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Travel News

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s airport

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha.

07/07/2026

Qatar

US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking

Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.

02/07/2026

Qatar

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks

Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz that paused on Monday.

30/06/2026

Business

Delivery drivers, unsung heroes who kept Qatar going during Iran war

As missiles threatened the Gulf and residents stayed indoors, delivery drivers kept delivering food and medicine across Doha, with many dubbing them heroes.

29/06/2026

Sport

Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit

Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope.

25/06/2026

Tech News

Can Gulf banks use AI without losing control of customer data?

As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be used responsibly.

24/06/2026

Travel News

Assouline launches travel book kiosk at Hamad International Airport

Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.

22/06/2026

Qatar

13 killed, dozens injured in Qatar's Ras Laffan energy site explosion

Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country’s main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected.

22/06/2026

Qatar in Motion

Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage

In partnership with Media City

Qatar is racing towards the future, and it's taking its past along. In this episode of Qatar in Motion, we step inside Al Khater House.

17/06/2026

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Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran deal before Friday's signing

Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar's mediating role and its "great bravery".

16/06/2026

Business

Ukrainian AI fintech startup chooses Doha as base after Qatari backing

GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is establishing its base in Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched GrowthX Capital fund.

12/06/2026

Cult

35th Doha International Book Fair honours Qatar’s history

In partnership with Media City

The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange.

29/05/2026

Sport

Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches

As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.

25/05/2026

Business

Egypt to ship Cypriot gas to Europe in QatarEnergy deal

QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub.

22/05/2026

Qatar

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage.

22/05/2026

Travel News

Qatar’s tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

20/05/2026

Qatar in Motion

‘Give to Gain’: Celebrating Qatar’s Inspiring Women

In partnership with Media City

This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future.

20/05/2026

Qatar

Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence

Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war.

19/05/2026

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Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

12/05/2026

Sport

Fans pack Amir Cup final as football nights return to Qatar

Thousands attended Qatar’s Amir Cup final in Doha as football crowds, public gatherings and a sense of normality continued returning after weeks of regional tensions and uncertainty.

10/05/2026

Qatar

Universities in Qatar fete graduation week despite regional crisis

Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation.

08/05/2026

Sport

Ice in the desert: Qatar kicks off 2026 Year of Culture

From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.

03/05/2026

Sport

Football fever back in Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates

Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.

30/04/2026

Economy

Qatar rolls out business relief package amid Iran war

Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment.

29/04/2026

Qatar

Qatar warns Iran it will not be used as 'political punching bag'

Qatar warned Iran on Tuesday it will not be used as a “political punching bag,” calling for a "comprehensive deal" that would secure the Gulf. In response to Euronews, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "we applaud our partners in Europe for taking the lead" in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

28/04/2026

Business

Qatar expands North Field project as LNG output faces disruption

Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports.

28/04/2026