Doha – June 27, 2026: Seven aspiring biomedical scientists gained key research skills by completing the 2025 cycle of the Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) for Nationals at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The interns who participated in this year's program were AlMaha Al-Janahi, Salma Ali, Osama Ali, Nour Nasrallah, Mariam Afifi, Laila Alabd, and Dania Nazeeh AlBess.  The BRTP is designed to give Qatari nationals and long-term residents who have recently graduated from college a solid foundation in practical laboratory and research administration skills. The program also provides the participants with experience of conducting real clinical research projects and working alongside highly qualified scientists and faculty at WCM-Q's state-of-the-art laboratories. To celebrate their successful completion of the program, which lasts approximately 10 mon ......read full article

Doha, Qatar, 27 June 2026 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with Place Vendôme, hosted Let's Move for Education, a community movement activation held in celebration of Olympic Day 2026 and in support of the International Olympic Committee's global Let's Move campaign. The event brought together hundreds of participants, including youth, families, Team Qatar athletes, community members, partners, representatives of Education Above All Foundation and Place Vendôme, and invited guests, for an indoor community walk and jog at Place Vendôme Mall. Following a guided warm-up session, participants completed up to five laps around the mall, covering approximately five kilometres, in a shared celebration of physical activity, wellbeing, social connection, and youth engagement. The activation created an inclusive space for people of different ages and abi ......read full article

Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodriguez are enjoying another dream week following their breakthrough in Rome. In Valladolid, the Italian and the Spaniard have once again reached the semi-finals: after defeating Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo in the round of 16, they produced another outstanding performance to overcome Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso. Their 6-1 6-1 victory in one hour and six minutes sends them into the semi-finals against Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez, who defeated Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen by the same 6-4 6-4 scoreline. While the bottom-half semi-final of the women's draw will begin not before 10:30 CEST, play will start at 9:00 with the match between Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay and Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero, who also met in the final of the Rome Major and the semi-finals of the Valencia P1. The No. 1 seeds came from behind to beat Martina Fassio and Raquel ......read full article

The summer bridal beauty trends everyone will be saying "i do" to. Wedding season has officially arrived, and whether you're the bride, bridesmaid, or simply RSVP-ing with enthusiasm, one thing is certain: this year's bridal beauty is all about looking like the very best version of yourself. Gone are the days of heavy, overly sculpted makeup. Summer 2026 brides are embracing fresh, radiant skin, softly flushed cheeks, and naturally polished brows that look effortless both in real life and in every camera roll moment.  Luckily, Benefit Cosmetics has everything you need to create this season's best bridal beauty trends. The fresh flush A bridal look isn't complete without a healthy, romantic pop of color. This season, brides are opting for soft, fresh blush that mimics the natural flush that comes with saying "yes." For an airy, cloud-like ......read full article

Issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk with a value of USD 500 million and a profit rate of 6%, the tightest yield achieved on an AT1 issuance in the region in 2026 The transaction attracted strong demand from international and regional investors, reaffirming confidence in Dukhan Bank’s credit fundamentals and Qatar’s economic resilience Lusail, Qatar - 24 June 2026: Dukhan Bank Q.P.S.C., rated A2 (stable outlook) by Moody’s and A (rating watch negative) by Fitch, successfully issued a USD 500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year Fixed Rate Resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk at a profit rate of 6% - the tightest yield achieved by an Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk issuance in the region so far this year. The transaction was met with strong demand from a diverse base of international and regional institutional and private banking investors. Initi ......read full article

Inviting GCC Athletes to Experience a New Regional Endurance Challenge Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, inviting endurance athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the GCC and beyond to take part in one of the world’s most recognised racing series for the first time in Qatar. Organised in collaboration with the IRONMAN Group, one of the world’s leading organisers of endurance events, the championship will bring together elite athletes, endurance enthusiasts from across the region, and amateur competitors for a world-class racing experience set against the backdrop of Doha’s waterfront. The event is expected to attract participants and visitors from across the GCC and international markets, further strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading destination for ......read full article

Doha – June 24, 2026: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impact journal PLOS Medicine, the study provides the most detailed synthesis to date of the regional burden, distribution, and epidemiological patterns of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is an increasing public health concern because of rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance, which is limiting effective treatment options. The infection can affect the genital tract, rectum, and throat. It may cause symptoms such as pain or burning during urination, abnormal genital discharge, and pelvic or lower abdominal pain, although many infectio ......read full article

Doha, Qatar — June 21, 2026 Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Properties, has launched 'Mada and Sada': an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but to understand how it comes to life. The name carries the concept within it — 'Mada' (the origin, the impulse) and 'Sada' (the echo, the expression) — together tracing the full journey from a first idea to its public life. Visitors can move through both spaces as one continuous experience, or explore each on its own terms. Either way, the invitation is the same: step inside the process, not just the product. The launch was attended by designers, artists, and members of Doha's wider creative community, and opened with 'Msheireb Symphony' by internationally accla ......read full article