Qatar

Cult

Explore Qatar’s architectural language in patterns

In partnership with Media City

Cult explores the visual language of Qatar, where geometry isn’t ornamental. At the Doha Design District, we learn about 15 patterns from the Msheireb Pattern Collection, tracing their cultural and architectural origins, revealing how design can carry memory, identity and a sense of belonging.

12/10/2026

Cult

Sounds of Mexico brings Mexican music to Doha

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar Philharmonic brings the sounds of Mexico to Doha, with musicians from around the world exploring Mexican orchestral traditions.

09/10/2026

Business

QatarEnergy eyes LNG production in early 2027 amid $3bn loan reports

QatarEnergy is advancing its LNG expansion and has reportedly secured a $3 billion (€2.68bn) loan from Chinese banks as war damage and shipping risks constrain exports. Shipments through Hormuz are recovering, but remain far below pre-war levels.

09/10/2026

Economy

Why higher oil prices are not saving Gulf economies from the Iran war

The Iran war has hit two mainstays of Gulf business: energy exports and aviation. The disruption extends to Europe, where buyers have had to replace missing gas supplies.

08/10/2026

Qatar

2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races

Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.

07/10/2026

Qatar

Qatar warns 'whole world is paying' for Iran war as talks continue

The Iran war has disrupted global trade as regional powers prepare to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defences. Qatar said talks to end the war remained active and backed the Mecca defence alliance, but added that it was too early to discuss joining the pact.

06/10/2026

Cult

Qatar exhibits Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art spotlights Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage. We meet the curator of ‘Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion’ to learn about centuries of Islamic art, craftsmanship and traditions.

01/10/2026

Business

AIIB reaffirms commitment to close global infrastructure financing gap

The 11th AIIB annual meeting brings policymakers, investors and business leaders from around the world to Doha to explore how technology, sustainability, connectivity and investment are reshaping the way cities and economies develop.

30/09/2026

Qatar

Economic toll of Iran war ‘unbearable,’ Qatar warns as talks continue

The war has choked shipping through Hormuz and disrupted Gulf exports. Qatar said it has continued to mediate between Washington and Tehran, warning that the fallout has now affected multiple sectors and not just energy.

29/09/2026

Qatar

Middle East oil exports rise as LNG traffic through Hormuz picks up

Months into the war with Iran, Gulf exporters are finding ways to keep oil and gas moving, but crossing Hormuz remains risky and some customers are still missing contracted cargoes.

29/09/2026

Tech News

From answering questions to carrying out complex tasks: The next phase of AI

At the Google Cloud Summit in Doha, AI agents were a major focus as Qatar expands AI training and testing, raising questions over oversight and jobs.

28/09/2026

Qatar in Motion

Discover how Qatar is building a future-ready smart city

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar in Motion, we explore how Qatar is building the city of the future, where artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainability converge to transform everyday life.

23/09/2026

Economy

Qatar rules out Hormuz bypass, launches new investments platform

Qatar said a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would make no economic sense. It also launched a new investment platform to manage QIA’s domestic holdings and outlined more than $60bn in investment opportunities, in a major reshaping of its sovereign wealth strategy.

21/09/2026

Travel News

From F1 to FIBA: Qatar unveils packed calendar of global events

More than 560 events are planned through 2027, with major sports, concerts and festivals on the programme as Qatar looks to build on record visitor numbers.

17/09/2026

Qatar

Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns

The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution.

15/09/2026

Travel News

Qatar Airways passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes

During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.

11/09/2026

Qatar in Motion

How Qatar maintains livability through the summer months

In partnership with Media City

As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme temperatures.

09/09/2026

Qatar

When war takes away the classroom, can children ever catch up?

Attacks on education have surged worldwide. Education Above All Foundation's Dr Maleiha Malik says keeping children learning is possible, but conflict-caused damage cannot be undone easily.

09/09/2026

Economy

Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles amid LNG disruption

The first-half shortfall has exceeded Qatar’s original full-year forecast. Doha has said cuts to operating spending exclude salaries and capital projects, while European gas buyers face delivery cancellations extending into early November as the Iran war postpones revenue.

09/09/2026

Qatar

Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region's security

Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" and that their economies "cannot be held hostage" by Tehran.

08/09/2026

Business

Qatar and UAE test ways to keep LNG moving outside Hormuz

LNG exporters are looking for ways around the disruption in Hormuz, with three Gulf cargoes recently moved using ship-to-ship transfers (STS) as Qatar and UAE exports remain far below pre-war levels.

08/09/2026

Qatar

Netanyahu calls Qatar ‘hostile state’ as Doha pushes back against Iran

Netanyahu defended Israel’s 2025 strike on Doha and called Qatar a “hostile state," while Qatar separately accused Iran of selectively quoting a Qatari security assessment to justify attacks on its territory.

06/09/2026

Business

Qatar extends LNG cancellations as Hormuz disruption drags on

QatarEnergy’s latest cancellations run into early November. Buyers in Europe and Asia are finding replacement cargoes, switching to other fuels or using less gas, while no one knows when LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal.

31/08/2026

Moments

Events in Qatar: What’s coming up in Doha and beyond?

From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter.

30/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar PM visits Tehran to push for de-escalation and reopening Hormuz

Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

27/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar pushes to revive US-Iran talks and reopen Hormuz

Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.

25/08/2026