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Sport

Alcaraz remains unbeaten in 2026 after Qatar Open win

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz improved to 12–0 in 2026, defeating Arthur Fils 6–2, 6–1 to win the Qatar Open, while Fils capped a breakthrough week with a runner-up finish in Doha.

22/02/2026

Food and Drink

Food for friends: Doha's vibrant dining unites Thailand and Qatar

In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities.

21/02/2026

Tech News

A race for fuel-efficiency brings students to Qatar’s F1 tracks

At the Lusail International Circuit, home to Qatar’s Formula 1 Grand Prix, the roars of racing engines have given way to quieter cars. Nearly 1000 students from countries across Asia and the Middle East compete to design and drive the most fuel-efficient vehicles.

18/02/2026

Focus

Web Summit Qatar 2026 renews push to build a global tech hub

Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens in Doha with $2 billion in new funding, fresh incentives for entrepreneurs and a fast-growing global tech ecosystem.

17/02/2026

Sport

World’s top two men's tennis players headline Doha ATP 500

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, recently voted ATP 500 Tournament of the Year. With Novak Djokovic withdrawing, the spotlight shifts firmly to the sport's new generation.

15/02/2026

Health news

David Beckham participates in Healthy Cities school programme in Doha

Football legend David Beckham joined students in Doha for a morning of laughter, life lessons and time on the pitch as part of the Healthy Cities programme.

11/02/2026

Tech News

Women in tech: Next decade's mission is closing the gap

Web Summit’s Women in Tech initiative celebrates 10 years of bridging the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship with another milestone in Qatar.

11/02/2026

Qatar

Top stars arrive in Doha as Qatar TotalEnergies Open begins

The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the line, many of the world’s top women’s tennis players are taking part.

08/02/2026

Qatar

German chancellor visits Qatar for energy talks amid regional tensions

Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.

05/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million as the summit wraps up

Companies at Web Summit Qatar have collectively raised more than $28 billion (€23.7bn) over the past year, highlighting the sheer weight of innovation in the room.

04/02/2026

Tech News

BlackBerry’s quiet comeback as a cybersecurity firm, CEO reveals all

Speaking at the World Government Summit, John Giamatteo told Euronews Next how the once mobile maker now powers secure systems for governments and cars.

04/02/2026

Economy

LNG2026: CEOs of world’s top energy companies gather in Qatar

The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG2026, kicked off in Doha, Qatar, gathering global leaders, energy giants and experts with geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies and the energy transition dominating discussions.

04/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar day three brings tech and culture together

At Web Summit Qatar, tech and creativity shared the stage. Startups, artists and policymakers came together, showing how ideas, music and technology can shape the future in real time.

03/02/2026

Qatar

Varoufakis: Capitalism has already ended and we don’t even know it

Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms.

02/02/2026

Tech News

30,000 at Web Summit Qatar for AI, quantum and creator economy

In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges.

02/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar opening night spotlights TikTok rival, UpScrolled 

At Web Summit Qatar 2026, where discussions centre on AI and digital regulation frameworks, one of the loudest conversations is coming from an emerging social media platform.

02/02/2026

No Comment

Dancing robots take centre stage at Web Summit Qatar 2026 opening

Dancing robots opened Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, offering a glimpse of embodied artificial intelligence during the opening ceremony.

02/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens to sold-out crowds

From startups to sovereign wealth, Doha becomes a global meeting point for the future of tech.

01/02/2026

Qatar

Qatar drives mediation with regional partners on Iran crisis

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.

01/02/2026

Lifestyle

Car enthusiasts unite: FuelFest drives fast and furious into Qatar

FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events.

01/02/2026

Qatar

Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and impact grows

Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.

29/01/2026

Travel News

Why you should visit Doha in 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

26/01/2026

Economy

World Bank Group opens first office in Qatar

The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region.

25/01/2026

Qatar in Motion

Redefining wealth by investing in wellness

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah takes a breather - literally. At Zulal Wellness Resort, she discovers how ancient healing meets modern science to help people slow down in a country built on momentum. How Qatar is leading a “rest revolution” and finding balance in motion?

21/01/2026

Qatar

Qatar Football Festival features Finalissima 2026 and friendlies

Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.

19/01/2026

Lifestyle

Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world

Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.

19/01/2026