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VFS Global wins Hungary visa services contract in nine additional countries across four regions, including Qatar

News Desk 2 11/10/2024 0

Effective 7 October 2024, residents of Qatar can submit their Hungary visa applications from a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha. The centre was inaugurated by Ms. Boglárka Szvétecz, Consul, Embassy of Hungary in the State of Qatar, Mr. Ádám Éva, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of

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Hospitality Development Company Recognized as Best Luxury Hospitality Brand Developers in Qatar

News Desk 1 08/10/2024

Luxury Lifestyle Awards, a global award program dedicated to recognizing excellence in the luxury sector, is proud to announce Hospitality Development Company (HDC) as a winner in the category of Best Luxury Hospitality Brand Developers in Qatar. Hospitality Development Company is a leading force in the hospitality industry across Qatar and the Gulf Countries, specializing

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Discover Eforea Spa at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

News Desk 2 04/10/2024 0

To soothe the mind and body Nestled along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf in Doha, Qatar, the Eforea Spa at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is a sanctuary of tranquillity where modern luxury blends with wellness traditions. The resort offers a transformative journey designed to elevate body and mind, providing a serene […]

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Visit Qatar announces partnership with E1 to bring world’s first electric powerboat racing championship to Qatar

News Desk 1 30/09/2024

Visit Qatar announces its partnership with the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) E1 World Championship and United Development Company (UDC) to host the inaugural edition of Visit Qatar E1 Doha GP at the signing ceremony held on September 30th at Corinthia Yacht Club.  The signing ceremony was attended by, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of […]

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Qatar Reveals Exciting Line-up of Cultural Events for September Visitors

News Desk 1 02/09/2024

September in Qatar promises an exciting line up of multicultural events including art exhibitions, musical performances, and thrilling sports tournaments. Providing the perfect long weekend getaway, Qatar invites GCC and Saudi nationals to experience the country’s vibrant culture, stunning art, and a wealth of activities available to them this September.   New

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Zoho Empowers Kerala Business Forum Members

News Desk 1 19/08/2024

Zoho, a leading global technology company, and Kerala Business Forum (KBF), a prominent organisation for Kerala-origin entrepreneurs in Qatar, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating business growth and digital transformation of the members of the KBF community. Through this collaboration, KBF members will receive Zoho wallet credits to access Zoho’s

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How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

News Desk 2 08/07/2024 0

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive guide for GCC-based residents to navigate the e-visa processes for all six GCC

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Qatar’s Ooredoo Group And NVIDIA Forge AI Partnership

Arnold Pinto 25/06/2024 0

Initiative Encompasses The MENA Region Doha-headquartered digital services operator Ooredoo Group has partnered strategically with NVIDIA, the world leader in AI computing, to meet the growing demand for generative AI and hyperconnectivity solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The partnership, endorsed on June 19, 2024, at TMForum’s DTW24 event in

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QEAF Achieves 2,500 Flight Hours With NH90 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 09/06/2024 0

Gulf State Operates 18 NH90s The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo have achieved a key milestone: The NH90 helicopter fleet in service with the QEAF has reached an impressive 2,500 flight hours. This milestone—highlighted at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2024—underscores the partnership between the QEAF and Leonardo, with the

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Google Cloud Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Doha Cloud Region with Inaugural Summit

News Desk 2 29/05/2024

Today, Google Cloud proudly celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch of the Doha Google Cloud region with the inaugural Google Cloud Doha Summit. Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the event marked a year of remarkable progress, innovation, and collaboration in […]

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“Aplomado Investments & Fenton Whelan Real Estate  (AFW) and GSM Middle East to launch a super-premium, British international School on Qetaifan Island North, Qatar”

News Desk 2 28/05/2024

Global Schools Management (GSM), which owns over 165 schools, and educates over 45,000 students in the United States of America, Middle East, United Kingdom, and Africa has announced that it has partnered with Aplomado Investments and Fenton Whelan Real Estate to launch a super-premium, international school on Qetaifan Island North, Doha. The school will offer […]

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Hamad International Airport Commemorates Milestone of Serving Over 50 Million Passengers in A Year

News Desk 2 24/05/2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is proud to announce a significant milestone, having served over 50 million passengers in a rolling 12-month period for the first time in its history. This remarkable achievement comes in the airport’s 10th year of operations, reflecting its growth and strategic positioning as a vital global aviation hub. The Qatar based […]

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LG Breezes into Qatar with Cool and Innovative Products on Display at LG Life’s Good Event

News Desk 2 17/05/2024

LG Electronics (LG) brought its LG Life’s Good showcase event to Qatar earlier this week, where more than 100 guests descended on the exclusive, luxurious The Ned Doha, for creative product presentations set to the backdrop of an intimate gala dinner. Featuring new and exciting creations that highlight the company’s innovative features and capabilities, including […]

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New Boost For Quantum Workforce In Qatar

News Desk 2 16/05/2024 0

As Q-CTRL And HBKU CSE Collaborate Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum technology development, has confirmed that it is collaborating with Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering (HBKU CSE) to advance quantum education and software. The partnership reflects the shared priority across private and academic sectors and borders to build a skilled […]

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Qatar Economic Forum Set For May 14-16, 2024

News Desk 2 07/05/2024 0

Hosted By Media City Qatar And Bloomberg Media In a strategic collaboration, Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Bloomberg Media will host the fourth annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF), slated to run from May 14 to 16, 2024. Themed ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty,’ the forum is poised to convene […]

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Visit Qatar to take centre stage at Arabian Travel Market

News Desk 2 02/05/2024

Visit Qatar will be participating in the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) conference this year in Dubai, UAE from May 6 to 9 to showcase upcoming destinations Qatar offers to the travel and tourism industry. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to explore new areas in the tourism market, highlight the benefits of cooperation, […]

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Qatar celebrates Eid Al Fitr with an array of festivities, concerts, and Disney musicals, organised by Visit Qatar

News Desk 1 04/04/2024

Visit Qatar is gearing up to host several performances during the week of Eid Al Fitr 2024, ranging from music artists to Disney blockbuster orchestral musicals. With several family-friendly performances, and others for young adults and older, Visit Qatar presents a line-up of events that cater to residents and GCC visitors of all ages to […]

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Pirelli debuts at Moto2 and Moto3 races

News Desk 1 05/03/2024 0

Lusail International Circuit in Qatar in the spotlight In a thrilling kick-off to the 75th season of the premier motorcycle racing series, Pirelli has made its racing debut as the official and exclusive supplier of tyres for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Pirelli’s DIABLO Superbike slick and DIABLO […]

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MATAR Collects Best Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics Award

News Desk 1 28/02/2024

MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, won the Best Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics award, for Hamad International Airport (DOH) at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2023, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The Qatar Digital Business Awards is a platform that honours digital transformation

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13 Standout Projects to Represent Qatar’s Vibrant Film

News Desk 1 27/02/2024

The 10th edition of Qumra, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) annual talent incubator for Arab and international cinema, represents the vibrant film ecosystem in Qatar, with 13 homegrown projects chosen for mentoring and support. The 13 local projects include 11 by Qatari nationals with others by those who call Qatar home. Over 40 projects including […]