Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The Supreme Committee for the joint tactical exercise for security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, “Arabian Gulf Security (4),” is organizing a security exhibition to accompany the exercise at Mall of Qatar, starting today and continuing until February 4. The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Arabian Gulf Security (4) exercise and Director of the exercise, Brigadier General Nawaf Majid Al Ali Al Maadheed along with a number of security leaders, officers, and representatives of the participating security agencies, at the exhibition site in Mall of Qatar. The exhibition welcomes…

Cairo: The Ministry of Culture, through its pavilion at the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), organized a seminar discussing the book “The History of Book Fairs in the State of Qatar” by author Mishari Ali Al Namlan. At the outset of the seminar, Al Namlan explained that the book -published under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture- traces the beginnings of book fairs in Qatar and the circumstances surrounding the emergence of the idea, starting with the Doha International Book Fair, which was launched in 1972. He highlighted the fair’s symbolic, cultural, and historical significance,…

The Government Communications Office (GCO) and iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official podcast partner for Web Summit Qatar 2026. The third edition of Web Summit Qatar will gather more than 30,000 technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media, and more than 1,600 startups at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre from 1-4 February 2026. Top iHeartPodcasts talent, show producers, and executives will be in attendance to participate in a range of events including educational sessions, live podcast recordings, and Centre Stage content like fireside chats, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions. This…

Doha: The magic of Cherry Tree Lane is heading to Qatar as Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s multi-award-winning musical MARY POPPINS makes its highly anticipated Doha debut. Scheduled to run from May 11 to 30, 2026, the spectacular production will take center stage at the Al Mayassa Theatre in the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Presented by Visit Qatar in collaboration with Proactiv Entertainment, the show brings the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic 1964 film to life with world-class stagecraft. Audiences can expect “practically perfect” performances of iconic hits like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Step in Time” and “A Spoonful of…

The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee announced that Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, will participate in the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1–4 February 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The participation of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser will advance the summit’s discussions, particularly around the role of technology in serving society, strengthening education systems through innovation, and empowering communities amid rapid digital transformation. The committee also confirmed the participation of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in…

Doha: Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is participating as a Diamond Partner in Web Summit Qatar 2026, reaffirming its commitment to positioning Qatar as a global hub for deep technologies, artificial intelligence, and impact-driven innovation. In a statement issued on Thursday, QSTP said its participation in the summit, to be held from Feb. 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, aims to support the growth of startups, connect them with investors and international partners, and contribute to global dialogue on artificial intelligence and innovation ecosystems,…

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the second meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Middle East Green Initiative, held in the city of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the attendance of Their Excellencies the Ministers and representatives of the participating countries. Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie. In the State of Qatar’s speech during the meeting, His Excellency affirmed the strategic significance of the Middle East Green Initiative for the region, noting that it represents an important transformation that…

Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will host a landmark Beethoven piano concerto cycle featuring legendary Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder at the Katara Opera House from January 29 to 31. Widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Beethoven’s works, Buchbinder will perform all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos across two concerts, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the composer’s complete concerto journey in a single cycle. The performances highlight Buchbinder’s exceptional virtuosity and his deep, decades-long engagement with Beethoven’s music. The cycle opens on January 29 at 8pm with Piano Concertos Nos. 2, 3 and 4. These…

The State of Qatar participated in the 19th meeting of Executive Committee of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This participation reflects the country’s commitment to supporting regional and international efforts to address climate change and promote joint action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Assistant Undersecretary for Climate Change Affairs of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Engineer Ahmad Mohammed Al Sada. During the meeting, the latest developments in the implementation of the MGI were reviewed, along with mechanisms to enhance regional cooperation in the areas…

Doha: The Amiri Guard celebrated at Barzan Camp on Wednesday morning the graduation of Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) No. (5) and Basic Sniper Course No. (18). Attending the ceremony were HE Amiri Guard Commander Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi, the Deputy Commander of the Amiri Guard, the Inspector General, assistants to the Commander of the Amiri Guard, and several high-ranking officers. Having reviewed the general reports of the two courses, Acting Commander of the Amiri Guard School, Capt. Mohammad Khalfan Al Mansour, addressed the ceremony, highlighting that the BOLC course covered the various phases of war,…