Author: M Fayiz

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…

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…