The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to make history as it brings its official youth league to the Middle East for the first time. Batang PBA Middle East 2026 , the largest Filipino youth basketball event in the region, will tip off in Doha, Qatar from February 6 to 8 , featuring over 30 teams from 6 GCC countries —Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, and Kuwait. This landmark 3-day tournament will turn Qatar into a hub for youth basketball, cultural pri

DOHA, Jan 17, 2026 –  More than 150 workers at Qatar Foundation took part in a multi-agency seminar on Saturday aimed at bolstering the financial, physical, and mental well-being of the country’s migrant workforce. The event, held at Awsaj Academy within the Qatar Foundation (QF) campus, was organized through a collaboration between Qatar’s Ministry of Labour, Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF), Qatar Foundation, the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI). Fin

Visit Qatar has been recognised on the global stage with two wins at The Drum Awards Festival 2025, a leading international platform that celebrates excellence in marketing, media, and content. The ‘Reframing Ramadan’ campaign by Visit Qatar earned a Gold award in the Influencer & Creator Partnerships category and a Bronze award in the Travel and Tourism category, underscoring its impact in delivering culturally rooted storytelling to global audiences.   Developed to showcase

Qatar is ready to host the World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 from Dec 26 to 30, this was announced by Mohammed Ahmed Al-Mudahka, President of Qatar Chess Association (QCA) and chairman of the organizing committee of the tournament on Saturday.   Mr Al-Mudahka was joined by Hamad Mohammed Al-Tamimi, Executive Director of QCA and the Tournament Director at a press conference at the Rosewood Hotel in Lusail.   "The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 are taking plac

Visit Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), set to take place from January 14 to January 24, 2026, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. Marking its 15 th  edition, QIFF continues to serve as one of Qatar’s flagship cultural and culinary festivals, welcoming visitors from across the region and abroad. The 15 th  edition of QIFF will offer an expanded programme featuring local and international restaurants, live cooking showcases led by renowne