Author: M Fayiz
Doha, February 04 (QNA) – The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in digital innovation and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies within regulatory and public service environments. The signing ceremony of the agreement took place on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, and the agreement was signed by Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority, and Engineer Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council. As part of the cooperation agreement, the two entities…
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, took part in a dialogue session titled “AI, media and tech: The future of government communication,” hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar as part of the third day of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The session, moderated by Dr Marwan Kraidy, Dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar, highlighted the growing importance of public trust, digital readiness, and the development of government communications in the digital age amid the rapid pace of global media change.…
Doha: The inaugural Art Basel Qatar 2026 has been hailed by high officials as a transformative milestone for the nation’s “knowledge-based economy.” H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani emphasized that the fair, centered on the theme “Becoming,” cements Doha’s position as a global cultural hub while fostering regional talent. Official remarks underscored the event’s role in breaking cultural barriers and driving social change through the arts. By integrating international galleries with Middle Eastern voices, leadership described the fair as a vital bridge between tradition and future innovation, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030. Her Excellency Sheikha…
Doha: Art Basel today opened its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a significant new chapter in its global evolution and for the international art market. Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, takes place across Msheireb Downtown Doha and runs through 7 February. The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar brings together 87 international exhibitors, presenting the work of 84 artists – more than half of whom hail from across the MENASA region. Taking place across M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the fair is structured around solo artist presentations…
Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Qatar to enhance cooperation in international events and support Serbia’s official participation in upcoming editions of Web Summit Qatar. Signed on the sidelines of the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, running until 4 February, the three-year MoU was accompanied by the launch of a dedicated pavilion for Serbian startups, reinforcing economic and technological collaboration between the two countries. Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO, and Marko Čadež, President of the Serbian Chamber of…
The Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar (AmCham) on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, the region’s largest and fastest-growing technology event. Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO and Jay Turk, Chairman of AmCham, signed the MoU, in the presence of senior officials from Qatar and the United States. The MoU aims to increase participation of American startups, investors, and decision-makers in Web Summit Qatar and deepen cooperation across international platforms, reinforcing economic and technological collaboration between Qatar and the United States. The…
Doha: Visit Qatar will participate as Lead Partner in the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, taking place from 5 to 7 February 2026 at M7 and Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha. As Art Basel’s fifth global fair, the event will showcase leading galleries and artistic talent from Qatar, the wider MENASA region, and beyond in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+. Through this partnership, Visit Qatar will deliver a hospitality-led presence designed to engage collectors, cultural stakeholders, media, and invited guests, reinforcing Qatar’s position within the global cultural landscape. Central to this presence is the Art…
The second day of Web Summit Qatar 2026, the largest and fastest-growing tech event in the region, attracted broad participation from entrepreneurs and technology leaders worldwide, with a program of panel discussions, presentations, and strategic initiatives reflecting the summit’s growing global prominence. Sessions focused on Qatar’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship, expanding the use of artificial intelligence across government services, and showcasing national achievements in technology and innovation. In a session titled “Legislating for the age of digital transformation & AI,” HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, said: “We have launched…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronized the opening of the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026), this morning at the Qatar National Convention Center. The opening ceremony featured a documentary highlighting the history of the State of Qatar and the stages of development of the liquefied natural gas and clean energy industry. HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi delivered a speech on the occasion. HH The Amir then toured the exhibition pavilions, during which he exchanged views with senior officials from international companies and reviewed…
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the “Art Basel Qatar” exhibition at M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. During his tour of the exhibition, His Highness viewed a selection of paintings, artworks and contemporary sculptures by participating local and international artists, in a display that reflects the growth of the country’s vibrant cultural scene and Qatar’s status as an artistic and cultural hub at both the regional and international levels. Following the tour, His Highness attended a reception held this evening at…
