasser Al-Thani, Qatar-based Lebanese graphic and motion designer Rami Kanso, and Qatar-based Canadian artist and ......read more
Two restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star Four restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand A total of 33 restaurants are recommended in this first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Doha Unveiled at a ceremony held at the Katara Hall, Raffles Doha, the inaugural launch of the MICHELIN Guide in Doha celebrates 33 establishments. “We are delighted to announce The MICHELIN Guide’s arrival in Qatar with our first Guide to Doha,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Our famously anonymous Inspectors have explored and experienced the city’s restaurants and their cuisines from all around the world and have selected the very best, across all price ranges and styles.” “This inaugural selection not only celebrates the best of Doha's dining scene but will also put ......read more
Doha, Qatar – MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, proudly participated as the Strategic AI Data sponsor at the World AI Summit Qatar 2024, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping Qatar’s AI ecosystem. Through a series of impactful engagements, MEEZA showcased its commitment to accelerating Qatar’s AI readiness by emphasizing advancements in data center efficiency, robust infrastructure, and the development of essential skillsets. The event marked a significant milestone with record-breaking attendance, reflecting the growing global interest in AI and Qatar’s role as a hub for technological innovation. During the summit, MEEZA delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled “Accelerating Qatar’s AI Readiness: From Data Centre Efficiency to ......read more
Doha, Qatar – December 15, 2024 – Msheireb Museums, a cornerstone of Msheireb Properties' commitment to cultural preservation and innovation, hosted the Positive Impact Leadership Summit 2024 last week. The event, organised in collaboration with the Youth Entrepreneur Club, brought together CEOs, executives, and thought leaders from across the Middle East and Qatar, to explore new leadership paradigms. Held in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world's first sustainably redeveloped downtown, the summit served as a platform for reimagining leadership. With a focus on supporting employee well-being alongside organisational success, the discussions highlighted groundbreaking research underscoring the unique strengths of Qatari leadership—rooted in values of loyalty, service, and cultural ......read more
Eighteen lucky shoppers will walk away with 1 million Meera Rewards points Double rewards for customers supporting local and Al Meera-branded products Customers are welcomed at Al Meera’s pavilion near Gate No. 2 at Darb Al Sai Doha, 14 December 2024: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s leading retailer, is thrilled to announce a series of celebratory activities and promotions in the occassion of Qatar National Day. From December 12, 2024, to January 11, 2025, Al Meera invites customers to join in the festivities and enjoy unmatched rewards, exclusive offers, and community engagement initiatives that embody the spirit of this national celebration. As part of the celebrations, and building on the resounding success of past raffles and promotions such as the recent 30 Cars in 30 Days campaign, Al ......read more
Doha, Qatar - December 11, 2024: The inaugural World Summit AI Qatar 2024 (WSAI) concluded with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the global AI landscape. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the summit witnessed an impressive turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and AI enthusiasts from around the world. H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the opening ceremony, accompanied by Their Excellencies the ministers and several officials. The conference commenced with an opening speech by Sarah Porter, CEO and Founder of InspiredMinds, the summit organizer Embracing a forward-thinking approach to technological development, World Summit AI Qatar 2024 theme, "Putting Humanity at ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 11 December 2024 – Fairmont Doha is proud to present "In Love with the Homeland," a captivating new exhibition by two visionary Qatari artists, Bashayer Al-Badr and Maryam AlTajer. This stunning showcase will be open from 11th December to 8th January, in celebration of Qatar National Day, and it highlights the beauty of Arabic calligraphy—an artistic tribute that tells the story of cultural pride, honor, and the enduring connection between Qatar's land and its people. The exhibition, located in the Dōme Lounge within the iconic Fairmont Doha at Katara Towers, will feature a collection of evocative artworks by Al-Badr and Al Tajer, each echoing Qatar's resilience, wisdom, and aspirations. Through the heartfelt narrative of Arabic calligraphy, each piece illustrates the intricate ties ......read more
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad: Diversifying funding sources and boosting business agility Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad: Expansion strategy is underpinned by strategic partnerships December 2024 / Doha / Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C (GWC) – one of the fastest-growing logistics businesses in the MENA region – announced that its Extraordinary Assembly General Meeting, held on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, approved the establishment of a Sharia-compliant Sukuk program, with a total value of QAR 2 billion (or its equivalent in other currencies). H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani, GWC Chairman, commented: “Our strategy focuses on diversifying funding sources while maintaining strong operational performance. We are committed to reinforcing our leadership in logistics and supply ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 9 December 2024 - Fast Company Middle East, in collaboration with Msheireb Properties, has announced the return of the Innovation By Design Summit to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This much-anticipated second edition, scheduled for May 21, 2025, will focus on design-driven innovation and its role in shaping the future. Building on the success of its inaugural summit, which saw 400 delegates converge on the Doha Design District, next year's event will bring together local, regional, and international speakers and guests from business, technology, entertainment, architecture, and design. The event promises an immersive exploration of how design intersects with global trends and local needs, tackling crucial issues such as sustainability, rapid technological advancement, and social equity. "By uniting visionaries from ......read more
Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, is playing a key role in expanding the scholarly community in information systems within Asia. In December, the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) will be held in Thailand, the first time southeast Asia has hosted the conference. CMU-Q’s Nui Vatanasakdakul, associate teaching professor of information systems, has played an integral part in the preparation and organization of ICIS 2024. She has a leadership role as the local chair of the conference. “This has been a five-year journey,” said Vatanasakdakul. “It benefits the entire information systems research community in Asia when we have strong local chapters, and we connect our talented researchers so they can collaborate and ......read more
Doha, Qatar – December 8, 2024 The MENA Fintech Festival 2024 successfully concluded its third edition on December 5 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha. The three-day event, held from December 3 to 5, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends and future opportunities in the financial technology sector. Building upon the success of its previous editions, the festival evolved from a traditional forum into a dynamic B2B matchmaking platform, fostering collaboration among startups, investors, corporate entities, regulators, incubators, and accelerators. This transformation underscores the event's commitment to advancing fintech and financial inclusion across the MENA region. The opening ceremony featured a keynote address by H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 8th December 2024 – MEEZA, Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Solutions Provider, has once again been recognized as the “Best ICT Service Provider” at the Qatar Digital Business Awards (QDBA) 2024. This prestigious accolade was announced during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) on Wednesday, November 27. The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, alongside prominent dignitaries, officials, and digital sector pioneers. The Qatar Digital Business Awards is a premier national platform that honors companies and entrepreneurs driving Qatar’s digital transformation. This year’s awards featured 14 categories, including four new ones, reflecting the evolving ......read more
Catalyzing Qatar’s Role as a Regional Innovation Hub Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2024: JMJ Group Holding, one of Qatar's real estate development leaders, welcomed a distinguished Estonian business delegation at The OQ Hotel today, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Qatar’s Vision through strategic international partnerships. The meeting brought together officials from the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, alongside representatives from leading Estonian companies. The meeting provided a platform for productive dialogue and exploration of collaborative opportunities in key sectors, including digital transformation, energy innovation, and sustainability - areas central to Qatar’s economic diversification strategy. In attendance were Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin ......read more
Get ready for groundbreaking AI insights as World Summit AI Qatar (WSAI) makes its debut in Doha this December, promising to revolutionize the AI landscape in the region. Set against the backdrop of Qatar's ambitious AI vision, this two-day summit is poised to become the ultimate platform for shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Event Details Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in the State of Qatar and organised by InspiredMinds, mark your calendars for December 10th and 11th, 2024, as the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) transforms into a hub of AI innovation. Under the theme "Putting Humanity at the Heart of AI," WSAI Qatar is set to explore the intricate balance between technological advancement and human-centric values. A Stellar Lineup of ......read more
Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024 showcases Qatar as a prominent travel and tourism hub, evolving beyond a stopover destination. QTM 2024 welcomed a large number of visitors – greeting over 10,678 attendees across the 3-day exhibition at DECC. The QTM Conference shared insights from more than 55 guest speakers, who imparted their expertise through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and exchanges. Doha, Qatar – 3 December, 2024: The third edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024, held from November 25-27 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), has concluded with resounding success, solidifying its position as a premier event in the global travel and tourism industry. The event, organized by NeXTfairs under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin ......read more
Oxford Business Group's latest Global Platform video features insights from Commercial Bank of Qatar Doha, December 2024: A comprehensive exploration of Qatar's financial landscape underscores the sector's drive towards technological innovation and sustainable growth, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. The country's banking sector is leading efforts to integrate advanced technologies and significantly reduce carbon emissions. These developments are showcased in a new Global Platform video produced by Oxford Business Group, in collaboration with Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ), titled, "Diving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector." Shahnawaz Rashid_GP_nPB.jpg The video features Shahnawaz Rashid, Executive General Manager (EGM) and Head of Retail Banking at Commercial ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 1 December 2024: Techno Q, a Regional Systems Integrator, has been honored with the prestigious "Best Systems Integrator" award at the Qatar Digital Business Award 2024. The ceremony, held on November 27, was organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and attended by H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Building on its reputation for excellence, this recognition underscores Techno Q's commitment to excellence in innovation and its significant contributions to Qatar's rapidly evolving technological landscape. The award, part of an expanded 14-category competition, saw 303 applications from 132 companies across diverse sectors. Reflecting on this significant milestone, Mr. Abdulla Alansari, CEO and Co-Founder of ......read more
Doha, Qatar – November 30, 2024: JMJ Group Holding, a leading name in Qatar's real estate development, proudly announces the completion of The OQ, a flagship five-star lifestyle hotel in Doha. This landmark project underscores JMJ Group Holding's unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality developments that prove Qatar's position as a global destination for luxury tourism lifestyle experiences. This milestone is a testament to JMJ Group Holding's ability to identify market trends and align its developments with the highest standards of design, functionality, and deliver projects that resonate with modern travelers seeking unique and exceptional hospitality experiences. Designed to cater to an international audience, The OQ is a contemporary lifestyle hotel offering a fresh and cosmopolitan ......read more
Doha, Qatar – November 25th, 2024: Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024, the region's premier travel and tourism exhibition, officially opened its doors yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, this year's event is the largest and most impactful edition yet, reinforcing Qatar's position as a leading global tourism destination. QTM 2024 runs until Wednesday (27 November) and visitors are encouraged to register via the free online registration form, today: https://app.qtmqatar.com/index/registration. The landmark event has been inaugurated officially by His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani - Minister of Commerce and Industry in Qatar (MoCI), and His ......read more
The event marks the latest installment of the CMU-Q Dean's Lecture Series Doha, Qatar – November 25, 2024 - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, chief executive officer, HSBC Bank Middle East Qatar, to discuss the bank's international corporate strategy within an increasingly diversified landscape. The lecture marked the latest installment of the CMU-Q Dean's Lecture Series. Dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, welcomed Mostafawi and reflected on the joint institutional milestones of CMU-Q's 20th and HSBC's 70th anniversaries in Qatar. HSBC Bank Middle East and CMU-Q embarked on a journey of collaboration in the early years of the campus, with the bank offering internships to students as early as 2006. "Since then, HSBC has ......read more
Doha, Monday 25 November 2024 – Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, and Ooredoo Group, have entered into a strategic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ooredoo Group Digital Ecosystem Conference, which took place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The MoU was signed by Mr. Salem Al Mannai, CEO of Qatar Insurance Group, and Mr. Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, CEO of Ooredoo Group and was the main highlight of the conference, underscoring the importance of this strategic collaboration which aims to harness the combined strengths of both companies to develop and offer innovative, customer-centric insurance solutions, revolutionizing the way insurance and telecommunications services are delivered. This landmark partnership between ......read more
Qatar - May 09, 2020: As an implementation for the provisions of the law No. 24 for the year2017 on National Address, and Minister of Interior decree No. 96 of 2019 on implementing certain provisions of the above law, the Ministry of Interior urges the HR / Admin Managers of the public and private companies and Establishments to remind their all employees including workers, who ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2020: The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior is pleased to send you an awareness poster on "Forms of Gatherings Banned by the Power of the Law as per the decision by H.E Prime Minister and Minister of Interior to prevent the spread of Corona Virus disease Covid-19" in various languages such as Arabic, English, ......read more
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Doha, Qatar, 19th February 2020 – Alfardan Group recently signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Foundation for the inauguration of the Group’s ‘Tariqi’ program. In celebration of the partnership, Sheikh Salman Bin Hassan Al-Thani, Chief Financial Officer of Qatar Foundation, led Mr. Omar Hussain Alfardan, President and CEO of Alfardan Group, on a tour of Qatar ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 02 February 2020: Qatar Post supported the mission of Al Shabhana Association, a non-profit organization fighting deforestation in Qatar, by planting trees in the open areas of Qatar Post Headquarters. The event, entitled ‘Qatar Post for Sustainable Development – Afforestation Campus Qatar’ witnessed a number of ......read more
Youth learn about Generation Amazing football for development methodology for social change Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2019: The first edition of the Generation Amazing Festival 2019 has concluded successfully at Qatar Foundation Oxygen Park, bringing together a generation of young leaders gathered for the common purpose of using the power of football ......read more
Partnership with Hullwiper to meet demand for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning Ras Laffan, Qatar, 23 December 2019 – GAC Qatar is joining forces with HullWiper Ltd in preparation to launch its hull cleaning solution at the Qatari port of Ras Laffan in early 2020 to meet growing demand for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning solutions. GAC Qatar is the only company to have ......read more
For the second consecutive year Doha, Qatar – 19 December 2018: As a part of Qatar National Day celebrations, Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development, a joint initiative by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Silatech, for the second consecutive year is participating through four entrepreneurial projects that are part of the “Young ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 12 November 2019: Qatar Post has successfully received ISO 27001:2013 certification for its implementation of Information Security Management System (ISMC), boosting customer confidence with its robust new protective measures of personal and commercial records. ISO 27001:2013 is an international recognized framework that helps organizations become more ......read more
September 24, 2019: This Ramadan, The Body Shop collaborated with Dubai Cares to raise funds via its outlets, which will be used by Dubai Cares to support children and youth’s education through the refurbishment and construction of education facilities in developing countries. Dubai Cares is playing a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 goal which aims to ......read more
In Collaboration with Qatar Charity It’s ‘Back to School’ season – Donate and win vouchers from Doha Festival City participating retailers. Doha, Qatar – 21 August 2019: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s unique and world-class retail, entertainment and dining destination is launching its ‘Back to School’ season with a community initiative ......read more
Doha, 26 June, 2019: As part of its commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Senior Deputy Group President & CEO of QIC Group, Mr. Ali S. AlFadala inaugurated the newly established orphan accommodation for Dreama. Last year QIC Group collaborated with Dreama to provide sponsorship for quality housing refurbishment for orphans. QIC Group has been engaging ......read more
EAA’s partnership with Qatar TV scales the nationwide fundraising campaign Campaign donations reach QAR 15M of commitments to global education efforts Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2019: Launched in May 2019 in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s nationwide fundraising campaign, under the theme “No Child Left Out”, ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 22 June 2019: UCL Qatar is inviting applicants from around the world to apply for its third prestigious Academic Fellowship Programme, as part of the University’s continuing effort to attract and develop international research in Qatar. As part of the initiative, UCL Qatar will host several outstanding Visiting Fellows who will contribute to enhancing the ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 08 June 2019: In the spirit of the Holy Month, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company QSC (Al Meera) launched a host of initiatives and events bringing together both employees and local community members to spread and share the joy of Ramadan. In partnership with the Qatar Cancer Society, Al Meera shared the Ramadan experience with on-the-road fasters, distributing ......read more
Doha, Qatar, Jun 2, 2019: Under the umbrella of its humanitarian and continuous commitment to Qatari society, Al Khaliji Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, has announced its donation support of the Qatar Cancer Society (QSC), a non-profit organization working under the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities toward awareness around cancer and ......read more
Cabinet to administer world’s first virtual ministry Qatar - April 24, 2019: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the world’s first virtual “Ministry of Possibilities” to incubate and develop radical solutions to government’s most pressing problems. Sheikh Mohammed ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 29 January, 2019: Building on the momentum of its preceding three editions of Government Procurement and Contracting Conference & Exhibition ‘MOUSHTARAYAT’, QDB announced that preparations for the fourth ‘MOUSHTARAYAT’ are at an advanced stage, which is scheduled to take place for 3 days, beginning on March 31 and ends on April 02, in ......read more
22 January 2019; Dubai, UAE: Executive summary The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that the issuance of long-term residence permits for investors, outstanding students, foreign nationals with exceptional talents, and similarly-situated foreign nationals, as determined by the UAE government, will begin on 3 February 2019. Categories of applicants A ......read more
supported by Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) Doha, Qatar, December 18, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation is pleased to announce its participation at Doha Forum to reflect its commitment towards humanitarian cause. During the Forum, and as part of its strategic commitment, EAA signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian ......read more
Qatar, December 12, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation announced the efforts to build a global consensus on recognising the academic credentials of migrants and refugee children at the 2018 Global Education Meeting. As representatives from around the world gather to discuss progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, EAA has announced a global initiative to develop ......read more
Doha, Qatar, November 22, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s Programme Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) launched today the second edition of MENA Youth Capacity building in Humanitarian Action (MCYHA) 2018 training, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), sponsored by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). The opening ceremony started with a motivational speech ......read more
Doha, Qatar – November 13, 2018 – Journalists from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting discussed their experience reporting on issues that have a global impact and may be controversial to cover to students at Northwestern University in Qatar. Ian James, a reporter for The Arizona Republic, and Sharron Lovell, visual journalist and an educator based in Beijing, ......read more
Doha, Qatar, October 18, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, through its programme Al Fakhoora, is excited to announce its partnership with Qatar University for “Dynamic Futures Qatar”, which is acclaimed as the first scholarship programme of its kind in the State of Qatar. The signing ceremony took place at Qatar University on October 15, 2018. The ......read more
Doha, 14th October 2018: Under the mandate of the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, the first Qatar Visa Center (QVC) was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Rashid bin Shafea Al-Marri, ambassador of the State of Qatar in Colombo last Thursday. On behalf of Qatari government, opening ceremony was attended by Muhammad Hassan Al Obaidali, Assistant Undersecretary for Labor ......read more
Joint programme between global foundation, Education Above All (EAA) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), join forces at UNGA for major announcement set to diversify the way education is financed. Qatar - Doha, 29 September 2018 – EAA, and the ISFD’s out-of-school programme set to transform the way that low-income countries can access loan ......read more
Doha, Qatar, August 11, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s (EAA) moving exhibition “Reaching 10 Million Out of School Children” has landed at Hamad International Airport (HIA). The exhibit marks the achievement of securing commitments to enrol 10 million out of school children in 50 countries around the world. The exhibition is taking place in the departure’s ......read more
Doha, Qatar – June 14, 2018: In keeping with the spirit of sharing during the holy month of Ramadan and as part of its community and charity activities, Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort, recently distributed iftars to motorists driving back to Doha from Mesaieed and those heading to the resort from Al Wakrah. Various members of the resort's team came together to ......read more
29 May 2018, Doha, Qatar - Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s programme, Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), has launched its Ramadan 2018 Project "Sharing Hope", bringing together male and female local volunteers to support vulnerable communities in Qatar, in line with the principles of community service and giving back during the holy month of Ramadan. ROTA ......read more
Doha, Qatar, May 26, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation recently held a reception at the opening of its ‘Reaching 10 Million Out of School Children’ exhibition at the W Hotel Doha, in the presence of a number of ambassadors, to mark a major milestone in its work to empower 10 million marginalised and vulnerable children around the world. After the moving ......read more
Doha, Qatar, May 21, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has launched a country-wide fundraising campaign during the holy month of Ramadan to provide the world’s most impoverished and marginalized children, youth and women a quality education, as around 263 million children and youth are out of school today, according to UNESCO. The Ramadan campaign was announced ......read more
Qatar, May 21, 2018: Our Safety in Ramadan Achieving general safety during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the very important matter, weather it is in the home, or workplace or markets or on the road etc., Ensuring the availability of a functioning fire extinguisher in the houses and workplaces, perfect knowledge on best mode of its usage, good electrical ......read more
On May 10 2018, the annual Quest Gala 2018 dinner was held at the Palazzo Ballroom, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha, which raised a total of QAR 1,070,000 through a public auction of 11 valued art pieces by some of Qatar’s leading philanthropists, art collectors and high-profile artists, who attended the ceremony. The event was supported by a number of official sponsors, including ......read more
Doha, May 8, 2018: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation through its programme, Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), held the largest annual International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) Qatar 2018 Open House on April 24 at Hamad Bin Khalifa University-Student Center, under the patronage of Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat) Q.J.S.C. Organised ......read more
World leaders celebrated major milestone in empowering 10 million marginalized out of school children through quality education. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, UN Secretary General António Guterres and leaders from the United Nations, NGOs, and global industry, including President of Ghana and model philanthropist Naomi Campbell, celebrated an important milestone in addressing a ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 25 April 2018: In collaboration with Qatar University, Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, through its programme Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), led eighteen student volunteers on a service learning trip to Indonesia from 5-14 April. In partnership with a local NGO called Titian Foundation, volunteers facilitated skills development workshops in a school in the village of Bayat in ......read more
Qatar Insurance Group has signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Rail yesterday under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and H.E Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al Sulaiti Minister of Transport and Communications, and top rank officials for naming the West Bay station as Qatar Insurance Group ......read more
Doha, 28 January 2018: Qatar Development Bank (QDB), through its export program ‘Tasdeer’, participated in the 83rd International Green Week in Berlin that took place from January 19th till January 23rd. As part of Qatar Development Bank’s special pavilion, 12 Qatari companies in the Agriculture field and food sector were representing Qatar. The Bank's ......read more
In honor of volunteers in all parts of the world Doha, Qatar – December 7, 2017 – NAMA Center, one of Qatar Foundation for Social Work’s (QFSW) affiliated Centers, has participated in the 2017 International Volunteer Day celebrations, in the framework of its ongoing encouragement of voluntary work and the promotion of community participation, while reaffirming the ......read more
Doha, Qatar – October 15, 2017: Climate change was the center of discussion during a week-long visit by distinguished journalists from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). As part of an annual visit to NU-Q to raise awareness of journalism campaigns that focus on global issues, three international reporters who specialize in reporting ......read more
Ratings: Foreign and Local Currency: AA-/Negative/A-1+ For further details see ratings list. Overview We expect the ongoing boycott of Qatar's economy will lead • to slower economic growth and hamper fiscal and external performance as outflows of external financing are offset by drawing upon government assets. The Qatari authorities are utilizing the country's large ......read more
Qatar, June 6, 2017: General Directorate of Traffic has decided to restrict the movement of trucks as per the following schedule. Trucks are not allowed during: Morning: 8 am to 9:30 am Noon: 1:30 pm to 3 pm Evening: 5:30 pm to 12 midnight General Directorate of Traffic urges truck drivers to abide by this rule for regulating traffic flow during the holy month of Ramadan, Best ......read more
Our Safety in Ramadan The Home is the most important place where the family members feel more safety and stability. But, there are several possible hazards that may lead to the occurrence of accidents for many reasons such as ignorance and not taking care of prevention and safety measures in the houses in general, and during the holy month of Ramadan in particular. We provide you some ......read more
Team from UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are taking part in this initiative to help the cause of 65 million people suffering from this challenge around the globe, it is the 4th most common neurological condition Dubai, UAE, May 9th, 2017: Epilepsy warrior and adventure enthusiast, Medina Ilyassova, will lead a group of 12 people to Tanzania on a ‘Wild Lion Expedition’. In ......read more
Created in collaboration with Microsoft, the Font harmoniously and fully integrates Arabic and Latin texts Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai Font combines the authenticity of the past and the aspirations of the future The Dubai Font is the first Microsoft font created by a city and named after it The font can be accessed globally by more than 100 million users across the world through ......read more
Doha, Qatar – April 8, 2017 – It was a very different Spring Break for Shakeeb Asrar, who spent his holidays working with displaced refugees in Greece. For 15 days, Asrar, a senior at Northwestern University in Qatar, volunteered to work with Syrian, Afghani, Pakistani, and Iraqi refugees seeking asylum from their war-torn countries. Working with them, Asrar was immersed in a social ......read more
Doha, Qatar – March 26, 2017: The Westernized definition of feminism, and misconceptions that surround Muslim feminists as being in opposition to Sharia’ law, were challenged in a session at Northwestern University in Qatar. In her session, "How Not to Talk about Muslim Feminism," distinguished scholar and Islamic and U.S. constitutional law expert, Asifa ......read more
Doha, Qatar – March 19, 2017 – Distinguished scholar and Islamic and US constitutional law expert Asifa Quraishi-Landes will host a special session on women’s empowerment and rights under Sharia law, at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), on Wednesday, March 22. Quraishi-Landes currently serves as assistant professor of law at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ......read more
February 12, 2017: TRL, the global centre for innovation in transport and mobility and Qatar's Ministry of Municipalities and Environment (MME) has announced the launch of ‘VegeBlock’, a new innovative building block designed to help increase sustainability across the country's construction segment, in a special seminar held at the Ministry of Municipality & Environment ......read more
Doha, Qatar – December 13, 2016: In the context of bolstering values of loyalty, pride and patriotism and emphasizing the Center’s support of the country’s past achievements and its future aspirations, NAMA Center, a member of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is participating at the 2016 Qatar National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai with a number of festive events and ......read more