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Ooredoo has announced WHOOP as the Official Wearable Partner for the 2026 and 2027 Doha Marathon by Ooredoo.The agreement was signed by Sabah Rabiah al-Kuwari, vice-chairman of the Doha Marathon Organising Committee, and Stephan Muller, director of WHOOP – GCC.The two-year collaboration brings together Ooredoo’s commitment to community health, fitness, and sports innovation through world-class technology. As the Official Wearable Partner, WHOOP will play a central role in enhancing athlete performance, training insights, and overall race experience for participants of the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo.Al-Kuwari said, “This partnership represents a significant step forward in how we support our running community. WHOOP has advanced performance insights, from recovery to sleep data to real-time strain and live tracking, and will provide participants, from first-time runners to elite athletes, with a deeper understanding of their bodies throughout the marathon journey.”Muller said, “WHOOP empowers members of all levels to better understand their bodies and unlock deeper insights into recovery, sleep, and strain.” 

Qatar Charity celebrated the graduation of 185 male and female university students sponsored under its 'Talib Al-Ilm' scholarship programme for the 2024-2025 academic year.The initiative, generously supported by the people of Qatar, aims to promote higher education, empower youth, and prepare a new generation of qualified leaders capable of driving social and community development.Speaking at the ceremony, Adam Abdul Fattah expressed pride in the partnership between Qatar Charity and SIMAD University, describing the occasion as a "historic milestone" in a journey of co-operation spanning several years.He said: "This moment marks not the end, but the beginning of a new journey one that calls for commitment, perseverance, and a sense of responsibility towards building a better future for your communities." He extended heartfelt thanks to the people of Qatar for their continued generosity, noting that their support has enabled thousands of students to complete their education and pursue professional success.In his remarks, Dr Mohamed Mohamud praised Qatar Charity's long-standing contribution to education and capacity building in Somalia.He highlighted that over the past 27 years Qatar Charity has played a vital role in preparing a new generation of leaders who now occupy influential positions in both government and the private sector.Since its launch in 1997, the "Talib Al-Ilm" programme has supported more than 3,600 university students around the world, providing full and partial scholarships to those in need.As part of its broader "Tamkeen" (empowerment) initiative, Qatar Charity has also supported over 225,000 students across 23 countries, enabling them to pursue their studies and build a brighter future.

The Center for Indian Community (CIC) Rayyan Zone organised a recreational trip under the theme ‘Harmony’. From morning until 9pm, participants took part in a variety of competitions, divided into five teams — Ghazal, Ababeel, Camel, Leopard, and Tiger. The Ghazal team, named after Palestine’s national bird, emerged as the overall champions. Leopard and Ababeel teams secured the second and third positions, respectively. The event was inaugurated by zonal president T K Sudheer, with leadership and co-ordination provided by Abdul Hameed Edavanna, Ahmad Shafi, and Abdul Wahid. The children’s activities were led by Shibili Sibgatullah and Ashraf A P. Prizes were distributed by zonal vice presidents Suhail Shanthapuram and Subul Abdul Aziz, along with secretary Abdul Jaleel M M. The visual presentation of the skit that won first place in the inter-zone arts competition was inaugurated by Thaneema zonal director Muhammad Rafeeq Thangal. More than 300 participants, including children and families, took part in the recreational trip, managed by volunteer captains Siddiq Vengara, Tahir T K, Muhammad Rafeeq, and Fahad E A K, along with a team.

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide event emphasizing the theme "Community Care: Supporting Mental Health in Challenging Times." The event highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in supporting mental wellbeing. This year's program featured a variety of interactive booths, wellness activities, and educational sessions aimed at strengthening resilience and fostering inclusivity. In his remarks, President of UDST Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi emphasized the university's commitment to wellbeing: "At UDST, we believe that mental health is a shared responsibility and a cornerstone of a healthy society." "By preserving a culture of care and compassion, we empower our community to face challenges with resilience, while reinforcing our mission as a Healthy Campus recognized by the International University Sports Federation," he said. The event also featured student-led initiatives, including workshops and peer engagement activities, encouraging participants to reflect on how mental health can be supported through everyday interactions and proactive care. World Mental Health Day is observed every year on Oct. 10. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and promote global, encourage more open discussions about mental illness, and promote investment in both mental health services and prevention measures.

South Korea on Tuesday reaffirmed its "consistent" goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. "Denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula is the consistent goal of the international community, including South Korea and the United States," South Korea's foreign ministry said. The ministry stressed that the UN has also been calling for North Korea to denuclearize through a series of Security Council resolutions, according to (Yonhap) news agency. Addressing a general debate of the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday, North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son-gyong reiterated North Korea's position that it will never give up its nuclear program "under any circumstances." He said imposing denuclearization is "tantamount to demanding (North Korea) surrender sovereignty and its right to existence." The ministry said Seoul will continue its diplomatic efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence and mutual growth through comprehensive dialogue under close coordination with the US.

The Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) has unveiled its calendar of activities for the 2025–2026 season, which will run from September 2025 to April 2026. The new season features a series of annual championships for male and female students across a wide range of team and individual sports, including basketball, chess, volleyball, table tennis, cricket, padel, football, athletics, futsal, handball, 3x3 basketball, e-sports, and swimming.This season will witness broad participation from higher education institutions across the country, with competitions hosted at venues including Qatar University, Qatar Foundation, Doha University for Science and Technology, and the Community College of Qatar.Rashid Saeed Adiba, secretary-general of the QCSF, praised the efforts of the federation’s working team, affirming that Qatar’s university sports system is progressing on the right track by continually developing its annual programmes and attracting more public and private educational institutions.He also commended the strong co-operation of sports federations, partner organizations, and host institutions on both the organisational and administrative levels, stressing the importance of maintaining these partnerships to elevate university sports to new levels of excellence at the continental and international stage.The federation highlighted that its events are designed to reinforce the role of sport as a vital tool for instilling educational values among students. The various competitions contribute to strengthening discipline, teamwork, and the love of learning through sport. They also enhance participants’ mental, physical, and psychological development by improving focus, fitness, leadership, cooperation, and building balanced sporting personalities making sport an essential part of a healthy and productive campus lifestyle.Last season (2024–2025) was marked by strong organisational, administrative, and technical efficiency, contributing to its success at the highest standards. It also saw the introduction of new sports such as chess, e-sports, cross-country running, and swimming, aligned with university exam and holiday schedules.A total of 21 championships were held, including 11 for male students and 10 for female students, with the participation of 14 universities and educational institutions, covering both team and individual sports, a statement added.

The Palestinian Presidency urged the international community on Wednesday to impose sanctions that would compel the Israeli occupation to reconsider its destructive policies in the region and the world, and to take immediate action to confront its defiance of international legitimacy and law, rather than limiting itself to a policy of condemnation and denunciation.In remarks, the Official Spokesperson for the Palestinian Presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh said that the dangerous Israeli escalation in cities, villages, and refugee camps is condemned and rejected, most recently the storming of Nablus by military forces at dawn today, the encirclement of the Old City, the targeting of citizens, and forcing them to leave their homes.He noted that this is being accompanied by the ongoing war of extermination and starvation in the Gaza Strip. He stressed the need for the occupation to bear responsibility for the escalation of its military attacks and settler terrorism against the Palestinian people, asserting that the continuation of this policy will lead to the destruction of everything and will lead the region to further tension and instability.At dawn today, the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed Nablus and Tulkarm, accompanied by large crowds of soldiers, and carried out raids on homes and arrests of civilians, amid a prolonged silence regarding these practices, which are increasing throughout the occupied territories and coincide with the war of extermination targeting Gaza and its people.