Author: M Fayiz
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…
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…
