Author: M Fayiz
Doha: David Beckham attended the Art Basel Café Presented by Visit Qatar activation at the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, held at M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, where Visit Qatar is participating as Lead Partner. During the engagement, Beckham explored the hospitality-led Visit Qatar activation, designed to connect with collectors, cultural stakeholders, media, and invited guests, while reinforcing Doha’s position as a leading global destination for culture and the arts. Reflecting the vibrancy and connectivity of Msheireb Downtown Doha, he reached the activation on a short walk from Visit Qatar’s new headquarters, experiencing firsthand…
Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted its annual Festival of Cultures, a vibrant celebration of the university’s rich diversity and commitment to global engagement. Organized by UDST’s Student Engagement and Alumni Affairs Directorate, the festival featured over 785 student participants representing more than 25 countries, including Qatar, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Morocco, Indonesia, Nigeria, Syria, Bangladesh, India, the Philippines, Tunisia, Yemen, Pakistan, Sudan, and others. The program included a flag walk and a dynamic lineup of 15 cultural performances, showcasing each country’s unique traditions. Interactive booths offered students the opportunity to share traditional attire, culinary specialties, and…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, in the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies and Highnesses heads of state and government, senior officials, as well as presidents and representatives of Olympic committees from brotherly and friendly countries. Also in attendance were a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir. The opening ceremony featured a variety of artistic and performance shows…
Milan: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thaniآ praised the efforts made by the friendly Italian Republic to ensure the success of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.In a post on his X official account, HH the Amir said he was pleased to attend the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, expressing his hopes for the success of the Games and praising Italy’s efforts to ensure the success of the event. Source: QNA
Doha” MOVE, Old Doha Port’s six-day sports and wellness festival, continues today, inviting visitors to explore expert-led panels, interactive fitness zones, and a diverse lineup of sports and wellness experiences at Mina Park. Day two featured the Erada Ladies’ Throwdown Competition 2026, in addition to a series of fitness classes, including mobility-focused workouts and women’s fitness classes delivered by A13 Academy and Matrix Gym, with guided sessions designed to support flexibility, strength, and recovery for participants of all fitness levels. A key highlight of the day was the panel discussion, “Wellness, Recovery & Smart Performance: The Future of Athletic Excellence,”…
Milan: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended the welcome dinner hosted yesterday by Mrs. Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, in the Italian city of Milan, on the sidelines of the 145th IOC Session. The session was held in the city of Milan and brought together presidents of national Olympic committees, members of the International Olympic Committee, and presidents of international sports federations. The dinner provided an opportunity to exchange views on a number of issues related to Olympic affairs, within the…
You wouldn’t normally picture monster trucks tearing through the Qatar desert, but after this year, that image is hard to shake. Monster Jam Doha 2026 at Sealine wasn’t just a fun weekend out. It was a sign that Qatar is thinking differently about what entertainment can look like and where it can happen. Qatar has spent years putting itself on the map through big events, the FIFA World Cup 2022 being the most obvious example. But Monster Jam is a different kind of event. It’s not about prestige or politics. It’s about fun. Watching massive trucks like Grave Digger and…
Doha: Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, met with senior international leaders from the technology, investment, media, and creative economy sectors during Web Summit Qatar, held from 1-4 February. Discussions explored ways to expand international cooperation and explore new strategic partnerships with leading global institutions, reinforcing Qatar’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Investment and Technology Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani met with Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye,…
Qatar’s Annual Tribute to a Living Tradition Now in its 17th year, the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival ‘Marmi 2026’ is Qatar’s flagship celebration of falconry. The tradition runs deep: in 2011, falconry was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a recognition Qatar has taken seriously ever since. Every year, the vast salt flats of Sabkhat Marmi in Sealine transform into something extraordinary, a gathering place where falconers from across the Gulf and beyond come to compete, connect, and keep a centuries-old way of life going.Scale and Patronage The 17th edition of the festival ran from January…
Doha: Web Summit Qatar 2026 concluded today following four days of discussions, underscoring its role as a global platform uniting decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to shape the future of technology, innovation, and the digital economy. The event attracted a record 30,274 participants from 127 countries, an 18% increase compared to last year, alongside close to 1,000 investors, and 1,637 startups, 38% of them founded by women. Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, said: “Web Summit Qatar 2026 sends a clear…
