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Ghanaians in Qatar Advised to Stay Indoors as Security Situation Forces Airspace Closure
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Ghanaians in Qatar Advised to Stay Indoors as Security Situation Forces Airspace Closure

Ghanaian residents and visitors in the State of Qatar have been urged to remain indoors and strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by Qatari authorities as the country experiences a heightened security situation. In a public advisory, the Embassy of Ghana in Doha called on all Ghanaian nationals to monitor official announcements and comply with directives from Qatar’s security agencies while the situation unfolds. According to the advisory, the Qatari Ministry of Interior has instructed all residents and visitors to stay indoors or seek the nearest safe building or designated shelter. Movement outside homes is discouraged except in cases of extreme necessity. Residents have also been cautioned to keep away from windows and exposed areas, especially when the national security ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Urges Citizens Abroad to Register in MOFA App
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Urges Citizens Abroad to Register in MOFA App

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar has called on Qatari citizens currently outside the country to download the Ministry’s official application and register their information. This initiative is aimed at ensuring effective communication with citizens during emergency situations. The application is available for both iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded using the following links: iOS: MOFA Qatar App Android: MOFA Qatar App The Ministry also advised Qatari citizens abroad, particularly those who are stranded or require consular services, to reach out to Qatar’s diplomatic missions in the countries where they are present. Citizens are urged to follow the instructions and guidance provided by local authorities in those countries. In emergency cases, citizens can ...
Qatar Airways Suspends Doha Flights Over Airspace Closure
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Qatar Airways Suspends Doha Flights Over Airspace Closure

Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended all flight operations to Doha following the closure of Qatari airspace, the airline has confirmed. In a statement issued by the airline, operations to and from Doha will remain suspended until midnight UTC today. The decision comes as authorities continue to manage the airspace closure, with the airline working closely with government stakeholders and relevant agencies to restore normal operations once clearance is granted. Passengers have been advised to expect delays even after services resume. The airline is urging travelers to check the latest flight updates on its official website or via the Qatar Airways mobile application before heading to the airport. At Hamad International Airport, additional ground staff have been deployed to assis...
Doha Debates Reflects on a Landmark Year of Global Dialogue and Youth Engagement
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Doha Debates Reflects on a Landmark Year of Global Dialogue and Youth Engagement

In 2026, Doha Debates addresses the world’s most pressing questions through global dialogue that engages diverse audiences, including youth In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas shaping today’s most urgent questions––from freedom and justice to identity and belonging. Its reach continued to grow, surpassing 13.8 million video views and engaging nearly seven million followers across social platforms, including more than one million YouTube subscribers. A major milestone came with season four of The Negotiators, which earned international recognition, winning the Folio Award for Historical Reporting&...
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 winners to be revealed on Tuesday, 16 December
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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 winners to be revealed on Tuesday, 16 December

Winners of the tenth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards™️ to be unveiled at a gala dinner in Doha, Qatar Fans have played a key part in determining the recipients across multiple categories Special event to be broadcast live on FIFA.com The winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards™️ 2025 will be revealed at a special event in Doha, Qatar, that will be broadcast live on FIFA.com on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 from 20:00 local time (18:00 CET). On the eve of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™️final between Paris Saint-Germain and CR Flamengo at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, the world’s best players and coaches for 2025 will be revealed during the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner at Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha. Before that, the best fans, goalkeepers and goals wil...
Doha Debates Examines How Entertainment Shapes Us Today
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Doha Debates Examines How Entertainment Shapes Us Today

In a new episode, leading thinkers and students debate whether today’s entertainment elevates us or pulls us into distraction. Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues its flagship debate series with a new episode that examines how modern entertainment shapes our attention, creativity, and everyday well-being. Moderated by Dareen Abughaida, the debate brings together three influential thinkers to ask whether today’s entertainment landscape is enriching us—or overwhelming us. This week’s debate features Marya Bangee, Senior Advisor at the Pop Culture Collaborative; Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of Dopamine Nation; and Nicholas Carr, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Shallows. For Bangee, the power o...
Doha Debates Explores the Role of Ancient Wisdom in Today’s World
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Doha Debates Explores the Role of Ancient Wisdom in Today’s World

Experts and students debate whether ancient wisdom holds answers for modern societies As the world grapples with questions of meaning and moral direction, Doha Debates takes on a fundamental question: Should ancient wisdom guide today’s societies? In this episode of the new flagship season, moderated by Dareen Abughaida, students from across Qatar join three global thinkers to wrestle with a timeless dilemma: whether the answers to our most pressing problems lie in tradition or in bold new ideas. Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, critiques what he calls the “moral emptiness” of modernity and its fixation on material progress. He calls for a return to ethical foundations rooted in the divine. “We have to look to t...
Doha opens a new chapter in basketball with the launch of the first Mini World Cup in the Middle East and North Africa
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Doha opens a new chapter in basketball with the launch of the first Mini World Cup in the Middle East and North Africa

The Qatari capital witnessed a unique sporting milestone with the launch of the Mini World Cup for the 2025–26 season, held at the Qatar Basketball Federation courts. The tournament marks the first-ever edition of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, organized under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), in collaboration with the Qatar Basketball Federation and the Qatar School Sports Association. Designed as a unique competitive and educational experience, the event mirrors the excitement and energy of the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, offering young players a platform to engage with the sport at a global standard. The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of Sports Sector at the ...
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha

An exciting 'Road to Qatar' has been laid out in greater detail for 80 national teams after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw was successfully completed today, May 13, at the stunning ALHAZM in Doha.The draw laid out the initial pathways for all nations pursuing a precious place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, where 32 nations will compete for the prestigious Naismith Trophy.Taking place across six dedicated windows between November 2025 and March 2027, there will be 420 games to enjoy worldwide.The results of the draw were as follows:African Qualifiers Americas Qualifiers Asian Qualifiers European Qualifiers The draw was performed by FIBA Global Ambassador and basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. He was assisted by British icon S...
WEB SUMMIT QATAR, RECORDS HIGHEST NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S BIGGEST STARTUP EVENT 
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WEB SUMMIT QATAR, RECORDS HIGHEST NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S BIGGEST STARTUP EVENT 

This year’s Web Summit event been held in Qatar-Doha, has welcomed a whopping number of 25,747 attendees from 124 countries across the world. The event which started on Sunday 23, February, 2025 with an amazing opening night has since recorded the largest startup gathering in the Middle East with a total of 1,520 startups and 723 investors.Here are the numbers of the Web Summit Qatar event;A total of 168 partners are exhibiting, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, and Huawei; 381 speakers are taking the stage to tackle issues from AI and global policy to climate change;Over 47 percent women-founded startups – a 51 percent rise from last year – with 37 percent women attendees; 120 new meetups organised through Web Summit’s AI-powered system;AI is the top startup ...
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