Tech News

European chip research giant imec opens Qatar hub in Middle East push

Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences.

26 February 2026

Qatar in Motion

Bridging Traditions from Qatar to South America

In partnership with Media City

In this episode, Laila travels to Chile to witness first-hand how creative collaboration is becoming Qatar’s signature on the world stage. What does it mean when murals, music, and marketplaces become canvases for international dialogue? We speak to the creatives who are taking the lead.

25 February 2026

Qatar

Arab and Islamic states denounce US Ambassador’s Israel land remarks

Tensions rise in the Middle East after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Israel could control Arab territories, prompting strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries and regional organisations.

22 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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.

8 February 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.

5 February 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.

4 February 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.

4 February 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.

3 February 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.

2 February 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.

2 February 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.

1 February 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.

1 February 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 January 2026

Mobility

Qatar launches public trials of robotaxis in Doha

The event marks the first time members of the public are exposed to self-driving taxis, after months of tests that only involved government personnel.

26 January 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 January 2026