Qatar Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war. 18/03/2026
Qatar Qatar rejects Iran's denial of civilian targets as attacks continue Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe." 16/03/2026
Sport Regional tensions disrupt motorsport events and Finalissima cancelled Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. 15/03/2026
Qatar Qatar warns the world Iran war could yield 'catastrophic results' “This is the biggest I told you so in the history of I told you sos in the world,” Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr Majed Al-Ansari told the media in a striking statement directed to all active combat forces in the Iran war just as a new wave of Iranian attacks triggered air raid alerts in Doha. 10/03/2026
Qatar QatarEnergy declares force majeure as attacks halt gas production As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. 04/03/2026
Qatar 'Iran's attack will not go unanswered,' Qatar's foreign ministry says Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Iran's attacks have crossed "every red line" and condemned the strikes which targeted civilian areas and facilities. 03/03/2026
Qatar Qatari forces intercept Iranian missiles as Doha fire contained On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant. 01/03/2026
Qatar Qatar says situation stable, warns against rumours Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Gulf including in Qatar after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets on February 28, sharply escalating regional tensions and prompting civil defence measures. 28/02/2026
Qatar Qatar warns it may respond after intercepting missiles Qatar strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory calling them a blatant violation of sovereignty. Air defences intercepted multiple waves over Doha, as authorities urged calm. 28/02/2026
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Lifestyle Talking sport shop: a global meeting of minds and voices in Dubai The inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai brought together elite athletes and sports leaders to discuss the growing pressures of modern sport, mental health, faith and responsibility; and how that contributes to making sport a better human experience, way beyond competition. 17/01/2026