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Doha Forum 2025 kicks off with theme of justice beyond mere promises

This year’s Doha Forum kicked off Saturday morning with a clear message: 'Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress' isn’t just a theme, it’s a challenge.

06/12/2025

Sport

Arab Cup Matchday Two starts at Lusail Boulevard fan zone

The festival-like atmosphere brought football supporters together, showing the tournament’s cultural side.

04/12/2025

Focus

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts at the MENA region

In partnership with Media City

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts in Doha, Qatar. MWC25 Doha connects regional and international stakeholders across telecoms, government, enterprise, and investment sectors. How has the GCC has become a leading testbed for startups and innovation, powering up the next generation of connectivity?

04/12/2025

Qatar

Doha Forum 2025 aims to make justice more than a promise

The event in Qatar's capital is set to focus on turning commitments into impactful policies through open discussions on urgent issues, organisers said.

02/12/2025

Sport

Arab Cup opens in Doha as Palestine claim win against hosts

The FIFA Arab Cup kicked off in thrilling fashion as Palestine defeated hosts Qatar with a stoppage-time winner, following an earlier Group A match in which Syria stunned Tunisia.

01/12/2025

Sport

Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails Qatar “festival”

The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation.

27/11/2025

Tech News

Doha summit cautions against tech-driven schooling

Global education systems are falling behind the pace of technology, and leaders meeting in Doha warned that classrooms are changing faster than schools can cope.

27/11/2025

Culture news

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

Sport

U-17 World Cup final four ready for Doha showdown

The semi-finals now take centre stage at Aspire Zone, with Austria, Italy, Portugal and Brazil chasing a place in the final at Khalifa International Stadium.

21/11/2025

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

Business

Qatar’s Aamal teams up with Germany’s Niedax on cable management

The facility will produce advanced cable management systems, boosting Qatar’s industry, creating jobs and supporting Gulf exports.

19/11/2025

Qatar in Motion

Navigating Modernity, Anchored by Tradition

In partnership with Media City

At the Old Doha Port, motion flows from past to present. Once a lifeline for traders and pearl divers, it now welcomes luxury marine brands. How does the Old Doha Port chart a modern course while staying anchored in its history?

19/11/2025

Focus

Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s drive for a cleaner, greener future takes centre stage during Sustainability Week, as communities, schools and businesses come together to showcase innovative projects, volunteer initiatives and national sustainability commitments.

17/11/2025

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

Qatar

Trump makes unplanned stop in Qatar to discuss Gaza peace efforts

Trump met Qatar’s emir and prime minister during a brief stop in Doha to discuss Gaza peace and regional diplomacy.

26/10/2025

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

Business

How Qatar is seeking soft power by shaping city skylines worldwide

With investments across continents and developments reshaping city skylines, Qatar is demonstrating its growing ambition to make a lasting mark on the world’s urban landscape.

23/10/2025

Qatar in Motion

Making a splash in watersports

In partnership with Media City

Once a country known more for sand than surf, Qatar is now making waves - literally. From jetpacking to jetskiing, kite surfing to kayaking, paddleboarding to parasailing, its 560 km of coastline is fast becoming the peninsula’s next…playground?

22/10/2025

World News

Qatar brokers immediate ceasefire deal between Afghanistan, Pakistan

The two sides have agreed to hold follow-up talks in Qatar to establish conditions and a framework for lasting peace, bringing an end to a week of deadly cross border skirmishes, which have killed dozens of people.

19/10/2025

Sport

Qatar qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup after home win over UAE

UAE still have a chance to also make it to the finals in the fifth round of qualifiers.

15/10/2025