Author: M Fayiz

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy. The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. In her address, Her Excellency stated that this year’s meetings, under the theme “From Farm to Market: Investing with Young Entrepreneurs,” reflect a fundamental truth that the future of food security depends on empowering young people in rural communities to be producers, innovators, and leaders of change in food…

Doha: HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival will begin on Wednesday, featuring 32 races over four days, including the traditional Al Sabeq heritage race for promising Qatari riders. The first two days will host races on the sand track with Arab and purebred horses, followed by competitions on the grass track, highlighting local producers. The festival will conclude with HH the Amir Sword and HH the Amir’s Prize races, each offering $2.5 million in prize money. The main race on the Golden Sword of HH the Amir is for first-class purebred Arabian horses over 2400 meters. In parallel, HH the…

Doha :The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 today  at Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with the country’s Sports Day celebrations. The event saw an extraordinary turnout, with more than 15,000 participants and spectators, reflecting the growing community engagement in sports and active lifestyles. The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs., H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the QOC, H.E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin…

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended National Sport Day 2026 activities at Qatar Foundation’s Education City, where thousands of community members gathered to take part in a nationwide celebration centered around health, inclusion, and wellbeing. Education City Stadium was at the core of National Sport Day activities at Education City, which were attended by HE Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani. Sponsored by Volkswagen Middle East, the Strategic Partner of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) National Sport Day events and the Official Mobility Partner for the fifth edition and final match of the…

Doha: The Amiri Guard on Tuesday organized sporting events at Barzan Camp to mark the nation’s National Sports Day 2026, with the participation of HE Amiri Guard Commander Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also participating were the Deputy Commander of the Amiri Guard and Assistant Commanders of the Guard, alongside a variety of high-ranking officers, non-commissioned officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian staffers of the Amiri Guard. The events ranged from football matches and horse riding to walking, volleyball, and table tennis, alongside padel and basketball, as well as a host of contests and recreational activities with the…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) has hosted the third Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum 2026, a high-profile platform that convenes business leaders, policymakers, and academics to discuss the shifts reshaping the global economic scene and explore innovation-based sustainable growth paths amid rapid developments. A statement by QU on Tuesday said that the forum was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE) at the College of Business and Economics and laser-focused on emerging strategic challenges and opportunities amid global uncertainty, rapid technological advancements, sustainability requirements, and the emergence of new markets and sectors, as well as exploring avenues for translating economic orientations and…

If you love food, January 2026 was a great time to be in Qatar. The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) returned for its 15th edition, bigger and better than ever. From January 14 to 24, the iconic Stadium 974 was transformed into a buzzing food paradise, and the best part? Entry was completely free for everyone. More People Than Ever Before Put together by Visit Qatar, this special 15th edition truly made history. Nearly half a million people showed up, that’s a 36% jump from the year before. Qatari nationals made up the biggest group of visitors at 22.1%, and…

Doha: The Ministry of Interior and Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in collaboration with Visit Qatar and Media City Qatar, organized the National Sports Day activities at Stadium 974. Patronized and attended by HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the events witnessed the attendance of numerous officials, leaders, directors of departments, and officers alongside department staffers and a large crowd of spectators. The events showcased wide-ranging sporting activities, including running races for 1K and 4K, physical and skill-based contests, tactical and military endurance skills, civil defense shows and…

Doha: The State of Qatar’s diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad organized a variety of sports activities marking the 15th National Sports Day, under the theme “I Chose Sport.” The agenda included wide-ranging sports activities amid broad participation from diplomats, staffers, and members of the public at Qatar’s overseas missions. Addressing these events, Their Excellencies, the Heads of Qatar’s Diplomatic, Consular, and Representative Missions Abroad, underlined the State of Qatar’s belief in the importance of sports in building humans, along with its role in enhancing life quality and ensuring the community’s well-being. They noted that the nation’s National Sports Day,…

Doha: The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sports Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and their families. The joint event included twelve sports activities, including walking and warm-up exercises, soccer, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tug of war, foot bowling (kickball), trampolining, and target shooting. The activities also included sports events for children aimed at helping them internalize a culture of sport and interest in physical activity from…