Author: M Fayiz

Doha: The Third Qatar University (QU) Book Fair 2026 was launched Sunday, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, with wide participation from local and international publishing houses and the attendance of university officials, academics, students, and the general public. The fair reflects QU’s continued commitment to supporting knowledge, promoting a culture of reading, and reinforcing scientific research as a cornerstone of its academic mission and community role, highlighting the University’s position as a leading national academic institution that actively contributes to enriching the country’s cultural and intellectual landscape. It serves as an integrated knowledge platform bringing together local,…

Doha: Ahead of the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, the Government Communications Office (GCO), in partnership with Web Summit, held a press conference today attended by Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, and Paddy Cosgrave, Founder and CEO of Web Summit, in the presence of local, regional, and international media. As part of the strategic partnership between the GCO and Web Summit, discussions focused on the main themes of the third edition and its significant progress in scale, global participation, and content. The press…

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center this afternoon. Having toured the booths of the participating national and international companies, HH The Amir was apprised of the latest innovations and cutting-edge technological systems in the areas of technology and artificial intelligence, as well as entrepreneurship and digital transformation. HH The Amir listened to an explanation about the position of this summit as a global forum to share expertise through holding panel discussions and specialized workshops, solution platforms and modern technologies, in addition to public…

Doha: His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated Web Summit Qatar 2026, the fastest growing tech event in the MENA region, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The opening ceremony drew the participation of ministers, senior officials, innovators, decision-makers, investors, and technology leaders from across the globe. In his opening remarks, HE the Prime Minister affirmed that Qatar is committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of global innovation by strengthening international partnerships and supporting the technology and startup ecosystem. “We meet at a moment…

Doha: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development attended the opening day of Jadal, Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women’s annual research summit which is designed to build and extend research networks on topics related to the contemporary challenges and lived realities of Muslim women around the world. Jadal was also attended by HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family, and other distinguished guests and dignitaries. Held at Al-Mujadilah, Jadal has welcomed over 100 delegates from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East,…

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…