Qatar Sports Investments and Arctos Partners agree landmark strategic partnership and investment deal in Paris Saint-Germain
PARIS & DALLAS & LONDON & DOHA, Qatar — Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and Arctos Partners (Arctos) have today announced a landmark strategic partnership and investment deal that will see Arctos acquire a minority common equity stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the most successful football club in France and one of the leading football and […]
Construction Leader QNCC and Digital Transformation Expert KaarTech Join Forces to Rebuild Qatar’s Construction Industry!
Doha, Qatar — KaarTech’s first collaboration with QNCC began 6 years ago. This collaboration evolved into a defining Digital Transformation project in 2020, catalyzing QNCC’s shift from SAP ECC to Rise with SAP S/4HANA—a monumental leap toward global tech integration and operational excellence. This project represents not only the evolution of technology but also the […]
Stars of Science Opens Public Voting To Choose the Top Arab Innovator for Season 15
Doha, Qatar — As the 12-week journey of Stars of Science continues, the remaining three competitors – who have successfully navigated three rounds of elimination – will now advance to the final episode, where they will make their case to be Top Arab innovator for this season. One winner and one runner up will be […]
CPChem, QatarEnergy finalize financing on Ras Laffan, Qatar, petrochemicals project
DOHA, Qatar — Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. The project financing comprises commercial and Islamic lenders and a group of […]
AI is Revolutionizing Animal Welfare in Season 15 of Stars Of Science
Doha, Qatar — After intense challenges and rigorous evaluations, five contestants on Season 15 of Stars of Science – Qatar Foundation’sArab edutainment TV show that promotes scientific innovation in the region – have proceeded towards the next stage of the competition, known as the ‘design’ stage. With two more participants eliminated in the last two […]
Chery Automobile Set to Dazzle at the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show in Qatar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — As the automotive world anticipates the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) scheduled from October 5th to 14th in Doha, Chery, representing China’s independent brands, is gearing up for a remarkable debut. Chery’s presence at GIMS heralds an exciting chapter in the automotive industry, marked by significant developments in new […]
QF partner Texas A&M at Qatar announces record student enrollment
Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed 162 new students in fall 2023, including 86 Qatari students. This year has the highest enrollment in the university’s history. The total number of students at Texas A&M at Qatar this fall is 844, including students from other Education City partner universities […]
Creating a greener future for the middle east on stars of science season 15
Doha, Qatar — The competition has intensified as six candidates of Stars of Science Season 15 proceed to the more challenging ‘Engineering phase’, where they will refine their prototypes and overcome obstacles under the guidance of expert mentors. With weekly eliminations, the stakes are higher than ever for candidates of this season’s Stars of Science […]
SEVEN GAME-CHANGING INVENTIONS UNVEILED IN THE NEW SEASON 15 OF STARS OF SCIENCE
Doha, Qatar — After three rounds of casting, the seven remaining participants vying to win season 15’s Stars of Science have advanced to the next stage, also known as the ‘Proof of Concept’. This crucial stage will see them push the boundaries of their scientific knowledge, collaborate with industry experts, and demonstrate their scientific ideas […]
LG steps up air solutions with launch of Inverter Single Package in Qatar
Doha, Qatar — LG Electronics recently announced that its Inverter Single Package solution, the 25RT heat pump, will officially be available in Qatar, as a part of the brand’s regional expansion strategy. Given the country’s erratic climate situation, the Inverter Single Package is ideal for the region, providing cold air in summers and warm air […]
MAKING SCIENCE ACCESSIBLE: A DRIVE FOR MORE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE ARAB WORLD
Doha, Qatar — Almost 60% of the Arab world’s population is made up of people under 25 years of age, making it the most youthful region globally. The potential, capabilities and promise that this demography holds for scientific innovation are being explored through another new season of Stars of Science, whose studios in Qatar Science […]
QF’S STARS OF SCIENCE CELEBRATES MILESTONE YEAR WITH SEASON 15
Doha, Qatar — Seven science innovators from the Arab world will compete to win the title of top Arab innovator in the latest season of Stars of Science, premiering on 8 September 2023. Commemorating its milestone 15th season this year, the TV show has come a long way in promoting STEM innovation in the Arab […]
TK Elevator outfitted Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to transport the world’s largest football crowds
Doha, Qatar — As a global innovation leader in the elevator industry and trusted mobility supplier for the world’s most prestigious event facilities, TK Elevator was the sole supplier entrusted with outfitting Qatar’s landmark Lusail Stadium, which played host to the world’s most highly anticipated football event of the past four years. To ensure safety, […]
QF partner Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 126 engineers
Doha, Qatar — Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, graduated 126 engineers during commencement exercises held 11 May at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The Class of 2023 includes 112 students who graduated with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering, and 14 students who […]
Amber Lounge Makes its Half-time Mark in Doha
Doha, Qatar — Only two weeks into the world’s most watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, on the ground in Doha there were winners both on and off the field with many celebrity supporters attending Amber Lounge, the famed party hot-spot to the stars. Making its month-long debut until the final matches on 18 […]
Youth from China and Qatar Experience Football Culture Together at Qatar World Cup
As a key activity of the 2022 “Cultural Journey to the Origin of Football”, the China-Qatar Youth Cuju Exchange Experience was held in the morning at the Doha College in Qatar, along with the China-Qatar Youth Friendly Match. The event was co-organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Shandong Province of China, the […]
Del Monte Foods WLL Completes New Facility to Meet Heightened Demand
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Del Monte Foods WLL, a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced today the completion of a new facility in Doha, Qatar to meet heightened demand—as needed volumes on its […]
QF’s Stars of Science Season 15 Applications Are Open
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science announced that applications for its upcoming season 15 are open, inviting Arab youth aiming to become agents of change in their communities to apply for the opportunity to join an illustrious innovator community that recently welcomed the show’s first female winner in its history. A unique edutainment initiative […]
Amber Lounge Makes Its Grand Debut in Doha for the World’s Biggest Sporting Event
Doha, Qatar — After more than 20 years as the world’s most exclusive VIP afterparty at key Formula 1 destinations around the world (including Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi), Amber Lounge is venturing beyond the Grand Prix circuit for the very first time with its inaugural ultra-luxe pop-up party in Doha, Qatar, where the FIFA […]
QF’s STARS OF SCIENCE CROWNS FIRST FEMALE WINNER
Doha, Qatar — Sumaiya Said Sulaiman Al Siyabi made history as the first woman to claim the title of top Arab innovator on Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science, garnering the support of the jury and the public in a groundbreaking Season 14 final. The show’s longtime host, Khalid Al Jumaily, revealed that she garnered a […]
QF’S STARS OF SCIENCE SEASON FINALE INCLUDES TWO FEMALE INNOVATORS
Doha, Qatar — The top three innovators of Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science have fought off strong competition to reach the Season 14 final, where two of them hope to claim a share of the Grand Prize. Shada Bennbaia, a Libyan mechanical engineer graduating from Qatar University; Sumaiya AlSiyabi, an Omani marine biologist and mother […]
SAFEGUARDING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ARAB YOUTH
Doha, Qatar — Several weeks into its Season 14, Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science continued to highlight mental health challenges among youth in the Arab world, with two of its innovators addressing separate issues in this field with their inventions. Noraldin Al-Deri, a PhD candidate in the biology of neurodevelopmental disorders, is working to tackle […]
STARS OF SCIENCE INNOVATORS TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
Doha, Qatar —Th e top seven innovators on Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Stars of Science Season 14 took to the stage this week to prove the feasibility of their projects – inventions that tackled a pressing challenge for communities around the world – environmental sustainability. Hosted at QF’s tech hub, Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), […]
Al Ras Auto AC Spare Parts opened its outlets in Oman and Qatar the same day
Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — Al Ras, the prominent Spare Parts Dealer in the Middle East recently launched branches in Qatar and Oman. This is the first time in the Middle East two subsidiaries of a spare parts company have opened their doors to clients in two nations on the same day. Al Ras’s […]
STARS OF SCIENCE ADOPTS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
Doha, Qatar — When Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science returned for season 14 on September 2, its panel of judges featured two prominent voices from two distinct fields, engineering and medicine – underlining a pressing need across the Arab world and beyond. Professor Fouad Mrad, a jury member since it first aired in 2009, has […]
ADAPTING TO THE FUTURE WITH LG RETROFIT SOLUTIONS
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Across the Gulf, member countries are implementing visions and plans for a sustainable future for the region. It is a movement that is asking all stakeholders to engage, whether a multinational company or an individual, everyone plays an essential role. With large scale projects and builds essential to vision achievement, […]
BRINGING AN ARAB PERSPECTIVE TO AI
Doha, Qatar — When hundreds of aspiring young Arab innovators converged in Doha this week to audition to be a part of the top seven on Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science Season 14, Artificial Intelligence featured prominently throughout. Stars of Science hosted the auditions at Qatar Science & Technology Park, a member of Qatar Foundation […]
STARS OF SCIENCE RETURNS FOR SEASON 14
Doha, Qatar — Arab innovators looking to transform ideas into inventions with the guidance of experts are set to begin their journey in the latest edition of Stars of Science, premiering on September 2. Seven candidates from across the Arab world will be invited to Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – Qatar Foundation’s (QF) […]