Author: M Fayiz
Doha: The 2026 season has begun in spectacular fashion for Zhu Yuling, who successfully defended her title at the WTT Star Contender Doha after overcoming Japan’s Hitomi Sato in a gripping final at the Lusail Sports Arena. Zhu sealed the victory in six games (5-11, 11-13, 11-7, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5), extending her unbeaten run on the WTT Series this year. Fresh from claiming her first WTT Champions title in Doha just a week earlier, Zhu maintained her flawless momentum, registering five more victories to make it a perfect 10 wins from 10 matches in 2026. Her remarkable run was nearly…
KUWAIT: Qatar’s national handball team will take on South Korea on Tuesday in a key Group A encounter at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, currently underway in Kuwait and running until January 26. The continental tournament also serves as a qualifying event for the 2027 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship, which will be held in Germany. Both sides arrive with confidence after booking their places in the main round. Qatar opened their campaign with an emphatic 27–15 victory over Oman, while South Korea secured a 29–24 win against Oman. Qatar will be aiming to continue their strong start and secure…
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Football Events has announced the Qatar Football Festival 2026, set to take place between 26-31 March. The Festival will include the men’s Finalissima 2026 alongside a series of high-profile international matches with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Serbia. The matches offer participating nations valuable preparation to measure their readiness and assess their capabilities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.The six matches scheduled as part of the Qatar Football Festival include: Finalissima 2026: The match will be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on 27 March, where European champions Spain will…
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised an awareness workshop for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder on healthy nutrition and weight gain awareness, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar Foundation (QF) Renad Academy. The workshop is part of the Ministry of Public Health’s efforts to promote the health of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in line with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 and the Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises the health of the individual and family. The workshop aimed to promote awareness of the healthy eating habits of their children with autism…
Qatar Chamber participates in the 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), being held under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani from 19-22 January 2026. The event is taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre and is organised and hosted by the Qatari Armed Forces. Through its participation and pavilion at the exhibition, Qatar Chamber aims to promote the national economy and showcase the investment climate and opportunities available in the State of Qatar to exhibitors and visitors. H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of…
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) was inaugurated this morning at the Qatar National Convention Centre. In remarks on the occasion, HH the Amir said that the DIMDEX maritime defence exhibition and conference represents a leading global platform in the sector and continues to gain momentum through the important partnerships and significant investments it delivers. These, HH the Amir noted, help drive innovation and the development of technological solutions for defence and security systems that support international stability…
Doha – HE Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Security Committee, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest, in addition to aspects of cooperation in security fields and ways of supporting and advancing them. Following the meeting, a letter of intent (LOI) was signed between the Security Committee of the State of Qatar and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to support the exchange of experiences and best…
Doha – Under the auspices and presence of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Qatar Armed Forces held the joint certificate award ceremony for the military colleges and academies. HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai attended the ceremony. The ceremony included the awarding of certificates to graduates of the 21st batch of officer cadets from Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College, the 13th batch of officer cadets from Al Zaeem Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air Academy, the 4th…
Doha – Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) will commence tomorrow under the theme: “A Global Hub for Defence Innovations – Invest in Possibilities to Shape a Secure Tomorrow.” The event will be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre and is organized and hosted by the Qatari Armed Forces. In this context, Staff Brigadier (Naval) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of DIMDEX 2026, affirmed full readiness to stage the ninth edition of this international event,…
Doha: The organizing committee of the Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 has unveiled the particulars of the new edition of this tournament, slated to be held at Aspire Hall from January 23 to 25, 2026. The announcement came during a press conference held at Aspire Academy, in the presence of President of the Qatar Fencing Federation Abdullah Ali Al Ghanim, Deputy Director General of Aspire Academy Ali Salem Afifa, Director of the Championship Khalid Suwaid, and Deputy Director of the Championship Hamad Saad Al Jassim, alongside members of the Federation. Al Ghanim underlined that this 21st edition of the tournament…
