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Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, chaired the Council’s first meeting of 2026, held at the Amiri Diwan this morning.  The meeting was attended by His Highness The Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Chairman of the Council, along with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Their Excellencies members of the Council. The Council reviewed the decisions and recommendations adopted at its third meeting of 2025, as well as a report on…

Doha: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Cup for Handball 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 31-29 win over Al Duhail in the final at the Al Duhail Sports Hall on Monday. Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win. Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and President of the Qatar Handball Federation (QHF) Ahmed Mohammed Al Shaabi presented the championship trophy and medals to the players. The triumph marks Al Arabi’s third Qatar Handball Cup title, following successes in 2020-2021 and 2023-2024.…

Doha: Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup (2025–2026) after defeating Al Arabi 3–1 in the final held on Sunday, securing their third title in the competition’s history. H.E. First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, alongside Qatar Volleyball Association President Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari and Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Col. Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani, presented the trophy, gold medals, and a prize of QAR 600,000 to the champions. Al Arabi, who finished runners-up, received silver medals and QAR 400,000. Police SC made a strong start, claiming the…

Doha: Qatar Calendar announces that Cirque du Liban’s Fontana Show in Doha, originally scheduled to take place from 20 March to 18 April 2026 at Hyatt Plaza, has been rescheduled to begin on 30 April 2026 until 31 May 2026 at the Circus Tent, Hyatt Plaza, Qatar. Ticket holders are advised to retain their tickets and refer to the official ticketing platform for any further updates. Previously purchased tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date, with their category unchanged, and no further action is required. Tickets will be available through Platinumlist via: https://doha.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/104916/fontana-circus-qatar Source: QT

Doha: Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar University (QU) will hold its Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026 (male students) on May 4, 2026. In a statement on Monday, QU said the graduation ceremony for distinguished female students will be held on May 5, in the presence of HH Consort of HH the Amir Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani. The total number of graduates this year is expected to be around 3,980 graduates, including 3,110 female graduates and 870 male graduates. As it celebrates the graduation of its 49th cohort, QU continues…

H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), emphasized the importance of the topics discussed during the 39th QOC General Assembly meeting, particularly those related to the latest developments in the sports sector and supporting the continued progress of Qatari sport. He noted that the outcomes of the meeting will contribute to advancing the efforts of the QOC and strengthening its role in elevating sport across all levels. He explained that the QOC continues its dedicated efforts to develop the sports sector and reinforce Qatar’s presence across regional, continental, and international platforms, guided by…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronized the ceremony of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, in its first edition, held at the Raffles Doha Hotel this morning. HH The Amir honored 11 Rawda Award winners for their innovative social initiatives, across the categories of individuals, families, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. The ceremony featured a presentation outlining the award’s objectives and its role in promoting a culture of excellence and social responsibility. A documentary film about the award was also screened, highlighting its future role in fostering a culture of excellence…

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held today its 39th General Assembly meeting for the year 2026. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in the presence of H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the QOC; H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the QOC; H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the QOC; along with presidents and representatives of the sports federations and committees affiliated with the QOC. During the meeting, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, discussed regional and international developments during a meeting today at Lusail Palace. At the beginning of the meeting, HH The Amir welcomed the Italian Prime Minister and expressed thanks and appreciation for the Italian Republic’s position, praising the strong ties between the two friendly countries. Both sides stressed the need to de-escalate tensions and prioritize political dialogue and diplomatic solutions as the most effective way to contain the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and its impact on energy…

Doha: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reviewed regional and international developments with HE President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, during a meeting held today at Lusail Palace. HE the President expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar in light of the continued Iranian aggression against Qatar and several countries in the region, as well as his support for the measures it is taking to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens. For his part, HH The Amir welcomed HE the President and his accompanying delegation,…