Author: M Fayiz
Doha – Old Doha Port has announced that the 3rd edition of the Fishing Competition, will take place alongside the 2nd edition of the Fishing Exhibition in March 2026. The announcement was made during an official press conference held at Old Doha Port. The Fishing Competition will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026, with the awards ceremony held on 28 March 2026. Participating teams will set sail from Old Doha Port, competing over three days to catch the largest kingfish (kan’ad) in Qatar’s waters. The competition invites fishing enthusiasts to catch the kingfish (kan’ad), a prized regional catch.…
The third Government Communications Forum opened today, bringing together ministers, decision-makers and media and communications leaders from government and semi-government entities for a two-day event. The forum reinforces the importance of government communications in shaping the national narrative, strengthening institutional alignment and responding to rapid media and digital transformation, in line with the Third National Development Strategy to build a knowledge-based economy and reinforce the country’s leadership in communications and innovation. The first day of the Government Communications Forum 2026 brought together senior officials, including HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Environment and Climate Change;…
Doha – The shooting competitions for the junior and amateur categories were held today as part of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026). The festival is held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, and is supported by the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), in Sabkhat Marmi in Sealine, and will continue until Jan. 24. In the junior category, Mohammed Ali Al Athba won first place, Rashid Mohammed Abu Shuraida came in second, and Ali Masoud Al Athba finished third. In the amateur category, Tamim Hamad Al Marri clinched first place, Bader…
New Delhi – HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the State of Qatar’s participation in the New Delhi World Book Fair as guest of honor reflects the role of culture and knowledge as bridges for human communication as well as the State of Qatar and the Republic of India’s deep ties. This came during His Excellency’s participation in the opening of the New Delhi World Book Fair, in the presence of HE Minister of Education of the Republic of India, Dharmendra Pradhan; HE Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Spain, Ernest Urtasun; HE Ambassador of…
Doha: The pulse of electronic dance music returns to the heart of Qatar on Jan 30, 2026 as the highly anticipated 25N 51E Music Festival takes over the iconic Stadium 974. Named after the nation’s precise geographical coordinates, the festival promises to transform the waterfront precinct into a high-octane hub of light, sound, and world-class performance. A Lineup of Titans Music fans are descending on the capital to witness a rare assembly of EDM royalty. The 25N Stage features a power-packed trio of global icons: Calvin Harris, Afrojack, and Alesso. Known for chart-topping anthems like “We Found Love” and “Under…
Doha – Qatar Foundation (QF) celebrated today the one-year anniversary of its partnership with the King’s Foundation, launched by HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom. QF held a reception ceremony at Education City that showcased its commitment to enhancing contemporary sustainability practices and solutions through traditional knowledge. The reception took place at Al Khater House, a historic house within QF’s Education City that has been preserved as a space for sustainable, inclusive cultural heritage activities and experiences for the community. It explored the progress of the projects supported by the partnership in India, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and Zanzibar,…
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised an extensive introductory meeting on the national pharmaceutical industry, attended by representatives of Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, private and semi-government hospitals. The meeting aimed to strengthen and develop the national pharmaceutical industries and to enhance effective communication between local manufacturers and hospitals, hence contributing to greater Medicines security. In her opening remarks, Dr Aisha Ibrahim Al-Ansari, Director of the Pharmacy and Drug Control Department at the Ministry of Public Health, emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the national pharmaceutical industry, and showcasing the production capabilities of local pharmaceutical manufacturers, which is crucial…
Doha – Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the winners of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026, with 108 candidates selected from a total of 371 applicants. The results were approved by the award’s Board of Trustees, chaired by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, the award’s chief executive, said the number of winners reflected strong competition and the high quality of submissions, as well as growing awareness of the award’s criteria and standards. She said the results showed a…
Doha – HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Chairman of the Doha Equestrian Tour Organising Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners at the conclusion of the first round of HH the Father Amir Prix, which concluded today at the indoor and outdoor Longines arenas at Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation. The final day featured seven competitions across categories ranging from one-star to four-star events, with the participation of 248 male and female riders representing elite local and international competitors. The total prize money for the round exceeded EUR 530,000, in an atmosphere…
Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced a major symphonic event for early 2026, featuring one of the most transformative works in classical music history: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No.3, popularly known as the “Eroica.” Scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, the concert will take place at the Katara Opera House. Under the direction of acclaimed conductor Pablo Mielgo, the evening promises a journey through the evolution of the symphony, bridging the gap between Classical elegance and Romantic intensity. Program Highlights While Beethoven’s revolutionary third symphony serves as the evening’s centerpiece, the program also features: The performance will be…
