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Registration Now Open for Samla International – Qatar’s Ultimate Endurance Race

PR News Desk 20/07/2025

Registration is now open for the first-ever international edition of the Samla Race, Qatar’s most challenging test of endurance, set to take place on January 24, 2026. In partnership with Visit Qatar, the Samla Race is expanding to the global stage, inviting elite male and female athletes from

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Invest Qatar marks successful participation in inaugural Web Summit Vancouver

PR News Desk 01/06/2025

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, proudly marked its successful participation in the inaugural Web Summit Vancouver, held from 27 to 30 May. The event showcased Qatar’s welcoming and dynamic startup ecosystem through the “Startup Qatar” pavilion, which attracted significant attention from attendees and industry leaders. The

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Google Cloud Summit Doha Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Local Region, Showcasing AI Breakthroughs and Qatar’s Digital Momentum

PR News Desk 30/05/2025

Today, Google Cloud hosted its second annual Google Cloud Summit in Doha, held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology,  bringing together over 1,500 industry leaders, developers, and IT professionals. The Summit marks two years of the Google Cloud Doha region empowering local

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Exeed drives into the Oman automotive market with Al Mana Holding as exclusive distributor

Arnold Pinto 30/05/2025

4th GCC market for the Chinese automaker Al Mana Holding, a prominent Qatari conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning automotive, retail, real estate, and entertainment, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Exeed vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman. A strategic partnership in this regard was formalised during an official signing ceremony held at […]

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AVEVA Innovate Qatar to Focus on how AI and Digital Technologies Drive Innovation and Sustainability Across Industries

PR News Desk 27/05/2025

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability has announced AVEVA Innovate Qatar on 3rd June at the Marriott Marquis City Center, Doha. The event will focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are transforming industries through smarter, connected operations while accelerating the shift towards a

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Invest Qatar and Schneider Electric partner to accelerate smart infrastructure development in Qatar

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, has entered into a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The collaboration aims to support the company’s expansion in Qatar and accelerate the development of smart infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions

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Invest Qatar and Level Infinite sign MoU to drive gaming industry growth in Qatar

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Level Infinite, Tencent’s global games brand, have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Qatar Economic Forum to accelerate the growth of the gaming industry in Qatar. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Tencent’s experience and resource in global game industry to support Qatar […]

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Invest Qatar partners with Ardian and Silian Partners to foster AI and semiconductor ecosystems in Qatar and the wider region

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and Silian Partners, a unique strategic and operational value creation firm specialised in the global semiconductor industry that has formed a strategic partnership with Ardian to launch Ardian Semiconductor, a pioneering semiconductor private equity platform, have

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Qatar records over $2.7bn in FDI in 2024, creating over 9,000 jobs

PR News Desk 18/05/2025

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) released its 2024 Annual Report today, showcasing a strong year of investment growth, global engagement and continued momentum in positioning Qatar as a leading global business hub. Highlighting a year of robust economic growth, strategic policy reforms and enhanced investor confidence, Qatar attracted USD2.74 billion in

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2nd HR Forum Qatar begins on May 6, 2025

News Desk 01/05/2025

As national workforce agenda gains pace With just days to go, anticipation is building as Qatar prepares to host the 2nd HR Forum Qatar, the GCC region’s most influential gathering focused on strategic workforce transformation. On May 6, 2025, at the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, the forum will bring together high-level HR leaders, policymakers, […]

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Qatar and DCT Abu Dhabi Launch Joint Initiative to Promote Twin-Centre Holiday Packages 

PR News Desk 29/04/2025

Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)  have unveiled a strategic partnership designed to strengthen regional tourism ties through a new twin-centre holiday offering. This initiative enables travellers to seamlessly combine Doha and Abu Dhabi into a single, multi-city itinerary, making it easier than ever to explore

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Qatar welcomes its visitors this Eid Al-Fitr with the “Entertainment on Us” campaign

PR News Desk 23/03/2025

As the Eid Al-Fitr holidays approach, Qatar is set to deliver an exceptional experience for visitors from across the GCC with the launch of its latest campaign, “Entertainment on Us”. The campaign offers four complimentary tickets to some of the country’s top entertainment and leisure destinations, making Qatar the ideal getaway for families and individuals […]

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Ericsson and Ooredoo drive digital transformation for enterprises in Qatar

PR News Desk 14/03/2025

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises and public sector organizations in the country. The MoU aims to drive industry-specific 5G solutions by co-developing private or dedicated 5G network solutions for key verticals such as manufacturing, airports, and oil and gas,

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QATAR SPORTS INVESTMENTS HIGHLIGHTS LATEST INNOVATIONS

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) highlighted key technological advancements and various new initiatives across its portfolio during a busy four days at Web Summit Qatar 2025. The event, held from February 23-26 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre, drew more than 25,000 attendees from 124 countries, including 1,520 startups and 723 investors, all exploring the […]

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HYATT ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ANDAZ DOHA IN QATAR

PR News Desk 25/02/2025

Hyatt today announced the opening of Andaz Doha, marking the debut of the lifestyle brand in Qatar and the fourth Hyatt brand in the city. Located in the prestigious West Bay, less than a 20-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, Andaz Doha offers a window to explore the city’s wonders and cultural attractions including City […]

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Qatar and UAE top Ookla®Speedtest Intelligence® data study

PR News Desk 20/02/2025

A study based on Speedtest Intelligence® data by Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, has revealed that Gulf nations offer some of the best 5G roaming speeds globally, facilitating an enhanced digital experience for visitors. The study assessed the mobile user experience of inbound roamers visiting Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and

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

PR News Desk 10/02/2025

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 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). […]

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Panasonic and Beamcast join forces to accelerate broadcast innovation in Qatar

PR News Desk 07/02/2025

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

PR News Desk 06/02/2025

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

PR News Desk 06/02/2025

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