Author: M Fayiz
Doha – Qatar Foundation (QF) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Museums, reflecting both parties’ commitment to strengthening national partnerships and supporting the development of an education and knowledge ecosystem rooted in Qatar’s local context. The agreement was signed within the framework of Rasekh, one of QF’s Pre-University Education initiatives. The partnership aims to enrich the knowledge content of the Rasekh’s platforms and enhance their educational and community impact by leveraging cultural and knowledge expertise, as well as by developing educational materials and curricula in both Arabic and English. These efforts are grounded in Qatar’s local context and contribute to…
The Qatar Plastica Conference 2026 is a major international medical and aesthetic surgery event held in Doha, Qatar, from January 14 to January 17, 2026. The conference brings together leading experts, pioneering researchers, clinicians, and practitioners in the field of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery for advanced scientific exchange, live demonstrations, and professional workshops. The event’s official theme, “When Innovation Meets Elegance” underscores a commitment to merging cutting-edge surgical technology with refined aesthetic practice, reflecting both scientific excellence and artistic precision in the discipline. Organizers The conference is organized by the Qatar Society of Plastic Surgery in collaboration with Arab…
The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has firmly positioned itself as a premier global event in the defence calendar, drawing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the world to discuss, showcase, and shape the future of defence and security technologies. Held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, DIMDEX serves as a dynamic platform where maritime and multi-domain defence capabilities are explored, expanded, and integrated. The ninth edition of this landmark event takes place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National…
Doha – The opening ceremony of the Asian Shotgun Championship 2026 was held at the Lusail Hall in the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters on Monday. Taking place at the Lusail Shooting Complex, the event will continue until January 21, with 196 male and female shooters from 17 countries participating. The opening ceremony was attended by President of the Asian Shooting Confederation Sheikh Salman Al Hamoud Al-Sabah and President of Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation and Chairman of the Organizing Committee Dr. Mishaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, along with federation officials and a number of guests. The ceremony featured a variety of…
Doha – Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar Energy will host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) in Qatar, the Home of LNG. From February 2 – 5, the iconic Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) will become the global hub for LNG, welcoming industry experts, policymakers, and innovators from more than 80 countries to the world’s most prestigious LNG event. Under the theme: “Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow”, LNG2026 will spotlight market trends, breakthrough technologies, and innovations shaping a sector that remains essential for global…
Doha – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens, launched the second edition of the “Hand in Hand” Student Guidance Forum under the theme: “Towards a Safe and Cohesive Educational Community.” The opening ceremony was attended by senior ministry officials, representatives of relevant national institutions, community leaders, school principals, and social and psychological specialists, as well as prominent sports figures. The forum underscores the vital role of student guidance as a cornerstone of the modern educational system, supporting students’ mental and social well-being, ensuring their protection within the school environment, and…
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…
