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Qatar set to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East

News Desk 1 10/02/2025 0

Qatar Tourism is preparing to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, set to take place in Doha on February 12th. The meeting will bring together tourism ministers, senior officials, and experts from various countries in the region, as well as leadership from the

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Panasonic and Beamcast join forces to accelerate broadcast innovation in Qatar

News Desk 1 07/02/2025 0

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF), with its local partner in Qatar, Beamcast, today revealed the successful conclusion of its premier Broadcast and Pro AV event titled ‘Innovation in Action’.  Held recently in Doha, the event also saw Panasonic unveil a new cutting-edge production solution – the AK-UCX100GSJ 4K studio camera.  This joint

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Top Global and Regional Brands to Shine at the Global Franchise Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi & Qatar

News Desk 1 06/02/2025 0

The highly anticipated Global Franchise Forum 2025 is set to take place on February 11 in Qatar and February 13 in Abu Dhabi, bringing together top global and regional brands with visionary investors eager to explore cross-border franchise opportunities. Uniting an eclectic mix of top-tier global and regional brands with investors and entrepreneurs from

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Discover Qatar Stopover Programme Achieves Record-Breaking Growth

News Desk 1 06/02/2025 0

Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021. This achievement reflects Qatar’s growing appeal as a world-class destination and the programme’s growing popularity. In

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SANS Doha February 2025 to Shape the Future of Cybersecurity Leadership in Qatar

News Desk 1 03/02/2025 0

SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training, is set to host SANS Doha February 2025 from February 15-20 2025 at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha, Qatar. Held for the first time during Q1, the training event offers two specialized cybersecurity courses designed to enhance participants’ leadership skills in cybersecurity, setting a strong […]

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Qatar to Host the Triathlon World Championship Finals Qatar T100 for Five Consecutive Years

News Desk 1 29/01/2025 0

Visit Qatar, the Professional Triathletes Organisation, World Triathlon, and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation have announced the hosting of the Triathlon World Championship Finals Qatar T100 from 2025 to 2029. This comes as part of a five-year partnership agreement between Visit Qatar and the Professional Triathletes Organisation. The inaugural Qatar T100

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Qatar Tourism prepares to host the 21st edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition

News Desk 1 22/01/2025 0

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Tourism is set to host the return of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from January 30th to February 5th 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre […]

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Web Summit Qatar Gears Up for Record-Breaking Second Edition

News Desk 1 15/01/2025 0

Web Summit Qatar 2025 is gaining incredible momentum ahead of its second edition, with over 1,200 startups expected to participate in what is shaping to be a record-breaking event.   Speaking during the Web Summit Permanent Organising Committee meeting, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office and

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Hamdan Foundation Participates in the 14th ALECSO Conference of Arab Ministers of Education in Qatar

News Desk 1 09/01/2025 0

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences concluded its participation in the 14th ALECSO Conference of Arab Ministers of Education. The event, organized by Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar and Qatar National Commission for

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Qatar’s Ultimate Shopping Festival Returns This January

News Desk 1 29/12/2024 0

Qatar is set to captivate visitors with a dynamic start to 2025, featuring an array of world-class festivals and events. Shop Qatar 2025, the country’s largest and most anticipated shopping festival, is set to run from January 1 to February 1, 2025. The month-long festival will feature 20 participating malls and shopping destinations, including Place […]

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Explore Qatar’s Unique Desert Adventures and Cultural Experiences This Winter Season

News Desk 1 26/12/2024 0

Qatar’s desert landscapes offer an exciting mix of activities, from exhilarating sand dune adventures to peaceful camel rides across vast golden sands. This winter, residents and visitors have even more to discover with two must-visit destinations: Ras Abrouq and Sealine Beach. These iconic desert locations have been transformed into vibrant destinations of culture,

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Qatar to host Earthna Summit 2025

News Desk 2 22/12/2024 0

Focus on sustainability push Qatar will host the second edition of the Earthna Summit on April 22–23, 2025. Organised by the Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, the summit will convene key stakeholders worldwide, including experts, policymakers, businesses, and civil society, to tackle pressing environmental challenges. The summit’s

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Infobip supports Qatar’s digital transformation with a locally hosted platform

News Desk 1 19/12/2024 0

Infobip, a global leader in cloud communications, supports Qatar’s digital transformation with locally hosted platform, leveraging Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure. This strategic move aims to empower Qatari businesses with advanced communication solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations, while complying with Qatar’s framework on

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IBM Opens a New Office in Qatar

News Desk 1 15/12/2024 0

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the inauguration of its new office in Al Mana Tower, located in the Corniche area of Doha, during an official ceremony attended by H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Timmy Davis, the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. Shukri Eid, General Manager of […]

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Qatar Sets the Stage for an Unforgettable Long Weekend for UAE Visitors

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

Qatar is inviting visitors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enjoy a memorable long weekend getaway this winter season. Offering a unique blend of thrilling adventures, family-friendly retreats, and a rich cultural and luxury experience, Qatar has become a favourite destination for UAE residents. In recent years, interest in Qatar has surged, with UAE […]

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Gulf Markets Dip on Fed Rate Worries; Qatar and Saudi Gain as Oil Rises, Gold Surges Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 19/11/2024 0

GCC market Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, hurt by concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve would slow its pace of interest-rate cuts, while the Qatar and Saudi indices rose amid higher oil prices. Dubai’s benchmark stock index slipped 0.6%, weighed down by losses in utilities, consumer staples and industry sectors. […]

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MultiBank Group Honored to Receive the Best Global Financial Institution Award at Money Expo Qatar 2024

News Desk 1 18/11/2024 0

MultiBank Group, the world’s largest and most regulated financial derivatives institution, headquartered in Dubai, is proud to announce its recognition as the ‘Best Global Financial Institution’ at Money Expo Qatar 2024. This prestigious award, presented at one of the Middle East’s premier financial events, highlights MultiBank Group’s commitment to delivering

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Al Islami Foods Expands Offerings with the Launch of Processed Food Range in Qatar

News Desk 1 07/11/2024 0

Al Islami Foods, a UAE pioneer in the wholesome food products sector and a global leader in halal poultry and meat products, which are hand slaughtered and never stunned, announced the launch of its extensive processed food range in Qatar. Crafted with meticulous attention to quality and taste, this range includes an irresistible selection of […]

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Treasure Deal set to launch AI-powered shopping app

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024 0

Connecting consumers and merchants Treasure Deal is set to launch its innovative app and platform, designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for a personalised shopping experience. Based in Doha, Qatar, the startup is a unique marketing platform combining e-commerce, booking services, and customer loyalty-building features. The comprehensive solution allows direct

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Visit Qatar TV Channel Launched in Partnership with Es’hailSat

News Desk 1 17/10/2024 0

Visit Qatar and Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have signed an agreement that includes the launch of a dedicated Visit Qatar television channel. The partnership agreement was signed at an event by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar and Mr. Ali Bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Es’hailSat. The dedicated Visit Qatar […]