Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the 15th edition of the nation’s National Sports Day activities, which were held at the Qatar Sports Federation for Persons with Special Needs, featuring a variety of sports. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, also attended the National Sports Day activities of the Ministry of Social Development and Family at Al Bidda Park. He participated in sporting activities with the elderly and the staff of…
Doha: The Ministry of Defense organized a variety of sports and recreational activities at Al Bidda Park to mark National Sports Day. The events were attended by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and HE Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai. The program featured a wide range of sporting and recreational activities, including football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics, in addition to several competitive games and contests designed for the children of ministry personnel and members of the public. The…
Doha: Visit Qatar has announced that ticket sales are now live for the highly anticipated concert by global superstar and Grammy Award-winning icon, John Legend. The event is scheduled to take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Halls 3 & 4, on 17 April 2026. Music enthusiasts in Qatar and across the region can now secure their seats for this exclusive performance, titled “John Legend: An Evening of Songs and Stories”. The concert will see John Legend perform a curated selection of his greatest international hits, complemented by personal stories and reflections from his acclaimed career spanning more…
Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that National Sports Day embodies the State of Qatar’s clear approach, guided by the vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to advance public health and entrench sport as a daily practice that supports quality of life and fosters a healthy, productive society. In a press statement marking the Shura Council’s participation in National Sports Day activities, His Excellency emphasized that allocating a national day to sport reflects a deep-rooted conviction in the need to move beyond seasonal initiatives toward embedding sustainable behavioral practices…
