Author: M Fayiz

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for scholars, judges, clerics, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the education and higher education sector at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, and a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs, Ministers and senior officials. Source: Amiri Diwan

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for Their Excellencies members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by HH The Personal Representative of The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani; HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also present were 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…

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, crowned the winners of the Grand Prix events on the closing day of the CHI Al Shaqab International Equestrian Competition, presented by Longines. The championship, which represents the sixth leg of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, was staged at Al Shaqab and brought together elite riders from across the globe in showjumping, dressage, and para-dressage competitions. The event offered total prize money exceeding €1.3 million, reaffirming its…

Doha: The Ministry of Transport workshop focused on presenting the results and key recommendations of the project, “Study of the Competitive Position of Hamad Port,” whichhas concluded, in attendance of MOT Undersecretary H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed. The workshop was attended by several bodies concerned, partners, and the project team from the MOT. Opening the event, H.E. Al-Maadeed said that Qatar has, over the past few years, progressed significantly in terms of developing its transportation infrastructure and invested heavily in establishing modern ports, airports, and free and logistics zones, in addition to a world-class road network; something that positioned the country…

Doha: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the men’s final of the 34th Qatar ExxonMobil Open, held this evening at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. His Highness watched the highly anticipated match between world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and France’s world No. 40 Arthur Fils. Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance, securing victory in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. The final was also attended by several Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, senior officials, distinguished guests, and a large crowd of tennis enthusiasts. Source: QNA

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, crowned Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz as champion of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026, held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. H.E Sheikh Joaan presented the world No. 1 with the first-place trophy (the Golden Falcon), while France’s Arthur Fils received the runner-up award, in the presence of H.E. Nasser bin Ghanem Al-Khelaifi, President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation. Alcaraz claimed the Qatar title for the first time after defeating Fils, ranked No. 40…

Doha: Britain’s Scott Brash and his evergreen partner Hello Jefferson extended their flawless run on the second day of the 13th edition of CHI Al Shaqab, producing another commanding performance to win the CSI5* 1.55m jump-off class at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena on Thursday. Fresh from victory in Wednesday’s 1.50m CSI5* competition, the celebrated duo once again proved unbeatable, underlining their remarkable consistency as one of the sport’s most successful partnerships. Following a competitive first round that featured 37 combinations, eleven riders progressed to the jump-off over Italian course designer Uliano Vezzani’s demanding track, with ten returning for the decisive…

Doha: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship, organized by the Qatar Chess Association, kicked off Friday and will continue until March 1. Eighty-six players of various age groups are participating. Deputy General Manager of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation Saif Saad Al Dosari made the first move on the first board in the presence of Hamad Al Tamimi, Executive Director of the Qatar Chess Federation Hamad AlTamimi. The first round of the nine-round classical chess tournament was held according to the Swiss system (45 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move) with the participation of several players ranked…

When Art Basel announced it was coming to Qatar in 2026, it felt like a big deal, and it is. For Doha and the wider Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region, this is a moment people will look back on. One of the world’s most celebrated art fairs has chosen this corner of the globe, and that says a lot about where Qatar is headed. The fair is taking place across Msheireb Downtown Doha, with key venues like M7 and the Doha Design District at its heart. It’s Art Basel’s first step into the Middle East and…

Doha: Qatar Foundation’s Academic Bridge Program (ABP) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, marking a significant milestone in the program’s international engagement. These agreements reflect the ABP’s ongoing commitment to diversifying high-quality global pathways that enable students to progress to leading international universities. The two agreements were signed by Abeer Al Khalifa, President of QF’s Pre-University Education, with Professor Jay Siegel, Vice-President and Vice-President of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong, and Dr Alison Lloyd, Associate Vice-President for Institutional Data and Research at the Hong…