Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The Ministry of Youth and Sports has organized an interactive meeting entitled “Our Youth Forum,” bringing together young people who represented the State of Qatar at international events during the past year. This forum was organized as part of the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening direct communication with young people and sharing their diverse experiences gained through their international participation. In his address at the event, Ahmed Mohammed Al Harami, Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, expressed his delight at meeting a select group of young Qataris who shouldered the responsibility of representing their…

Doha: Building on a strong and growing partnership, Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with Qatar Shell, announced the launch of the third cohort of the “Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar” program. The program is one of the country’s leading initiatives dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets and empowering university students to shape their future with confidence and purpose. The third edition brings together 210 students representing colleges and disciplines across QU, marking the program’s largest cohort since its launch. This milestone reflects the growing interest in entrepreneurship among young people and the program’s reputation as a meaningful, hands-on learning journey. The current…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) honored its female student athletes in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Second Gulf University Sports Championship for Female Students 2026, during a ceremony held at the Student Affairs Building and attended by Dr. Mohamed Diab, Vice President for Student Affairs, along with University leadership and staff. The recognition followed QU’s remarkable performance at the championship, held from February 6 to 11, 2026, where its student athletes secured multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in both team and individual competitions, leading the overall standings of the tournament. Key results included: Commenting on the results, Ms.…

Doha: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition 2026 concluded at Lusail Hall in Doha on Tuesday. The three-day tournament was organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), and was supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM). Participating in this event were over 2,500 students of both genders from 250 schools, who showcased overwhelming contests across various robotics competitions. Young students from schools and universities demonstrated a combination of science, robotics technology, and assiduous training, filled with challenge…

Walk through Doha today, and the signs are everywhere, gleaming convention centers, hotel lobbies buzzing with delegates from five continents, and a calendar packed with international summits. In recent years, Qatar has quietly reinvented itself as one of the Middle East’s most dynamic destinations for global events. And behind that transformation is a sector most people outside the industry rarely think about: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). It may not carry the glamour of a World Cup final or a Formula 1 race, but the MICE sector is arguably doing more sustained work for Qatar’s economy than any single…

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani visited the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, “AgriteQ 2026,” on Monday evening at Katara Cultural Village. During the tour, His Excellency visited several exhibition pavilions and was briefed on a wide range of sectors, including plant and animal production, fisheries and aquaculture, horticulture, food industries, transportation and logistics, biotechnology, and smart agricultural systems. The exhibition is being held as the State advances the third phase of the National Food Security Strategy (2024–2030), which focuses on strengthening self-sufficiency, expanding local production, and…

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality honored the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organized in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Center, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026.” The ceremony included a visual presentation of the key participating and winning photographs, which reflected a distinguished level of creativity and professionalism in documenting aspects of agriculture in the State of Qatar. Director of the Public Parks Department and Vice Chairman of the Exhibition Organizing Committee Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sada honored the ten winners in recognition of their efforts and artistic contributions. Winners Ayoub…

Doha: The fourth day of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) witnessed a large turnout of school students, with 92 schools participating and a total of 3,680 male and female students attending as part of organized field visits aimed at promoting agricultural and environmental awareness among youth, and introducing them to concepts of sustainability and food security. Students toured a number of participating company and farm pavilions, including “Haina Salma Farm,” Agrico, the Farmers’ Market and “Mazzraty” zone, the Honey and Dates Market, the Flower Market, as well as the Panda Area and the zoo. During the visits,…

Doha: Visit Qatar has concluded the 2026 edition of Brouq, its signature desert activation, following strong engagement from residents and visitors throughout the winter season. Running for 77 days until 10 February, Brouq welcomed 61,121 attendees, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s most popular outdoor attractions during the winter period. Set against Qatar’s desert landscape, Brouq delivered a diverse programme combining adventure, culture and live entertainment. The Desert Escape Zone emerged as a key highlight, featuring the 25-metre Adventure Tower, one of five new activation areas introduced this year, alongside a zipline experience, open-air dining areas and a continuous…

Doha: Old Doha Port has unveiled the renowned “La Menina” sculpture by Spanish artist Antonio Azzato, executed artistically by Qatari artist Muna Al Bader. The unveiling ceremony was attended by HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar Alvaro Renedo Zalba and Chief Executive Officer of Old Doha Port Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla. In a statement on Sunday, the port said the sculpture draws inspiration from the historic painting Las Meninas by Spanish artist Diego Velazquez, reflecting Spain’s rich artistic heritage while reinterpreting the traditional concept through a contemporary creative vision. It noted that “La…