Expo 2023 Doha continues to grow the list of its participants, welcoming Lebanon as a new joiner to the biggest horticultural event of the year  Doha 28, March 2023: Following the recent visit of Lebanon’s Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Abbas Hajj Hassan, to Qatar, Lebanon confirmed its participation in Expo 2023 Doha.  Lebanon’s participation promises to bring both knowledge and entertainment. As the country with the highest proportion of arable land in the Arab world, Lebanon has already developed a number of innovative agricultural practices, including robotic and digital applications, an aqua-cultural farming system and advanced post-harvest infrastructure.  Agricultural practices, “mouneh” - the traditional Lebanese custom of food collection and preservation, and a wide array of ......read more

Doha –  March 25, 2023: A Two leading experts spoke at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds to discuss innovations in kidney transplantation and the use of shockwave therapy to manage musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. WCM-Q alumnus Dr. Essa Abuhelaiqa, now a nephrology and transplant nephrology consultant at Hamad Medical Corporation, gave a presentation on the evolution of kidney transplant techniques, and strategies to expand the pool of kidney donors. He is also program director of the nephrology fellowship program and associate program director of the internal medicine residency program at HMC, and assistant professor of clinical medicine at WCM-Q.  Dr. Abuhelaiqa, who graduated from WCM-Q in 2011, explained that the one-year allograft survival rates for kidney transplants improved from ......read more

Doha – March 24, 2023: Leading researchers in the field of proteomics convened at Qatar National Library for a two-day conference organized by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).  Researchers from Qatar, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Sweden, the US, Canada and South Africa were in attendance at the 2nd WCM-Q Proteomics Conference to discuss the latest discoveries in proteomics, a branch of molecular biology that studies the set of proteins expressed by the genome of an organism.  Proteomics is considered an important field because it helps researchers understand the roles played by proteins in healthy and unhealthy cells, giving insight into fundamental biological processes. Proteomics has many potential applications, including in personalized medicine, biomarker discovery to aid diagnosis of diseases, identifying ......read more

By joining the most renown agriculture-focused event in Qatar, Expo 2023 Doha seized the occasion to further familiarise agriculturally savvy audience with the Expo, organised numerous activities and engaged with key country’s stakeholders   Doha, 19 March 2023:  Expo 2023 Doha concluded its participation in the 10th edition of Qatar International Agricultural Fair (Agriteq) that took place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DEECC) between March 15th and March 19th, 2023. It was the third time that Expo team took part in the fair that offered Expo 2023 Doha with an excellent exposure to local, regional, and international stakeholders, as well as experts from the agricultural sector.  This time, Expo 2023 Doha used Agriteq as a platform to launch its first campaign titled “Which side are you ......read more

Qatar’s right arm in agricultural investment will support the Expo as an “Official Food Security Partner” in line with one of the event’s core themes Doha, 17 March 2023:  Expo 2023 Doha signed a partnership agreement with Hassad Foods on the side lines of the 10th edition of AgriTeq, Qatar’s major agricultural event. Announced during a ceremony held at the Doha Convention and Exhibition Centre, the new official partner in agricultural investment will work with the Expo to cement its position as a leading food security- and agriculture-focused platform. Expo 2023 Doha is set to run between October ’23 – March ’24 in Al Bidda Park with an aim to attract over three million visitors and will be the first of its kind to be held in Qatar, the Middle East, and North ......read more

ICT leader’s network recognised with highest accolades; participates in key webinar; meets industry peers; cements new partnerships at world’s biggest connectivity forum    Doha, Qatar:  Ooredoo - Qatar’s leading ICT provider - has wrapped up its successful participation in Mobile World Congress 2023, held in Barcelona, Spain.    At the Accenture Global CTOs Forum that was held during the Mobile World Congress, Ooredoo’s networks received the highest of accolades from industry network benchmarker umlaut – part of Accenture - with the company being ranked first in Qatar for both mobile and fixed network services.     Ooredoo Qatar’s network was named Best Mobile Network and Best Fixed Network in Qatar by Germany-based benchmarker, which rated more than 200 ......read more

As developer of new sustainable technologies, Microsoft joined forces with the world’s biggest horticultural event hosted in Qatar    Doha, 6 March 2023:  Today, Expo 2023 Doha and Microsoft have signed an agreement making Microsoft the exclusive technology partner of the Expo. Announced during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Municipality of the State of Qatar, the partnership seals Expo 2023 Doha’s commitment to showcase the most advanced technologies during the event, set to run between October ’23 – March ’24 in Al Bidda Park.   Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Khouri, Secretary-General of Expo 2023 Doha added: “Agricultural and horticultural sectors are currently undergoing massive technological transformation, and the role of technology is crucial in building sustainable ......read more

• More than 500 brands at the 19th edition of DJWE, taking place February 20 - 25, 2023, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre • As the region’s show of its kind, visitors will be treated to an exclusive collection of admirable jewellery pieces and watches which are available for immediate purchase. • Damas will join DJWE for the first time and will reveal its mesmerizing Alif collection. • Louis Vuitton’s “Fantasy necklace”, a 2.56 carat monogramflower-cut diamond to be showcased for first time at DJWE. • Special partnership between Valentino and Qatar’s Education Above All, revealing exclusive pieces. • Iconic food and beverage outlets, Harrod’s Tea Rooms and Venchi to treat thousands of visitors. • Philips, leading global platform for ......read more

14 Russian companies from the construction industry will participate in the Middle East's largest exhibition in the construction industry - The Big 5 Saudi 2023. The exhibition will be held in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh from 18 to 21 February 2023 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference center.      The “Made in Russia” exhibitors will showcase their products and services in the fields of engineering and high-end plastics, plastic slabs, strips, pipes and profiles, sanitaryware and construction materials, concrete products for use in construction, as well as energy-efficient solutions for industrial enterprises and other construction products.   More than 100 b2b-meetings with potential buyers were planned for Russian companies to successfully enter the Middle East ......read more

15, January 2023 – Doha, Qatar:  Now in its 10th year, the Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines will again be the signature annual event at Doha’s world-famous Al Shaqab equestrian center, from 23 to 25 February 2023, supported by Commercial Bank (Title Sponsor), Longines (Presenting Partner) and ExxonMobil (Main Sponsor). Top-ranking local and international equestrian athletes will compete in the Olympic disciplines of Showjumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage, demonstrating how the special bond that develops between a horse and a rider can produce exceptional performances even at an élite level such as this – one of only five annual CHI competitions in the world. This year, organizers are pleased to welcome a growing number of competitors, both horses and riders, from across the ......read more

December 8, 2022 in Dubai (UAE) ended the largest construction exhibition in the Middle East region - the Big 5 Show 2022. Here, 14 Russian companies producers of building materials have presented their products to potential buyers. The exhibition was held on the territory of the international exhibition and convention center - Dubai World Trade Center from 5 to 8 December 2022.  More than 150 b2b meetings were successfully held for Russian companies, where the Russian representatives had the opportunity to introduce their products in detail to local buyers.  Russian companies successfully exhibited at the Big 5 show 2022 sealing materials, board materials, woodworking products, composite building materials, information technology and other construction products. For more than 40 years, the Big 5 show has been ......read more

QIB has lined up a series of activities to share the joy of the game with the community and visitors to Qatar from across the globe Doha, Qatar – 22 November 2022: In celebration of the much-awaited sporting event in the world, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has been gearing up for this milestone with a series of exciting activities and events designed for its customers and employees, as well as the community and visitors to Qatar.   On this special occasion, QIB launched a campaign showing to the world Qatar’s celebrated traditions that sets it apart from the rest of the world. QIB launched three videos in line with this initiative including #HowWeDoItInQatar to introduce some of the traditions and interactions that define the welcoming hospitality of Qatar and the Middle ......read more

Upcoming event will focus on helping MSMEs in benefiting from the FIFA World Cup 2022™ bid. Doha, 1 November 2022: QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced its strategic partnership for this year’s GWC Forum, which will focus on how businesses can benefit from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.   “QNB’s support for the GWC Forum illustrates their commitment and leadership of the aspiring MSMEs segment, while providing the support to help them leverage the opportunities arising from hosting the biggest sporting event on the world,” commented GWC’s CEO Mr. Ranjeev Menon. “We are happy to have QNB as a strategic partner in this forum”, he added.   Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Khalid Ahmed Al-Sada, General Manager - ......read more

The exclusive collection of Diego Maradona memorabilia, consisting of almost 300 certified objects belonging to the football great will debut at the most anticipated football event this year in Qatar, to then tour the world. In partnership with Visit Qatar, Msheireb Properties, and Park Hyatt Doha, this exclusive collection, with some items to be seen for the first time in public, will share the story of Maradona on the football pitch, locker room, and in his private life.   Doha - 27, October 2022 – TEN Experience is bringing a memorable exhibition to Doha with the unveiling of an exclusive collection of Diego Maradona memorabilia for the first time ever in Qatar and the region. The legendary exhibition will open to the public daily from 16 November until 20 December at Doha Design District, located in the ......read more

French Montana, CeeLo Green, Alex Sensation, Ryan Castro, Oxlade and world-leading DJs join the largest beach festival of the Qatar 2022 World Cup  19th of October, 2022 – Doha, Qatar: French Montana, CeeLo Green, Alex Sensation, Ryan Castro, Oxlade, and DJ-Twins are amongst some of the international stars who will take center stage at the forthcoming, month-long QetaiFAN Beach Fest – at the iconic Qetaifan Island North in Lusail during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.  Running from the 19th of November to 18th of December, the beach-front festival of “music, football, food and fun” will operate from 10am to 4am, offering six performances per day, featuring over 10 top tier internationally artists and multiple off-stage shows during the month, as well as daily DJ sessions from 50 top international DJs. ......read more

Head to the Mondrian Doha’s Hudson Tavern to experience the famous Oktoberfest all the way from Germany. From now until 3rd October, Hudson Tavern at Mondrian Doha will be filled with the famed European atmosphere as they honour the humble hop. From Bavarian bites and tankards of traditional brews to a fun filled atmosphere, it’s sure to be an Oktoberfest to remember.  Traditional plates will be making their way to guests tables with a wide selection of carefully curated dishes, including the classic Schnitzel served with potato salad, Currywurst, and Obatzda and Pretzel. Originally brewed in Germany and imported to Doha, guests will also be able to try a selection of hops traditionally poured during Oktoberfest.  Gather your friends from 5:00PM to 10:00PM and make your way to Hudson Tavern to celebrate ......read more

UVentures and Qetaifan Projects, together with Madaeen Al Doha Group, have announced the plans and location for an exclusive entertainment beach festival that will operate during the twenty-nine days of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.  The beach-front site located in Qetaifan Island North, within the new city of Lusail, North of Doha, Qatar, will host participants, visitors and special guests of the global football event, who will be able to enjoy hospitality and entertainment amenities, including beach and water activities, food & beverage, streaming of official games, retail pop-ups, and live music performances.  September 14, 2022 -- UVentures and Qetaifan Projects announced today their partnership to establish an entertainment area in Qetaifan Island North, located in the new city of Lusail in the North of Doha, Qatar, ......read more

Doha Festival City Ladies’ Club Membership Avails Holders  Exclusive Shopping and Dining Benefits  Doha, Qatar – 05 September 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is pleased to announce the addition of a host of new benefits to the Ladies’ Club members.  Robert Hall, Doha Festival City’s General Manager, said: “At Doha Festival City we strive to offer shoppers a unique and engaging shopping experience with every visit. Through our exclusive memberships we present our visitors a host of personalized offers, promotions and discounts that can greatly enhance their shopping experience at the Mall. With our retailers, we are committed to creating valuable offers to ensure memorable shopping and dining experiences.” This ......read more

Doha, 28 August 2022 – As a part of its role as the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, QNB group unveiled its preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, and highlighted its main exciting events, initiatives, products, and services planned to take place as the country approaches the long-awaited event hosted for the first time in the Middle east. Mr. Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Group Chief Executive Officer emphasized on the importance of the Group’s role as the official Middle East and Africa supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™: “The Bank was an official supporter of the 2010 Qatari Bid Committee. Since then, QNB Group has been actively working on instilling sports as a culture locally, by highlighting its’ brand as a leading financial ......read more

With a few more weeks left to the summer holidays, Doha residents can take part in a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities as showcased by Qatar Calendar’s latest edition (qatarcalendar.com). With football tournaments, summer programs for the little ones and the opening of the much-anticipated Lusail Stadium, a case of rising football fever can be detected this month. In addition, there are a host of art exhibitions and educational programs to carry through the rest of the season.    Sports   QNB Stars League  August 1 – September 14  Kicking off at the start of August, the QNB Stars League will see the participation of 12 clubs competing for the championship, with matches running across some of Qatar’s most prominent stadiums including Khalifa International Stadium, Education ......read more

Oxford Business Group launches new analysis of country’s economic development and investment opportunities  Doha, July 2022: Qatar’s efforts to leverage its abundant natural gas resources and its status as host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to develop a diversified, knowledge-based economy are mapped out in a new report just produced by the global research and advisory firm Oxford Business Group (OBG). The Report: Qatar 2022 explores the country’s plans to cement its position as a leader in the global energy market the North Field Expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to 126m tonnes per year by 2027.  It also provides detailed coverage of Qatar’s major infrastructure projects, including those rolled out for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in ......read more

Doha, Qatar - 05 July 2022:  Al Meera Consumer Goods Company celebrated the International Plastic Free Day 2022 by replacing shopping plastic bags with reusable ones on July 3, 2022. This comes in line with Al Meera Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program as a national leading retailer, in continuation of its efforts to spread awareness of the best green practices and the importance of environmental sustainability in the short and long term. As a pioneering national company in the field of environmental responsibility and in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Al Meera participated in this celebration with the aim to inform customers about the need to reduce the single-use plastic bags to preserve and sustain the environment and contribute to the endeavors of achieving Qatar National ......read more

- QIC Group’s Insurtech MENA Summit 2022 gathered 40 + speakers and 250 leaders of technology companies, investors and innovators from the region and around the world.  - Al Mannai: Six promising examples of startups harnessing new technologies for improved customer service in the region.      DOHA, Qatar, Sunday June 26, 2022:  The InsurTech MENA Summit 2022 marked a seminal moment in insurance change, drawing attention to the rising importance of insurance industry partnerships. In this first of its kind event in the region - organized by Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, in partnership with Deloitte, Google Cloud, QIC Digital Venture Partner (QIC DVP) and Qatar Financial Centre - hundreds of technology leaders, investors, and insurance innovators came ......read more

H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar, will give a live-interview on the sidelines of the second ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’, which has welcomed over 75 mainstage speakers and more than 500 heads of state and business leaders over the last three days in Doha and virtually.

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The second ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ opened yesterday, under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The Forum will convene over 75 mainstage speakers and more than 500 heads of state and business leaders to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, through the lens of the Middle East.     Highlights from the Day 2 sessions include:    ● Opening address from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar [video link]      Highlights from Session One: Equalizing the Global Recovery   • In Conversation with Prime Minister Garibashvili: H.E. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, in conversation with John Micklethwait, ......read more

Doha, Qatar - 17, June 2022:  Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C) participated in the celebration of the World Food Safety Day 2022 in order to highlighting its continuous efforts and commitment to the highest standards of food safety. The celebration was organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment under the slogan "Safer Food for Better Health" at Al Khor Park on June 9. The World Food Safety Day is celebrated annually on 7th of June to stress the importance of maintaining food safety, emphasising the risks associated with lack of proper attention to food safety. It also underscores the best ways to manage the potential risks and promote possible solutions to achieve further progress in enhancing food safety and improve human health, economic prosperity, agriculture and sustainable ......read more

Taking part of one of the world’s leading trade fairs, Snoonu showcased its stellar contributions to the tech industry in Qatar Doha, Qatar - 13, June 2022:  Qatar's leading tech start-up, Snoonu, participated in the Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest trade fairs, dedicated to the topic of industry development held in the German city of Hannover from the 30th of May to the 2nd of June 2022.  Snoonu’s participation was based on a special invitation extended to the company from the German government, reflecting the company’s outstanding reputation in Qatar and abroad as it consolidates its position toward becoming a technology Unicorn. The International Exhibition celebrated its 75th anniversary this year as one of the largest trade fairs across the globe specialized in industrial ......read more

Co-Hosted with Qatar Central Bank, the Euromoney Qatar Conference discussed strategy and finance in the new global landscape.  Doha, Qatar – 30, May 2022: Investment professionals, financiers, government officials and economists gathered for the Euromoney Qatar Conference on Sunday 29 May at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Doha to further educate themselves on the ever-changing dynamics of the Qatari economy. This year’s Euromoney Qatar Conference focused on global and Qatari macro outlooks, ESG and climate change, and the digitalization of the country’s financial sector. Euromoney Conferences, the world’s leading organiser of events for capital markets and investment professionals, offers companies and governments a chance to connect with financial institutions by providing a vast and detailed overview ......read more

Doha, May 24 (QNA) :  Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani inaugurated Tuesday morning the 14th edition of Milipol Qatar 2022, an international event for homeland security and civil defense. The three-day exhibition will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).  The inauguration was attended by Their Excellencies Ministers and ranking officials in the country, in addition to Their Excellencies Guest Ministers who are visiting the country, as well as police leaders from several brotherly and friendly countries, Their Excellencies Ambassadors accredited to the country and representatives of exhibiting companies.  After the opening, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior took a ......read more

In the presence of high-level dignitaries and guests from Shenzhen, China and Dubai, UAE, the Shenzhen Products Show was successfully inaugurated yesterday in Dubai to a large audience of enthusiastic buyers across the UAE.   The Hybrid event which is being held at Dubai Chambers headquarters in Dubai was attended by government officials and entrepreneurs from Dubai and Shenzhen, China.  Over 300 public and private sector stakeholders witnessed the launching ceremony which was streamed live in both countries.     Co-organized by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) the show aimed to build new bridges between public and private sector stakeholders between the two nations. Over 60 Shenzhen-based companies specialising in life and health, ......read more

Dubai, UAE:  With the successful opening of EXPO 2020 Dubai last October 1, 2021, the China Pavilion being one of the largest, has emerged as one of the most popular pavilion attracting thousands of visitors daily. As one of China’s successful business regional centers and one of the most economically potential cities in the country, Shenzhen’s industries, brands and products are promoted throughout the EXPO to enhance the economic and trade exchanges between Shenzhen and MENA region. To support this economic regional partnership, the Shenzhen Products Show will be held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry Building from 11-13 January 2022 and the event is hosted by Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, organized by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Committee and ......read more

Doha, Qatar – 07, July 2021:  In line with its pivotal role in championing sustainability across the board and owing to its prominence as a national leader in environmental responsibility, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) distributed over 100,000 paper bags to customers on occasion of the International Plastic Bag Free Day on 3 July 2021. International Plastic Free Day, celebrated annually, encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly products such as paper and cloth bags to dissuade the use of single-use plastic bags. The initiative, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, is in line with Al Meera’s ongoing efforts to promote a sustainable future. A champion of green initiatives, the retailer hosts recycling stations at over half of its branches that have ......read more

A major success in challenging scenario 390.6 mn QAR worth of deals & joint venture signed on exhibition sidelines Milipol Qatar 14th edition to be held from 24 to 26 May 2022 March 18, 2021:  Milipol Qatar 2021, the leading international event dedicated to homeland security and civil defence in the Middle East, closed a three-day run at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre. The number of visitors reached 7,924 and an on-site declared sales tally worth QR 390 mn Qatari Riyals. The event is held under the patronage of H.H the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who visited Milipol Qatar 2021 on Tuesday 16 March. Milipol Qatar 2021 was a watershed in the event’s history in that it was held against a background of strict health, safety and hygiene protocols implemented to combat the spread of ......read more

Exhibitors from 14 countries to feature – 68% new to the show. Five National Pavilions Signed Up Milipol Qatar 2021, the 13th international event for Homeland Security and Civil Defence in the Middle East which will run at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from March 15-17, has attracted a multi-national exhibitor line-up representing 14 nations across the Middle East, South America, Europe, the UK, USA, Sub-continent, and Scandinavia. The show, one of the first in the region this year to focus on homeland security and civil defence, is being held under the patronage of His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and under the authority of Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani. It will feature five national ......read more

• The pandemic and progressive IT companies have accelerated demand for remote working • ‘On the go’ bleisure stays increasingly popular with Gen Z singletons, white collar millennials and other digital nomads    January 18, 2021:    Hotels throughout the Middle East region are preparing to capitalise on the pent-up global demand for workations, driven in the main by the social restrictions imposed by governments across the world over the past ten months.   According to research conducted as well as commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), many travel experts are expecting a surge in workations in 2021 and beyond, a trend that was apparent in 2019, but one which now has such pent-up demand due to the coronavirus travel ......read more

• The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing buyers’ business connections, growing network, and learning how to make a comeback in the travel industry • Nearly 50% of registered buyers interested in the Middle East region  • Over 100 exhibitors from the Middle East confirmed so far   October 20, 2020:  Buyers from travel firms around the world can reconnect with established partners, forge new contacts and make business deals at next month’s WTM Virtual (9-11 November) from 7am to 10pm GMT, to allow access to all the different time zones across the globe.   Organisers of the online event aim to host 5,000 pre-selected buyers from a diverse range of companies across the world and from their global database. Of those buyers already registered, almost 50% have ......read more

Exhibitor Line-up Features Industry Majors from Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East, Far East and Asia   Qatar -  June 23, 2020:   Milipol Qatar, the Middle East’s leading international event for homeland security and civil defence, which returns to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in October, has attracted an international exhibitor line-up with global sector heavyweights signing up. The latest exhibitor list for the biennial event shows confirmations from organisations across Scandinavia, Europe, the UK, Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, Far East, and Indian Sub-continent. “Many leading names from the homeland security and civil defence sectors are among the confirmations received and span a wide breadth of equipment, systems, product and consultancy offerings” ......read more

22 April 2020 - Qatar:  UCL Qatar, a Qatar Foundation Partner University, concluded the 24th International Conference on Electronic Publishing, which took place online from the 20th – 21st of April 2020. The conference, titled “Charting the Future(s) of Digital Publishing”, was set to take place in Doha but had to be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The conference combined pre-recorded keynote speeches and paper presentations delivered on Twitter through @ELPUB_Conf. Participants were requested to prepare eight to twelve tweets on the main points of their presented papers. The tweets were then posted as per the conference’s schedule and participants engaged with users by commenting and replying to tweets. In addition, the four keynote papers (from Australia, the Netherlands, Qatar and the ......read more

More than 10,000 participants took part in the 2020 Love Tour Edition of the Happiest 5k on the Planet in Qatar Record attendance with sales closed ahead of the event and the highest number of participants packs sold in Qatar!      25 January 2020, Doha, Qatar:   Doha was covered in color as The Color Run, presented by Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First took place at Qatar Foundation’s Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) today.   The 2020 edition saw more than 10,000 participants running, walking and skipping their way around QNCC, making it the largest Color Run ever in Qatar. Color runners came to share their joy with their friends and families as they made their way round the 5km course.    Nesreen Al-Rifai, Chief Communications Officer for Weill Cornell ......read more

Yousef Al Ahmad art exhibition to take place in January 2020   20 November 2019, Doha, Qatar:   Msheireb Museums, the four heritage houses developed by Msheireb Properties in Msheireb Downtown Doha, and Qatar Art Centre announced today a new collaboration to launch several events and exhibitions aimed at enriching the local cultural and artistic scene in Qatar.    The announcement was made during a press conference that took place at Bin Jelmood House in the attendance of celebrated artist, Yousef Ahmad and representatives of the two entities, media and art aficionados.   Msheireb Museums and Qatar Art Centre confirmed during the conference that the first event to take place under this new agreement will be an art exhibition for Qatari renowned artist, Yousef Ahmed, “When I remember the ......read more