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

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

Doha, Qatar — Filipino students from Philippine School Doha (PSD) and Beta Cambridge School (BCS) have achieved a historic milestone for both Qatar and the Philippines after qualifying to represent Qatar at the Oxford Schools Debating Competition Finals Day, set to take place on 14 March 2026 at the world-renowned Oxford Union in the United Kingdom. The students secured Qatar’s top two teams during the Oxford Schools Debating Competition Qatar, hosted on 1 November 2025 by Vo

Doha, Qatar, 18 November 2025:  The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has announced MBDA, a world leader in the field of complex weapon systems, as the Gold Sponsor for the ninth edition of the exhibition, taking place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).   Held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar,

Key details unveiled about the first 48-team tournament one week ahead of kick-off. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) has reaffirmed Qatar's readiness to host the historic youth tournament, taking place 3-27 November 2025. During a press conference held today, LOC officials unveiled key tournament details, operational preparations and comprehensive measures to deliver an exceptional experience for the 48 participating teams and fans expected

Qatar Tourism announced performance results for the first three quarters of 2025, confirming sustained growth in arrivals and accommodation demand as the country prepares for a full schedule of events in the final quarter and early 2026. International visitors reached over 3.5 million by the end of September, recording a 2.2 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024. The GCC remained the largest contributor at 36 percent of total visitors, followed by Europe with

DOMASCO GAC Qatar made a powerful impression at the Qatar Racing Club on October 15, 2025, with the unveiling of the new GS8 Traveller and the high-performance EMPOW R. The launch, marking GAC’s 10 years of presence in Qatar, was an unforgettable day filled with live drifting sessions, off-road test drives, and a deep dive into the vehicles' cutting-edge features. The highlight of the event was the thrilling drag show with the EMPOW R, which showcased the car's raw power and

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Visit Qatar participates as the official title sponsor of Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2025, taking place from July...

Doha, Qatar, 19 Jul 2025  – Qabayan Radio 94.3 FM, the pioneering Filipino radio station in Qatar, has officially wrapped up the first...

Doha, Qatar – July 19, 2025  — Qabayan Radio 94.3 FM, the pioneering Filipino radio station in Qatar, has officially signed a memorandum...