Author: M Fayiz
The Qatar International Agriculture Exhibition – AgriteQ 2026 marked the 13th year of Qatar’s top farming event, held from February 12–16 at Katara Cultural Village in Doha. As a key regional gathering, it brought together experts, policymakers, investors, and businesses from around the world to share ideas and find solutions for sustainability, new technology, and food security. Covering more than 40,000 square meters, the event showcased everything from plant and animal farming to aquaculture, biotechnology, and food processing, all in one place. AgriteQ 2026 supports Qatar’s National Food Security Strategy (2024–2030), showing the country’s commitment to building a strong, modern…
Doha: Team Qatar’s shooters made a strong start at the Nishan Ramadan Shooting Championship, delivering notable performances amid wide participation across various categories. The tournament features amateur competitors in the junior boys and girls, men’s and women’s divisions, as well as seniors aged 60 and above, alongside professional shooters representing the national team. Events in the professional category witnessed intense competition. In the 10m Running Target Rifle event, Amal Mahmoud secured first place, followed by Mohammed Sobhi in second and Sara Hamad in third. In the 10m Air Rifle event, Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti claimed top honors, while Abdullah Al Sunaidi…
On the day of a robotics competition or a cultural showcase in any school in Qatar, you’ll feel something different in the air. There’s energy, excitement, and a sense of purpose that no textbook can quite replicate. In recent years, Qatar has quietly but powerfully positioned itself as a hub for educational excellence, and a big part of that story is happening outside the classroom. From STEM challenges to arts festivals to interschool sports tournaments, these events are no longer treated as nice-to-have extras. They’ve become the heart of how students here learn, grow, and discover who they are and…
Qatar has come a long way in a short time. Once known mainly for hosting world-class international competitions, the country is now doing something even more exciting: it’s getting everyday people off the couch and into the action. Sports events in Qatar are no longer just something you watch from the stands. They’re something you take part in, and that shift is changing everything. One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is how open these events have become. We’re talking city-wide marathons, cycling festivals, desert adventure races, and beach fitness challenges, and they’re built for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned…
Something felt different at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre this February. The third edition of Web Summit Qatar wasn’t just a tech conference; it was a declaration. Qatar has made up its mind: it is no longer content to sit at the edges of the global innovation economy. It wants to help shape it. More than 30,000 attendees from over 120 countries flooded into Doha, and tickets had sold out well before the doors opened. For an event only in its third year, that kind of pull is remarkable. For a long time, the Gulf’s role in tech was…
Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Qatar Esports Federation, concluded the second edition of the ICT Joy Masters Ramadan Esports Tournament 2026, held from 22 to 24 February, with broad participation from employees of the ICT sector, reflecting the spirit of connection and teamwork embodied during the Holy Month of Ramadan. At the conclusion of the third day of competitions, Mr. Sami Mohammad Al-Shammari, Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs, honored the winners in each category in recognition of their outstanding performance and competitive spirit throughout the tournament. The tournament was conducted…
Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, for Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country, Their Excellencies ambassadors of the State of Qatar abroad, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by HH the Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, and HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, along with a number of Their Excellencies…
Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan for Their Excellencies commanders and senior officers of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and the State’s security agencies, at Lusail Palace. The banquet was attended by HH the Personal Representative of The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers, and senior officials. Source: Amiri Diwan
Doha: Qatar Tourism hosted the 2nd edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on February 22, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened sector engagement and collaboration, reinforcing Qatar Tourism’s commitment to sustaining excellence beyond the awards cycle through long-term partnerships and knowledge exchange. During the event, His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al -Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, said: “Since the launch of the Qatar Tourism Awards in 2023, the programme has served as a leading national platform to recognise excellence.…
Doha: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled that Doha is set to host the ICC’s Board of Directors and its Committees from March 25-27, 2026, in a move that demonstrates the State of Qatar’s growing standing on the global sports stage. In a statement, the council highlighted that opting for Doha comes in recognition of the rapid growth of cricket sports in Qatar, as the participation rate has recorded an upsurge of 447 percent since 2020, the highest growth rate at the level of the member states. This remarkable evolution comes by dint of a series of both school…
