Qatar announces Canada & Mexico for the 2026 Year of Culture
Qatar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Qatar closed its 2025 Year of Culture with Argentina and Chile at Polo AlMarsa, announcing Canada and Mexico for 2026, linked to the FIFA World Cup, continuing the 2012 cultural programme. As GULF TIMES…
Idaho to host new Qatar air force base
In October 2025, the United States Department of Defense officially announced that Qatar will build an air force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. This facility is designed to host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and will serve as a dedicated…
Qatar Islamic Bank H1 2025 Profit grows, 40% Dividend announced
Key Points Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced a net profit of $598 million for the first half (H1) of 2025. QIB declared a 40% interim dividend for shareholders. The financial performance positions QIB among the leading Islamic banks globally. The…
Qatar Tourism growth: 1.5 Million visitors boost hotel sector
Key Points Qatar welcomed over 1.5 million international visitors in Q1 2025, marking a robust start to the year for its tourism sector. GCC travelers accounted for 36% of visitors, followed by Europe (28%) and Asia & Oceania (20%). Hotel…