• GCC rider produced a strong performance on Leon to claim victory and hold off a Spanish one-two which featured highest-placed female Maria Ponton Alvarez in second place     March 4, 2023:  Mohamed Abdulhameed Al Hashemi from Bahrain held off a strong Spanish challenge to claim overall victory in the 2023 edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup, the flagship endurance equestrian event which took place at Saudi Arabia's ancient city of AlUla, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra.   Al Hashemi completed the four loops of the challenging 120km route on his ride Leon in a classified time of 05:47:54, at an average speed of 20.696 km/h, finishing 20 minutes ahead of Spain’s Maria Ponton Alvarez, the highest placed female in second place on Bolchoi El Akim ......read more

The Mall’s wide range of activations to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day witnessed great participation from Qatar’s community in a day filled with fun and sheer excitement with numerous activities lined up to mark the occasion Doha, Qatar – 15 February 2023:  Doha Festival City, Qatar’s one and only mall of choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, wrapped up Qatar National Sports Day events with various activities around the Mall. Doha Festival City hosted the first-ever Cycling Marathon in a Mall on National Sports Day. The marathon, held on the Mall’s 3km long outdoor track, was free for all interested participants of all ages. Participants from all ages joined the race, which featured multiple stations with various activities on both the children and adult’s tracks in ......read more

Doha – February 14, 2023: Sahtak Awalan – Your Health First, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) flagship public health campaign and the Ministry of Municipality participated in National Sport Day activities at Umm Al Seneem Park, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest air-conditioned track. Attended by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Municipality and hundreds of members of the public, this year’s Sahtak Awalan celebrations featured an impressive variety of sports activities, including wall climbing and the famous smoothie bikes, which allow young and old alike to blend their own smoothies by pedaling a bicycle.  On-the-day activities were further complemented by the innovative ‘Fitness Box,’ a solar-powered installation crafted ......read more

Get into Sports and Well-being at QOSM  Doha, 12 February 2023 – Make National Sport Day worthwhile with healthy options and wholesome activities at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM).  Catch the “World of Football” Exhibition and relive the FIFA World Cup moments from the first FIFA World Cup matches in Uruguay in 1930 to the momentous final at Lusail Stadium on 18 December 2022. The exhibition is supported by FIFA Museum, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, National Football Museum (UK), Musée National du Sport (France), and Qatar Football Association. Explore the galleries that reveal the cultural impact of sports through multiple perspectives: the history and contemporary significance of the Olympic Games, the inspiring journeys of global sports heroes, and the development ......read more

- CNN Business Arabic delivers global economic, business and finance news and analysis to millions of Arabic speakers across the globe   Dubai, 15 January 2023: CNN Business Arabic (CNNBA) has officially launched today. The dedicated digital business platform is set to be the go-to source of business and economic news, facts and analysis in Arabic, covering areas of interest to the world’s Arabic speakers. The new media outlet covers a wide range of sectors including sustainability, green investment, cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, real estate, energy, technology and more. CNNBA is available online at CNNBusinessArabic.com and on leading social media platforms.   CNN Business Arabic is operated by International Media Investments (IMI) in partnership with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), combining regional and ......read more

PREMIER PADEL’S FIRST SEASON CONCLUDES WITH TOURNAMENTS ON 5 CONTINENTS, ALL-TIME RECORD ATTENDANCES, BROADCAST STATISTICS AND PRIZE MONEY FOR THE PLAYER-DRIVEN TOUR 25, DECEMBER 2022:  Premier Padel concluded its first official season in Milan with great success, after a record-breaking year that has further elevated the sport of padel to unprecedented levels of global exposure, tournament attendance and professional support in all areas.  Premier Padel, governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP), backed by the Professional Padel Association (PPA), and supported by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), has considerably boosted the sport’s growth and potential. Through the establishment of a global circuit, Premier Padel has partnered with an extensive portfolio of international broadcasters and ......read more

Afshin discovered to be 6.86cm shorter than the previous record holder, Edward Niño Hernandez Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2022, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, the global authority on record-breaking, can today announce that 20-year-old Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh is the new Shortest man as verified on Tuesday, 13 December 2022, with a height of 65.24 cm (2 ft 1.68 in). Afshin was born in a remote village in Bukan County, West Azerbaijan Province in Iran.  The previous shortest man was Edward Niño Hernandez, who was born on 10 May 1986 in Bogotá, Colombia, measured 72.1 cm (2 ft 4.38 in) tall, as verified on 29 February 2020. Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, along with Official Adjudicator Kanzy El Defrawy were in attendance on the day of measurement in the GWR Dubai ......read more

The renowned afterparty to the stars sees celebrity guests celebrating in style Doha - December 9, 2022 – Only two weeks into the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, on the ground in Doha there were winners both on and off the field with many celebrity supporters attending Amber Lounge, the famed party hot-spot to the stars.  Making its month-long debut until the final matches on 18 December, notable figures from the sports arena were spotted at the palatial Le Royal Meridien hotel including international former-football sensations Ashley Williams, Robbie Keane, Joe Cole, and Wayne Bridge waving the flag for the UK. While the South American VIPs came out to support with the likes of Brazilian former footballer Maxwell and Argentinian Mauricio Pochetino.  “After more than 20 years ......read more

7 December 2022 (Doha, Qatar): Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s Empower Youth Conference kicked off on Wednesday in the heart of the World Cup celebrations at the FIFA Fan Festival with inspiring stories about the role of football off the pitch from top athletes.    The theme for this year’s renowned youth leadership conference, Football for Sustainable Development, will look at harnessing football’s ability to create unity and integration in communities as well as act as a positive social catalyst for change, The event was attended by QM Chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, HE the Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanim al-Ali, HE the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr Hamda bint Hassan al-Sulaiti, And a group of ambassadors The opening ceremony featured ......read more

In anticipation of its 10th anniversary celebration, the restaurant reopens with an exciting new menu following the museum’s highly anticipated refurbishment Doha, 6 November 2022 -- IN-Q Enterprises (IN-Q), the commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Museums (QM), announced the reopening of IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM) restaurant at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).  IDAM was established in 2013, as the first foray of the Michelin starred restaurateur and “architect of flavours”, Alain Ducasse, into the Middle East.  It marked the first venture in the collaboration between Ducasse Paris and Qatar Museums which started nearly 10 years ago. In commemorating a decade of haute cuisine IDAM reopens with Mr. Mathieu Courtin in the helm as the Restaurant Manager and Chef Fabrice Rosso as Head ......read more

DOHA, QATAR – 24, OCTOBER 2022: In furtherance of its commitment to providing convenient access to shopping and seamless services to its customers as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ draws closer, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) has announced the opening of three more “MAAR by Al Meera”  locations at Al Aziziyah metro station,  Al Doha Al Jadeeda metro station in addition to Al Wakrah metro  station.  The opening of the three new locations increases the network of MAAR stores to six branches in various metro stations including the Umm Ghuwailina, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) and Msheireb metro stations. The MAAR store, a sub-brand of Al Meera, will provide quick shopping service to metro passengers and the teeming football fans expected ......read more

The sporting legends team up to uncover the identity of the revered guest in a new comedy video released as the world is ready to enjoy the biggest football tournament of 2022. Etihad Airways is increasing capacity to six flights a day, from Abu Dhabi to Doha, from 20 November. Abu Dhabi, UAE: As football fans all over the globe prepare to fly to Qatar for the biggest tournament of the year, Etihad Airways released a new comedy film featuring some famous football supporters, and a mystery VIP, on a flight to Doha. Khabib Nurmagomedov, the longest reigning, and undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion before his retirement, is a huge football fan. He and his good friend, Dutch footballing genius Clarence Seedorf, four-time UEFA Champions League winner and the only player to have won the tournament with three different clubs, joined a ......read more

Offering a taste of the history and art displayed in the museum, the Gift Shop is an exciting enhancement to the museum experience Doha, 5 October 2022 -- IN-Q Enterprises (IN-Q), the commercial arm of Qatar Museums (QM) and a wholly owned subsidiary, announced the reopening of the Gift Shop at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) following its closure for renovation.  MIA houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world, with masterpieces from every corner of the Islamic world. Its Gift Shop reflects this diversity and journey across geography and time.   Located on the ground floor of the iconic museum designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the Gift Shop has reopened after an extensive redesign and refit with a new range of bespoke and exclusive curated gifts to complement the reimagined ......read more

Doha, Qatar – Tuesday, October 4th, 2022:  The first day of the Aspire Academy Global Summit 2022 (AAGS) in collaboration with FIFA concluded with a gala dinner, where the FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the delegates praising the work being done at the 8th edition of the AAGS. The evening featured a ‘Star Chat’ with former England captain David Beckham who talked about the impact of the Aspire Academy on the legacy of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup. His thoughts came after a day of inspiring talks at Aspire Academy where delegates from the 32 nations qualified for the World Cup finals and members of the Aspire in the World Fellows discussed topics ranging from youth development to use of data.  During his welcoming remarks Mr. Infantino praised the work being done at the 8th edition of the ......read more

Doha, Qatar - Monday, October 3rd, 2022: Aspire Academy kicked off its 8th Global Summit in Doha, this time in collaboration with FIFA with a line-up of high-profile guests including football legends David Beckham and Arsène Wenger. The two-day Global Summit at Aspire Academy’s Football Performance Center brings together delegates to share their knowledge, experience and research in football performance and science. For the second time since its establishment in 2014, the Aspire Academy Global Summit is being held in person on home soil. With just 48 days before Qatar hosts the World Cup this is a special edition with representatives from all 32 teams qualified for the World Cup, joined by more than 50 members of the Aspire in the World Fellows, which includes some of the biggest clubs in global football, several national ......read more

Upcoming Global Summit to Host Sports Stars and Distinguished Industry Experts  Doha, Qatar, 27 September, 2022 – The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has today announced that British Olympic long-distance runner Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah – known as Mo Farah – will deliver a keynote speech at its upcoming global summit on 4–6 October.  Hailed as one of the most successful male long-distance runners of all time, with ten world championship medals including four gold medals at the Olympics, his talk will examine the relationship between mental health and the pressures of competitive sports, and will draw on his own personal experiences. Farah will be speaking on day three of the summit ahead of a panel discussion on Mental Health and Sport.  On day two of WISH 2022, during a ......read more

- 56 incredible artists across 28 days are set to light up Qatar with MDLBEAST’s first-ever event outside the Kingdom   - Full line-up and tickets are available from September 20 and open to the public, starting from 199 QAR https://mdlbeast.com/    14 September, Doha, Qatar: MDLBEAST, the Saudi music entertainment company committed to growing talent and the regional music scene, has announced the launch of ARAVIA, a series of concerts throughout the world cup season. Aravia marks a milestone in Middle East entertainment which will bring 56 superstar DJs to Doha across 28 nights to entertain football fans.    The nightly raves will bring together football fans from all over the world to enjoy the best music and AAA DJ talent in the Qatar capital. The performances will kick off at the end ......read more

Edit Tweet testing to be expanded to Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks UAE, 1st September: Today, Twitter rolls-out internal testing of the Edit Tweet feature before expanding to Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks. The screenshot below may look a lot like an edited Tweet. That’s because it is, and people could be seeing more of them soon.   Given that this is the most requested feature to date, Twitter wanted to both share an update on its progress and give people on the platform a heads up that, even if they’re not in a test group, everyone will still be able to see if a Tweet has been edited. What is Edit Tweet? Edit Tweet is a feature that lets people make changes to their Tweet after it’s been published. Think of it as a short period of time to do things like fix typos, add ......read more

Feature is now available globally, after being tested amongst a select global feedback group back in May   Dubai, UAE - 31 August, 2022: Today, Twitter is launching Twitter Circle, a new way to share Tweets with a smaller group to everyone on the platform. With Twitter Circle, people will now have the flexibility to choose who can see and engage with their content on a Tweet-by-Tweet basis. This means that they can have more intimate conversations and build closer connections with a smaller crowd.    The beta version was tested in a small feedback group in May, allowing users to create personalized tools that empower people to tailor how, when and with whom they engage with. Starting today, this feature will be available on iOS, Android, and Twitter.com globally.   Selecting your ......read more

Doha - 22, August 2022 - Qatar SportsTech (QST), a leading startup accelerator founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), announced earlier that its alumni from the 2nd Cohort, Sponix Tech, headquartered in Qatar, has received an investment boost from the UK-based Aser Ventures, the co-owner of Leeds United Football Club.  Aser Ventures has acquired a strategic stake in the sportstech startup which will help bolster Sponix’s growth and innovative technologies. In addition to capital investment, Aser will leverage its global network, which includes prominent names such as award-winning sports media platform, Eleven, and iconic English football club, Leeds United, to create new opportunities for Sponix and provide the company with strategic guidance and support. Aser Ventures’ investment in Sponix is a great ......read more

UNHCR, EAA & GA collaboration will help to build stronger communities  17 August 2022:  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the Generation Amazing Foundation have announced a collaboration to develop a “Football 4 Development Playbook” (F4DP), a new toolkit that aims to support some of the world’s most vulnerable, forcibly displaced children. The F4DP toolkit is a practical guide that uses football-themed physical games, activities and training drills to teach and develop life skills for children like teamwork, resilience, discipline and social integration.   It aims to improve social inclusion, cohesion and wellbeing, and will be used in existing UNHCR and EAA projects that support out-of-school children at the primary level, as well as ......read more

Twitter secures official content from every match to share with MENA-based fans throughout the tournament  UAE, 15 August 2022: beIN MEDIA GROUP and its flagship channel beIN SPORTS, the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with Twitter to share bespoke content throughout the world’s biggest football event, which kicks off in Qatar on 20 November 2022. beIN SPORTS will be sharing content for regional audiences across Twitter, highlighting the biggest moments throughout the tournament and providing brands and marketers with association opportunities via Twitter Amplify sponsorship. Each match will be highlighted through content clips, one match recap and an in-studio analysis, aired through the beIN SPORTS official handle, @beINSPORTS for a ......read more

Dubai, UAE - August 02, 2022:  DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has seen a surge in requests for private jets to Doha as football fever kicks in ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.  To accommodate the huge volume of requests and to make travel more convenient, DCAF will make available aircraft ranging from the very light and affordable 4-seater Cessna Citation Mustang to the light jet 8-seater Pilatus PC-12, the midsize jet 9-seater Bombardier Challenger 604. In addition, DCAF will also be able to offer a 10-seater Falcon 2000 as well as large-size cabin aircraft. “We have seen a sharp increase in enquiries for the later stages of the tournament from the first week of December until the finals which take place on December 18 at the 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium. We are closely monitoring the level ......read more

A new study brings insights into online perceptions surrounding the tournament 53M football-related Tweets recorded year-to-date 08, June 2022: With football fever already underway in the MENA region and around the world ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar, Twitter conducted on-the-ground research to understand what people are thinking about in relation to the tournament. Working with GWI, Twitter talked to over 12,000 people across 12 markets including MENA.  With 53M football-related Tweets recorded so far this year, football proves to remain a hot topic on the platform in MENA, and will only continue to be as the World Cup draws closer. Over 261 Million people on Twitter follow at least one major football content contributor or speaker reflecting the potential value of brands engaging with audiences ......read more

DOHA, QATAR: June 2, 2022: As part of its entertainment shows, Mall of Qatar is hosting the Crazy Dunkers until the 4th of June to amaze Qatar's audience with never-seen-before acrobatic slam stunts. The Crazy Dunkers are known worldwide as the leading professional acrobatic basketball slam dunk team. They have been entertaining crowds through amazing performances at big events, from the NBA Europe games to the Olympic games in Athens, Beijing and London. Visitors to Mall of Qatar will have a fond memory of amazing performances of the Crazy Dunkers who will be entertaining them with 3 shows daily as of 5pm until the 4th of June.   The worldwide leaders of acrobatic dunk are always innovating and introducing new stunts to surprise their audience on each stage to make every show a unique experience for the ......read more

20 April 2022 – Over the past couple of years, Guinness World Records™ witnessed an exceptional interest in the world record title of Tallest stack of M&M's®, which has just been topped up by an additional piece to become 7 in total, as achieved by Ibrahim Sadeq, a 29 years old from Iraq. In a video of unbelievable gravity-defying way, Sadeq was able to stack the 7 chocolate sweets on top of each other in no more than 2 minutes. An attempt that took so much more to be achieved by the previous record holders over the years. “I am using a mix of mind and body focus but people usually define it as a gravity defying act,” said the Iraqi national from his hometown in city of Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq. Sadeq is the current record holder for the Most eggs balanced on the back of hand, an ......read more

Guinness World Records reveals the world’s tallest family is an average of 203.29 cm tall      April 14, 2022:  The Trapp family from Duluth, Minnesota has achieved the Guinness World Records title for tallest family. The family is an average of 203.29 cm (6 ft 8.03 in) tall.   The heights of each family member measure at:  • Kristine Trapp, mother: 191.2 • Scott Trapp, father: 202.7 • Savanna Trapp, daughter: 203.6 • Molly Steede, daughter: 197.26 • Adam Trapp, son: 221.71   “I love saying I’m the shortest person in the world’s tallest family at 191.2 cm!” joked Kristine.    They also joke that they are easy to find in a group of people; “just look up.”   Scott and Kristine ......read more

The new partnership will offer local artists the platform to showcase their talent and creative artworks  Doha, Qatar – 13,  April 2022: Mondrian Doha, Doha’s leading luxury hotel that celebrates fashion, art, culture, and music, collaborated with Fire Station on their ‘Artists in Residence’ programme for a cultural initiative dedicated to supporting Qatar’s eclectic art scene. The collaboration was officially inaugurated through an art exhibition titled “Metaphoric growth” and aims to promote the artistic works of Qatar talents.  The launch of the first of a series of exhibition was held at Mondrian Doha’s Frozen Forest Lobby Lounge on Wednesday, 6th April in attendance by representatives from Fire Station and Mondrian Doha as well as members of local media and ......read more

Dubai, UAE – 12 April, 2022: Following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw, Hisense, the Official Sponsor of this quadrennial tournament, has outlined plans to provide regional football fans with hyper-realistic stadium-like at-home viewing experiences through the comfort of their home during the largest international sports event, which is taking place from November 21st until December 18th. During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Final Match Draw, Hisense unveiled the regional debut of its super smart 100L9G TriChroma Laser TV – the brand’s latest large-screen from the groundbreaking TriChroma Laser TV series. Significant figures that attended the substantial event included, H.H. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Qatar, Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al Farhan Al Saud, Fatma Samoura, ......read more

The new partnership will offer local artists the platform to showcase their talent and creative artworks  Doha, Qatar – 11  April 2022: Mondrian Doha, Doha’s leading luxury hotel that celebrates fashion, art, culture, and music, collaborated with Fire Station on their ‘Artists in Residence’ programme for a cultural initiative dedicated to supporting Qatar’s eclectic art scene. The collaboration was officially inaugurated through an art exhibition titled “Metaphoric growth” and aims to promote the artistic works of Qatar talents.  The launch of the first of a series of exhibition was held at Mondrian Doha’s Frozen Forest Lobby Lounge on Wednesday, 6th April in attendance by representatives from Fire Station and Mondrian Doha as well as members of local media and ......read more

The action-packed event will run from March 4 - 6, 2022, and will feature the only night race of the 2022 MotoGP™ World Championship The 2022 MotoGP™ World Championship is set to take place 30km outside of the capital city of Doha, Qatar, in the state-of-the-art Lusail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC). Fans will have the unique opportunity to experience the thrilling action at night, under the beaming floodlights of Lusail International Circuit. The community-friendly event offers complimentary access to children under the age of 12 to partake in the various activities planned for March 4. In addition, the Title Sponsor of the event, Qatar Tourism, has organised a number of live musical performances, as well as several family-oriented activities and games, that will take place alongside the races on Friday and Saturday, 4 and ......read more

Doha, 3 February 2021: Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region is once again the Platinum Sponsor of Katara’s International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) organized by Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in co-operation with Qatar Equestrian Federation, Qatar Racing, Equestrian Club and Qatar Foundation under the patronage of His Highness the Amir.  The sponsorship comes in continuation of the role QIC Group has been playing in supporting Qatar’s outstanding role in hosting local and international events across sports, tourism and culture.  Commenting on the festival sponsorship, Mr. Salem Khalaf Al Mannai, Group CEO of Qatar Insurance Group said: “QIC Group is delighted to be sponsoring the second edition of Katara International Arabian Horse Festival. We are committed ......read more

December 04, 2021: Doha, Qatar:   Aspire Academy is hosting the  7th Edition of its annual Aspire Academy Global Summit for football performance and Science virtually on Thursday (December 2), under the theme :‘Aspire Fellows Meet Other Sports’.  The aim of the summit is to explore the possibilities of exchanging ideas between football and other sports on trainings, competitions and athletes.  Leading football experts including former Arsenal FC manager Arsène Wenger and Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup-winner Andrea Pirlo will share their expertise, experiences and football philosophy during the live 30-minute interviews. Wenger, a world-renowned figure of authority on all football matters, is currently Chief of Global Development at FIFA. The Frenchman is best known as the most successful ......read more

Doha, Qatar - 30, November 2021: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the official stamp for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™. This comes as part of the signed agreement between Qatar Post and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), under which Qatar Post is designated as the official licensee for commemorative stamps for the tournament. This edition was revealed at a special ceremony held at Arab Postal Stamp Museum hall in Katara on 29 November. The FIFA Arab Cup™ tournament will be hosted from 30th November to 18th December 2021 in some of the stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar in 2022, offering fans the chance to experience the football tournament ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The event is set to host 16 teams, ......read more

One-year countdown discussion explores social, cultural, and economic legacy of the tournament – as QF announces new inclusive sport partnership with FIFA Foundation Kuwait, November 24, 2021: Qatar is more ready to host a FIFA World Cup™ than any nation in history and will deliver the “best World Cup ever”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Qatar Foundation’s Education City Speaker Series as the build-up to the global sporting showpiece enters its final year. A virtual event held to mark the one-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – which kicks off on Monday, November 21, 2022 – heard how the tournament will create a cultural, social, and economic legacy for Qatar and the region, including through cruise ships that will act as ‘floating hotels’ for ......read more

FIFA President Gianni Infantino among speakers for virtual discussion one year away from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicking off Doha, Qatar, November 22, 2021: As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ reaches the one-year mark, Qatar Foundation, FIFA, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy are teaming up to look at what the final phase of preparations will involve, and what the tournament will mean for the nation and the region – both as the footballing action unfolds, and after the last ball is kicked. A World Cup-focused edition of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City Speaker Series will next week welcome Gianni Infantino, FIFA President; His Excellency Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy; and Machaille Hassan Al-Naimi, ......read more

Records up for grabs globally include:   • Pan Arab: Most single leg backward somersaults in 30 seconds - 12   • UK: Farthest backflip between two horizontal bars - 6 metres    • USA: Most double 'around the world' ball control tricks in one minute – 24 & Most sit-down football crossovers in 30 seconds (female) – 62   • CHINA: Fastest time to pull a car 50 metres walking on hands - 1 minute 13.27 seconds   • JAPAN: Most BMX time machines in 30 seconds...45     18, November 2021 - Guinness World Records today celebrates the eighteenth annual GWR Day. Celebrating the theme of Super Skills, record-breaking hopefuls from across the globe have put on a jaw-dropping display of dedication, persistence and ......read more

November 17, 2021:  1 in 6 children* experience bedwetting and don’t know that nighttime underwear can have an immediate impact on their confidence and comfort.   While bedwetting is not always a medical concern and children normally grow out of it, it can contribute to feelings of embarrassment and stress for older children and their parents. It has been a difficult period for many children with homeschooling, lockdowns, and added anxiety in every household driven by COVID 19. While many parents think that bedwetting could indicate a regression in their children’s development as a result of their external environment, the reality is that bedwetting is more common than they think, and it is perfectly normal.   The NEW Ninjamas absorbent nighttime underwear is designed to help children conquer the ......read more

Teams from three universities advance to the Arab regional competition November 02, 2021:  Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted the first in-person Qatar Collegiate Programming Competition (QCPC). More than 50 students competed on 18 teams, including students from CMU-Q, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Qatar University (QU), and Bright Future International School. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, said: “We are delighted to welcome students from all over Qatar for a competition that challenges and expands their programming skills. Carnegie Mellon has one of the best computer science programs in the world, and we hope this competition will inspire young programmers in Qatar.”   CMU-Q faculty members Giselle Reis and Eduardo Feo Flushing organized the ......read more

13th October 2021:  Guinness World Records™, the global authority on record-breaking, today announces that Turkey’s Rumeysa Gelgi, is the Tallest woman living standing at 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in). Rumeysa first achieved a Guinness World Records title back in 2014, aged 17 when she was awarded the title for the Tallest teenager living (female). Her tall stature is down to a condition called Weaver syndrome, an extremely rare condition which causes accelerated growth amongst other abnormalities including skeletal maturation. Since achieving the Guinness World Records title back in 2014, Rumeysa has felt it was important to use her platform for advocacy reasons to educate others about rare medical conditions such as her own.   Fast forward to 2021, aged 24, Rumeysa has been re-measured and confirmed as the ......read more