Author: M Fayiz

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…

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) continues to advance the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises through the SMEs Go Digital Program, a national initiative launched toward the end of 2024 to provide a practical pathway for SMEs to strengthen their digital capabilities and develop more efficient and resilient business models. The program targets SMEs operating across key sectors, including retail and wholesale, transportation and logistics, tourism, education, and healthcare. Through digital maturity assessments and customized digital transformation roadmaps, SMEs are supported in identifying priority digital needs and implementing solutions aligned with their business objectives and…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced that it will host the 2026 Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education, to be held from Nov. 1-3, 2026 under the theme “Agile Pathways: New Architectures for Graduate Education.” Building on global discussions about how emerging technologies and shifting societal needs are reshaping higher education, the 2026 Global Summit will bring together senior leaders and experts from around the world to examine a broader structural transformation underway in graduate education. The program will explore how institutions can innovate responsibly while reinforcing commitments to academic quality and access. Through a series of high-level panels and…

Kuwait: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has taken part in the celebration marking the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the the Joint Program Production Institution for the Arab Gulf States (GCCJPPI). The QMC delegation comprised Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office, Abdullah Ghanem Al Binali Al Mohannadi and Director of Qatar TV, Ali Saleh Al Sada. The delegation met with Director -General of the GCCJPPI, Sheikh Mubarak Fahd Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This participation underscores QMC’s commitment to supporting joint Gulf media initiatives and enhancing its presence at events that contribute to developing media content in the GCC countries. Source: QNA

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) hosted a broad introductory session on the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to explore how this major scholarly resource can be leveraged to support curriculum development and foster students’ sense of cultural identity. Director of the Educational Guidance Administration at MoEHE, Maryam Naaman Al Emadi, said this lexicography is a civilizational project and an incredible addition to human knowledge, as it rereads the history of Arabic lexicons in their time and civilizational contexts. She further noted that such a project embodies the State of Qatar’s commitment, under the judicious…