UNBELIEVABLE: 40 | History Defined

This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Euronews · Jan 26

Qatar takes step toward driverless future with first public robotaxi trials in Doha

The event marks the first time members of the public are exposed to self-driving taxis, after months of tests that only involved government personnel.

Euronews · Jan 26

World Bank Group opens its first office in Qatar

The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region.

Euronews · Jan 25

Trump to start flying in $400M Qatari jet at center of corruption accusations this summer: report

Aircraft described as ‘stain on the administration’ could form part of country’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Karoline Leavitt jokes that Trump’s gifted Qatari jet was sounding ‘much better’ after Air Force One scare

The White House accepted the $400m Qatari Boeing 747 in May despite ethics concerns

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Republican Rep. Slams Trump Over Handling Of Venezuela's Oil Industry: 'Selling Stolen Oil And Putting Billions Of Dollars In a Bank In Qatar'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slammed President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of Venezuela's oil industry since the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 21

Jill Ellis warns of hypocrisy in questioning Qatar as host of Women’s Club World Cup

The ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis spoke of not wanting to ‘throw stones in glass houses’ amid talks of Qatar potentially staging Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The Guardian - US · Jan 20

Qatar Football Festival 2026 brings Messi, Yamal, Salah and top teams to Doha in March

Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.

Euronews · Jan 19

Strength and stamina required: Qatar's Samla endurance race goes global with new lifestyle ambitions

Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.

Euronews · Jan 19

Israel far-right ministers reject US-backed postwar Gaza panel

Finance minister says Netanyahu should back annexation and settlement, and attacks Turkey and Qatar’s role on Gaza ‘executive board’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18