Author: M Fayiz
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…
Doha: Preparations are in full swing for the Web Summit Qatar 2026, set to take place February 1–4, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), where thousands of founders, innovators, investors and tech professionals from across the globe will converge for one of the world’s most influential technology gatherings. The event, now in its third edition in Doha, promises to be larger, more diverse and more globally impactful than ever before. Expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees from over 120 countries, Web Summit Qatar 2026 will bring together founders, policymakers, industry leaders, media professionals and cultural voices…
Doha – The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa,” specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various countries around the world. This new branch embodies an advanced model of national partnerships between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the competition, and Qatar Charity, one of the largest charitable and humanitarian organizations in the region and the world. Its aim is to empower orphans, open new educational and spiritual…
Doha – The state of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in the 18th Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and Berlin Conference of Agriculture Ministers under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future” and the Green Week International Trade Fair, a leading global event in the food and agriculture sector, held in Berlin, Germany. The gatherings brought together agriculture ministers, heads of delegations, and representatives of international organizations from around the world. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality, Eng. Fahad Mohammed Al Qahtani. The…
Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched his sixth Dakar Rally car title in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, while Argentina’s Luciano Benavides claimed a dramatic bike victory by just two seconds. Al-Attiyah sealed overall victory after safely navigating the final stage, extending his career tally of stage wins to 50. Driving a Dacia alongside Belgian co-driver Fabian Lurquin, the 55-year-old finished ninth on the 13th and final stage in Yanbu but still ended nearly 10 minutes clear of second-placed Nani Roma of Ford. “We’ve worked very hard since last year. I might not be showing much emotion yet, but it’s there, deep down.…
