Author: M Fayiz

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al-Fitr prayers along with citizens at Lusail praying area this morning.  The prayer was also performed by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, several of Their Excellencies sheikhs and ministers, members of the Shura Council, and a number…

Lausanne: The pool compositions for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship were confirmed following the Drawing of Lots held at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, ahead of the tournament in Doha, Qatar from 19 to 29 August.The 24 qualified teams have been distributed across six pools of four, with defending champions Italy, winners of the inaugural edition in 2024, among the leading teams in the field. The 2026 edition will introduce a revised competition format, with the top two teams in each pool and the four best third-placed teams progressing to the Round of 16 before the…

The world is changing fast, economies are shifting, technology is taking over, and the law has to keep up. That’s exactly why the first-ever Doha Legal Forum 2026 was held, putting Doha on the map as a serious voice in global legal conversations. The forum took place on January 26–27, 2026, and brought together justice ministers, policymakers, legal experts, and industry leaders from around the world. It was organized by Qatar’s Ministry of Justice alongside the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, a clear sign of Qatar’s growing influence in global legal affairs. A Platform for Global Legal Dialogue…

Doha: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the security and stability enjoyed by Qatar are a blessing granted by the grace of Allah, and sustained through the wise leadership of HH the Amir, the cohesion of society and its trust in its leadership, and the efforts of state institutions and their national cadres. During his chairing of the weekly meeting of the Cabinet held today at the Amiri Diwan, HE the Prime Minister noted that HH the Amir has directed the continuation of diligent efforts to ensure the…

The 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, better known as DIMDEX 2026, wrapped up on 22 January 2026, and by almost every measure, it was the biggest and most impactful event in the show’s history. Organised by the Qatar Armed Forces at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this year’s edition officially became the largest since DIMDEX first launched back in 2008. Over four days, more than 200 local and international companies filled eight national…

Qatar has quietly but decisively transformed itself into one of the world’s most ambitious cultural destinations. Through major arts events, smart institutional investments, and international partnerships, the country is building a creative economy that bridges its deep heritage with the pulse of contemporary global culture. Impact Qatar’s arts and cultural events have done more than fill calendars; they’ve put Doha on the world map. Flagship events like Art Basel Qatar and the Ajyal Film Festival draw international artists, filmmakers, and audiences from across the globe, cementing the city’s place in the international arts conversation. Importance For Qatar, arts and culture…

Something exciting is happening in Qatar’s events scene. Festivals here are no longer built around a single idea or type of crowd. In 2026, a new kind of event is taking over, bringing together food, music, sports, art, technology, and entertainment under one roof. These aren’t your typical one-day outings. They’re full-on experiences that pull you in, keep you exploring, and leave you wanting to come back. From One Big Thing to Everything at Once Not long ago, a festival meant one thing: you showed up for the food, the music, or the art, and that was it. But today,…

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Thursday the National Command Center (NCC) of the Ministry of Interior (MOI). At the outset of the visit, His Highness listened to a briefing on the crisis and emergency management system, and the mechanisms for immediate action in response to various developments, including rapid response plans for events and raising the levels of preparedness. His Highness was also briefed on the monitoring, surveillance, and follow-up systems, and the mechanisms for supporting decision-making in exceptional circumstances, which enhances overall national readiness, ensures the continuity of vital services, and maintains security and…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited today the Air Operations Center. During the visit, HH The Amir inspected the high level of readiness of the military units and their preparedness, and listened to a briefing on the progress of operations and the measures taken to enhance the security of vital facilities and protect the airspace and territorial waters, within the framework of preserving the security and stability of the homeland. His Highness praised the efforts exerted by the members of the Qatari Armed Forces and their high competence in carrying out their duties, stressing the…

Something big is happening in Qatar. Over the past few years, the country has quietly grown into one of the region’s most exciting destinations for technology and innovation. Events like Web Summit Qatar, WSJ Tech Live Qatar, and the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference are drawing global attention for good reason. These aren’t just conferences. They’re part of a deliberate, ambitious push to build a knowledge-based economy, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. What’s Making These Events Stand Out The numbers speak for themselves. Web Summit Qatar alone drew over 30,000 participants from more than 100 countries, along with…