Author: M Fayiz
Doha:Qatar Tourism has been awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Awards (GEA), recognising its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public-sector governance in line with national priorities. The award is presented under the Qatar Government Excellence Programme, led by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), to honour government entities that demonstrate measurable impact, strong leadership, and sustained organisational performance. The recognition follows a comprehensive assessment process conducted throughout 2025 and concluding in October 2025, during which Qatar Tourism was evaluated across four core pillars covering leadership and strategy, value creation, institutional resources, and impact. The award reflects…
Doha: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026), organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Office in Bahrain and held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Chamber’s delegation was led by Mr. Ali Bu Sharbak Al Mansori, Acting General Manager, and included Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Economic Advisor to the Chamber. The delegation also attended the 3rd International Forum for Social Entrepreneurship 2026, organised by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility. On the sidelines of WEIF, Qatar Chamber…
Doha: Visit Qatar in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has announced the opening of registrations for the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, set to take place in Qatar on 11–12 December. Building on the momentum of a highly successful debut in 2025 that welcomed thousands of participants and reached global audiences, the 2026 edition invites triathletes of all levels to take part in one of Qatar’s flagship international sporting events. Athletes can register to compete in either the signature 100km race, featuring a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run; or…
Doha: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, honoured the winning ministries and government entities at the second edition of the Qatar Government Excellence Award, organised by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, recognising their achievements in strengthening institutional performance and improving the quality of government services and celebrating the tangible progress they have achieved in this regard. HE the Prime Minister congratulated the award winners, affirming in a post on X that the award represents a key milestone in advancing digital transformation. “I congratulate the winners of the second…
Alexandria, Egypt: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed, has headed the State of Qatar delegation to the 15th MARLOG Conference, which opened in Alexandria, Egypt. Under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Eng. Kamel El Wazir. Several transportation ministers and maritime transportation experts were also in attendance. Participating in a high-level panel discussion, H.E. Al-Maadeed highlighted the main features of the development of the ports…
Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took part in the National Sports Day activities held this morning at Doha Golf Club. HH The Amir played golf alongside players from various age groups, as well as members of the national golf team, underscoring His Highness’s keenness to support the practice of sport, foster a culture of physical activity, and encourage members of society to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. Source: Amiri Diwan
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…
