Show-Stopping Performances and Sky-Lit Spectacles

The State of Qatar has expressed its support for efforts to restructure the Syrian state

Danish F1 driver Kevin Magnussen, who has competed in 185 races in a career spanning 10 years, has announced he will move to BMW to take on the FIA World Endurance Championship 2025. He will make his WEC debut during the season opener — the Qatar 1812 km — at the Lusail International Circuit (Feb 26 to 28).

The Qatar International Food Festival 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running food and beverage event, will make a return to The Hotel Park, from February 12 to 22. The hotly-anticipated event will showcase an exciting lineup of cuisine from around the world. It will also have numerous entertainment activities and interactive cooking experiences.

The 12th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ), spanning an area of 40,000sqm — the largest in history — will begin at the Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, on February 4. The exhibition will feature over 300 participants, from 29 counties, and will focus on innovative agricultural solutions and methods.

Brazilian star Neymar ended his injury-plagued 18-month stay in Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal on Monday. Al Hilal said they had ‘agreed to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent.’ The 32-year-old former Barcelona and PSG forward played just seven times since joining Al Hilal in August 2023, despite a reported salary of around $104m a year.

Delegation of Japanese students and teachers from Onagawa Town in Japan visits Qatar.

Al Abdulghani Motors will host the inaugural Toyota GR Yaris Cup Qatar 2025 at the Lusail International Circuit on January 30 and 31, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey into the world of motorsports.

FIBA Global Ambassador Carmelo Anthony launched the official visual identity of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be held in Doha. The competition, which is making its maiden appearance in the Middle East, is also being organised in a single city-format for the first time.

Qatar’s Department of Meteorology has said that weather inshore today until 6pm will be relatively cold to moderate in temperature. There will be scattered clouds around the country, and the weather will sometimes be partly cloudy, with light rain in places.

HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will leave for Muscat, Oman, on a state visit on Tuesday, at the invitation of HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, along with an official delegation, will accompany Sheikh Tamim.

From January 23rd to February 1st , 2025, the Mannai Automotive Group Cadillac showroom is being transformed into an immersive experience in celebration of the 2025 Escalade’s arrival

Iconic band Rivermaya, loved by generations of Filipinos, will perform some of their best hits live in Doha for the first time on February 7 at the Qatar National Convention Center. The original lineup, featuring Bamboo Manalac, Rico Blanco, Nathan Azarcon, and Mark Escueta, will reunite for an exclusive one-night-only concert.

The 7th All-Filipino GCC Club Championship, featuring prominent Filipino basketball stars from across the Gulf region, will be held on March 21 and 22, at the Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall in Doha. Doha last organised the competition in 2013.

Qatar Foundation Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended its International Day of Education event, held under the theme ‘Education is Everyone's Responsibility,’ on Thursday. She attended the event’s opening session titled ‘Protecting the Arabic Language is a Social Responsibility.’

The Qatar Astronomy & Space Club, in collaboration with Everester Observatory, will give the public a chance to witness the rare ‘planetary parade’ at the Old Doha Port on January 25, from 6pm to 8pm. While people can observe Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars clearly, there is also a chance to see Uranus and Neptune.

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), which manages $510bn in funds, expects Donald Trump’s return to the White House to lead to a boom in US technology deals. QIA, a big investor in US tech, is expected to invest in more technology companies in the US in the coming days.

The 4th Katara Oud Festival, celebrating the rich heritage of the oud as a cornerstone of Arab musical identity, has now begun at the Katara Open House. Running until January 25, the festival features global composers, live performances, panel discussions, workshops, and a tribute to legendary musicians. Entry, to this unique musical experience, is free for all attendees.

The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, which provides a key platform for local and global designers to showcase their exceptional craftsmanship and artistry, will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre from January 30 to February 5. Some of the top jewellery houses from Qatar and around the region are expected to take part in it.

Earthna and The King’s Foundation have launched a global partnership to drive sustainable urban development. The collaboration will explore four pilot projects worldwide, showcasing how traditional knowledge can shape 21st-century sustainable practices.

Following the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar has begun delivering 12.5 million liters of fuel to Gaza over 10 days as part of a humanitarian initiative. On Monday, 25 trucks carrying Qatar-funded fuel entered Gaza through the Karem Salem crossing, providing vital electricity for hospitals, shelters, and essential services.

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access in the US when he returns to power on Monday. TikTok stopped working for its 170 million American users late on Saturday before a law shutting it down on national security grounds took effect.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will head the country’s delegation to the 55th session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24. Qatar will aim to attract international investments and also explore such opportunities abroad.