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Snap Inc. Signs Two Strategic MoUs with Qatar’s Government Communications Office to Advance Creator and Media Ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Snap Inc. has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State of Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) during Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening Qatar’s creator, media, and digital communications ecosystem. The MoUs outline a multi-year collaboration focused on creator innovation, digital storytelling, and talent development, positioning Doha as a regional and global hub for the creator economy, advertising, and media


Qatar Foundation’s Earthna and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Present a Research and Policy Agenda for Industrial Policy in Qatar at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched a new collaborative report, 'Industrial Policies for Economic Diversification in Qatar: A Research and Policy Agenda', during a session hosted at the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council Pavilion on 4 February at Web Summit Qatar, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The report ou


Doha Design District Hosts Landmark Week of Global Art And Design, Cementing Doha’s Rise as a Cultural Capital
Doha Design District (DDD) has reinforced its status as the region’s leading creative powerhouse after hosting a landmark week of international art and design activations that positioned Msheireb Downtown Doha at the center of the global cultural conversation. Bringing together world-renowned institutions, international galleries, leading creatives, collectors, and cultural decision-makers, DDD transformed into a dynamic platform for dialogue, exchange, and innovation — under


Exploring media futures: Media Majlis Museum engages global audiences at Web Summit Qatar 2026
The Media Majlis Museum wrapped up its engagement at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as part of Northwestern University in Qatar’s expanded pavilion programming, engaging international audiences through an interactive exhibition examining the evolving relationship between media, technology, and storytelling. The Museum was part of Northwestern Qatar’s broader engagement at the Summit, which this year featured an expanded pavilion and a comprehensive program of presentations, live pod


TOD to Bring the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to Viewers Across MENA
TOD, the region’s leading sports and entertainment streaming platform, is set to bring comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa, delivering world-class winter sports action directly to viewers throughout the region. Scheduled to take place from 6 to 22 February 2026, the Milano Cortina Games will unite the world’s top winter athletes across iconic Italian venues, celebrating excellence, resilie


Msheireb Downtown Doha Emerges as GCC Winter Destination, Welcoming 5 Million Visitors
Msheireb Downtown Doha has wrapped up its winter season as the premier destination for residents and tourists across the GCC, recording 5 million visits since November 2025 until the first week of February. The district has emerged as a go-to winter hub, presenting a mix of art, culture, sports, family entertainment, and community experiences under the theme “In Msheireb, there is a vibe for everyone.” Residents and international visitors travelled to iconic spaces across t


Mitsubishi ASX.. The Compact, Practical SUV Designed for Everyday Adventure
With a fresh look, modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. The fresh rear skid plate is finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugged, while the front bumper completes the look. Out back, LED taillights work with conventional turn indicators in the reconfigured tail lamps, while a rear fascia and bumper design delete a lot of chrome work and


Inaugural Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha, launching a new chapter for the global fairMonumental Jenny Holzer commission unveiled at the Museum of Islamic Art
Art Basel today opens its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a significant new chapter in its global evolution and for the international art market. Art Basel Qatar , presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+ , takes place across Msheireb Downtown Doha and runs through 7 February . The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar brings together 87 international galleries , presenting the work of 84 ar


ALVAREZ & MARSAL PARTNERS WITH SNOONU TO STRENGTHENQATAR’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) , the global professional services firm known for its action-oriented approach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Snoonu, Qatar’s leading homegrown technology super app. The collaboration will support the development of Qatar’s high-growth ecosystem through Snoonu’s startup incubator, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The agreement was announced during the Qatar Web Summit , taking place in Doha from February 1


Msheireb Properties, Ooredoo Forge Partnership to Power Next-Gen Smart City AI-Powered Platform
Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has announced a key collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to help automate and manage Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced and intelligent smart cities globally. Unveiled at the Web Summit Qatar event, this landmark agreement introduces a pioneering Artificial Intelligence Powered platform designed to help optimise urban operations and enhance the quality of life for all res


Power Line Motors Named Exclusive Dealer for iCAUR in Qatar
Media Experience the First Official Test Drive of the iCAUR V27 on Qatar’s Roads: During a premium event held at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Power Line Motors was officially announced as the authorized and exclusive iCAUR dealer in Qatar. The arrival of iCAUR to the Qatari market signals a shift in the premium SUV landscape, blending a rugged, go-anywhere spirit with an almost obsessive attention to luxury. To further cement this vision, Power Line Motors invited motor


Qatar Polo Club Celebrates Qatar National Sport Day with a Polo Showcase at Katara and Stadium 974
From Player Milestones to Future Goals, Qatar Polo Club’s National Polo Story Unfolds at Interactive Booths Qatar Polo Club (QPC), the national hub of polo excellence, will mark Qatar National Sport Day with an interactive presence at Katara Cultural Village and Stadium 974, promoting active lifestyles and community engagement while making polo more accessible to a wider audience. The initiative reflects the Club’s long-term commitment to nurturing local talent and inspiring


Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Kick Off 2026 Science Café Series on Stem Cells
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality, took place at Bin Jelmood House, Msheireb Museums, on Wednesday. Attracting a full house of over 100 attendees, it provided an engaging public forum that demystified the science of stem cells and their contribution to m


Nissan debuts Klipsch Premium Audio System on iconic Patrol in the Middle East
First-ever Klipsch integration delivers immersive, high-fidelity sound to the Patrol cabin experience Nissan is raising the benchmark for in-cabin audio with the debut of the Klipsch® Premium Audio System on the all-new iconic Patrol in the Middle East. For the first time, selected variants of Patrol, including top-grade Patrol V6T Platinum, Patrol PRO-4X and Patrol NISMO will be available with the 12-speaker Klipsch system, engineered and tuned exclusively to deliver an imme


INFINITI Presents the Refreshed 2026 QX60 and First-Ever QX60 SPORT Grade
INFINITI has revealed the 2026 QX60 in Dubai, marking its regional premiere as the brand’s latest expression of modern Japanese luxury. The model arrives with a renewed sense of presence, shaped by the brand’s Artistry in Motion design direction and brought to life through fresh details that elevate both style and performance. Nassim Mourani, General Manager of the Automotive Group at Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., commented, “The QX60 has consistently resonated with custome


International Day of Education: Qatar Foundation's Lawh Wa Qalam Museum Highlights Learning Beyond the Classroom
Education unfolds through art, dialogue, and hands-on practice at Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum Each year, the International Day of Education – marked on 24 January – offers an opportunity to explore how learning takes place across different settings. Alongside formal education systems, cultural and public spaces are increasingly part of this landscape. Museums have become spaces where this broader view of learning is made visible. Through immersive experiences, dialogue


His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Inaugurates the Ninth Edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Qatar Armed Forces, inaugurated the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, along with a numbe


Visiting International Warships Dock at Hamad Port as Part of DIMDEX 2026
Hamad Port today welcomed eight visiting international warships as part of the activities of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The event will officially commence tomorrow, Monday, and continue until 22 January 2026. Visiting warships from France, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia berthed at the port alongside Qatari warship. They were received by Major (Sea) Abdulrahman Yousuf Al-Malki, Warships Logistics Director, in the pr


Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) to Launch Tomorrow at QNCC
The event features over 200 local and international companies, supported by eight major international pavilions. Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al-Ansari, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), affirmed full readiness for the ninth edition of the international event, which will commence tomorrow, Monday 19 January, and run for four days until 22 January at the Qatar National Convention Ce


Between futures and fragments: Northwestern Qatar’s Media Majlis Museum Explores Gulf Futurism in “What’s between, between?”
The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar will present a critical and immersive exploration of the future of the Gulf region in its spring 2026 exhibition, “What’s between, between?” curated by Jack Thomas Taylor, curator of art, media and technology, and Amal Zeyad Ali, assistant curator, running from January 26 to May 14 th , 2026. The exhibition will offer audiences the chance to examine the meanings and “Gulf Futurism,” a term coined by Qatari artist S


Nissan Celebrates Over 40 Years of NISMO: Championing Performance from the Racetrack to the Road
The Middle East reinforces its deep connection with the performance brand through the launch of the all-new Patrol NISMO and Z NISMO Nissan is celebrating more than four decades of Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO). Since its founding in 1984, NISMO has served as the brand's dedicated motorsports and performance arm, bridging the gap between factory racing dominance and high-performance road vehicles. This legacy continues to expand today, with a specific foc


Marking a Defining Milestone for Qatar Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. Clinches Prestigious INFINITI Global Award
Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., the authorized distributor of INFINITI in Qatar , has been named the FY24 winner of the INFINITI Global Award (IGA), a distinguished international recognition celebrating exceptional partner performance across the INFINITI global network. The achievement was officially celebrated during a handover ceremony held at the INFINITI showroom at The Pearl, hosted by Hisham Saleh Al Mana, Chairman and Managing Director of Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. INFI


Silver Lake Motors Sets a New Benchmark for Electric Luxury Mobility in Qatar
Silver Lake Motors - a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding , has achieved a significant milestone in Qatar with the successful market launch of the EXEED EXLANTIX range, reinforcing the brand’s growing presence in the country’s premium electric vehicle segment. The launch underscores Qatar’s continued progress toward sustainable transportation solutions, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 . At the forefront of the range, the EXLANTIX ET has been precisely engineered


Mitsubishi L200 in Qatar: Unmatched Performance Unveiled Challenging All Norms
The Mitsubishi L200 reflects Mitsubishi Motors' unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and meeting the evolving needs of the Middle East & Africa and Qatar markets. It represents a paradigm shift in the pickup truck segment, featuring a host of groundbreaking enhancements designed to elevate the driving experience and set new benchmarks in performance and durability. Customers can explore the Mitsubishi L200 at Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC), the authorized general


Qatar’s Running Community Goes Full Sprint with Usain Bolt at PUMA Shakeout Run
PUMA welcomed Qatar’s running community to an unforgettable shakeout run experience at Khalifa International Stadium, created in partnership with the Qatar Athletics Federation. The activation brought together members of the public, athletes, creators, and sports enthusiasts from across the country, transforming Doha into a vibrant celebration of movement, performance, and community spirit. What began as a 1.5km shakeout run quickly escalated into an iconic sporting moment as


Silver Lake Motors With EXEED EXLANTIX ES Redefines Electric Luxury Performance in Qatar
Silver Lake Motors - a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding , has marked a new milestone in Qatar’s automotive landscape with the official market debut of the EXEED EXLANTIX ES , recently at the official launch, strengthening the brand’s position within the country’s premium electric vehicle segment. As a flagship electric sedan, the EXLANTIX ES has been precisely engineered to deliver dynamic all-electric performance, impressive driving range, and refined luxury, while upholding t


Tajer Launches in Qatar, Introducing a Curated Way to “Discover What’s Worth Having”
Tajer today announced the official launch of its e-commerce platform in Qatar, positioning itself as a Qatari-built shopping destination with regional depth and global reach. The launch event brought together partners, media, and Tajer management marking the platform’s introduction to the local market. The event underscored Tajer’s commitment to redefining online shopping through curated discovery, enabling shoppers to explore products without borders while fostering closer c


Dugong Family and Qatar Cricket Association Sign Strategic Partnership at Qatar Olympic Committee
“IP Character “Oscar” to Serve as Cricket Ambassador Inside Dugong Adventure Theme Park” Today, Dugong Family, Qatar’s original IP brand, and the Qatar Cricket Association officially signed a strategic partnership agreement at the Qatar Olympic Committee, marking a new milestone in promoting youth sports development and family-oriented sports culture in Qatar. Under the agreement, Dugong Family’s flagship IP character “Oscar” has been appointed as the Ambassador of the Qatar


Msheireb Museums Hosts Screening of Australian-Qatari Pearling Documentary ‘Al Nayla’
Msheireb Museums, in partnership with Qatar Television and the Australian Embassy in Doha, successfully hosted a screening of the documentary film “Al Nayla: A Journey to the Depths of Sea and the Secrets of Extracting Oysters and Pearls from the Coast of Australia.” The event took place on Tuesday at Stories in Msheireb Museums, gathering diplomats, officials, and members of the public to present the historical and cultural connections between Qatar and Australia through the


Consulting HAUS Guides Snoonu Through $245M Acquisition, Marking Qatar’s First Billion Riyal Tech Exit
Consulting HAUS emphasized the deal was a milestone for the local and regional ecosystem Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favorable terms and ensuring the transaction reflected Snoonu’s growth trajectory. From business planning to deal structur


CMU-Q and Middle East Council on Global Affairs sign MoU to expand research and educational cooperation
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education, and professional development across the region. The agreement was signed by CMU-Q’s Dean Michael Trick , Dean of CMU-Q, and Dr. Khalid Al-Jaber , Executive Director of the ME Council, alongside representatives from both institutions. The collaboration und


The All-New MG RX9 Premium SUV:A Perfect Blend of Modern Design, Power, and Versatility
The all-new MG RX9 premium SUV combines elegant design, advanced technology, and powerful driving performance. It represents the next level of luxurious SUV experience, dedicated for modern lifestyle suitable for both city and outdoor use. The MG RX9 and the full line-up of MG cars are available at MG showrooms in Qatar on Salwa Road in Doha and Lusail. The MG RX9 is available in two distinct trim levels: the mid-tier COM 2.0 Turbo, and the top-tier LUX 2.0 Turbo. Designed to


Lynk & Co 09...the ultimate luxury SUV for business or leisure- available at Auto Class Cars at its showroom on Salwa Road
The Lynk & Co 09 is a luxury sports utility vehicle with 5 doors and a front-mounted powerplant which delivers its power through all four wheels. Built on the advanced SPA architecture and standing as an iconic flagship of the brand, the 09 embodies the on-ward and up-ward spirit and automotive luxury. With its premium design, intelligent features, and versatile configurations, it blends effortlessly into your modern urban life. Whether for business or leisure, this inimitabl


Nissan elevates Patrol culture at Liwa Festival 2026, bringing capability, craft and community at inaugural Dar Patrol
Celebrating the deep-rooted off-road culture and desert heritage of the Middle East, Nissan has marked a new chapter in the Patrol’s legacy at Liwa Festival 2026 with the inauguration of the first-ever Dar Patrol. Translating to the ‘Home of Patrol,’ this immersive, two-story pop-up concept serves as a symbolic hub blending the icon's legacy, innovative spirit, and thriving community, reaffirming the Patrol's enduring dominance across the region. Taking center stage at Dar Pa


West Lake Motors Showcases SOUEAST’s Community Spirit with Inspiring Event for 60 Autistic Children
Reflecting Qatar’s spirit of inclusion, compassion, and social solidarity, West Lake Motors – a subsidiary of Al Mana Holding – welcomed 60 autistic children and their families to the SOUEAST showroom on Salwa Road for a heartwarming CSR initiative designed to create a joyful, safe, and sensory-friendly experience for all. The SOUEAST showroom, typically known for its modern design and dynamic automotive lineup, was transformed into a vibrant activity hub as families ar

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