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Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for inaugural Franca Fund Gala

The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honouring Vogue Italia's late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance.

26/11/2025

Cinema

Doha Film Festival debuts with a bold vision for global cinema

97 films from 62 countries are being spotlighted at the inaugural Doha Film Festival, which is bringing star power and bold new voices.

21/11/2025

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s social justice agenda takes stage at Doha Summit

At the World Summit in Qatar, Uzbekistan showcases its social development vision, advancing global cooperation, justice, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth.

05/11/2025

Qatar

Doha hosts UN social summit as calls grow for action on equality

Doha is hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development this week with world leaders, experts and youth meeting to tackle poverty, inequality and the future of work.

04/11/2025

Markets

Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks

Both countries called on the EU to either repeal the law entirely or remove its most economically damaging provisions, specifically citing articles on extraterritorial application and transition plans.

23/10/2025

Qatar

Trump pledges to safeguard Qatar's security after Israeli strikes

The unprecedented Israeli military operation resulted in the deaths of five lower-ranking Hamas members, along with a Qatari security staffer.

02/10/2025

Qatar

Qatar denounces Israel over attack in Doha ahead emergency summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the moment had come for consequences to Israel’s attacks in the wider Middle East.

15/09/2025

World News

Qatar says Israeli air strike 'killed any hope' for hostage release

Doha says it will host an Arab-Islamic summit to formulate a coordinated regional response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes on Tuesday, which killed six people.

11/09/2025

Gaza

Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

04/07/2025

Travel News

More flights cancelled and delayed after US strikes on Iran

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.

24/06/2025

World News

Israel and Hamas trade blame for ceasefire delays as agreement nears

Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

25/12/2024

Qatar 365

Culture & Couture in Doha: Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 is back home in Doha to continue its special coverage of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries.

27/11/2024

The Dialogue

The classical music prodigy breaking new fronters for orchestras’ love

In partnership with Media City

German conductor Elias Grandy is acclaimed for his technical precision and deep understanding of the psychological nuances in great music. This award-winning artist delivers evocative interpretations of operatic and orchestral masterpieces.

28/09/2024

Football Now

2023 Asian Cup: Who will win the continent's most prestigious prize?

In partnership with Media City

The latest edition of Asia's biggest international tournament takes place throughout January and February. This week, FOOTBALL NOW takes a look at the contenders.

11/01/2024

Scenes

Meet the mural artists adding vibrancy to Qatar’s cityscape

In partnership with Media City

"What is beautiful about this type of art, the art of street art painting, is that people enjoy this art throughout the year, they're walking, driving, or going to work."

18/12/2023

Qatar 365

Expo 2023 Doha: Showcasing innovative ways to fight desertification

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 walks you through the Expo 2023 Doha. 80 countries are participating in this six-month-long international horticultural exhibition. With 'Greener Desert, Better Environment' as a theme, participants showcase innovative and sustainable solutions to fight desertification.

29/11/2023

Sport

Japan and Georgia take home gold at 5th day of the IJF

Niizoe Saki and Luka Maisuradze overcame their opponents in a furious contest to make their countries proud.

11/05/2023

Sport

France's Clarisse Agbegnenou secures sixth World Championship gold

Clarisse Agbegnenou defeated in-form Andreja Leski of Slovenia to take under 63 kilo gold in Doha

10/05/2023

Sport

Stump makes history with first-ever gold for Switzerland

Nils Stump of Switzerland took gold in the Qatar World Judo Championships after defeating Manuel Lombardo of Italy, while Canada's Christa Deguchi secured her second World title.

09/05/2023

Sport

Judo World Championships kick off in Qatar

Some great judo techniques on display and a great start for Japan on the first day of the 2023 World Championships in the Qatari capital Doha

07/05/2023