The inaugural MICHELIN Guide in Doha, unveiled during a ceremony in Raffles Doha at Katara Hills on Thursday, celebrated 33 establishments in the city.
The Rawdat Al Hamama Public Park, which features the world’s longest air-conditioned outdoor track with a length of 1,197 meters, was thrown open to the public on Thursday. The Park, which covers an area of 176,000 square meters, also has Qatar’s largest plant clock and a 500-seat open amphitheater.
From arriving early to doing online check-in, using E-gates to making use of special short term, valet, and long-term parking, the Hamad International Airport has come out with a set of instructions for passengers to beat the stress of holiday travel. Read on to find out more.
After the end of the ongoing 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the country is set to host the Trophee des Champions match — between Ligue 1 winners Paris St Germain and French Cup holders AS Monaco — on January 5, 2025. The game, set to be played at Stadium 974, will kick off at 7.30pm Doha time.
Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, who also heads the Lusail International Circuit, has been re-elected as a member of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Board of Directors, securing 70% of votes in the elections.
Mexico’s Pachuca triumphed 3-0 over Brazil’s Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo to clinch the prestigious Derby of the Americas title at Stadium 974 on Wednesday. They advanced to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 semifinals thanks to second-half goals from Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Deossa and Salomon Rondon.
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo has been awarded the prestigious World Athletics Gold Label designation, marking its second consecutive year of receiving this honour and reaffirming its position as one of the elite global road races. The event, scheduled for January 17, 2025, is poised to attract over 15,000 participants.
Qatar National Day 2024 celebrations, which kicked off at the Darb Al Saai headquarters at Umm Salal Area on Tuesday, is set to continue until December 18. A rich variety of daily cultural activities are on offer, in addition to 80 shops, 30 restaurants and cafes, and five traditional games areas.
Some of the best clubs in the world are gearing up for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024, which Doha will host starting Wednesday, December 11. The opening game at Stadium 974 will see CONCACAF Champions League winners Pachuca from Mexico play against Brazil’s Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo.
Back-to-back Asian champions Qatar have appointed former Espanyol coach Luis Garcia as their new head coach, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Wednesday. Garcia, who had been assisting Spaniard Tintin Marquez since December 2023, replaced him at the helm.
Ooredoo announced it has become the Schools Olympic Program’s Official Telecommunications Partner for its 18th edition. The event, which began on October 8, features 19 sports for boys and girls, reflecting its significant expansion and growing impact on Qatar’s youth communities.
The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation has announced a youth detection program — Qatar Motorsports Academy Stars — an exciting new initiative designed to discover and develop young motorsport talent. It seeks to identify promising Qatari individuals and support them on a pathway to competitive racing careers.
The 21st Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, which will run from January 30 to February 5 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, will feature international brands alongside emerging Qatari designers, offering a platform to highlight expertise and craftsmanship in the industry.
The Al Jazeera Media Institute has announced its schedule of training courses and programmes for 2025, comprising 15 categories. Five new categories, specifically catering to English speakers, have also been introduced this year.
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