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 experience, DIMDEX, in collaboration with the Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI), has introduced an all-new registration and accreditation system designed to offer greater efficiency and convenience for all participants. DIMDEX will now offer a streamlined r ......read full article

Doha, Qatar-December 23, 2025- Silver Lake Motors - a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding, marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the EXEED EXLANTIX in Qatar. The prestigious unveiling, held at EXLANTIX Showroom in West Walk, brought together VIP guests, customers, media representatives, and automotive enthusiasts for the brand's groundbreaking new-energy models. The event introduced the Qatari market to EXLANTIX's most advanced vehicles to date, reflecting the brand's commitment to redefining premium mobility through innovation, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking engineering. At a time when the global automotive landscape is rapid ......read full article

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 restaurants, live cooking showcases led by renowned chefs, family-friendly activities, dedicated cultural zones, and daily entertainment. The festival’s creative direction remains focused on enhancing Qatar’s global positioning as a leading cu ......read full article

Doha – Qatar December 22,2025 Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, represented by Modern Home in Qatar, marks a historic milestone: 100 years of shaping the way that the world experiences sound. This centennial moment is not a retrospective, but a bold step forward – reaffirming the brand’s founding belief that when technology meets artistry, something truly extraordinary happens. As the brand enters its next century, it continues to craft timeless experiences that unite innovation, masterful craftsmanship, and enduring product longevity. “In 1925, when Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen founded this company, they weren’t simply building technology - they ......read full article

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 Commander of the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya," and organised by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with Visit Qatar, the festival served as a global platform that brought together military music and disciplined marching in a ful ......read full article

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, establishing a strategic partnership to address sustainability challenges facing hot and arid regions. The agreement covers collaboration on environmental and socio-economic sustainability, food security, enhanced access to green spaces, and the integration o ......read full article

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 inspiration, participation, innovation and transparency. Welcoming generations of Qataris and guests since its debut in 2001, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has stood as a defining landmark within Qatar’s five-star hospitality scene. Serving as a place whe ......read full article

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 more than 40 years of commitment to the Middle East and a renewed focus on connecting performance to purpose. Doha-Qatar- December 20, 2025 – Ford Middle East and North Africa unveiled the new 2026 Ford Everest at the Liwa Internationa ......read full article

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 valuable insights into each speaker's career and area of specialty, followed by a Q&A session.  This year, an additional interactive component was introduced, with guest speakers including a brief "mystery" medical case&nb ......read full article

Doha, Qatar, 20 December 2025: With a fresh look, modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. Mitsubishi also designed a fresh rear skid plate finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugged. A similar change has been made at the front bumper to complete the look. Out back, LED taillights work with conventional turn indicators in the reconfigured tail lamps, while a rear fascia and bumper design deletes a lot of chrome work and sharpens its visage. Customers can explore the Mitsubishi ASX at Qatar Automobiles Company showrooms at Salwa Road ......read full article

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 customers the chance to win exceptional prizes, headlined by a grand residential unit in Dubai. Designed to reward customers for their continued loyalty, the campaign allows shoppers to enter a grand raffle with a minimum spend of AED 50. The campaign ......read full article

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, Barclays and Bank of America, attracted strong demand from both global and regional institutions. The refinancing supports QNB’s ongoing funding strategy and reflects the confidence of international lenders in the strength of Qatar’s bank ......read full article

Doha, Qatar –18 December 2025:  QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) is joining forces with Chef Noof Al Marri, one of Qatar’s leading culinary figures, in a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared mission: to position Qatari gastronomy alongside the world’s most celebrated cuisines. “At QC+, our mission is to inspire people in our local, regional, and global communities by entwining culture into their daily lives”, says Kirstin Mearns, CEO of QC+, “our role is to celebrate and amplify Qatar’s creativity, and share it with audiences everywhere.” She adds: “Through this partnership with Chef Noof, we aspire to see Qatari cuisine &ndas ......read full article

Doha, 16 December 2025 – In honour of Qatar National Day, Mandarin Oriental, Doha celebrates the nation’s heritage and cultural spirit through a meaningful collaboration with Qatar Academy Msheireb continuing a long-standing commitment to creativity, education, and community engagement. Inspired by this year’s Founder’s Day slogan, “With you it rises, and from you it awaits,” students from Grades 3, 4, and 5 were invited to create original artworks reflecting Qatar’s heritage, values, and strong sense of community. A selection of these thoughtful works has been integrated into the hotel’s Qatar National Day celebrations. On Qatar National ......read full article