Qatar’s healthcare industry got a major shot in the arm when four hospitals from the country made it to the list of top-100 hospitals from around the world, in the recent Global Top 250 Hospitals report by Brand Finance. While Hamad General Hospital finished 44th overall, Al Wakrah Hospital (46th) HMC Heart Hospital (84th), and National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (93rd) also entered the top-100.
Visit Qatar is gearing up to host one of Qatar’s most iconic culinary events — the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) — at the Hotel Park Doha. The 14th edition of the event will run from February 12 to 22. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food options as QIFF 2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Qatar announced it was preparing for the second phase of negotiations for a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, noting that these negotiations ‘may begin any day.’ Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, the Official Spokesperson of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the momentum created through the implementation of the agreement’s first phase must be built upon.
The Qatar Insurance Company reported stellar results for the year 2024, with net profits reaching QAR735m from QAR615m last year, an impressive rise of 19%. Domestic and Regional Gross Written Premiums increased to QAR4.8bn in 2024, up 39% year-on-year – and now account for more than half (52%) of the Group’s total Premiums, compared to less than 20% in 2021.
Qatar Tourism has announced remarkable mid-season success for the 2024-25 cruise season, reaffirming Qatar’s position as a growing hub for cruise tourism in the GCC region. By January 20, Qatar welcomed over 53 cruise ships, bringing an impressive 191,944 cruise passengers to Qatar’s shores. This included 20,951 turnaround passengers who used Doha as a starting point for their journeys.
The Qatar International Rally, the second round of the 2025 Middle East Rally Championship, will kick off in Doha on February 6. The race’s latest edition will be particularly special as it celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand-new visual identity. It pays homage to the rally’s rich legacy, reflecting both Qatar’s cultural heritage and deep-rooted passion for motorsports.
The Qatar 1812 KM Lounge will introduce an elevated hospitality experience for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 2025 season opener — Qatar 1812 KM — at the Lusail International Circuit, which will run from February 26 to 28.
Qatar’s healthcare industry will get a significant boost when a new, state-of-the-art cancer center launches in a few years’ time, said Dr. Mohamed Salem Al Hassan, Medical Director and CEO of National Center for Cancer Care and Research. The new hospital will offer cancer treatments to citizens, residents, and international patients, all under one roof.
Football legends and popular social media stars are set to come together for a star-studded Match for Hope game on February 14 at Stadium 974. The epic charity football match will see Team KSI x AboFlah go head-to-head against Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed. Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta, Mubarak Mustafa, Alessandro Del Piero, David Silva, and Andrea Pirlo are some of the stars who will play.
Qatar’s triple World Champion and Olympic gold medallist high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim was honored with the ‘Ideal Arab Athlete’ award during the 2024 Arab Sports Culture Association Award ceremony held at the Aspire Zone in Doha on Sunday.
American news organization Cable News Network (CNN) announced the creation of a new operation in Qatar on Sunday. The CNN office will go live at Media City Qatar in the second half of 2025. It is a part of the company’s broader strategy to deepen its global and regional content creation capabilities.
ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, has added four explosive matchups to the ONE 171: Qatar event, which will be held at the Lusail Sports Arena on February 20. ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo will put his unblemished professional MMA record on the line as he face unbeaten debutant Nicolas Vigna.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during a six-party Arab ministerial meeting in Cairo, reiterated Qatar’s categorical rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. He said such calls would renew confrontations in Occupied Palestinian territories and worsen Palestinians’ suffering.
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport, one of the region’s largest airports, has just gotten bigger with the opening of Concourse E as part of its latest terminal expansion programme. It adds 51,000 sqm of space to the airport, featuring eight new contact gates representing a 20% overall addition that enables faster boarding and improved operational efficiency.
With just 10 days to go for Qatar’s annual National Sport Day celebrations, excitement in the country is slowly building. The Qatar Olympic Committee will host the inaugural QOC Half Marathon at Lusail Boulevard. The race will be held in four main categories — the 21km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1km fun run.
Al Duhail has shocked the transfer market by roping in Moroccan international star Hakim Ziyech, overshadowing several clubs who were in the hunt for the 31-year-old playmaker. The former Chelsea, Ajax, Twente, Heerenveen, and Galatasaray player is expected to add significant firepower to the Qatari side.
Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality threw open the Hazm Al Markhiya Park to the public on Thursday. Around 60% of the 24,000 sqm park is open green spaces. The park offers a dedicated 585M-long walking path, a 671M-long running track, a 687M-long cycling path and 454 sqm children’s play area. There is also an outdoor fitness area, spanning 85 sqm.
The 21st edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition got off to a glittering start at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Thursday. The week-long exhibition, which runs until February 5, will showcase an array of collections and cutting-edge designs from more than 500 brands from around the world. The public can attend for free upon registration.
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