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The 2026 edition of Project Qatar kicked off Tuesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), underscoring the strength of Qatar's economy amidst regional challenges, with the construction sector emerging as a crucial player in driving economic progress.Running until June 11 under the theme ‘Manufacture, Build, Innovate’, the exhibition was inaugurated by the Minister of Commerce and Industry His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani, in the presence of engineer Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Meer, president of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), alongside a number of senior officials, ambassadors, and representatives of diplomatic missions.Hayat Bayan, Commercial & Operations director at IFP Qatar, said the event reflects the ongoing transformation of Qatar’s construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. It also aims to strengthen integration between industry, technology, and smart building solutions, supporting sustainable development goals and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.Bayan said, “The launch of this year’s edition of Project Qatar amid ongoing regional developments reflects the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to navigate challenges, while reaffirming the pivotal role of the construction sector as a key driver of economic development in the country.”According to Bayan, the participation of 25 international companies “stands as a testament to global confidence” in the growth potential of Qatar's construction market, underscoring the conviction among international players that the sector “offers genuine and sustainable opportunities.”She said, “This international presence also highlights the expanding scope of economic partnerships and Qatar’s success in strengthening its position as a regional hub for investment.”Bayan explained that the exhibition has evolved into a comprehensive professional platform that brings together the public and private sectors under one roof, enabling contractors, suppliers, developers, and investors to explore new collaboration opportunities and discover the latest products, machinery, smart building solutions, and advanced industrial technologies.She said, “This year’s edition features a dedicated B2B Matchmaking Platform, offering targeted business meetings between buyers, suppliers, contractors, developers, government entities, and international investors, with the aim of transforming professional networking into tangible business opportunities and long-term strategic alliances.“The exhibition’s role extends beyond showcasing products and services. It serves as a practical platform for accelerating partnerships and business expansion by connecting companies directly with decision-makers and future projects, creating new opportunities for partnerships and investments.”Bayan said this year’s edition brings together 145 exhibitors, including 120 local companies and 25 international firms representing a broad range of sectors related to construction, building materials, industrial technologies, energy, engineering services, smart city solutions, and sustainable infrastructure.“This strong turnout underscores growing confidence in the Qatari market and its continued appeal for high-value investments and partnerships,” Bayan pointed out.Bayan noted that the exhibition will host the Excellence in Industry & Innovation Awards, organised in collaboration with the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD), to recognise pioneering initiatives, projects, and companies in the construction sector.In addition, the event will feature a dedicated Startup Stage, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative solutions to investors, major corporations, and key industry stakeholders.Engineer Khalid al-Najjar, Technical Office director at Ashghal, said: “Ashghal’s participation as Strategic Partner reflects its leading role in shaping the development landscape and advancing infrastructure projects.”Abdulaziz Ibrahim al-Tamimi, CEO of Qatar Primary Materials Company, said: “Participating in the event as Diamond Sponsor provides an ideal opportunity to highlight the company’s solutions, services, and products.”Ali Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri, acting general manager of Qatar Chamber, said: “The chamber’s participation as Business Community Partner reflects our strategic commitment to empowering the Qatari private sector and expanding its contribution to major economic events.”Project Qatar 2026 is supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the Government Partner), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Government Partner), Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) as Sustainability Partner, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) as Development Partner, Al Sraiya Holding Group (Platinum Sponsor), Suhail Industrial Holding Group (Industrial Sponsor), DHL (Logistics Partner), BNI Qatar (Business Networking Partner), and Saur Qatar (Silver Sponsor). 

Due to the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Qatari citizens abroad, particularly those who are stranded or in need of consulate services, to reach out to the diplomatic missions of the State of Qatar in the countries where they reside, and to strictly adhere to the instructions and guidance issued by the local authorities of those nations. The Ministry also urges citizens to contact the diplomatic missions of the State of Qatar abroad should they need any assistance or in case of contingencies, either via the designated emergency numbers or by contacting the Director of the Department of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following numbers: 009744011100000974401111400097440111104 

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani hosted a Ramadan iftar banquet in honour of Their Excellencies the heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country, Qatar's ambassadors abroad, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.**media[420968]**The event Wednesday at Lusail Palace was attended by His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Personal Representative of HH the Amir, and His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, along with a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.

Katara Cultural Village has opened the “Progress and Procession Museum” exhibition to feature artworks and paintings and calligraphy.The exhibition by Qatari artist Khawla Mohamed Abdulaziz al-Mannai was opened by Katara general manager Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti in the presence of representatives of diplomatic missions, artists and art enthusiasts.To run until September 13 at Hall 2 of Building 18 at Katara, the exhibition features nearly 80 diverse artworks combining textiles, realistic, abstract and impressionistic painting along with Arabic calligraphy.It documents al-Mannai's career from her debut in 1990 to 2025 while reflecting the stages of artistic life she has gone through from study and learning to creativity and participation in local and international exhibitions.The exhibition highlights the richness of her artistic experience and the diversity of her styles and techniques.Through her paintings, she presents multiple artistic schools that reveal the interweaving of memories and personal experiences.It also addresses cultural themes with a local flavour such as horses, women, the lighthouse and the sewing machine, opening windows onto the past.The exhibition draws inspiration from other elements influenced by her exposure to diverse global cultures while highlighting the importance of art in building bridges of communication between civilisations.The works on display reflect al-Mannai’s precision and patience as well as the depth of her philosophy, which combines creativity and skill.Thus, the exhibition provides an opportunity for visitors to gain a closer insight into the artist’s creative journey and discover her artistic vision.Al-Mannai studied art in Qatar, learning textile science at Helwan University in Egypt before developing her artistic style while studying abstract art at the University of the Arts in Britain.She believes that artistic style is born of the moment and the idea, and therefore expresses her art in a variety of ways.She has participated in numerous exhibitions both inside and outside Qatar representing the country at international art forums.Among her most notable works is the painting *A Woman from the Past, which was exhibited in Morocco, Britain and France in collaboration with the former ministry of information and the Amiri Diwan.Throughout her career, she received several painting awards from Qatar and the Gulf states and was honoured in Kuwait in 2019 for her research on *Sadu weaving.Al-Mannai was also honoured by the ruler of Sharjah in recognition of her efforts in collecting folk tales.A number of her works has been acquired by prestigious museums and institutions, while two of her textile paintings are on display in a Swiss museum.These works were created with love and dedication, especially those that depict the names of God and verses from the Holy Qur'an.