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.
TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday, shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect. After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that would ban TikTok in the name of national security, unless its Chinese owners sold it to non-Chinese buyers by Sunday.
Msheireb Museums will soon open ‘Memory of the Land,’ a collective art exhibition that celebrates Palestinian identity through a collection of artworks donated by regional creatives. The exhibition aims to celebrate Palestinian cultural heritage while supporting humanitarian causes.
Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met with the UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri during the former’s visit to the UAE. They discussed the advanced economic relations between the two nations and explored available trade, investment, and industry cooperation opportunities.
The war on Gaza is finally over, with the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel coming into force on Sunday, January 19, at 9.30am Doha time. The deal, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and USA, comes into force after 15 months of devastating war that has left Gaza — home to 2.3 million Palestinians — in complete ruins.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that the Gaza ceasefire will begin on Sunday, at 8.30am local time in Gaza, (9.30am Doha time). “We advise the inhabitants to take precaution, exercise utmost caution, and wait for directions from official sources,” Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari wrote on Twitter.
Kenya’s Ezra Kipketer Tanui and Ethiopia’s Ethlemahu Sintayehu won the men’s and women’s elite titles at the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo at the Doha Corniche on Friday. Except for Tanui, Ethiopian runners dominated the podium in both men’s and women’s category races.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said his country welcomed the new Syrian administration’s positive moves for the future. He added that HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani would visit Syria soon.
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